Schmerikon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Schmerikon
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Schmerikon waterfront
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 Schmerikon
Location in Switzerland
Schmerikon
Location in Canton of St. Gallen
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | St. Gallen | |
| District | Wahlkreis See-Gaster | |
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| • Total | 4.15 km2 (1.60 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 408 m (1,339 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 3,971 | |
| • Density | 956.9/km2 (2,478/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
8716
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| Surrounded by | Eschenbach, Jona, Tuggen (SZ), Uznach | |
Schmerikon is a town in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of St. Gallen. The town is part of the See-Gaster area. In the local language, it is called Schmerike.
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Discover Schmerikon's Location
Schmerikon sits at the very end of Lake Zurich. This part of the lake is known as the Obersee. The Linth river flows into the lake right here.
A special part of Schmerikon is a nature reserve. This area is found along the lake shore. It helps protect local plants and animals.
Land Use in Schmerikon
About 38.9% of Schmerikon's land is used for farming. Forests cover 23% of the area. Buildings and roads make up 27% of the land. The remaining 11.1% includes rivers and lakes.
Schmerikon's Coat of Arms
The town's coat of arms is red. It shows two gold crescent moons facing away from each other. At the top, there is a white cross.
People of Schmerikon
Schmerikon has a population of 3,971. About 25.9% of the people living here are from other countries.
Languages Spoken in Schmerikon
Most people in Schmerikon speak German (83.4%). Italian is the second most common language (4.7%). Serbo-Croatian is spoken by 3.2% of the population.
Age Groups in Schmerikon
In Schmerikon, about 11.5% of the population are children aged 0 to 9. Teenagers (10 to 19 years old) make up 13.2%. Adults aged 20 to 59 make up a large part of the population. Older adults (60 to 99 years old) are about 16.9% of the population.
Education in Schmerikon
Many adults in Schmerikon (aged 25–64) have finished high school or gone on to higher education. This includes university or special colleges. About 24.9% of the people have finished primary school. Another 36.6% have completed secondary education. About 8.8% have gone to a university or similar school.
Getting Around Schmerikon
Schmerikon railway station is a busy place. Trains like the Voralpen Express stop here. This train connects cities like Lucerne and Romanshorn. There is also a local train service to Rapperswil. Trains run every hour, so you can get to Rapperswil every half hour.
You can also travel by boat on Lake Zurich. Boats offer trips to Zurich, but these journeys take over three hours.
Schmerikon's Economy
Schmerikon has many different types of jobs. In 2005, about 105 people worked in farming. There were 19 businesses in this area. The manufacturing sector employed 480 people across 49 businesses. The service sector, which includes shops and offices, had 777 employees in 112 businesses.
Many people who live in Schmerikon also work there. However, many residents travel outside the town for work. Also, many people come into Schmerikon to work.
The main bank in Schmerikon is "Bank Linth". There are two big supermarkets close to the train station. Schmerikon is also home to a local brewery called Schluckibier and a winery called Schmerknerwii.
Religion in Schmerikon
Most people in Schmerikon are Roman Catholic (67.5%). About 12.9% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. There are also people who follow the Orthodox Church and other Christian churches. About 7.79% of the population are Islamic. Some people do not belong to any church.
Places to See in Schmerikon
Schmerikon has some important historical buildings. These are protected as part of Swiss heritage.
- Haus zum Hirzen: This is a house from the 17th century.
- Catholic Church of St. Jodokus: This church has a tower from the year 1500.
The Schmerikoner Ried is a special reed area. It is located on the northeastern shore of the Obersee. This area is protected as a national low-moor bog.
Tourism and Activities
Schmerikon is a popular place for weekend trips. Its location by the Obersee makes it great for cyclists and hikers.
- Cycling: National cycling routes 9 (Lakes Route) and 99 (Herzroute) pass through Schmerikon.
- Hiking: National hiking route 4 (Via Jacobi), which is part of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage routes, also goes through the town. There is also a regional route 84 (Zürichsee-Rundweg).
Schmerikon has hotels by the lake. It also has an indoor swimming pool and a lakeside pool. You can rent equipment for various water sports there.
Images for kids
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Aerial view of Schmerikon
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Schmerikon - Obersee view to the east
See also
In Spanish: Schmerikon para niños
