A breathtaking panorama unfolds. This is the Hedwig Stünzi-Terrasse. It’s not officially marked on city maps. Yet here it is a small park nestled between buildings.
The Hedwig Stünzi-Terrasse is a hidden gem. It offers a stunning view down the Hambergersteig towards the Zollikerstrasse. A simple white sign marks the terrace. The white signifies it’s unofficial or temporary. Officially named terraces use hyphens. So it should read Hedwig-Stünzi-Terrasse. Perhaps a private resident put up the sign.
The name itself hints at a story. Hedwig Meyer-Stünzi lived at nearby Südstrasse 40. Her son Franz Meyer a renowned art historian lived there until 2007. He was the son of the art collector and jurist Robert Franz Meyer. The family’s connection to the terrace remains a mystery.
The exact reason for the terrace’s name is unknown. The timing of its unofficial naming is also a puzzle. But the view itself speaks volumes. The panorama from the Hedwig Stünzi-Terrasse is truly captivating. Imagine the family’s connection to this special place. This little terrace offers an exceptional vantage point. This is the Hedwig Stünzi-Terrasse.
So here we stand on this unnamed terrace enjoying its unexpected beauty. It’s a quiet tribute to a woman whose life touched this neighborhood. The Hedwig Stünzi-Terrasse a secret viewpoint in Zurich. A small park that shows the unexpected beauty of an unrecorded place. Remember this unique perspective on Zurich. This is the Hedwig Stünzi-Terrasse.