Wochenmarkt Oerlikon

The Wochenmarkt Oerlikon takes place on the pedestrian Marktplatz Oerlikon in northern Zürich, a neighbourhood that was a separate industrial town before joining the city in 1934. The market offers a more local alternative to the central tourist markets, with stalls run by farmers and producers from the canton of Zürich and neighbouring regions. Visitors will find seasonal vegetables and fruit, regional cheese and cured meats, eggs, honey, fresh bread, cut flowers, and potted herbs, with several snack stalls selling coffee and warm food. The quality is high and prices are reasonable by Swiss standards, with fruit and vegetables typically CHF 3-8 per kilogram and cheese CHF 25-40 per kilogram. It is a good place to see Zürich daily life, as residents shop with trolleys and chat with vendors they know. Because it is held on Tuesdays and Fridays during the daytime, visitors should check the current City of Zürich schedule before going, as hours and holiday closures vary. Oerlikon is easy to reach from the Hauptbahnhof in about seven minutes by S-Bahn or train, and the market adjoins the Oerlikon station and the Messe Zürich area. Bring a bag and small bills; most stalls accept cards or Twint but cash remains the quickest way to pay. The market also pairs well with a walk through the Oerlikon Park or a coffee in the surrounding cafés.