Kreis 6 8006, Zürich

Scores

Safety by day 9.4/10, at night 9/10.

About Kreis 6

Kreis 6 is a leafy, gently uphill residential district north of central Zürich, comprising Unterstrass and Oberstrass. Streets mix apartment buildings, villas, schools, parks and university facilities, with a calm academic and family-oriented atmosphere and easy access to the centre.

Good for

• families
• couples
• business travelers
• students
• digital nomads

Less suited to

• nightlife seekers
• budget travelers
• people with limited mobility

Watch out for

• Expect uphill streets in parts of Oberstrass and Unterstrass.
• University areas can be busier during the day and at the start of term.
• Check your accommodation’s distance from tram stops if you prefer to avoid walking uphill.

Sources

• Kreis 6: Leafy, Near the Universities
• The 12 Districts of Zurich
• District 6 (Zürich)

Getting around

• Scheuchzerstrasse Bus, 170 m
• Ottikerstrasse Train, 220 m
• Ottikerstrasse Tram, 220 m
• Seilbahn Rigiblick Bus, 240 m
• Seilbahn Rigiblick Tram, 240 m

1.3 km to the city center (Zürich).