A year after her passing, Switzerland has given Tina Turner one of the highest tributes imaginable — a permanent place in the heart of the country she called home. In an emotional public ceremony, the city of Zurich officially unveiled “Tina Turner Way”, a picturesque lakeside street named in honor of the Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll. The event drew thousands of fans, friends, and dignitaries from around the world, all gathered to celebrate the woman who turned pain into power and music into immortality.
Located along Lake Zurich in Küsnacht — just a short walk from Turner’s longtime home — the newly named street overlooks the same serene waters she often called her “place of peace.” The ceremony began with a live orchestra playing “The Best” as the unveiling banner was pulled away, revealing the elegant street sign in shimmering gold letters.
The crowd erupted in applause and tears. Many fans waved flowers, flags, and posters bearing her image, while others quietly sang “Simply the Best” in unison — turning the moment into a spontaneous concert of love.
Zurich’s mayor, Corine Mauch, spoke passionately at the event, calling Tina Turner “a citizen of the world who found her heart here in Switzerland.” She continued:
“Tina Turner showed us that home is not just where you are born, but where you find peace, love, and freedom. Today, this street ensures her light will forever shine here — where she belonged.”
Among the attendees were Turner’s husband, Erwin Bach, and several close friends and collaborators. Bach, visibly emotional, thanked the city and the fans for their enduring love:
“Tina would have been deeply moved. This country gave her safety, and she gave it her soul. She loved Switzerland with all her heart.”
Fans traveled from across Europe — and even as far as the United States and Japan — to witness the dedication. Some carried candles, others brought framed vinyl albums and handwritten letters. “She changed my life,” said one woman from London, tears in her eyes. “This feels like saying goodbye and thank you, all at once.”
Social media lit up with tributes as photos of the ceremony spread worldwide. Hashtags like #TinaTurnerWay, #ForeverTheBest, and #TinaLivesOn quickly began trending, with fans celebrating not just the honor, but what it represented: Tina Turner’s remarkable journey from Tennessee hardship to Swiss serenity.
Switzerland had always held a special place in Turner’s story. After decades of global fame and personal struggle, she moved there in the 1990s, later becoming a Swiss citizen in 2013. Her lakeside estate in Küsnacht was her refuge — a place of love, music, and reflection. It was there that she spent her final years, surrounded by nature and peace.
Now, that peace has a name — Tina Turner Way — a lasting symbol of resilience, rebirth, and grace.
As one fan at the ceremony said through tears:
“She started life running from pain — and ended it walking by this lake, free and happy. This road isn’t just for her. It’s for everyone she inspired to keep going.”
And as the sun set over Lake Zurich, the sign gleamed softly in the fading light — a permanent reminder that, even in her absence, Tina Turner still lights the way.