Economic engine and quality of life

The Zurich airport region successfully combines economic dynamism with a high quality of life. Its geographical location, excellent transport connections, proximity to the international airport, and ongoing urban development make it one of the most attractive business and residential locations in Switzerland.

Strategic Hub for Business and Quality of Life

The Zurich Airport Region, geographically comprising around 25 cities and municipalities in the canton of Zurich with over 250,000 inhabitants, forms the heart of the Zurich Unterland. Many of these municipalities are part of the Glattal, including several districts of the city of Zurich such as Oerlikon, Seebach, and Affoltern. In a broader sense, the airport region encompasses an even larger radius with over two million inhabitants.

Geographical Advantages and Transport Connections

One of the greatest advantages of the airport region is its excellent transport connections. Zurich Airport is reachable in just 18 minutes by public transport, and Zurich's main train station in just 13 minutes. This proximity to major transport hubs makes the region an attractive location for business travellers and tourists alike.

Since the merger of municipalities under the leadership of the Glattal Initiative in 2002, the region has experienced a significant boost in growth. The Glattalbahn, operated by VBG Verkehrsbetriebe Glattal AG, plays a central role in regional mobility and has led to substantial construction investment in the surrounding area.

Collaboration and Network Building

FRZ Flughafenregion Zürich, Business Network & Location Development, is an organisation dedicated to economic development that connects various cities and municipalities in the region. FRZ, as a Public Private Partnership (PPP), cooperates with local, regional, cantonal, and national location promotion institutions, which strengthens strategic positioning and networking within Switzerland and beyond.

As part of the activities of the business network, FRZ also carries out existing business support, which can likewise be seen as part of economic development.

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