Rümlang borders the city of Zurich in the south and the airport grounds in the east. In the west and north, the expanses of the Zurich lowlands open up. Rümlang sees itself as a hinge community — as a key link between the booming economic region around the airport and Zurich North, as well as the rural idyll of the lowlands. Since 2007, the number of residents has risen by over 35 percent. The more than 8,000 inhabitants enjoy the proximity to the city as well as the proximity to nature of the attractive residential areas and actively participate in shaping social life. A diverse local sector, well-connected national and international industry, trade and services offer 6,000 people a wide range of jobs.
The optimal transport connections make Rümlang a popular place to live and do business. The airport and the vicinity of the city offer ideal conditions for existing and moving companies. The airport is 10 minutes away by public transport; Zurich Central Station is 15 minutes away.
Revitalization of Riedmattcenter
The center is an important meeting point Riedmatt, allows shopping & leisure under one roof. The revitalization of the 36,000 m² site included renovation, conversion and construction of commercial space, sports facilities, offices and logistics space. The four-year renovation and new building was completed in 2018. Center Riedmatt includes Coop, Coop Bau+Hobby, FlipLab, Gastro Riedmatt (Tolba Factory) and Boda Borg leased.
Many is the Eventalm A term: The charming alpine hut in Rümlang is predestined for corporate events. The Eventalm offers a charming atmosphere for over 500 guests. Larger companies in Rümlang are: Dormakaba, Ticketcorner, BIG KAISER, RUTZ Group, Kertesz cable, Oasis Service, jensen, e-Shelter, BR Bauhandel, Feruglio, Transfluid hydraulics, Zamba fruit juice, BRONTO SKYLIFT, Coface, Fredi Stury, Fronius Switzerland, Geozone, Park Inn by Radisson, PolyGene, Tank & Retail Switzerland, Volland, Bosshard + Co., Juchler Tobias, Holiday Inn Express Zurich Airport.
Wide range of leisure activities
Rümlang has a wide range of leisure activities: In over 50 clubs, you can sing, dance, gymnastics, hike, work, do carnival, among many other things. Also a modernized indoor pool with an attractive sauna is available.
The cultural offerings are rich: In the municipal library, for example, you can find books in various languages, audio books, music CDs, games and much more. And let's not forget the special features: the Rotgrüb Observatory, Where competent demonstrators share their knowledge about the sun, moon and stars. On Mother's Day in May and for Martini in November, there is a colorful market in the village, and the catering and hotel offers are also impressive.
