adliswil.ch Welcome to Adliswil Inhalt Location and transport 04 Safety 06 Health and infrastructure 07 Waste disposal 08 Culture and leisure 10 Sports 11 Education 12 Society 14 Politics 16 History 17 Religious communities 17 Administration and contacts 18 Local map 20 2 Dear Residents, Welcome to the Sihl Valley. Adliswil directly borders the City of Zurich and is the gateway to the Zurich Park Side. Only a few minutes away from the economic metropolis, Adliswil is a wonderful place to live and work. Numerous opportunities for sports and recreational activities, a broad range of cultural events and organisations, as well as a lively city centre make Adliswil a versatile and attractive city. Adliswil is located in the middle of Switzerland’s most import- ant economic region and has a diverse infrastructure for bu- siness. Large office complexes providing space for interna- tionally active companies are available in the Sood district. The area around the former Mechanical Silk Weaving Mill (MSA) is a historically attractive industrial area that provi- des office and business premises directly on the Sihl River. Adliswil has developed rapidly in recent years and almost 19,000 people live here today. A new district that will con- tinue to grow in the years to come has emerged in the Dietlimoos area. The city’s growth is sustainable, and we will ensure the city continues to provide a modern infra- structure for care and education as well as leisure activities. We are also constantly expanding the range of services for senior citizens. Adliswil offers various forms of support, including personal neighbourhood meeting points and re- tirement apartments, as well as old-age and care facilities. Adliswil is a city for all generations. We look forward to meeting you. Farid Zeroual Stadtpräsident (Mayor) 3 About Adliswil Living and housing Area: 779 hectares Anyone who has recently moved to Adliswil should regis- Residents: 18,731 ter personally at the counter of the registration office (Ein- Households: 8611 wohnerwesen). Here you can also obtain information on Businesses: 1009 various things, find the municipal lost property office and Tax multiplier: 102 % purchase Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) day tickets. Location All changes to marital status, name usage and citizenship, and events such as birth, acknowledgement of paternity, Adliswil lies in the Sihl Valley in the district of Horgen, set marriage and death are recorded by the civil registry office between the Zimmerberg and Albis hill ranges. Bordering (Zivilstandswesen). The Adliswil justice of the peace office Zurich in the north, Adliswil is characterised by natural provides mediation in civil disputes. Among other things, landscapes in the west and south. The Sihl River flows the Betreibungs- und Stadtammannamt Sihltal (debt en- through Adliswil from south to north and provides many forcement and magistrate office) is responsible for en- spots for walks, sport and picnics. In terms of traffic, Adlis- forcement of the Swiss Debt Enforcement and Bankruptcy wil is optimally developed thanks to the urban railway and Law (SchKG) and issues debt enforcement information. access to the motorway nearby. 4 Transport Private transport Night bus and night train Adliswil is linked with the surrounding municipalities via the During the night, from Friday to Saturday and Saturday to main roads such as Sihltalstrasse, Zürichstrasse, Kilch- Sunday, N12 busses run from Zürich-Bellevue and SN4 bergstrasse and Wachtstrasse. The nearby motorway night trains run from the Zurich main railway station to Ad- connection “Wollishofen” (A3) is located in Zürich-Wol- liswil (with a night surcharge of 5 francs). There is a spe- lishofen and leads towards Zurich Airport, Bern, Basel or cial schedule. Chur. SBB day tickets Parking The City of Adliswil provides residents six SBB day tickets Parking at the public parking areas in Adliswil can be sub- per day at a price of 44 francs each. The day tickets enab- ject to a fee and limited by time. Long-term parking permits le railway travel throughout Switzerland. Reservations are (daily, weekly or yearly) can be purchased for the parking made at adliswil.ch/tageskarte. permit zones. More information and ordering can be fund at adIiswiI.ch/parkieren. Urban railway The Adliswil railway station is the hub for public transport. The S4 urban railway and diverse bus lines stop here. You can reach the Zurich main railway station in 16 minutes with the S4. The SZU (Sihltal-Zürich-Uetliberg-Bahn) rail- way operates every 10 minutes during peak times. Other urban railway stations are located in Sood-Oberleimbach and in Sihlau. You can find schedules at szu.ch Local and regional busses Three local and regional bus routes run within Adliswil as well as to surrounding municipalities: Line 151: Adliswil - Zopf - Mittelleimbach Line 152: Adliswil - Kopfholz - Wacht Line 153: Adliswil - Wanneten - Büchel Line 184: Adliswil - Grüt - Sunnau - Wollishofen Line 185: Adliswil - Kilchberg, Spital - Wollishofen Line 156: Adliswil - Rüschlikon - Thalwil, Zentrum You can find the schedules at online.fahrplan.zvv.ch. 5 Safety Emergency phone numbers Civil protection organisation Police: 117 The special purpose association for civil protection known Fire service: 118 as Zweckverband Zivilschutz Zimmerberg (ZVZZ) unites Ambulance: 144 the civil protection organisations in the district of Horgen Poisoning: 145 and supports emergency service organisations in a com- 24-hour medical phone: 0800 33 66 55 petent and uncomplicated manner in case of disasters as Pallifon: 0844 148 148 well as in emergency situations. For further information: zvzz.ch. Police The municipal police department is responsible for public Permits safety as well as peace and order. It is available for issues Permits for festivals, restaurants and events on public pro- relating to stationary and flowing traffic, road safety educa- perty as well as licences for the sale of alcohol and we- tion for municipal kindergartens as well as administrative apon acquisition can be applied for at the Safety Office. police-related tasks and prevention work. For further information visit adliswil.ch/sicherheit. Contact: adliswil.ch/stadtpolizei; tel. 044 711 78 11 (emergencies: 117). Dogs There is also a Zurich cantonal police station in Adliswil All dogs must be fitted with a microchip and registered no which takes care of criminal police investigations. Contact: later than three months after birth. The chip will be inser- tel. 044 711 81 11 (emergencies: 117). ted by a veterinarian. Register your dog on our website at adliswil.ch/hunde. Following this, the information and Fire brigade password will be sent to you by post, and you can register Adliswil has an active and well-trained fire brigade. About your dog, and change data if necessary, with the Switzer- 60 volunteers are available throughout 365 days a year land-wide dog database AMICUS: amicus.ch. and on call 24 hours a day to help in emergency situations: Contact: fw-adliswil.ch; tel. 044 710 40 40 (emergencies: 118). 6 Health Infrastructure Doctors Electricity Adliswil has a versatile medical care system. The medical The grid power supply as well as public lighting is supplied association known as Ärzteverein Sihltal provides more by the Canton of Zurich’s electricity plants (EKZ). Custo- detailed information with regard to general practitioners, mers can help shape from which sources of energy their specialists and emergency doctors. For further information personal electricity mix is put together. For further informa- visit aerzteverein-sihltal.ch. tion visit ekz.ch. The 24-hour emergency number in case of service failure is 0800 359 359. Hospitals Water The See-Spital hospital has locations in Horgen (emer- gency department) and Kilchberg. Hospitals in Zurich are Annual drinking water consumption in Adliswil is 1.6 milli- also quickly accessible. The nearest emergency depart- on cubic metres. The overwhelming share of approx. 70 % ment is at Triemli Hospital (triemlispital.ch). is obtained from the two groundwater pumping stations at Soodmatten and Sihlweid. Another 27 % comes from various local springs, while the remainder is purchased Spitex as required. The energy company Energie 360° is re- The Spitex home care organisation offers a wide range of sponsible for this operation. For further information visit services that goes far beyond medical care. People of all energie360.ch. The 24-hour emergency number in case age groups can remain longer in a familiar environment, of water-pipe rupture or contaminated drinking water is leave the hospital earlier and overcome difficult situations 0800 024 024. better with support provided by Spitex. For further informa- tion visit spitex-adliswil.ch. Sewage The ARA Sihltal sewage treatment plant is responsible for water purification in the municipalities of Adliswil, Langnau am Albis and Thalwil. The sewage is collected in a wide sewer network and sent to the sewage treatment plant. For further information visit arasihltal.ch. Environment Adliswil is an Energiestadt (energy city). You can find tips on saving energy here at adliswil.ch/energiestadt. You will find information about nature and landscape at adIiswil.ch/umwelt. 7 Waste collections Rubbish and small-sized bulky goods Green waste collection Rubbish can be deposited at provided sites in special Garden and kitchen waste is collected every Wednesday. rubbish bags from the district of Horgen. Labels can be Green waste containers must always be put out before purchased for small-sized bulky goods. Rubbish bags and 7am at the sites provided for rubbish collection. labels are sold at various shops in Adliswil. Collections take place throughout Adliswil on Mondays and Thursdays. There are separate collection days for special waste and Waste products may only be put out on the day of collecti- old clothes. on and this should be before 7am. Putting waste products out overnight is prohibited. You will find information about all collection dates as well as electronic reminder service and can download the was- Waste paper te information leaflet at adliswil-entsorgung.ch.