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Louis-Häfliger-Park

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The Louis-Häfliger-Park in Oerlikon, Zurich, covers 5,000 m2 (53,820 sq ft) and is embedded between the Regina-Kägi-Hof co-operative settlement, the existing production buildings for Oerlikon-Contraves AG, and new service buildings. It is a neighbourhood park allowing people who live or work here to relax and meet. The park is named after Louis Häfliger (1904–1993), "Saviour of Mauthausen". He saved the lives of about 40,000 inmates of the Mauthausen concentration camp.

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Paul-Grüninger-Weg, Zurich Oerlikon

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Paul-Grüninger-Weg

Paul-Grüninger-Weg
8052 Zurich, Oerlikon
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Käferberg Tunnel
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