Tram line 17 in Zürich
Tram line 17 in Zürich runs from Werdhölzli in the north-west of the city to Bucheggplatz, travelling through the industrial districts around Hardturm and Escher-Wyss-Platz before continuing via Limmatplatz, Zürich Hauptbahnhof and Schaffhauserplatz.
Starting at Werdhölzli, line 17 runs through Bändliweg and Grünaustrasse to Tüffenwies before continuing past Hardhof and Hardturm. The line then follows Hardturmstrasse through Bernoulli-Häuser, Fischerweg and Förrlibuckstrasse to Escher-Wyss-Platz.
From Escher-Wyss-Platz, line 17 follows Limmatstrasse through Löwenbräu, Quellenstrasse, Limmatplatz and Museum für Gestaltung to Sihlquai/HB beside Zürich Hauptbahnhof. It then continues north via Stampfenbachplatz, Beckenhof and Kronenstrasse to Schaffhauserplatz, before running through Laubiweg to its terminus at Bucheggplatz.
Below is a stop-by-stop description of the route of tram line 17 in Zürich. Times shown are an estimate of the time taken to travel between each stop.
The following icons are shown next to the name of the stop to indicate interchanges with other routes
- Interchange for other tram routes.
- Interchange on to bus routes.
- Interchange on to train routes.
- Interchange on to metro/subway/underground routes.
- Interchange on to boat routes.
- Interchange for airport.
Werdhölzli is a basic tram terminus with a conventional turning loop but no passenger facilities, giving it the character of a siding rather than a fully developed terminus.
The stop provides connections to bus services.
Bändliweg is a tram and bus interchange serving the Grünau residential area of Altstetten.
The stop provides connections to bus services.
Grünaustrasse is an intermediate tram stop situated within the Grünau residential area of Altstetten.
The stop provides connections to bus services.
Tüffenwies is a two-level tram and bus interchange, with the tram platforms beneath Europabrücke and the bus stops on the bridge above.
The stop provides connections to bus services.
Hardhof is an intermediate tram stop serving an area of single-family homes and several nearby sports facilities.
Hardturm is a tram terminus named after the nearby medieval Hardturm, a residential and defensive tower on the banks of the Limmat that once guarded an important river crossing.
The stop is also served by tram line 8.
Bernoulli-Häuser tram stop takes its name from the nearby group of distinctive terraced houses designed by Swiss architect Hans Bernoulli and built during the 1920s.
The stop is also served by tram line 8.
Fischerweg is an intermediate tram stop in Zürich's industrial and residential Zürich-West area.
The stop is also served by tram line 8.
Förrlibuckstrasse is an intermediate tram stop in Zürich-West.
The stop is also served by tram line 8.
Laubiweg is an intermediate tram stop in the northern part of Zürich’s Unterstrass district.
The stop is also served by tram line 50.
Bucheggplatz is a major tram and bus interchange located in the centre of a large roundabout. Its distinctive X-shaped elevated walkway provides pedestrian access across the junction.
The stop is also served by tram line 50 and provides connections to bus services.