Auenstein, Aargau facts for kids

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Country	Switzerland
Canton	Aargau
District	Brugg
Area
• Total	5.68 km2 (2.19 sq mi)
Elevation	376 m (1,234 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	1,613
• Density	284.0/km2 (735.5/sq mi)
Postal code	5105
Surrounded by	Biberstein, Möriken-Wildegg, Oberflachs, Rohr, Rupperswil, Thalheim, Veltheim
Twin towns	Ilsfeld (Germany)

Auenstein is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of Aargau. Auenstein is part of the Brugg district.

This town is about 3 kilometers (2 miles) northwest of Lenzburg. It's a peaceful place with a mix of nature and history.

Exploring Auenstein's Location

Auenstein is nestled between the Aare river and the Jura mountains. The village sits on the north bank of the Aare. To its south is the Gislifluh mountain. This mountain is about 772 meters (2,533 feet) high. Its slopes are mostly covered in thick forests. You can also find many open forest meadows there.

Land Use in Auenstein

Auenstein covers an area of about 5.7 square kilometers (2.2 square miles). A big part of this land is covered by forests, about 46.4%. Around 31% of the land is used for farming. About 17.6% of the area has buildings and roads. The rest, about 4.9%, includes rivers or other natural spaces.

Nearby Towns and Hamlets

Auenstein is surrounded by several other towns. These include Oberflachs and Veltheim to the north. To the east is Möriken-Wildegg. Rupperswil is to the south, and Biberstein is to the west. Thalheim is located to the northwest. Auenstein itself includes a small village and a tiny settlement called Fahr. New houses have been built northeast and northwest of the old village.

A Look Back at Auenstein's History

A view of Auenstein from above in 1953

Auenstein was first mentioned in old records in the year 1212. Back then, it was known as Gowenstein. The town's name likely came from a small castle. This castle, also called Auenstein, was built around the year 1200. It was located right by the Aare river.

The Castle's Story

The Lords of Rinach owned Castle Auenstein until the early 1300s. Sadly, the castle was burned down in 1389. This happened during a war between the Old Swiss Confederacy and the Habsburgs.

Becoming Part of Switzerland

In 1415, the Swiss Confederacy took control of the Aargau region. Auenstein became part of the Bern region. However, the town wasn't owned by the city of Bern itself. Instead, it belonged to some rich families from Bern. In 1528, a big religious change called the Reformation happened. After this, the ownership of the village changed many times.

Places to See in Auenstein

Auenstein has some interesting historical places to visit.

Auenstein Castle

The Castle Auenstein is on a small cliff next to the Aare river. As you learned, it was destroyed in 1389. For a long time, the ruins were owned by the canton (like a state). But in 1803, they were bought by private owners. The castle was rebuilt to be lived in during 1858. It was given its current look by 1929.

The Parish Church

The local church was first mentioned in 1302. It was built in the Gothic style, which has tall arches and big windows. It also has some older design elements from the Romanesque style, dating back to the 11th century.

Auenstein's Coat of Arms

The coat of arms for Auenstein is quite simple but meaningful. It has two main colors, red and white. On the red side, there are two white roses. These roses have green parts and yellow centers. This design is called Per pale Gules two Roses Argent barbed and seeded proper and Argent.

People of Auenstein

Auenstein has a population of about 1,459 people (as of 2022). About 10% of the people living here are from other countries. Most people in Auenstein speak German, which is about 93.4% of the population. Serbo-Croatian is the second most common language, and Albanian is third.

Age Groups in Auenstein

The population of Auenstein includes people of all ages.

• About 8.8% of the population are children aged 0 to 9 years old.
• Around 10.7% are teenagers aged 10 to 19.
• Adults aged 20 to 29 make up about 9% of the population.
• People aged 30 to 39 are about 11.4%.
• The largest group is people aged 40 to 49, making up about 20.7%.
• Those aged 50 to 59 are about 16.1%.
• Senior citizens aged 60 to 69 are about 11.4%.
• People aged 70 to 79 are about 8.5%.
• Those aged 80 to 89 are about 3%.
• A small number, about 0.3%, are 90 years old or older.

Homes and Households

In Auenstein, about 74.4% of homes are owned by the people living in them. This means they don't pay rent. In 2000, there were 31 homes with 1 or 2 people. There were 197 homes with 3 or 4 people. And 319 homes had 5 or more people living in them. On average, there were about 2.44 people per household. In 2008, there were 440 single-family homes. This was about 64.8% of all homes and apartments in the town.

Education in Auenstein

People in Switzerland are generally well-educated. In Auenstein, about 84.5% of adults (aged 25-64) have finished higher education. This could be a university degree or a professional degree. In the 2008/2009 school year, 95 students attended primary school in Auenstein.

Historical Population Growth

The number of people living in Auenstein has changed over time. Here's how the population has grown:

Auenstein's Economy

In 2007, Auenstein had a low unemployment rate of 1.9%. This means most people who wanted a job had one.

Jobs in Different Sectors

• Primary Sector: This includes jobs like farming and forestry. In 2005, 67 people worked in this sector. There were about 15 businesses in this area.
• Secondary Sector: This involves manufacturing and construction. About 101 people worked in this sector. There were 19 businesses here.
• Tertiary Sector: This covers services, like shops, offices, and healthcare. About 75 people worked in this sector. There were 26 businesses.

Commuting to Work

In 2000, 724 people lived in Auenstein and had jobs. Most of them, about 83.6%, worked outside of Auenstein. However, 108 people came into Auenstein for work. There were 227 jobs available in the municipality. About 8.9% of workers used public transport to get to work. A larger number, 61.7%, used a private car.

Religion in Auenstein

Based on the 2000 census, most people in Auenstein belong to one of two main Christian groups. About 16.9% were Roman Catholic. A larger group, 65.0%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. A very small number of people belonged to the Christian Catholic faith.

See also

In Spanish: Auenstein para niños