Welcome to the No. 1 economic and growth region in Switzerland - and the region with the best transport connections in the world:
- More than 12,000 companies in the economic area around the airport, including numerous large international companies (see well-known companies in the region)
- 10 minutes to the city center of Zurich
- 10 minutes to Zurich airport
- 1,400 punctual public transport connections to all regions of Switzerland and neighboring countries every day
- Over 5,100 flights a week to destinations all over the world with over 170 direct connections (2019 figures)
Business and entrepreneur-friendly environment
- Short distances in customer-oriented authorities
- Attractive tax climate and political stability
- Moderate real estate prices in the available business premises
Dynamic growth
- Almost 12,670 companies with around 151,500 employees in the Zurich airport region
- Stable growth prospects for companies
- 2,000 new jobs per year (source: Statistical Office)
- 189,000 inhabitants
- Rising population figures with high purchasing power
Innovation and knowledge-intensive companies
The variety of industries in our region is large and characterized by its proximity to the airport and its connection to the city of Zurich:
- Companies in the aviation industry
- Suppliers and services
- IT and related services
- Business-related services
- Wholesale and retail trade
- Construction and real estate services
- Banks and insurance companies
- Various manufacturing companies in electronics, chemicals, metal construction, etc.
- Food industry
- Hotel industry / gastronomy
- Pharmaceutical industry and many more
Highly flexible labor market with qualified specialists
- The Swiss labor market offers one of the most liberal labor laws in Europe with a very low level of regulation
- Productivity ranked 1st worldwide (WEF, Global Competitiveness Report 2016-2017 - "labor market efficiency")
- Virtually no conflicts with employers in the form of strikes etc.
- High availability of qualified and multilingual workforce
- Low unemployment
Top values for mobility
- 10 minutes to Zurich city center
- 10 minutes to Zurich Airport (travel times by location under "Facts and figures")
- 1,400 punctual public transport connections to all regions of Switzerland and neighboring countries every day
- Direct connections with weekly flights all over the world (see above)
- Direct access to the national and international highway network with connections to Basel, Geneva, St. Gallen, Munich, Frankfurt, Milan, Paris, etc.
- Freeway to the center of the city of Zurich
Excellent educational landscape
- Top universities, research institutions and think tanks
- Comprehensive range of education at all levels
- International schools, universities of applied sciences and universities (ETH, University of Zurich, ZHAW)
- Dual education system (vocational training) with a strong practical focus
Very good living and residential environment
- Guaranteed personal freedom of movement and security (safest environment in the world)
- High quality of living with an urban to village ambience
- Best shopping facilities
- Recreational opportunities in the immediate vicinity
- Attractive leisure facilities
- Rich sports and cultural life
