Glattfelden

Glattfelden is a municipality in the canton of Zürich, Switzerland. It lies in the Glatt valley along the Glatt river in the northeastern part of the canton. The municipality comprises the central village of Glattfelden and several surrounding hamlets. The landscape is predominantly rural, with agricultural land and woodland, and it blends with housing and light industry.

The population is in the low thousands. The local economy includes farming, small businesses, and service providers. The settlement is connected by regional roads, and public transport is available via bus services, with rail access in nearby towns that connect to the Zürich metropolitan area.

Historically, Glattfelden has medieval roots, and the name is linked to the Glatt river. The municipality maintains local cultural and sporting associations and hosts community events that reflect traditional Swiss rural life.

The local government consists of an elected council led by a mayor, responsible for municipal services and planning. Glattfelden is part of the administrative framework of the canton of Zürich and collaborates with neighboring communities on regional services and infrastructure projects.