“X-tra” operators vehemently resist being kicked out

The legendary club X-tra is to leave Zurich’s Limmathaus. But the operators don’t want to go – and are now receiving political support.

Welcome to the X-tra. Or will this soon be the entrance to the Impact Hub? The X-tra, its landlady and the city are arguing about this.

Ennio Leanza / Keystone

Jürg Burkhardt vents his anger. The manager of the nightclub and concert hall X-tra sits in his office and is upset about the foundation that owns the building. About the city and its politicians. “Look there,” says Burkhardt, pointing to where the concert hall is located, “that’s the heart of our company.”

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