Zurich - Main Railroad Station

(Local Name: Hauptbahnhof) The main railroad station (Hauptbahnhof), built 1865-1871 on the site of Zurich's old station, is still equal to present-day needs. On its south side is the Bahnhofplatz, now reserved exclusively for traffic. In the square can be seen a monument (1990) to the Swiss statesman Alfred Escher (died 1882) by R. Kissing. Beneath the square is a pedestrian concourse with a modern shopping area ("Shopville"). The west facade of the station is being given an artistic "facelift". On the north side of the station is the Air Terminal (buses to Zurich airport 20minutes).