James Joyce is buried here. The views from Zurichberg are worth the uphill tram ride.
Key Metrics
Monthly Rent (3.5-room)
CHF 2,500
Rank #30 of 34 (1 = cheapest)
Safety Score
9.5/10
Very safe · Rank #1
Noise Level
42 dB
Very quiet
Commute to HB
12 min
Public transit · Rank #22
Green Space
9.5/10
Excellent green access · Rank #1
Expat Population
25%
Foreign nationality residents
Restaurants
7
Per 10,000 residents
Air Quality
9/10
Highway Access
14 min
Drive to nearest motorway
Schools
7.8
Per 10,000 residents
Fluntern ranks #30 for affordability, #1 for safety, and #22 for commute time out of Zurich's 34 neighborhoods.
Personality
You visit James Joyce's grave annually and feel something. The views from your balcony are your screensaver, your lock screen, and your Tinder profile. The fog is 'atmospheric.'