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Zurich Innovation Park (Switzerland)

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The Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich, located on the grounds of the former Dübendorf military airfield, is a visionary project designed to strengthen Swiss competitiveness. As part of a national network, it features a unique platform for collaboration between top-tier research from ETH Zurich, the University of Zurich, and private enterprises. The focus lies on future-oriented fields such as robotics, mobility, aerospace, and sustainable technologies. The expansive areas allow for the construction of specialized laboratories and testing centers that would not fit within conventional urban structures. By attracting international research departments, an ecosystem is created that accelerates the transfer of scientific findings into marketable products. Its strategic proximity to Zurich Airport and the city of Zurich makes the location globally attractive. The innovation park is therefore not just a construction project but an engine for Switzerland's technological sovereignty in the 21st century.

Best time to visit & climate

The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.

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📋 Practical info

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What is this place?
Zurich Innovation Park is a modern innovation cluster on the former Dübendorf airfield, housing start-ups and research institutions. It serves as a breeding ground for high-tech ventures and collaborative R&D.
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Visiting
The park is an open campus with public access to common areas, but individual labs and offices are restricted. Visitors can walk around the campus and see the modern architecture and outdoor spaces.
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Where to view it
The best public viewpoint is from the main entrance square, offering a clear view of the innovation buildings. The nearby observation deck at the Dübendorf airfield (now a civil airport) also provides a bird's-eye view.
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Local products
The park produces no consumer goods, but start-ups may demo prototypes. Nearby Zurich features a wide range of consumer electronics, Swiss watches, and chocolate in shops.
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Active season
The innovation park is active year-round, with heightened activity during start-up competitions and tech conferences, typically in spring and autumn. Summer months see many internship projects.
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Nearby
Combine with a visit to the city of Zurich, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), and the Zurich Zoo. The nearby Greifensee lake and the Uetliberg mountain offer nature escapes.

Geography

Coordinates
47.40850, 8.61870

Facts

  • The entire area covers a surface of approximately 70 hectares.
  • The park is one of five locations within the national Switzerland Innovation initiative.
  • ETH Zurich operates a testing hall for autonomous flight systems here.
  • Up to 10,000 new highly qualified jobs are planned by 2040.
  • The Dübendorf site was Switzerland's first airfield in 1910.
  • The project is funded through a public-private partnership.

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Notable places around

DübendorfDübendorf1 km · SExplore →
WallisellenWallisellen2 km · WExplore →
BassersdorfBassersdorf4 km · NExplore →
Zurich ZooZurich Zoo4 km · SWExplore →
OpfikonOpfikon4 km · NWExplore →
KlotenKloten5 km · NWExplore →
Illnau-EffretikonIllnau-Effretikon6 km · EExplore →
VolketswilVolketswil6 km · EExplore →

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Sights in the town Zurich Innovation Park (10)

Föhrlibuck

Viewpoint in Wallisellen, canton of Zürich.

Moos Schönenhof

Raised and transitional mire of national importance in Wallisellen, canton of Zürich.

Dreigemeindestein

Boundary stone in Wallisellen.

Aquarium

Aquarium in Wallisellen.

NiQo Kunstatelier und Galerie

Art gallery in Wallisellen.

Eisenbahnbetriebslabor Schweiz AG🏛 museum

Museum in Wallisellen.

Maria Frieden

Church in Wallisellen.

St. Michael

Church building in Dietlikon.

Flieger-Flab-Museum🏛 museum

Building in Dübendorf.

Girhalden

Viewpoint in Wallisellen.

Sights nearby

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Innovation Park Zurich located?
On the site of the Dübendorf military airfield, northeast of Zurich.
What is being researched there?
Focus areas include robotics, mobility, aerospace, and sustainable construction.
Is the park open to visitors?
Parts of the area are accessible, and there are regular information events.
Which institutions are involved?
ETH Zurich, the University of Zurich, and the Canton of Zurich are main partners.
How do you reach the park?
Best by S-Bahn to Stettbach or Dübendorf station and then by bus.
Zurich Innovation Park: where is it located?
Zurich Innovation Park is located in Switzerland.
Zurich Innovation Park: what is there to see?
Highlights include Föhrlibuck, Moos Schönenhof, Dreigemeindestein.
Zurich Innovation Park: when is the best time to visit?
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun, Aug.
Zurich Innovation Park: why is it worth visiting?
The Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich, located on the grounds of the former Dübendorf military airfield, is a visionary project designed to strengthen Swiss competitiveness.
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