Vontobel develops new campus in Baar and invests in new client office in Zurich to support future growth
Published on 31.08.2026 CEST
Vontobel today announced that it has signed a long-term lease for a new campus in Baar, canton of Zug, which is set to open in 2030. Designed specifically for Vontobel, the new campus will bring together more than 1,500 employees currently spread over seven buildings in Zurich. The firm’s prime Zurich office at Bleicherweg will be refurbished to welcome clients in an elevated setting and house more than 300 client-facing employees.
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The decision to build a new campus reflects Vontobel’s ambition to foster a connected, collaborative and dynamic working environment for employees while supporting long-term growth.
After careful evaluation of options, Vontobel selected the Lindenpark site in Baar for its future campus. Lindenpark forms part of a vibrant new area with a growing community of investment firms, entrepreneurs and innovative businesses. The site benefits from excellent transportation connections and significant further development potential.
Co-CEOs Christel Rendu de Lint and Georg Schubiger said: “Lindenpark in Baar stood out clearly among the locations we considered for our new campus. The site offers excellent connectivity, room to grow, and a dynamic neighborhood that reflects where Vontobel is headed. In Zurich, we look forward to welcoming clients in a contemporary and inspiring setting. Both steps are an expression of our long-term confidence in Vontobel’s development.”
Spanning approximately 15,000m2 of office space, the new campus will provide state-of-the-art infrastructure, including advanced building technology, energy-efficient solutions and attractive workplace amenities. It is designed to foster closer interaction across teams and functions, strengthen a shared culture and support an integrated and efficient operational set-up.
The development plan for the new campus has already been approved by popular vote. Vontobel Holding plans to relocate its headquarters to Baar.
In Zurich, Vontobel will invest in its centrally located Bleicherweg office to further elevate client experience. Following the refurbishment, the new client hub will feature upgraded reception and meeting facilities, the Vontobel art gallery and a private dining restaurant. More than 300 client-facing employees will welcome their clients in these contemporary premises.
Client coverage as well as Vontobel’s Basel, Bern, Chur, Geneva, Lausanne, Locarno, Lucerne, Lugano, St. Gallen, Winterthur and international offices will remain unchanged.
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Published on 31.08.2026 CEST