Dübendorf, Municipality in Uster District, Switzerland
Dübendorf is a municipality in the Uster District combining residential areas, business zones, and natural features like the Glatt river flowing through its landscape. The town includes schools, parks, and research institutions alongside everyday shops and public spaces.
The settlement has roots in prehistoric times with evidence of habitation from ancient periods, and was documented in medieval records as Tuobilindorf. Over centuries, it developed from a rural village into a modern municipality shaped by urban growth.
The municipality maintains multiple educational facilities, research centers like Empa for materials science, and Eawag for water studies at different locations.
The town is accessible by public transport and offers parking options throughout different neighborhoods. Visitors can find restaurants, cafes, and shops in central areas, with walking paths along the river for exploring the landscape.
A former airfield now hosts an aviation museum with aircraft from different periods and exhibits on flight technology development. The site preserves the area's connection to aviation history and draws visitors interested in aeronautical heritage.
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