Sechseläutenplatz

Sechseläutenplatz
Sechseläutenplatz as seen from the temporary pedestrian crossing towards Utoquai in June 2015
Former name(s)Sechseläutenwiese; Theaterplatz; Stadelhoferbollwerk
Typecity square
OwnerCity of Zurich
AddressesSechseläutenplatz
LocationZurich, Switzerland
Postal codeCH-8001
Coordinates47°21′57.96″N 8°32′45.24″E / 47.3661000°N 8.5459000°E / 47.3661000; 8.5459000
Construction
Construction start11 Mai 2009
Completion31 January 2014 (Opéra parking)
Inauguration22 April 2014

Sechseläutenplatz (literally: Sechseläuten square) is the largest town square situated in Zurich, Switzerland. Its name derives from the Sechseläuten (the city's traditional spring holiday), which is celebrated on the square in April.