Zürich Hauptbahnhof

The main hall features grand Renaissance Revival architecture with high ceilings, ornate stone details, and large glass windows illuminating the passenger concourse.

The station opened in 1847 as Switzerland's first railway terminus, with architect Jakob Friedrich Wanner designing the current building completed in 1871.

The station halls host regular exhibitions, markets, and performances throughout the year, making it a central gathering point for local residents.

Passengers access 26 surface-level platforms and multiple underground tracks through electronic information displays, connecting to domestic and international destinations.

The original train shed now functions as the main circulation hall while modern platforms operate on different levels, including tracks beneath the Sihl River.

Location: Zurich

Inception: August 9, 1847

Architects: Jakob Friedrich Wanner

Official opening: 1847

Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture

Elevation above the sea: 408 m

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: SBB

Address: Museumstrasse 1, 8001 Zürich

Website: https://sbb.ch/de/bahnhof-services/bahnhoefe/shopville-zuerich-hauptbahnhof.html

GPS coordinates: 47.37810,8.53936

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:53