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Compare the three official neighbourhoods Wollishofen, Leimbach and Enge and find the residential area that best fits your everyday life more quickly.
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District 2 officially consists of Wollishofen, Leimbach and Enge. Compare residential character, location, everyday life and suitable search priorities here.
Choose one of the three official neighbourhoods in District 2 and compare residential character, location and search strategy.
Wollishofen combines the local centre, Morgental, Manegg, Wollishofen station and the lakeshore with good public-transport links and fast connections towards Enge and the city centre.
Leimbach is green and comparatively quiet. The Sihl, Leimbach station and the hillside locations at the foot of the Uetliberg shape the neighbourhood.
Enge is the most central neighbourhood in District 2. Enge station, Rietberg, Mythenquai and the proximity to the city centre and Lake Zurich shape the residential setting.
Population, housing stock, neighbourhood structure, area and tax context as the official basis for the property search in District 2.
Price is only one part of the decision. Check budget, market conditions, commute, family life, quiet, heat, parking and taxes – then go directly to the right property search.
The vacancy rate shows structural scarcity. UrbanHome adds the current selection from its own listings.
The list shows Zurich housing cooperatives as an additional search option. Whether a provider currently has housing stock in District 2 must be checked directly with the provider based on the specific properties and listings.
Check available apartments, lists of interested applicants, membership and allocation rules directly with the provider.
Check available apartments, lists of interested applicants, membership and allocation rules directly with the provider.
Check available apartments, lists of interested applicants, membership and allocation rules directly with the provider.
Check available apartments, lists of interested applicants, membership and allocation rules directly with the provider.
Check available apartments, lists of interested applicants, membership and allocation rules directly with the provider.
Check available apartments, lists of interested applicants, membership and allocation rules directly with the provider.
Check available apartments, lists of interested applicants, membership and allocation rules directly with the provider.
Check available apartments, lists of interested applicants, membership and allocation rules directly with the provider.
Five topics that are easy to forget during a viewing – but can strongly affect everyday life after moving in.
Check schools, childcare and playgrounds for the exact address. In District 2, school and sports facilities can be found around the lakeshore, Leimbach, Enge and Wollishofen, among other places.
Check the exact address, not just the district. Seestrasse, Albisstrasse, Mythenquai, Allmendstrasse, railway lines and quieter side streets differ considerably. Check the exact address in the road-noise map.
Leimbach and areas close to Lake Zurich are significantly greener than dense perimeter-block areas in Enge. At viewings, nevertheless check the top floor, shading and cross-ventilation.
In District 2, many residential streets are in the Blue Zone. A resident parking permit makes parking easier but does not provide a right to a free parking space.
District 2 is subject to the City of Zurich tax rate: in 2026, the municipal tax rate is 119%, and the Canton of Zurich state tax rate is 95%. Your personal tax burden depends on your individual situation.
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The three neighbourhoods in District 2 differ considerably. Choose your housing preference – UrbanHome highlights suitable starting points for you.
Zurich combines very dense public transport, varied residential neighbourhoods and short distances with a demanding property market. For a property search, price is therefore not the only deciding factor: district, commute, proximity to schools, the lake and green spaces can strongly influence the right location.
UrbanHome links this guidance directly to current property listings. The city profile is therefore designed not only to inform, but also to lead directly to the most suitable search.
The answers combine search, neighbourhoods, official city data and practical housing decisions.
Use the District 2 search and narrow it down by offer type, number of rooms and budget. You can also select Wollishofen, Leimbach or Enge specifically.
Zurich District 2 officially consists of Wollishofen, Leimbach and Enge.
In 2025, 38,360 people lived in District 2.
In 2025, 22,029 people lived in Wollishofen, 6,316 in Leimbach and 10,015 in Enge.
District 2 covers around 1,107 hectares, or 11.07 square kilometres.
At the end of 2025, the housing stock in District 2 totalled 19,305 apartments.
Construction activity in District 2 changes from year to year. Statistics City of Zurich publishes current data on new construction, demolitions and housing stock.
For long-term forecasts, Statistics City of Zurich publishes population scenarios. For District 2, the latest official scenario data should always be used.
Enge is the most central starting point in District 2. Wollishofen is also very well connected; Leimbach is quieter and further south.
Leimbach is particularly green and quiet and is shaped by the Sihl, hillside locations and proximity to the Uetliberg. Wollishofen has the strongest direct connection to Lake Zurich.
Enge has the strongest inner-city character; Wollishofen also offers good urban infrastructure around the centre, station and lake.
Leimbach and quieter parts of Wollishofen are interesting starting points for families because of their green spaces and residential character. In Enge, short distances and the specific traffic exposure are particularly important.
Wollishofen combines the local centre, Morgental, Manegg, Wollishofen station and the lakeshore with good S-Bahn, tram and bus connections and fast routes towards Enge and the city centre.
Leimbach offers plenty of greenery, proximity to the Sihl, Leimbach station and residential areas at the foot of the Uetliberg. The neighbourhood is quieter and less inner-city than Enge.
Enge is dense, urban and central. Enge station, Rietberg, Mythenquai and proximity to Lake Zurich shape everyday life.
UrbanHome shows current asking rents directly from listings. Prices vary significantly within District 2 depending on neighbourhood, micro-location, property standard and proximity to the lake and city centre.
Zurich’s vacancy rate was only 0.1 percent in 2025. Demand is correspondingly high in popular District 2 as well.
Search in all three neighbourhoods in parallel, activate a search alert, respond quickly and keep your application documents ready.
Typical requirements include personal details, a debt-enforcement register extract, information on income or employment and references, insofar as the landlord requires them.
Yes. Save District 2 or individual neighbourhoods together with budget, number of rooms and property type.
Yes. Private properties can be listed free of charge on UrbanHome and found via the District 2 search.
Check the holdings of Zurich housing cooperatives directly with the respective providers and make sure that a specific property is actually located in Wollishofen, Leimbach or Enge.
Many Zurich housing cooperatives have their own rental pages, waiting lists or application procedures. The specific housing stock in District 2 must be checked with the respective provider.
No. It makes sense to search in parallel on UrbanHome and on the rental pages of different cooperatives, because available properties are rare and allocation rules differ.
Check the property directory or current listings of the respective provider. The exact address is decisive, not the name of the cooperative.
Enge is particularly convenient for Zurich main station and the city centre. Wollishofen is also well connected by S-Bahn, tram and bus.
Enge is right by Enge station. Wollishofen is quickly connected by S-Bahn and tram; Leimbach reaches Enge via the S-Bahn and other public transport connections.
Enge and Wollishofen are particularly well located for Sihlcity and the city centre. Leimbach also has direct connections along the Sihl valley.
Enge is the most direct for Enge station and Paradeplatz; Wollishofen is also very well connected.
Check the school building, childcare, playgrounds, traffic, sports facilities and safe routes. There are clear differences between central Enge, lake-oriented Wollishofen and greener Leimbach.
Wollishofen offers the most direct access to Lake Zurich. Leimbach stands out for the Sihl and proximity to the Uetliberg; in Enge, the lakeshore and Rietberg are important open spaces.
Pay particular attention to Seestrasse, Albisstrasse, Mythenquai, Allmendstrasse and railway lines. The City of Zurich provides a road-noise map.
The Sihl mainly shapes the western parts of District 2 and the areas towards Leimbach. Proximity to the river can offer recreation; traffic and flood conditions should be checked for the exact address.
Many residential streets are in the Blue Zone. A resident parking permit makes parking easier but does not guarantee a free parking space.
District 2 is subject to the City of Zurich tax rate: in 2026, the municipal tax rate is 119 percent and the cantonal state tax rate is 95 percent.
Check noise, light, courtyard, summer heat, parking situation, bicycle room, public transport and the exact walking distance to shopping and nearby recreation.
Quieter parts of Leimbach or Wollishofen are good starting points. The floor plan, light, internet connection and street location remain decisive.
Enge around Enge station and the streets close to the centre is the most urban; Wollishofen around the local centre and station also offers an urban lifestyle.
Yes. Enge, Albisrieden, Enge, Leimbach and Enge can be sensible alternatives depending on budget and commute.
Activate a search alert for District 2 and additional separate searches for Wollishofen, Leimbach and Enge.