Uetliberg

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Uetliberg

Elevation 873 metres (2,864 ft)
Location Switzerland
Range Albis
Coordinates 47.349° N 8.491° ECoordinates: 47.349° N 8.491° E
Easiest route Mountain train

The Uetliberg (873 m (2864 ft) is a mountain in the Swiss plateau, part of the Albis chain. The Uetliberg offers a panoramic view of the entire city of Zürich and the Lake of Zürich. There is also a hotel in the name of "Uto Kulm" on this small mountain. The two towers on the mountain are a look-out tower (rebuilt 1990) and the Uetliberg TV-tower (132 m, rebuilt 1968). The summit is easily accessible by train from Zürich.

Uetliberg look-out tower

Uetliberg TV-tower
Panoramic composite image of the Swiss Alps from the top of the Uetliberg (facing South).
Panoramic composite image of the Swiss Alps from the top of the Uetliberg (facing South).
View from the Uetliberg on Zürich.
View from the Uetliberg on Zürich.


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