Forst, Switzerland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 Forst
Location in Switzerland
Forst
Location in Canton of Bern
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Bern | |
| District | Thun | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.8 km2 (0.7 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 652 m (2,139 ft) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 357 | |
| • Density | 198/km2 (514/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3636
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Forst is a small village located in the canton of Bern, Switzerland. It used to be its own separate area, called a municipality. However, on January 1, 2007, Forst joined with another nearby municipality called Längenbühl. Together, they formed a new, larger municipality known as Forst-Längenbühl.
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Exploring Forst's Landscape
Forst is a community spread out across a special type of land. This land was shaped by ancient glaciers, creating what is called a moraine landscape. It is found in the upper part of the Gürbetal valley.
Main Areas of Forst
The most important parts of Forst are like small neighborhoods or areas. These include Dörfli, Allmid (also known as Allmend), Chromen, Längmoos, and Riedhubel.
Land Use in Forst
The total area of Forst is about 185 hectares. A hectare is a unit of land area, roughly the size of a sports field.
- Most of the land, about 79.7%, is used for farming. This means there are many fields and farms.
- About 11.8% of the land is covered by forests.
- Only a small part, about 8%, is used for buildings and homes.
Famous People from Forst
Ernst Hadorn: A Science Pioneer
Ernst Hadorn (1902–1976) was a very important scientist born in Forst. He was a pioneer in a field called developmental genetics. This science studies how living things grow and develop from a single cell. It also looks at how genes control this amazing process.
Getting Around Forst
Public Transport Connections
Forst is connected to the public transportation system. This means people can travel easily using buses. Bus Line 51 runs through Forst. It connects the village to larger towns like Thun and Blumenstein. This bus service is run by a company called Verkehrsbetriebe STI.
