Dallenwil facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dallenwil
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Dallenwil Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Dallenwil Location in Canton of Nidwalden Show map of Canton of Nidwalden
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Nidwalden
District	n.a.
Area
• Total	15.48 km2 (5.98 sq mi)
Elevation	545 m (1,788 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	1,848
• Density	119.38/km2 (309.19/sq mi)
Postal code	6383
Surrounded by	Ennetmoos, Kerns (OW), Oberdorf, Stans, Wolfenschiessen

Dallenwil is a charming town, also known as a municipality, located in the beautiful canton of Nidwalden in Switzerland. It's a great place to learn about Swiss life and history.

History of Dallenwil

Dallenwil has a long history! It was first mentioned in old writings around the years 1199 to 1210. Back then, it had different names like Tellewilare or Telliwilare. Later, in 1850, it was called Thalwyl. The town finally got its current name, Dallenwil, in 1913.

Geography of Dallenwil

The beautiful Parish church St. Laurentius in Dallenwil.

Dallenwil covers an area of about 15.5 square kilometers (about 6 square miles). A big part of this land, more than half (53.7%), is used for farming. Forests cover a large portion too, about 38% of the area.

About 4.6% of the land has buildings and roads. The rest, about 3.7%, is made up of natural features like rivers, glaciers, or mountains. The town is located along an old main road that connects Stans to Wolfenschiessen. The town center is built around its parish church.

People and Life in Dallenwil

Dallenwil is home to many people. As of the latest count, the town has a population of 1,848 residents. Most people in Dallenwil speak German (about 95.8%). Other languages spoken include Albanian (1.4%) and Serbo-Croatian (0.7%).

In Dallenwil, about 51% of the population are male and 49% are female. Many households (about 55.4%) have just one or two people living in them. About 13.5% of households are larger, with five or more family members.

Swiss people are generally well-educated. In Dallenwil, about 68.2% of adults aged 25 to 64 have finished high school or gone on to higher education, like a university.

The town has a very low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work have jobs. Many people work in farming (the primary sector). Others work in manufacturing (the secondary sector), which includes making things. A lot of people also work in services (the tertiary sector), like shops, hotels, or offices.

Here's how Dallenwil's population has changed over the years:

Getting Around Dallenwil

Dallenwil has its own train station, called Dallenwil station. This station is on the Luzern–Stans–Engelberg line. You can catch a train every half hour to and from Lucerne using the Lucerne S-Bahn S4 service. There's also an hourly train service between Lucerne and Engelberg that stops in Stans.

Places to See in Dallenwil

Dallenwil has some interesting places to visit. You can explore the ski and summer resort called Wiesenberg/Wirzweli. It's a great spot for outdoor activities. Don't miss the beautiful church St. Laurentius and the peaceful pilgrimage chapel Wiesenberg.

See also

In Spanish: Dallenwil para niños