Best self-repair bike workshops in Zürich

Fix your own bike and save money: we rate self-repair workshops and stations in Zürich by tools & equipment, accessibility, support and price.

Updated: 2026-06 · Methodology

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    Rank 1

    Dynamo – Velowerkstatt

    Wasserwerkstrasse

    Well-equipped bike wall at the Dynamo youth centre with on-site support; self-help free.

    Tools & equipment 27/30
    Accessibility & hours 21/25
    Support 22/25
    Price 18/20
    Score: 88/100 Source
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    Rank 2

    GZ Bachwiesen – Velowerkstatt

    Altstetten/Albisrieden

    Non-profit workshop with broad tools and spare parts, volunteers assist. CHF 5/evening.

    Tools & equipment 26/30
    Accessibility & hours 18/25
    Support 22/25
    Price 16/20
    Score: 82/100 Source
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    Rank 3

    Velonom – Bike Kitchen

    Wipkingerplatz

    Self-managed bike kitchen at Wipkingerplatz, donation welcome.

    Tools & equipment 25/30
    Accessibility & hours 16/25
    Support 22/25
    Price 16/20
    Score: 79/100 Source
  4. Rank 4

    GOrilla – Outdoor Reparaturstand

    Weinbergstrasse

    Outdoor repair stand with pro tools, accessible 24h – ideal for quick fixes.

    Tools & equipment 20/30
    Accessibility & hours 24/25
    Support 14/25
    Price 16/20
    Score: 74/100 Source

Methodology

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

Tools & equipment 30% Accessibility & hours 25% Support 25% Price 20%

Frequently asked questions

Where can I repair my own bike in Zürich? +

Several community centres and youth centres offer self-repair workshops with tools, e.g. the Dynamo, GZ Bachwiesen and the Velonom bike kitchen. For quick fixes there are also 24h repair stands.