Gals facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gals
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Berne | |
| District | Seeland | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.84 km2 (3.03 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 445 m (1,460 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 828 | |
| • Density | 105.61/km2 (273.5/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3238
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| Surrounded by | Cornaux (NE), Cressier (NE), Erlach, Gampelen, La Neuveville, Le Landeron (NE), Thielle-Wavre (NE), Tschugg | |
Gals (French: Chules) is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It's part of the Seeland area in the canton of Bern. Gals is known for its beautiful natural surroundings.
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Discover Gals
Gals is a quiet and charming municipality. It's a great place to explore nature. The town is home to about 770 people. It covers an area of 7.83 square kilometers.
Where is Gals Located?
Gals is found in the western part of the canton of Bern. It's near the border with the canton of Neuchâtel. The municipality is part of the Seeland administrative district. This area is famous for its lakes and flat landscapes.
The Jolimont Hill
One of the most interesting places in Gals is the Jolimont hill. This hill offers lovely views of the surrounding countryside. It's a popular spot for walks and enjoying nature. The Jolimont-Gut estate is also located here.
The Devil's Burden Stones
On Jolimont hill, you can find something very special. These are three huge rocks called Tüfelsburdi. This name means "devil's burden" in English. These rocks are actually glacial erratics. This means they were carried here by ancient glaciers. Glaciers are like giant rivers of ice. They picked up these huge stones and dropped them when the ice melted. The Tüfelsburdi stones are very large. They have a volume of about 400 cubic meters. It's amazing to think how they got there!
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Tüfelsburdi (devils burden), three glacial erratics with a volume of approx. 400 m3 (14,000 cu ft) on the hill Jolimont
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Jolimont-Gut
