Schwanden bei Brienz facts for kids
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Schwanden bei Brienz
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Schwanden bei Brienz village on the Brienzersee
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 Schwanden bei Brienz
Location in Switzerland
Schwanden bei Brienz
Location in Canton of Bern
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Bern | |
| District | Interlaken-Oberhasli | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.06 km2 (2.73 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 659 m (2,162 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 625 | |
| • Density | 88.53/km2 (229.3/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3855
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| Surrounded by | Giswil, Hofstetten bei Brienz, Brienz and Flühli | |
Schwanden bei Brienz is a small town in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of Bern. The town is part of the Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district.
Schwanden bei Brienz has its own coat of arms. This special symbol represents the town.
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What's in a Name?
The name "Schwanden" comes from an old Swiss German word. This word, Schwand-, means "clearing". A clearing is an open space in a forest. So, the town was built in a cleared area.
In 1911, "bei Brienz" was added to the name. This means "near Brienz". It helped people tell the difference. There were other places named Schwanden in Switzerland. The town was first mentioned in records in 1524.
A Look at History
Early Days and Ownership
Long ago, in the Middle Ages, Schwanden bei Brienz was part of a territory. This territory was called the Herrschaft of Ringgenberg. A Herrschaft was an area ruled by a powerful lord.
In 1374, the Lords of Kien sold the town. It was bought by the von Scharnachtal family from Bern. This family owned the town until 1568. Then, they sold it to the city of Bern itself. Schwanden bei Brienz has always been part of the church area of Brienz.
Changes in Work and Life
For a long time, people in Schwanden bei Brienz mostly raised animals. They moved their herds to different pastures with the seasons. This was called seasonal alpine herding.
In the 1800s, things started to change. Small shops opened that carved wood. This gave people another way to earn money. Today, farming is often a side job or a hobby. Many people work in wood carving or carpentry. Some even work at a factory that makes violin bows. Others travel to jobs in Interlaken. Some work at the Ballenberg Open Air Museum.
Protecting the Village
The village and its fields faced a challenge. The Schwander and Lammbach rivers often flooded. This caused a lot of damage. Starting in the 1890s, people built special projects. These projects helped control the rivers. They protected the village from floods.
Geography and Nature
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Schwanden bei Brienz is in a region called the Bernese Oberland. It lies south of the Emmental Alps. These mountains create a natural border. They separate the Bernese Oberland from Central Switzerland.
The northern edge of the town is marked by tall peaks. These include the Brienzer Rothorn and Arnihaaggen. Three streams flow down from these mountains. They are the Glyssibach, Schwanderbach, and Lammbach. These streams flow through the town and into Lake Brienz. In the past, these streams could be dangerous. They sometimes had sudden, strong rushes of water. Walls have been built to help control the water. This makes the town safer.
The town covers an area of about 7.1 square kilometers. About 10.5% of this land is used for farming. Nearly half, 49.9%, is covered by forests. About 5% of the land has buildings or roads. A small part, 1.3%, is rivers or lakes. The remaining 33.8% is land that cannot be used for farming or building.
People of Schwanden bei Brienz
Population Numbers
Schwanden bei Brienz has a population of about 612 people. This number was recorded in December 2010. About 4.9% of the people living here are from other countries. Over ten years (from 2000 to 2010), the population grew a little.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Schwanden bei Brienz speak German. In 2000, about 96% of the people spoke German as their main language. Serbo-Croatian was the second most common language. Italian was the third. A few people also spoke French.
Where People Come From
In 2000, about 32.6% of the people were born in Schwanden bei Brienz. Another 33.2% were born in the same canton (Bern). About 19.3% were born elsewhere in Switzerland. And 10.7% were born outside of Switzerland.
Age Groups
In 2010, children and teenagers (up to 19 years old) made up 17.8% of the population. Adults (20 to 64 years old) were the largest group, at 62.3%. Seniors (over 64 years old) made up 19.9% of the population.
Population Over Time
The chart below shows how the population of Schwanden bei Brienz has changed over many years.
Economy and Jobs
Working in Schwanden bei Brienz
In 2011, the unemployment rate in Schwanden bei Brienz was very low, at 1%. This means almost everyone who wanted a job had one. In 2008, 51 people worked in the town itself.
Jobs are often grouped into three main types:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming and forestry. In 2008, 17 people worked in this area. There were 8 businesses.
- Secondary sector: This includes jobs like manufacturing and construction. 22 people worked in this area. There were 5 businesses.
- Tertiary sector: This includes jobs like services, sales, and healthcare. 12 people worked in this area. There were 8 businesses.
Many people who live in Schwanden bei Brienz work outside the town. In 2000, 256 residents traveled to other places for work. Only 23 people came into Schwanden bei Brienz to work. This means more people leave the town for work than come in. Most people (59.6%) used a private car to get to work. About 12.1% used public transportation.
Religion in the Community
In 2000, most people in Schwanden bei Brienz were Christian. About 74.2% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. Another 11.6% were Roman Catholic. A small number of people belonged to other Christian churches. Some people were Islamic. A few people did not belong to any church.
Education and Learning
Many people in Schwanden bei Brienz have a good education. About 46% of the population has finished upper secondary education. This is like high school. About 9.3% have gone on to higher education. This means they attended a university or a special college.
In 2000, 2 students came from other towns to study in Schwanden bei Brienz. However, 23 students from Schwanden bei Brienz went to schools outside the town.
See also
In Spanish: Schwanden bei Brienz para niños
