Wohnstätten Zwyssig

Wohnstätten Zwyssig

Zürich, Switzerland

DisabilityEmployment & Skills
AssociationFounded 1971Local reach
Profile last updated: October 3, 2026

About

Founded in 1971, Wohnstätten Zwyssig is a non-profit association based in Zürich, Switzerland working on disability, employment & skills.

Wohnstätten Zwyssig is a non-profit, independent association founded in 1971 in Zürich. It supports adults with cognitive or multiple disabilities through supported and independent living, day-structure ateliers, work and employment places, sports and leisure programmes, and a social catering business. Its residential sites are located in Zürich (Altstetten, Stampfenbrunnen, Grimselhof) and Schlieren, serving residents across the canton and beyond.

Location

Zürich, Switzerland

Founded

1971

Organisation type

Association

Legal form

Verein

Focus areas

disabilityinclusionsupported livingsocial enterprisesport inclusion

Languages

DE

Causes & programmes

Causes

DisabilityEmployment & Skills

Works for

People with disabilities

How they work

Direct servicesCommunity programmesVolunteer programmes

Programmes

Glättli

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Disability · Switzerland

Residential house in Zürich-Altstetten for people with higher support needs, with day-structure ateliers, a restaurant and event rooms run as a social enterprise.

Loogarten

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Disability · Switzerland

Residence for people with complex or multiple disabilities who need reliable, continuous support in small living groups.

Dachslern

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Disability · Switzerland

Newer residential building in Zürich-Altstetten combining independent apartments with shared community living and support.

Schatzkiste

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Disability · Switzerland

Partner-matching service for adults with disabilities, offering a protected framework for new contacts, friendships and relationships with personal support.

Stampfenbrunnen

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Disability · Switzerland

Housing estate in Zürich with mostly accessible apartments and 24-hour staff presence for residents with higher support needs.

Countries of operation

Switzerland

Funding & support

Funded by

Individual donationsGovernment funding

Ways to support

DonateVolunteer

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

Grasshopper Club Zürich

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