Location
Kilchberg, home to around 9,000 residents, is the first community on the left banks of Lake Zurich to border the city of Zurich, and is part of the District of Horgen.
Public transportation
Kilchberg Train Station provides access to Zurich via the S8 and S24 S-Bahn lines (municipal railway, about 13 minutes travel) and to the lakeside communities along the left banks of Lake Zurich.You can get to the heart of Zurich City in 17 minutes with bus line 165 to Bürkliplatz, which opens up to Bahnhofstrasse and its variety of elegant stores and boutiques.And for those who prefer a more atmospheric form of travel, the ships/ferries will take you from the Kilchberg Dock to Bürkliplatz in just 20 minutes.
Schools
Kilchberg has six kindergartens, two elementary schools, one middle school and one secondary (high) school.Educational resources also extend to therapeutic and counseling services, school social services and the music school.A nursery and two daycare centers offer the full range of professional child care services.For years now, Kilchberg has been home to Zurich International School (ZIS), the middle-level (Mittelstufe) school for children ages 11 to 14.
Recreation
The town of Kilchberg boasts a range of attractive sports facilities; these include the Hochweid Athletic Center (tennis, soccer, etc.), the indoor swimming pool and the beautiful historic Seebadi public bathing site.Both the range of natural trails, with glorious views, and the wonderful lake promenade (or boardwalk) are great for walking, jogging, and biking; adults who love academic pursuits will be happy to enroll in the adult education program.A full range of athletic and cultural clubs ensure that you and your family enjoy social contact and recreation with other local residents.
Shopping
Kilchberg has a selection of practical shopping options.From the coop, the bakery, and village delicatessens:everything is there for your daily needs.And for those of you who enjoy browsing through the great selections of bulk purchasing, Migros in Rüschlikon or Thalwil is just what you need.
Restaurants
In Kilchberg, you'll find a full range of exciting venues to sate every conceivable desire of your palate, from the finest seafood restaurant to the fragrant confectionary and the cheerful village tavern.The “Chez Fritz” directly on the lake is especially popular, as are the “Oberer Mönchhof” and its elegant lounges and the exotic “Casa Loca” which regularly serves as host to parties.Those heading toward the city or the lake, who want to leave the town behind them, will find an extensive selection of restaurants – and face a tough choice to make.
Sights/places of interest
The wonderful and peaceful atmosphere of St. Peter’s Church (Peterskirche) – with its exquisite windows by Giacometti – always makes for an inspiring walk. Its cemetery is the final resting place of citizens-by-choice Conrad Ferdinand Meyer and Thomas Mann.
Top sites
Weinbergstrasse; Böndlerstasse; Alte Landstrasse; terrific lake views from several sites along the ridge.
