Gasometer Schlieren, Industrial heritage site in Schlieren, Switzerland
The Gasometer Schlieren features a cylindrical metal structure that stands as an example of early 20th-century industrial engineering in Switzerland.
Built in 1899, this gas holder served as a storage facility for town gas produced at the Zurich gasworks until Switzerland changed to natural gas in 1974.
The structure received designation as a Class A Swiss cultural property, marking its national importance in the country's industrial development.
Visitors can access the site via Bus 307 from Schlieren Railway Station, with guided tours available on weekends through advance reservations.
The gasometer received a suspended protective umbrella structure in 2020, designed by engineer Jürg Conzett to shield the iron shell from weather damage.
Location: Zürich
Location: Schlieren
Part of: Gaswerk Schlieren
Address: Bernstrasse / Turmstrasse
GPS coordinates: 47.40138,8.46477
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:22
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