Schwarzenburg facts for kids
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Schwarzenburg
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 Schwarzenburg
Location in Switzerland
Schwarzenburg
Location in Canton of Bern
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Bern | |
| District | Bern-Mittelland | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 44.8 km2 (17.3 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 792 m (2,598 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 6,812 | |
| • Density | 152.05/km2 (393.8/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3150
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| Localities | Wahlern and Albligen | |
Schwarzenburg is a town in Switzerland. It is located in the Canton of Bern. The town is part of the Bern-Mittelland district.
Schwarzenburg was formed on January 1, 2011. It was created when two smaller towns, Wahlern and Albligen, joined together.
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History of Schwarzenburg
Albligen's Past
The town of Albligen was first written about in the year 1346. It was called Alblingen back then.
Wahlern's Past
Wahlern is an even older town. It was first mentioned in records in 1228. At that time, its name was Walerro.
Geography of Schwarzenburg
The area that makes up Schwarzenburg today is about 44.88 square kilometers. This includes the land from both Wahlern and Albligen.
People of Schwarzenburg
Schwarzenburg has a population of about 6,700 people. Most people in Schwarzenburg speak German. About 96% of the population uses German as their main language. A small number of people also speak French or Italian.
In 2011, about 21% of the population were children and teenagers (0–19 years old). Adults (20–64 years old) made up about 61% of the population. Seniors (over 64 years old) were about 18% of the people living there.
Population Over Time
This chart shows how the population of Wahlern and Albligen changed over many years.
Transportation in Schwarzenburg
Schwarzenburg is the last stop on the Bern-Schwarzenburg-Bahn train line. This train line opened in 1907. Today, it is part of the BLS AG railway company. The town of Lanzenhäusern also has a train station.
Important Historic Sites
Several places in Schwarzenburg are very important to Switzerland's history. They are called heritage sites of national significance.
These sites include:
- The farm house Aeckenmatt at Aeckenmatt 6.
- The old ruins of Grasburg Castle.
- The Frühmesskapelle at Käppeligässli 5.
- The Rossgrabenbrücke (a bridge shared with Rüeggisberg).
- Schwarzenburg Castle.
- The granary (a building for storing grain) at Henzischwand 298 A.
The entire village of Schwarzenburg is also recognized as an important heritage site. So are the small communities of Äckenmatt and Elisried.
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Farm house at Aeckenmatt 6
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Ruins of Grasburg Castle
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Grasburg castle ruins: front section
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Grasburg castle ruins: rear section
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Schwarzenburg - Gnomengarten (Garden of the Gnomes; demolished 2016): "Pluto, the King of the Garden" (Jürg-Ulrich Ernst)
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Frühmesskapelle
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Castle Schwarzenburg
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Granary at Henzischwand 298 A
Economy and Jobs
In 2008, over 3,000 people worked in Schwarzenburg. Many people work in farming. Others work in manufacturing or services.
About 21% of working people use public transportation to get to their jobs. About 43% use a private car.
Religion in Schwarzenburg
In 2000, most people in Schwarzenburg were Protestant Christians (about 80%). About 8.6% were Roman Catholic. Some people had no religious beliefs.
Schwarzenburg is known as a place where many Amish and Mennonites in the United States have their family roots.
Climate
Schwarzenburg gets a lot of rain or snow each year. On average, it has about 137 days with precipitation. The wettest month is usually May. February is typically the driest month.
Education
Many people in Schwarzenburg have completed higher education. About 56% have finished upper secondary education. About 18% have gone on to university or a specialized college.
Schwarzenburg has a public library called Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek. In 2008, this library had over 20,000 books and other media. It loaned out nearly 95,000 items that year.
See also
In Spanish: Schwarzenburg para niños
