Seebach (Zürich) facts for kids
Seebach is a lively part of Zürich, a big city in Switzerland. It's known as a "quarter" or neighborhood, and it's located in District 11. You can find Seebach in a beautiful area called the Glatt Valley, which is known as Glattal in German.
Long ago, Seebach was its own small town. But in 1934, it became a part of the larger city of Zürich. Today, Seebach is home to many people from all over the world. You'll find families from countries like Turkey, Albania, Tunisia, Eritrea, Congo, and Sri Lanka. This mix of cultures makes Seebach a very diverse and interesting place to live. The area also has some social housing projects, which help provide homes for many families. Other areas near Zürich, like Schlieren and Dietikon, also have many people from different backgrounds.
Seebach is quite a busy place! About 19,879 people live here. The area covers about 4.72 square kilometers.
Contents
Getting Around Seebach
Seebach has great ways to travel around!
Train Connections
The Zürich Seebach railway station is a stop for the Zürich S-Bahn train service, specifically line S6. This train runs every half hour. It can take you to Zürich Oerlikon in just 5 minutes. If you want to go to the main train station, Zürich Hauptbahnhof, it only takes about 12 minutes. Trains are a fast way to get to the city center!
Tram Services
You can also use the tram to get to central Zürich. Tram line 14 of the Zürich tram system connects Seebach to the city. The tram runs more often than the train. However, it takes a bit longer to reach the city center.
Famous People from Seebach
Some well-known people have connections to Seebach!
Ernst Sieber
Ernst Sieber (born in 1927) was a special person. He was a pastor, which is a religious leader. He was also a social worker, meaning he helped people in need. Ernst Sieber wrote books and was even a politician for a while. He is famous for starting Sozialwerke Pfarrer Sieber, an organization that helps homeless people and others who are struggling.
Bruno Ganz
Bruno Ganz (born in 1941) was a very talented Swiss actor. He was born right here in Seebach! Bruno Ganz starred in many movies and plays. He was known for his powerful performances.
