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Langnau am Albis Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Langnau am Albis Location in Canton of Zurich Show map of Canton of Zurich
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Zurich
District	Horgen
Area
• Total	8.67 km2 (3.35 sq mi)
Elevation	468 m (1,535 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	7,902
• Density	911.4/km2 (2,360.6/sq mi)
Postal code	8135
Surrounded by	Adliswil, Aeugst am Albis, Hausen am Albis, Horgen, Rüschlikon, Stallikon, Thalwil

Langnau am Albis is a charming village located in the Horgen district of the Zürich canton in Switzerland. It's a great place to learn about Swiss culture and nature!

A Glimpse into Langnau's Past

Langnau am Albis has a long history! It was first mentioned in old writings between the years 1101 and 1150. Back then, it was called Langenow. Later, between 1133 and 1167, its name appeared as Langenouw. These old names help us trace the village's beginnings.

Exploring Langnau's Geography

View from the Albis mountain range looking over Langnau am Albis and other villages in the Sihl Valley.

An aerial view from 1000 meters, taken by Walter Mittelholzer in 1919.

Langnau am Albis covers an area of about 8.7 square kilometers (3.4 square miles). A large part of this land, almost half (48.6%), is covered by forests. About 27.7% of the area is used for farming.

The village also has buildings and roads, which make up 22.5% of its land. The remaining small part (1.2%) includes natural features like rivers. In 1996, homes and buildings took up 17.1% of the total area. Roads and other transport paths made up 5.4%.

Langnau am Albis is located in the Sihltal valley, nestled on the slopes of the Albis mountain range. It's a mix of countryside and suburban areas. The village is only about 10 kilometers (6 miles) from the city center of Zürich. Langnau is one of the larger communities in the Canton of Zürich.

Understanding Langnau's People

Langnau am Albis has a population of 7,902. This number changes over time, but it gives us an idea of how many people live there. As of 2007, about 21.7% of the people living in Langnau were from other countries.

In 2008, the population was almost evenly split between males (49.3%) and females (50.7%). Over the past 10 years, the number of people living in Langnau has grown by 7.2%. Most people in Langnau (84.8%) speak German. Italian is the second most common language (5.3%), followed by Albanian (2.0%).

Age and Education in Langnau

In 2000, about 20.8% of the population were children and teenagers (0–19 years old). Adults (20–64 years old) made up 64.6% of the population. Seniors (over 64 years old) made up 14.7%.

Langnau am Albis has three schools:

• Vorder Zelg is the secondary school for older students.
• Wolfgraben and Widmer are the two primary schools for younger children.

Most adults in Langnau am Albis are well-educated. About 77.4% of people aged 25-64 have finished either advanced secondary education or higher education, like university. There are 2,926 households in Langnau am Albis.

Religious Beliefs in Langnau

As of 2008, there were 2,333 Catholics and 2,510 Protestants in Langnau am Albis. In the 2000 census, people shared their religious beliefs. About 42.8% identified as Protestant, with most belonging to the Swiss Reformed Church. Another 34.8% of the population were Catholic. Some people belonged to other religions (6.6%), or chose not to share their religion (2.6%). About 12.2% said they were atheist or agnostic.

Historical Population Growth

The table below shows how Langnau's population has grown over many years:

Langnau's Climate and Weather

Langnau am Albis experiences an average of 144.6 days of rain each year. It typically receives about 1357 millimeters (53.4 inches) of rain annually. June is usually the wettest month, with an average of 159 millimeters (6.3 inches) of rain. During June, it rains for about 14 days on average.

Langnau's Economy and Community Life

Langnau am Albis offers a high quality of life. It has a strong school system and lots of green spaces. Public transportation is excellent, connecting the village to nearby areas and Zürich city.

The village has many restaurants and two hotels. For sports lovers, there's a leading Tennis and Squash Club and an Indoor Swimming Center. The vibrant Football Club Langnau is also very popular. You can also enjoy shows at the Turbine Theater, a small theater in an old renovated textile mill. Langnau also has a public library and over 45 other clubs and social groups.

The unemployment rate in Langnau am Albis is low, at 2.43%. In 2005, 61 people worked in farming and related businesses. There were 16 businesses in this sector. In the manufacturing sector, 305 people were employed across 54 businesses. The service sector, which includes things like shops, restaurants, and offices, employed 851 people in 168 businesses. As of 2007, 38.2% of the working population had full-time jobs, and 61.8% worked part-time.

Exciting Places to Visit in Langnau

Langnau am Albis has several interesting attractions:

• The Wildpark Langenberg is a major attraction. It's a zoo located on a wooded hill. Here, you can see animals like wolves, lynx, and ibex roaming freely in a natural setting.
• For amazing views, visit the Hochwachtturm. This is a 33-meter (108-foot) tall wooden tower. It's open to the public and offers fantastic views of the Cantons Zurich and Zug, and even the Swiss Alps. The tower is on top of the Albis mountain range, about 1.5 kilometers from the Albis pass.
• Near the town, you can find the ruins of Schnabelburg Castle. This castle was built around 1150 to protect the road from Zurich to Lucerne. It was destroyed in 1309.

Getting Around Langnau: Transportation

The Langnau-Gattikon railway station is an important transport hub. It's a stop on the Zurich S-Bahn line S4. From here, you can reach Zürich Hauptbahnhof (Zürich's main train station) in just 21 minutes. The Zimmerberg bus line, called Zimmerbergbus, also connects the Zimmerberg region and parts of the Sihl Valley. This bus service is provided by the Sihltal Zürich Uetliberg Bahn (SZU).

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