Rote Fabrik, Zurich

Name: Rote Fabrik
Address: Zurich, Switzerland
Telephone: +41 44 485 58 58

#64 among attractions in Zurich

Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue

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Facts and practical information

Rote Fabrik is a former factory in the Wollishofen neighbourhood of Zürich, Switzerland. It is now used as a music venue and cultural centre. It is so named because the buildings are made of red brick, but also because left-wing parties were part of the campaign to turn the location into a cultural centre. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1892 (132 years ago)Coordinates: 47°20'36"N, 8°32'10"E

Address

Kreis 2 (Wollishofen)Zurich Switzerland

Contact

+41 44 485 58 58

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Zurich

Day trips

Rote Fabrik – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Strandbad Mythenquai, Sihlcity, Rietberg Museum, Pavillon Le Corbusier.

0.7 miN
Amusement, Swimming, Water park
Strandbad Mythenquai, Zurich
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Shopping, Shopping centre
Sihlcity, Zurich
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1.1 miN
Displays of non-European artworks
Rietberg Museum, Zurich
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1.1 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Architecture
Pavillon Le Corbusier, Zurich
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1 miNE
Park
Zürichhorn, Zurich
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0.9 miN
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Sukkulenten-Sammlung Zürich, Zurich
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0.9 miN
Park
Belvoirpark, Zurich
24 min walk • Nestled within the bustling city of Zurich, Switzerland, lies an oasis of tranquility and natural beauty: Belvoirpark. This verdant park is a cherished retreat for locals and visitors alike, seeking solace from the urban pace.
1.4 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Foundation E. G. Bührle, Zurich
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1.6 miNE
Botanical garden with domed greenhouses
Botanischer Garten der Universität Zürich, Zurich
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1 miN
Park
Rieterpark, Zurich
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1.1 miNE
Chinese garden with a pond and pavilions
Chinese Garden, Zurich
27 min walk • The Chinese Garden is a chinese garden in the Swiss city of Zürich. It is a gift from Zürich's Chinese partner town Kunming, dedicated to the Three Friends of Winter.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Rote Fabrik?

Nearby attractions include Wollishofen, Zurich (7 min walk), Schweizerische Ausstellung für Frauenarbeit, Zurich (12 min walk), District 2, Zurich (13 min walk), Sukkulenten-Sammlung Zürich, Zurich (23 min walk).

How to get to Rote Fabrik by public transport?

The nearest stations to Rote Fabrik:

Bus

Rote Fabrik • Lines: 161, 165, N15 (2 min walk)
Post Wollishofen • Lines: 184, 185, 70 (5 min walk)

Ferry

Zürich Wollishofen • Lines: 3731 (4 min walk)
Zürichhorn • Lines: 3731 (26 min walk)

Tram

Post Wollishofen • Lines: 7 (5 min walk)
Morgental • Lines: 7 (7 min walk)

Trolleybus

Morgental • Lines: 72 (8 min walk)
Besenrainstrasse • Lines: 72 (11 min walk)

Train

Zürich Wollishofen (9 min walk)
Zürich Brunau (19 min walk)