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{{Short description|Railway station in the Wollishofen quarter of the Swiss city of Zürich}}
[[File:Bahnhof wollishofen.jpg|thumb|right|Wollishofen station building, now used as a bar and restaurant.]]
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'''Zürich Wollishofen''' is a railway station in the [[Wollishofen|Wollishofen quarter]] of the [[Switzerland|Swiss]] city of [[Zürich]]. It is situated close to the western shore of [[Lake Zurich]], and adjacent to the shipyard of the [[Zürichsee-Schiffahrtsgesellschaft]], who operate the principal passenger boat services on the lake.
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'''Zürich Wollishofen railway station''' ({{langx|de|Bahnhof Zürich Wollishofen}}) is a [[railway station]] in the [[Wollishofen|Wollishofen quarter]] of the [[Switzerland|Swiss]] city of [[Zürich]]. It is situated close to the western shore of [[Lake Zurich]], and adjacent to the [[shipyard]] and [[pier]] of the ''[[Zürichsee-Schifffahrtsgesellschaft]]'', who operate the principal passenger boat services on the lake.
The station is served by lines [[S8 (ZVV)|S8]] and [[S24 (ZVV)|S24]] of the [[Zürich S-Bahn]], and by tram route [[Zurich tram route 7|7]] of the [[Verkehrsbetriebe Zürich]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.zvv.ch/export/sites/default/common-images/content-image-gallery/linien-zonen-pdfs/Liniennetzplan_Stadt_Zuerich_2010.pdf | title = City of Zurich Network | publisher = ZVV | accessdate = 2011-09-14}}</ref>

The station is located on the [[Lake Zürich left bank railway line|Lake Zürich left bank line]], which originally formed part of the [[Thalwil–Arth-Goldau railway|Zürich to Lucerne main line]], although most main line trains now use the alternative [[Zimmerberg Base Tunnel]] routing since it opened in 2003.<ref name=saw64-65>{{Eisenbahnatlas Schweiz | pages = 64–65}}</ref>

Wollishofen station is within walking distance to the [[Rote Fabrik]], a [[cultural centre]] used as a [[music venue]].

== Services ==
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[[File:BhfWollishofen Orientierungskarte 2018.jpg|thumb|right|Locations of tram and bus stops]]
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=== Train ===
Wollishofen station is served by lines [[S8 (ZVV)|S8]] and [[S24 (ZVV)|S24]] of the [[Zürich S-Bahn]].<ref name=zvv>{{cite web | url = https://www.zvv.ch/zvv-assets/fahrplan/pdf/sbahn.pdf | title = S-Bahn trains, buses and boats | publisher = ZVV | date = 9 December 2018 | access-date = 19 September 2019 }}</ref>

* {{rcb|Zürich S-Bahn|8|inline=croute}}: half-hourly service between {{rws|Winterthur}} and {{rws|Pfäffikon SZ}}.
* {{rcb|Zürich S-Bahn|24|inline=croute}}: half-hourly service between Winterthur and {{rws|Zug}}; trains continue from Winterthur to either {{rws|Thayngen}} or {{rws|Weinfelden}}.

During weekends, there is a [[Zürich S-Bahn#Nighttime services|nighttime S-Bahn]] service (SN8) offered by [[Zürcher Verkehrsverbund|ZVV]]:<ref>https://www.zvv.ch/zvv/en/travelcards-and-tickets/fares/nighttime-network/nacht-fahrplan-und-liniennetz.html</ref><ref>https://www.zvv.ch/zvv-assets/fahrplan/pdf/nachtnetz.pdf</ref>
* {{Bahnlinie|S|S|SN8|#FFEC00|#1A1817|#1A1817}}: hourly service between {{rws|Pfäffikon ZH}} and {{rws|Lachen}} via {{rws|Zürich HB}}.

=== Tram/Bus/Ship ===
There is a tram and bus stop, called ''Bahnhof Wollishofen'', west of the reception building. Another nearby stop is ''Bhf. Wollishofen/Werft'', situated to the east of the station, is a bus stop. [[Zürich tram]] route [[Zürich tram route 7|7]] and [[Verkehrsbetriebe Zürich|VBZ]] bus routes 70, 184 and 185 stop at ''Bahnhof Wollishofen'', while ''Bhf. Wollishofen/Werft'' is served by VBZ bus lines 161 and 165. The [[pier]] of ''[[Zürichsee-Schifffahrtsgesellschaft]]'' (''ZSG''), ''Wollishofen ZSG'', is located southeast to the railway station.<ref name="zvv-stadt">{{cite web | url = https://www.zvv.ch/zvv-assets/fahrplan/pdf/stadt_zuerich.pdf | title = Stadt Zürich {{!}} Zurich City | publisher=ZVV | date=15 December 2019 | access-date=1 July 2020}}</ref><ref name=zvv>{{cite web | url = https://www.zvv.ch/zvv-assets/fahrplan/pdf/sbahn.pdf | title = S-Bahn trains, buses and boats | publisher = ZVV | date = 9 December 2018 | access-date = 19 September 2019 }}</ref>

Summary of tram and bus services:
*'''Bahnhof Wollishofen''' to the west of the reception building, [[Verkehrsbetriebe Zürich|VBZ]] [[Trams_in_Zürich#Route_network|tram line]] {{rcb|Trams in Zürich|7|inline=route}} and VBZ bus routes {{Bahnlinie|S|70|70|white|#85c2eb|#85c2eb|VBZ bus line 70}}, {{Bahnlinie|S|184|184|white|#85c2eb|#85c2eb|VBZ bus line 184}} and {{Bahnlinie|S|185|185|white|#85c2eb|#85c2eb|VBZ bus line 185}};
*'''Bhf. Wollishofen/Werft''' to the east, VBZ bus routes {{Bahnlinie|S|161|161|white|#85c2eb|#85c2eb|VBZ bus line 161}} and {{Bahnlinie|S|165|165|white|#85c2eb|#85c2eb|VBZ bus line 165}};

== History ==
The current [[station building]] was first built between 1863 and 1864 in the city of [[Zug]], about {{convert|20|km|miles}} to the south. Because [[Zug railway station]] was completely renewed later, the station building was dismantled and rebuilt in Wollishofen in 1897.<ref>https://www.nzz.ch/zuerich/eisenbahn-der-erste-bahnhof-von-zug-steht-in-zuerich-wollishofen-ld.1697514?reduced=true</ref>

== Gallery ==
<gallery mode="packed">
Bahnhof Wollishofen um 1900.jpg|Reception building (ca. 1900)
SBB Historic - F 116 00001 565 - Zuerich - Wollishofen.tif|Reception building and tracks (1963)
SBB Historic - F 122 01247 003 - Zuerich Wollishofen Stationsgebaeude Bahnseite.jpg|Reception building and tracks (1980)
Bahnhof Wollishofen Süden.jpg|Reception building and tracks (2005)
Bahnhof Wollishofen Perron.jpg|[[Platform (rail)|platform]] with tracks (''Gleis'') 3 and 4 (2005)
Bahnhof Wollishofen - 2014-09-26.JPG|Reception building (2014)
</gallery>

== See also ==
* [[History of rail transport in Switzerland]]
* [[Rail transport in Switzerland]]


== References ==
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Latest revision as of 06:17, 13 November 2024

Zürich Wollishofen
Two-story stone building with hip roof and single-story wings
Wollishofen station building, now used as a bar and restaurant
General information
LocationWollishofen
Switzerland
Coordinates47°20′50.795″N 8°32′0.884″E / 47.34744306°N 8.53357889°E / 47.34744306; 8.53357889
Elevation409 m (1,342 ft)
Owned bySwiss Federal Railways
Line(s)Lake Zürich left-bank line
Platforms1
Tracks2
Train operatorsSwiss Federal Railways
ConnectionsZVV: Bhf. Wollishofen
Ship
Ship
ZSG boat cruises[1]
Tram
Tram
VBZ tram 7
Bus
Bus
VBZ bus lines 70 161 165 184 185
Airport
Airport
Direct line S24 to/from Zürich Flughafen in 0:28h
Other information
Fare zoneZVV 110
Passengers
20183800 per weekday[2]
Services
Preceding station Zurich S-Bahn Following station
Zürich Enge
towards Winterthur
 S8 Kilchberg
towards Pfäffikon SZ
Zürich Enge
towards Thayngen or Weinfelden
 S24 Kilchberg
towards Zug
Location
Zürich Wollishofen is located in Switzerland
Zürich Wollishofen
Zürich Wollishofen
Location within Switzerland
Zürich Wollishofen is located in Canton of Zürich
Zürich Wollishofen
Zürich Wollishofen
Zürich Wollishofen (Canton of Zürich)
Map

Zürich Wollishofen railway station (German: Bahnhof Zürich Wollishofen) is a railway station in the Wollishofen quarter of the Swiss city of Zürich. It is situated close to the western shore of Lake Zurich, and adjacent to the shipyard and pier of the Zürichsee-Schifffahrtsgesellschaft, who operate the principal passenger boat services on the lake.

The station is located on the Lake Zürich left bank line, which originally formed part of the Zürich to Lucerne main line, although most main line trains now use the alternative Zimmerberg Base Tunnel routing since it opened in 2003.[3]

Wollishofen station is within walking distance to the Rote Fabrik, a cultural centre used as a music venue.

Services

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Locations of tram and bus stops

Train

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Wollishofen station is served by lines S8 and S24 of the Zürich S-Bahn.[4]

During weekends, there is a nighttime S-Bahn service (SN8) offered by ZVV:[5][6]

Tram/Bus/Ship

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There is a tram and bus stop, called Bahnhof Wollishofen, west of the reception building. Another nearby stop is Bhf. Wollishofen/Werft, situated to the east of the station, is a bus stop. Zürich tram route 7 and VBZ bus routes 70, 184 and 185 stop at Bahnhof Wollishofen, while Bhf. Wollishofen/Werft is served by VBZ bus lines 161 and 165. The pier of Zürichsee-Schifffahrtsgesellschaft (ZSG), Wollishofen ZSG, is located southeast to the railway station.[7][4]

Summary of tram and bus services:

  • Bahnhof Wollishofen to the west of the reception building, VBZ tram line 7 and VBZ bus routes 70, 184 and 185;
  • Bhf. Wollishofen/Werft to the east, VBZ bus routes 161 and 165;

History

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The current station building was first built between 1863 and 1864 in the city of Zug, about 20 kilometres (12 miles) to the south. Because Zug railway station was completely renewed later, the station building was dismantled and rebuilt in Wollishofen in 1897.[8]

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  • Reception building (ca. 1900)
    Reception building (ca. 1900)
  • Reception building and tracks (1963)
    Reception building and tracks (1963)
  • Reception building and tracks (1980)
    Reception building and tracks (1980)
  • Reception building and tracks (2005)
    Reception building and tracks (2005)
  • platform with tracks (Gleis) 3 and 4 (2005)
    platform with tracks (Gleis) 3 and 4 (2005)
  • Reception building (2014)
    Reception building (2014)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ https://www.zsg.ch/en/
  2. ^ "Passagierfrequenz". Swiss Federal Railways. 2018. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
  3. ^ Eisenbahnatlas Schweiz. Cologne: Schweers + Wall. 2012. pp. 64–65. ISBN 978-3-89494-130-7.
  4. ^ a b "S-Bahn trains, buses and boats" (PDF). ZVV. 9 December 2018. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
  5. ^ https://www.zvv.ch/zvv/en/travelcards-and-tickets/fares/nighttime-network/nacht-fahrplan-und-liniennetz.html
  6. ^ https://www.zvv.ch/zvv-assets/fahrplan/pdf/nachtnetz.pdf
  7. ^ "Stadt Zürich | Zurich City" (PDF). ZVV. 15 December 2019. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
  8. ^ https://www.nzz.ch/zuerich/eisenbahn-der-erste-bahnhof-von-zug-steht-in-zuerich-wollishofen-ld.1697514?reduced=true
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