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<p>Once an industrial hub, Z&uuml;rich-West has reinvented itself as the city&rsquo;s most dynamic &mdash; and artistic &mdash; district.</p>
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<p>Z&uuml;rich-West has emerged as Z&uuml;rich&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 art galleries and concept stores as well as some of Switzerland&rsquo;s most talked-about dining rooms.</p>
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<p>Start beneath the graceful arches of <span>Im Viadukt</span> 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 that is cool yet steadfastly unpretentious. A short stroll away, <span>Frau Gerold&rsquo;s Garten</span> anchors the neighbourhood with a beloved city garden brimming with life in summer before turning into a cosy fondue haven in winter.</p>
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<p>For a stay that embodies the area&rsquo;s playful spirit, check into the <span>25hours Hotel Z&uuml;rich-West</span>. Designed by Alfredo H&auml;berli, its 123 rooms blend bold colour, wit and warmth, the very reflection of the city itself. Downstairs, locals gather over Mediterranean-inspired plate while the rooftop sauna and 25-meter outdoor pool offer refreshing respite amid the buzz.</p>
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<p>Z&uuml;rich-West&rsquo;s culinary scene is a masterclass in reinvention. <span>LaSalle</span> and <span>Les Halles</span>breathe new life into the grand industrial halls of Schiffbau, while <span>Elmira</span>, set in a former granary, dazzles with its Michelin-starred seasonal sharing menu that is equal parts sustainability and sophistication. By day, explore the <span>Market Hall</span> for local produce. By night, follow the music to clubs like <span>Hive</span> and <span>Supermarket</span> or jazz venue <span>Moods</span> for a taste of the district&rsquo;s legendary music scene.</p>
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<p>Creativity runs deep here. The <span>L&ouml;wenbr&auml;u-Areal</span> brings together contemporary heavyweights like Kunsthalle Z&uuml;rich and the Migros Museum while the <span>Museum f&uuml;r Gestaltung</span> celebrates Swiss design classics and future-forward aesthetics. Around every corner, murals, sculptures and pop-up installations reflect the city&rsquo;s artistic pulse.</p>
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<p>For leisure, Z&uuml;rich-West keeps it delightfully local. Surf the urban wave at <span>Urbansurf Zurich</span>, float down the Limmat at <span>Flussbad Letten</span>, or sip an ap&eacute;ro at <span>Josefwiese</span>. Shoppers, meanwhile, gravitate toward the likes of the <span>Freitag Tower</span> built from recycled containers, <span>Maurice de Mauriac&rsquo;s</span> garage atelier and the sleek <span>On Labs</span>sneaker and sportswear flagship.</p>
<p>Z&uuml;rich-West redefines what it means to explore the city. Navigate through it all conveniently with the <span>Z&uuml;rich Card</span> and discover a city that is deeply local yet sophisticatedly global.</p>

Go West: The Vibrant, Arty Heart of Zürich

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