Welcome to our new platform, letting you virtually explore the Greater Zurich Area. The platform offers an immersive experience, allowing you to discover the region’s rich technology, education, and business landscapes. Try out this tool to dive into the vibrant potential that the Greater Zurich Area has to offer.
Embark on a virtual journey that lets you
- Discover tech ecosystems: Explore thriving sectors like biotech, medtech, fintech & blockchain, computer science, robotics & intelligent systems, advanced manufacturing, and foodtech.
- Experience education and academia: Navigate through the prestigious educational institutions and research centers that make Greater Zurich a hub for academic excellence and innovation.
- Find your ideal space: Locate tech parks, lab spaces, available industrial sites, innovation parks, and co-working spaces to meet your business needs.
Start your journey today and unlock the potential of the Greater Zurich Area!
Choose your starting point and discover the variety our cantons and cities have to offer. Whether it's Glarus, The Grisons, Schaffhausen, Schwyz, Solothurn, Ticino, Uri, Winterthur, Zug, or Zurich, each location provides a unique glimpse into the dynamic and diverse landscapes of Greater Zurich.
How to navigate the virtual site visits
The virtual experience is designed to be user-friendly and intuitive. To start your journey, go to virtual.greaterzuricharea.com and scroll down to choose your preferred starting point from each canton or region.
In the VR view, you can easily jump to different panoramas by clicking the points in the sky. Customize your view by selecting the categories of the places you want to see, such as tech ecosystems, educational institutions, tech parks, industrial sites, and co-working spaces. Clicking on a pin provides information about a specific place. At the bottom, you will find buttons that show the names of the places or panorama locations, enable auto-rotation, or zoom in/out.
Use the map button on the top left to switch to the map view, allowing you to explore the Greater Zurich Area and navigate the different regions easily. Click on a place (icons) or panoramas (pins) pin to learn more about it and use the VR button to switch back to the immersive view.
The menu button in the top left corner lets you access the categories view, which allows you to browse through different ecosystems, and the highlights view, which shows you the most notable and must-see places in the region.
For a more comprehensive guide, watch our step-by-step tutorial video below or click here to access the detailed user manual.
Watch our video guide
Download the extensive PDF guide for more details
Shovel-ready industrial sites and buildings
Shovel-ready industrial sites and buildings
If you're looking for industrial sites or buildings in the Greater Zurich Area, please check out our download section for featured greenfields or warehouse and manufacturing spaces. If you don't find a suitable solution, we’ll be happy to connect you with the local economic development offices or real estate service providers.
Want to learn more?
Meet with an expansion expert and explore the Greater Zurich Area – virtually or in real life. Our services are free of charge and include:
- Introduction to key contacts in industry, academia, and government
- Advice on regulatory framework, taxes, labor, market, and setting up a company
- Custom-made fact-finding visits, including office and co-working space