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Best free public bike pumps in Zürich

Flat tyre in the morning? These free bike pumps and self-service stations in Zürich get air back in your tyres. Rated by location, accessibility (24h), equipment and reliability.

Updated: 2026-06 · Methodology

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    Rank 1

    Velopumpstation Helvetiaplatz

    Helvetiaplatz / Aussersihl

    Central 24h hand pump at one of the key cycling hubs in district 4.

    Location 28/30
    Accessibility (24h) 30/30
    Equipment 18/25
    Reliability 12/15
    Score: 88/100 Source
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    Rank 2

    Velo Zürich – Selbstbedienungs-Pumpe

    Altstetten

    Electric compressor pump with an air gun for all valve types – contactless and free.

    Location 22/30
    Accessibility (24h) 22/30
    Equipment 25/25
    Reliability 13/15
    Score: 82/100 Source
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    Rank 3

    GOrilla – Outdoor Reparaturstand

    Weinbergstrasse

    Outdoor repair stand with pump and pro tools, accessible around the clock.

    Location 24/30
    Accessibility (24h) 28/30
    Equipment 16/25
    Reliability 11/15
    Score: 79/100 Source

Methodology

Every ranking on VeloZürich follows a transparent, reproducible evaluation. We disclose which criteria are weighted and how.

Location 30% Accessibility (24h) 30% Equipment 25% Reliability 15%

Frequently asked questions

Are there free bike pumps in Zürich? +

Yes. The city of Zürich runs a network of free green hand-pump stations at squares and stations. The complete, current list of locations is available as the official open-data geodataset 'Velopumpstationen'.