A former industrial district turned creative quarter, with boutiques inside railway viaduct arches, a food hall and the stacked-container Freitag flagship store.
Zürich West, once a heavy-industry zone, is now the city's creative and nightlife district. The Im Viadukt arcades, 36 arches of a 1894 railway viaduct on Viaduktstrasse, hold design shops, delis, cafés and a Markthalle food hall. A short walk away, the Freitag flagship store is a tower of 17 stacked shipping containers built to sell the brand's bags made from recycled truck tarpaulins. The neighbouring Prime Tower, Switzerland's tallest at about 126 metres, marks the district's modern skyline. The area includes Frau Gerold's Garten, galleries and clubs; it is especially lively on Saturdays. It is easy to combine with the Toni-Areal Museum für Gestaltung nearby.
| Admission | Free |
|---|---|
| Hours | Im Viadukt shops approx. Tue-Fri 11AM-7PM, Sat 10AM-6PM (varies); Freitag shop daily approx. 11AM-7PM; closed Sun for most shops |
| Typical visit | 1.5-2 hours |
| Best time | Saturday morning for the markets and shops |
| Getting there | S-Bahn or tram 4/13 to Zürich Hardbrücke; 5 minutes' walk to Im Viadukt |
| Address | Viaduktstrasse 69, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland |
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- design lovers, foodies, shoppers
Location
Viaduktstrasse 69, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
47.3866, 8.5265 View on map
Highlights
- Boutiques and food hall in railway viaduct arches
- Freitag shipping-container tower
- Prime Tower skyline
- Galleries and creative venues
Tips for visiting
- Walk under the railway arches at Im Viadukt for local shops and the Markthalle
- The Freitag shop tower is built of stacked shipping containers
- Climb the Prime Tower area for the neighbourhood's modern skyline
When to visit
Saturday morning for the markets and shops.
Accessibility
Level terrain with step-free shops and the food hall; the Freitag tower interior involves stairs.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Im Viadukt open on Sundays?
Most shops are closed on Sunday, but the food hall and some cafés may open; check ahead.
How do I reach the Freitag tower?
It stands at Geroldstrasse 17 near Zürich Hardbrücke station, a five-minute walk from Im Viadukt.