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About Glatt

About Glatt

A short history of the Glatt

In 1960 there were local shops everywhere and department stores in the cities of Switzerland, but not a single shopping center. Not even the word for it existed. But a role model: the shopping malls in the USA.

Board of Directors of Interessengemeinschaft Zentrum Glatt AG

André Waltisberg, Genossenschaft Migros Zürich, Präsident
Simone Lüthy, Lüthy+Stocker AG, Vice President
Sandra Freitag, Magazine zum Globus
Bettina Keller, MODEKELLER AG
Jeffrey Maarschalkerweerd, Genossenschaft Migros Zürich
Alexander Niemczyk, Apple Retail Germany B.V.& Co. KG
Daniel Walder, Schuhhaus Walder AG
Fenno Bauer, Juwelier Kurz AG
Isabel Perizzato, Leonardo Company GmbH

Interessengemeinschaft Zentrum Glatt AG

Rageth Clavadetscher, Geschäftsführer Glatt
Lisa-Marie Löffler, Marketing & Kommunikation
Larissa Prazak, Eventplanung
Kyra Wiederkehr, Social Media Glatt
Dina Wunderli, Grafik

«Thus, the Migros Cooperative Federation (MGB), along with Globus and Jelmoli, joined forces and agreed to build and operate a “shopping city” together. In 1962, the company AG Einkaufszentrum Glatt-Zürich was registered in the Zurich Commercial Register.

The location was chosen in Wallisellen – not least because of the planned but not yet built “Highway 1.” In 1971, construction began, and within just four years, the tranquil suburban community was equipped with a shopping center complete with a parking garage, gas station, and office tower. On February 13, 1975, “the Glatt” celebrated its opening, as visitors soon started calling it. And shortly thereafter, the new bus line 94 stopped directly in front of the entrance.

The Glatt is constantly evolving

Since then, the Glatt has been renovated several times and underwent significant modernization in 1992. The tenant community also grew and continuously changed: today, 14 restaurants and 90 stores occupy the 42,000 square meters of retail space, including various Swiss traditional brands and international top brands – the Apple Store at the Glatt was the first in Switzerland.

Later, a specialist medical center was added, offering services such as gynecology, dentistry, and psychotherapy. Practically all year round, events are held at the Glatt, featuring stars from literature, fashion, and social media.

With all these attributes, the Glatt, now the highest-grossing shopping center, more than lives up to its original designation as a “shopping city.” About 9 million people visit here each year to shop, eat, meet people, or for dental hygiene and health checkups. They take advantage of the perfect public transport connections – since 2010, tram line 12 has also stopped at the Glatt – or use the 4,500 free parking spaces.

The Glatt even has its own community of interest

Since 2020, Swiss Life has managed the Glatt with Livit AG as the owner, while the Interessengemeinschaft Zentrum Glatt AG (Center Glatt Community of Interest) takes care of – as the name suggests – the interests of the tenants. Advertising, events, and public relations are part of its responsibilities. Whenever there is advertising for the Glatt, it is a joint effort by Livit AG and the IG Glatt – this website is one such example.

We look forward to your visit!

Sincerely, André Waltisberg, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Interessengemeinschaft Zentrum Glatt AG

Board of Directors of Interessengemeinschaft Zentrum Glatt AG

André Waltisberg, Genossenschaft Migros Zürich, Präsident
Simone Lüthy, Lüthy+Stocker AG, Vice President
Sandra Freitag, Magazine zum Globus
Bettina Keller, MODEKELLER AG
Jeffrey Maarschalkerweerd, Genossenschaft Migros Zürich
Alexander Niemczyk, Apple Retail Germany B.V.& Co. KG
Daniel Walder, Schuhhaus Walder AG
Fenno Bauer, Juwelier Kurz AG
Isabel Perizzato, Leonardo Company GmbH

Interessengemeinschaft Zentrum Glatt AG

Rageth Clavadetscher, Geschäftsführer Glatt
Lisa-Marie Löffler, Marketing & Kommunikation
Larissa Prazak, Eventplanung
Kyra Wiederkehr, Social Media Glatt
Dina Wunderli, Grafik

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Glatt Office is the ideal location for your business between downtown Zurich and Zurich Airport.

Prime location for your business

Your new business headquarters “Glatt Office” is located in our two-story office building with latest development standards in the Glatt. The site is unique with excellent visibility of the Glattalbahn and motorway A1 (Winterthur-Zurich) and well connected to private as well as public transportation. Use contacts to well-known business partners in the emerging environment as well as various dining and shopping areas, including our own post office.

New office space with a view

The offices are built using the latest development standards and leave nothing to be desired in relation to construction quality, facilities, energy efficiency and use of daylight:

  • representative facade
  • surfaces in the basic configuration – free space for  individual room design
  • ceiling height approximately 2.85 m
  • optimum indoor climate using thermoactivated ceiling elements
  • electric-powered sun protection
  • Atrium – natural light.

Attractive and convenient for your employees

  • Brand new after renovation, latest development standard
  • Easily accessible
  • Excellent location between Zurich and Airport (right next to the A1 motorway)
  • Optimal public transport connections: Glattalbahn, various bus and S train connections (5 minutes’ walk to the Wallisellen train station)
  • Parking facilities for visitors and high attractiveness for employees
  • Versatile dining facilities in the shopping center, convenience shopping and various services in over 120 stores and 14 restaurants.

We’re looking forward to your inquiry.