Physiotherapy for the Escher-Wyss neighborhood: two tram stations from Escher-Wyss Square
Physiotherapy Escher-Wyss: If you work or live in Zürich-West between Escher-Wyss Square, Hardbrücke, Schiffbau and Prime Tower, you are just a few minutes away from us. Physiotherapy Waidfuss is located at Hönggerstrasse 118, Two tram stations away from Escher-Wyss Square, across the Limmat on the Wipkingen side. For lunch breaks or after work, this is a short walk.
How to get there from the Escher-Wyss neighborhood
By Tram: From Escher-Wyss Square, take Tram 50 (it will replace Tram 13 until December 2026 due to the track construction work at Bahnhofquai; after that, Tram 13 will resume service). Head towards Frankental. After two stops, Wipkingerplatz and Waidfussweg, get off right in front of the practice. Travel time approximately three minutes.
From Hardbrücke Station: By bus 72 in the direction of Milchbuck or bus 32 to Escher-Wyss-Platz, then change to the tram there, or on foot via the Wipkingerbrücke, a total of about 15 minutes.
On foot or by bike: From Escher-Wyss Square, along the Limmat River and Hönggerstrasse in a southerly direction, 1.2 kilometers, a quarter of an hour on foot, five minutes by bike.
By car: Over the Wipkingerbrücke to Wipkingerplatz, right into Hönggerstrasse, then 500 meters right. Two parking spaces in front of the practice.
While we treat patients from Zurich-West
Many professionals from the Escher-Wyss district come from the offices and ateliers around Hardbrücke with neck, shoulder and back pain, headaches and Jaw joint problems. In addition, there are female athletes from the fitness studios and climbing halls in the area with shoulder, elbow, and knee injuries. Here we rely on Sports Physiotherapy, Dry needling, Manual therapy and a training program that you can implement alongside your job.
After a bike or work-related accident, we handle the billing with the accident insurance and begin treatment as quickly as possible; details on the page Physiotherapy after an accident.
Why female patients from Zürich-West come to us
- Three minutes by tram from Escher-Wyss Square, the stop is right outside the door.
- Appointments available from 8 a.m. (starting Tuesday at 7:30 a.m.), Wednesdays until 8 p.m., scheduleable to fit your workday; online booking available around the clock.
- Quiet practice in a residential neighborhood instead of at the Zurich-West facility.
- Power measurement and functional training area for returning to sports and training.
What does the treatment cost?
If you have a prescription from your doctor, the billing is handled by the health insurance company; you only pay the deductible and co-payment. For accident patients, the accident insurance company covers the costs; we need your insurance company's accident number (see Physiotherapy after an accident). Anyone who wants to come without a prescription pays for the treatment themselves: CHF 85 for 30 minutes (Private physiotherapy).
Frequently asked questions
Can I make an appointment during my lunch break?
From Escher-Wyss Square, you can reach us in three minutes. With treatment and return journey, you should plan around 50 minutes. Our lunch break is from 12:00 to 13:00, appointments before and after that are possible.
Can I come directly from the hospital with an order?
Yes. Bring the prescription and your insurance card with you. After an accident, we also need the accident number from your insurance company.
How long does a treatment take?
A single treatment takes 30 minutes; for more complex cases, we schedule a double session of 60 minutes.
Make an appointment
Book your appointment directly through the Online appointment booking, Phone 044 585 99 49 or email us at info@physio-waidfuss.ch. For urgent cases following an accident, we recommend that you call us directly.
Well-accessible from the entire catchment area
Our practice is located in Zürich-Wipkingen, right next to the Waidfussweg tram stop, and is also easily accessible from the surrounding neighborhoods and municipalities: Höngg, Wipkingen, Unterstrass, Affoltern, Oerlikon, Oberengstringen and Unterengstringen.