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Wiedikon officially consists of Alt-Wiedikon, Friesenberg and Sihlfeld. Compare residential character, location, everyday life and suitable search priorities here.
Choose one of the three official Wiedikon neighbourhoods and compare residential character, location and search strategy.
Alt-Wiedikon connects Schmiede Wiedikon, Binz, Giesshübel and Manesseplatz with very good public transport, urban everyday life and quick access towards Enge and the city centre.
Friesenberg is known for particularly green, family-oriented residential areas with a garden-city character, large cooperative housing estates and direct access towards the Uetliberg.
Sihlfeld is the most populous neighbourhood in District 3 and combines dense perimeter-block neighbourhoods, cafés, Goldbrunnenplatz, Idaplatz and many non-profit housing options.
Population, housing stock, neighbourhood structure, area, construction activity and tax context as an official basis for the property search in District 3.
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.
District 3 is particularly strongly shaped by non-profit housing – especially Friesenberg and Sihlfeld. Check vacant apartments and application rules directly with the respective 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.
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 the school, childcare and playgrounds for the exact address. District 3 includes school and sports facilities around Heuried, Friesenberg, Sihlfeld and Alt-Wiedikon, among others.
Check the exact address, not just the district. Birmensdorferstrasse, Weststrasse, Badenerstrasse, railway lines and quieter side streets differ greatly. Check the exact address in the road-noise map.
Friesenberg and the areas close to the Uetliberg are significantly greener than dense perimeter-block areas in Sihlfeld. At viewings, still check the top floor, shading and cross-ventilation.
In District 3, 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.
Wiedikon is subject to the City of Zurich tax rate: in 2026, the municipal tax rate is 119%, and the Canton of Zurich cantonal tax rate is 95%. Your personal tax burden depends on your situation.
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Wiedikon’s three neighbourhoods differ markedly. 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 property search, city districts, official city data and practical housing decisions.
Use the Wiedikon search and filter by offer type, number of rooms and budget. You can also specifically select Alt-Wiedikon, Friesenberg or Sihlfeld.
Zurich District 3 officially consists of Alt-Wiedikon, Friesenberg and Sihlfeld.
In 2025, 51,608 people lived in District 3.
In 2025, 18,904 people lived in Alt-Wiedikon, 11,226 in Friesenberg and 21,478 in Sihlfeld.
The area of District 3 is around 865 hectares, or 8.65 square kilometres.
At the end of 2025, the housing stock in District 3 comprised a total of 27,883 apartments.
Yes. At the end of 2025, 606 new-build apartments were under construction in District 3. Construction activity had also already been above average in 2024.
The city population scenario projects around 59,400 residents for District 3 in 2050.
Alt-Wiedikon and Sihlfeld are the most direct starting points for Wiedikon station, the city centre, Enge and short tram or bus journeys.
Friesenberg is significantly greener and more strongly shaped by garden-city areas, cooperative housing and proximity to the Uetliberg.
Sihlfeld and Alt-Wiedikon offer the densest urban infrastructure, many restaurants and cafés, and very good public transport connections.
Friesenberg is particularly attractive because of its greenery, cooperative apartments and family-oriented housing estates. Alt-Wiedikon and Sihlfeld also have family-friendly areas.
Alt-Wiedikon connects Schmiede Wiedikon, Binz, Giesshübel and Manesseplatz with good S-Bahn, tram and bus connections and quick access towards Enge and the city centre.
Friesenberg offers plenty of greenery, proximity to the Uetliberg, Friesenbergplatz, Triemli and an unusually high proportion of non-profit housing.
Sihlfeld is dense, urban and lively. Goldbrunnenplatz, Idaplatz, Fritschiwiese and Friedhof Sihlfeld shape everyday life.
UrbanHome shows current asking rents directly from listings. Prices in Alt-Wiedikon and Sihlfeld can differ significantly from cooperative-dominated parts of Friesenberg.
Zurich’s vacancy rate was only 0.1 percent in 2025. Demand is correspondingly high in popular District 3 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 Wiedikon or individual neighbourhoods together with your budget, number of rooms and property type.
Yes. Private properties can be listed free of charge on UrbanHome and found through the Wiedikon search.
Friesenberg wird stark von der Familienheim-Genossenschaft Zürich geprägt. Sie besitzt zahlreiche Siedlungen und schafft besonders viel gemeinnützigen Familienwohnraum.
Zu den wichtigen Anbietern gehören unter anderem FGZ, Baugenossenschaft Wiedikon, Rotach, Im Gut, Zentralstrasse, ABZ, Zurlinden und Kalkbreite.
Check official vacancies and rental rules directly with FGZ. Demand is high and vacant apartments are limited.
Baugenossenschaft Wiedikon owns just under 150 apartments in 18 buildings in District 3.
Alt-Wiedikon and Sihlfeld are particularly convenient. Wiedikon station offers fast S-Bahn and tram connections.
Alt-Wiedikon is right by the station; Sihlfeld is also quickly accessible. From Friesenberg, the connection depends more on tram, bus or the Uetliberg railway.
Friesenberg is the most direct starting point. Alt-Wiedikon is also well connected.
Alt-Wiedikon and Sihlfeld are particularly convenient because of the short distances and dense public transport network.
Check the school, childcare, playgrounds, traffic, sports facilities and safe routes. There are clear differences between dense Sihlfeld and green Friesenberg.
Friesenberg offers the most direct access towards the Uetliberg. Heuried, Friedhof Sihlfeld and various neighbourhood parks are also important open spaces.
Pay particular attention to Birmensdorferstrasse, Badenerstrasse, Weststrasse, Albisriederstrasse and railway lines. The City of Zurich provides a road-noise map.
Friedhof Sihlfeld is also a large, quiet green space and shapes the residential areas around Sihlfeld and Gutstrasse.
Many residential streets are in the Blue Zone. A resident parking permit makes parking easier but does not guarantee a free parking space.
District 3 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 Friesenberg or Alt-Wiedikon are good starting points. The floor plan, light, internet connection and street location remain decisive.
Sihlfeld around Idaplatz and Goldbrunnenplatz and Alt-Wiedikon around Schmiede Wiedikon are particularly urban.
Yes. Enge, Albisrieden, Sihlfeld, Friesenberg and Sihlfeld can be sensible alternatives depending on budget and commute.
Activate a search alert for District 3 and additional separate searches for Alt-Wiedikon, Friesenberg and Sihlfeld.