Oerlikon, Urban district in Zürich, Switzerland
Oerlikon is a northern urban district of Zürich situated at 459 meters (1,506 feet) elevation, featuring modern residential buildings interspersed with commercial zones. The area mixes apartment blocks with smaller business areas to create a varied urban environment.
First documented as Orlinchowa in 946, the settlement grew from a small cluster of twelve houses into an independent municipality. It merged with Zürich in 1934 and became part of the city.
The neighborhood street names in Neu-Oerlikon honor humanitarian figures, reflecting how the community values social responsibility in its everyday landscape. Walking through these streets, visitors notice how this naming choice shapes the character of the district.
Zürich Oerlikon railway station serves as the main transportation hub, with connections to the S-Bahn network and regular train services to various destinations. The district is easily accessible by public transport with good connections in multiple directions.
The Sternen Oerlikon intersection features an unusual star-shaped arrangement of streets radiating from a central point. This geometric quirk creates a distinctive landmark that catches the eye of anyone passing through the district.
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