Once an industrial hub, Z&uuml;rich-West has reinvented itself as the city&rsquo;s most dynamic &mdash; and artistic &mdash; district.

Z&uuml;rich-West has emerged as Zurich&rsquo;s vibrant, arty heart. A place where ships were once built is now a hub filled with cosmopolitan charm, its industrial past informing the exceptional creativity of the area. The transformation is striking, with towering cranes and warehouses giving way to <a href="https://www.hommessingapore.com/watches/watches-tate-gallery-swatch-art-journey-tate-modern-london" target="_blank" rel="noopener">art galleries</a> and concept <a href="https://www.hommessingapore.com/style/louis-vuitton-unveils-expanded-mens-store-takashimaya-shopping-centre-pharrell-williams-fashion-menswear" target="_blank" rel="noopener">stores</a> as well as some of Switzerland&rsquo;s most talked-about <a href="https://www.hommessingapore.com/living/sushi-park-paris-opens-at-saint-laurent-rive-droite" target="_blank" rel="noopener">dining rooms</a>.

Viadukt Arches

Frau Gerolds Garten

Start beneath the graceful arches of Im Viadukt, where boutiques, curated market stalls and chic restaurants assemble stylishly across the old railway line. The atmosphere here captures Zurich&rsquo;s confident urban rhythm, one that is cool yet steadfastly unpretentious. A short stroll away, Frau Gerolds Garten anchors the neighbourhood as a beloved green space brimming with life in the summer, before turning into a cosy fondue haven come winter.

For a stay that embodies the area&rsquo;s playful spirit, check into the 25hours Hotel Z&uuml;rich-West. Designed by Alfredo H&auml;berli, its 123 rooms mix bold colour, wit and warmth &mdash; a reflection of the city's character itself. Downstairs, locals gather over Mediterranean-inspired plates, while the rooftop sauna and 25-metre outdoor pool offer a refreshing respite amid the urban buzz.

Restaurant Markthalle

Mäx Zürich

Z&uuml;rich-West&rsquo;s culinary scene is a masterclass in reinvention. LaSalle and Les Halles breathe new life into the grand industrial halls of Schiffbau, while Elmira, set in a former granary, dazzles with its Michelin-starred seasonal sharing menu that balances sustainability and sophistication. By day, explore the Market Hall for local produce; after dark, follow the music to nightclubs like Hive and Supermarket, or the jazz venue Moods for a taste of the district&rsquo;s legendary sonic scene.

Creativity runs deep here. The L&ouml;wenbr&auml;u-Areal art centre brings together contemporary art heavyweights like Kunsthalle Z&uuml;rich and the Migros Museum of Contemporary Art, while the Museum f&uuml;r Gestaltung celebrates Swiss design classics and futuristic aesthetics. Around every corner, murals, sculptures and pop-up installations drive the city&rsquo;s artistic pulse.

Urbansurf Zurich

Josefwiese

Whenit's time to unwind, Z&uuml;rich-West keeps it delightfully local. Hang ten in the city at Urbansurf Zurich;&nbsp;float down the Limmat at Flussbad Letten;&nbsp;or sip an ap&eacute;ro at Josefwiese. Shoppers, meanwhile, can gravitate towards the Freitag Tower built from recycled containers, Maurice de Mauriac&rsquo;s garage atelier, or the sleek On Labs flagship of the Swiss hoomegrown sports brand.
Z&uuml;rich-West certainly redefines what it means to explore the city. Navigate it all conveniently with the Z&uuml;rich Card, and discover a side of the city that is deeply local yet sophisticatedly global.

Go West: The Vibrant, Arty Heart of Zürich

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