Offizieller NameEmbrach (BFS 56)
Region / KantonCanton of Zurich (Bezirk Buelach)
Einwohnerzahl9,421
Koordinaten47.5085°N, 8.5976°E
Überblick
Embrach (Embrach (BFS 56)) is an official municipality in Bezirk Buelach within the Canton of Zurich region of Schweiz. Travellers visiting Embrach enjoy authentic local architecture, traditional town squares, and easy access to the wider cultural and natural attractions of Canton of Zurich (regional capital: Zurich).
Anreise & Nahverkehr
Zurich Airport (ZRH) has a mainline SBB railway station underneath the terminal (10 min to Zürich HB). From the regional hub of Zurich, regional trains and local bus connections link directly to Embrach and neighbouring municipalities across Bezirk Buelach.
Sehenswürdigkeiten & Aktivitäten
- Historic Center of Embrach: Walk the main square, civic landmarks, and historic streets of Embrach.
- Zürich Altstadt & Limmatquai (Canton of Zurich regional highlight)
- Lake Zurich cruises & Uetliberg (Canton of Zurich regional highlight)
- Kunsthaus Zürich & Landesmuseum (Canton of Zurich regional highlight)
- Winterthur museums & Rhine Falls gateway (Canton of Zurich regional highlight)
Lokale Küche & Spezialitäten
- Zürcher Geschnetzeltes with Rösti — signature culinary specialty of Canton of Zurich.
- Luxemburgerli macarons — signature culinary specialty of Canton of Zurich.
- Fondue in historic guild houses — signature culinary specialty of Canton of Zurich.
- Craft chocolate — signature culinary specialty of Canton of Zurich.
Beste Reisezeit
May–Sep, Dec (Christmas markets). Explore more municipalities in Canton of Zurich or search all 2,113 municipalities in Schweiz.