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Horw Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Horw Location in Canton of Lucerne Show map of Canton of Lucerne
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Lucerne
District	Lucerne
Area
• Total	12.86 km2 (4.97 sq mi)
Elevation	441 m (1,447 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	14,211
• Density	1,105.1/km2 (2,862.1/sq mi)
Postal code	6005 St. Niklausen 6047 Kastanienbaum 6048 Horw
Surrounded by	Hergiswil (NW), Kriens, Lucerne (Luzern), Meggen, Stansstad (NW)
Twin towns	Bratsch (Switzerland)

Horw is a town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It is part of the canton of Lucerne. Horw is known for its beautiful setting near the city of Lucerne and Lake Lucerne.

A Glimpse into Horw's Past

Horw was first mentioned in historical records in the year 1231. Back then, it was known by the name Horwe.

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Horw's Location and Landscape

Horw covers an area of about 12.8 square kilometers (about 5 square miles). A large part of this land, about 42.5%, is covered by forests. Another 32.6% is used for farming. The remaining land, about 24.2%, has buildings and roads.

Aerial view of Horw (1964)

The town is located on the edge of Lucerne. It sits on a piece of land that sticks out into Lake Lucerne, called the Horwer peninsula. Horw also includes the lower slopes of Mount Pilatus.

People and Community in Horw

Horw has a population of about 14,000 people. Many different people live here, and about 16% of the residents are from other countries. Over the past ten years, the number of people living in Horw has grown by almost 9%.

Languages Spoken in Horw

Most people in Horw speak German, which is about 86.5% of the population. Italian is the second most common language, spoken by about 2.3% of the people. Serbo-Croatian is the third most common, spoken by about 2.0%.

Age Groups in Horw

The population of Horw includes people of all ages.

• About 19.9% of the people are 19 years old or younger.
• About 24.8% are between 20 and 39 years old.
• The largest group, about 35.3%, are between 40 and 64 years old.
• About 15.3% are between 65 and 79 years old.
• A smaller group, about 4%, are between 80 and 89 years old.
• And about 0.7% of the population is 90 years old or older.

Education Levels in Horw

People in Switzerland are generally well-educated. In Horw, about 74.2% of adults (aged 25 to 64) have completed higher education. This includes either advanced secondary education or a university degree.

Work and Jobs in Horw

Horw has a low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work can find jobs.

• A small number of people, about 235, work in farming.
• About 736 people work in manufacturing and industry.
• The largest number of people, about 3,423, work in the service industry. This includes jobs like retail, healthcare, and education.
• About 50.9% of the people in Horw are employed. Women make up about 44.6% of the workforce.

Religions in Horw

In Horw, many people are Christian.

• About 64.5% of the population are Roman Catholic.
• About 15.1% are Protestant.
• Another 1.95% follow other Christian faiths.
• About 3.73% of the population are Muslim.
• Some people belong to other religions, or do not belong to any organized religion.

Historical Population Growth

The number of people living in Horw has grown a lot over the centuries.

Learning and Schools in Horw

Horw has several schools for younger students. There are four primary school centers: Hofmatt, Kastanienbaum, Allmend, and Spitz. There is also one school for lower secondary level students.

University in Horw

Horw is home to a special university called the Hochschule Luzern - Technik & Architektur. This university focuses on technology and architecture. It is one of five departments of the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts.

Students at this university can study many different subjects, including:

• Architecture
• Civil engineering
• Electrical engineering
• Building services engineering
• Computer science
• Interior design
• Mechanical engineering
• Industrial engineering and innovation

The school is known for being very practical. Many students have already completed a vocational apprenticeship before coming here.

Unique Building Services Engineering Program

One unique program at the university is the building services engineering department. It is the only one of its kind in Switzerland. This program teaches students how to plan and install important systems in buildings, like heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical systems. Each year, about 25 engineers graduate from this program. They go on to work in the construction industry, helping to design and build modern buildings.

Getting Around Horw

Horw has good public transportation.

Train Services

The town is served by Horw station. This station is on the Brünig railway line and the Luzern–Stans–Engelberg line. The Lucerne S-Bahn (a local train system) has services S4, S5, and S41 (during busy times). These trains provide at least four connections per hour at the station.

Bus Services

Buses from VBL Verkehrsbetriebe Luzern also connect Horw to Lucerne and Kriens. The main bus lines are 20, 21, 14, and 16.

Famous People from Horw

• Ronny Hodel (born in 1982 in Horw) is a Swiss footballer. He played as a defender and has played in about 200 club games.

See also

In Spanish: Horw para niños