MFO Park — Attraction in Zurich

The park is characterized by its modern and unusual design. The large “Park-Haus” is a double-walled steel-framed construction, 100 m (330 ft) in length, 35 m (115 ft) in width and 17 m (56 ft) high. It is covered by a trellis (or treillage) and covered with climbing plants, resulting in a space that is filled by ever changing light, shadow and smells. The large hall space is broken up by four plant-covered wire chalices. The water basin planted with irises is located in a sunken area that is floored with recycled glass. The spaces between the double walls contain staircases, linking to balconies and platforms at different levels, including a sun deck high up on the roof that offers views over...

If you work in the are this is a nice place to spend your lunch break. You can bring a book or food and just relax on one of the benches or climb the stairs to the top of the park and have a look around. When it gets dark the lights come on and there is a part of the park where the ground is covered by tiny (non-cutting) glass that sparkles in the dim artificial light. Quite pretty. Sometimes it does get noisy since in the evening it is also a hang out spot for teenagers playing music and drinking. While it is nice to look at or spend your lunch at I probably wouldn't recommend going out of your way to get there. If you happen to be in the area though you should...

Relaxing place to hang out close to Oerlikon station. The ground is covered with gravel. There are some objects on the ground, eg a metal ring that looks nice. The main point of interest is the giant structure, made of metal and wood, covered with climbing plants. There are 3 floors, some made from metal grids, some made from wooden planks. Since the top platform is over 15m high, people with fear of heights might stay on a lower level. All over the place are benches and other objects to sit or lie on it. If it's sunny, you can sit in the shadow, or bath in the sun. We went around 1pm and there was plenty of room to chill. If you are in the area, this is a nice...