Zürich’s Brand-New Cycle Tunnel

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On this week’s Swiss German Online LIVE lesson-podcast, host
Kathrin Erni takes you on a ride—literally and
linguistically—through Zürich’s just-opened Velotunnel. Dug
decades ago for a scrapped expressway and finally repurposed in
May 2025, this 6-metre-wide, bike-only passage now links Kreis 4
and Kreis 5 beneath the main station.


What’s Inside




The tunnel’s back-story: from abandoned motorway tube to
city-funded cycling corridor after years of grassroots
lobbying by Pro Velo Zürich.




A first-person tour of the tunnel’s gentle ramps, stylish
lighting and colossal Velostation Europaplatz—hundreds of
racks, lockers and a paid, serviced bike park.




Design quirks: those controversial anti-car bollards, 48-hour
parking rules and why the tunnel could unclog surface
streets.




Live Lesson Extras




Four ready-made Swiss-German dialogues (almost finished!)
that we’ll read, translate and discuss in class.




Vocabulary and conversation practice on cycling, social
engagement and everyday Zürich life.




Chat with Kathrin about your own riding habits—city bikes,
e-bikes or no bike at all—and hear her tips for getting
around Switzerland on two wheels.




Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist, a language learner itching to
practise Swiss German, or simply curious about Zürich’s newest
piece of urban infrastructure, tune in Monday night at 10 p.m.
CET. Replays are available for VIP members, and newcomers can
test the course free for one week.


Grab your helmet (or headphones), and let’s roll.


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