Seelisberg facts for kids

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Seelisberg Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Seelisberg Location in Canton of Uri Show map of Canton of Uri
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Uri
District	n.a.
Area
• Total	13.29 km2 (5.13 sq mi)
Elevation	801 m (2,628 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	688
• Density	51.77/km2 (134.08/sq mi)
Postal code	6377
Surrounded by	Bauen, Emmetten (NW), Ingenbohl (SZ), Isenthal, Morschach (SZ), Sisikon

Seelisberg is a small town, also called a municipality. It is located in the canton of Uri in Switzerland. It is a beautiful place known for its history and nature.

History

Seelisberg has a rich history with some important events.

Key Historical Moments

The famous Rütli meadow is located here. Legend says that the Old Swiss Confederacy began with an important oath on this meadow. This oath helped create Switzerland as we know it today.

In 1947, the Seelisberg Conference took place in this town. It was a meeting where people came together. They discussed ways to promote understanding and peace among different groups.

From 1968 to 1992, Seelisberg was home to a special center. This was the main office for the Transcendental Meditation movement. It was located in a hotel that was changed for this purpose.

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  The "Grand Hôtel Sonnenberg" around 1880.

Geography

Seelisberg covers an area of about 13.3 square kilometers (5.1 square miles). It is a mix of forests, farms, and settled areas.

Land Use

A large part of Seelisberg, about 48.7%, is covered by forests. This means there are many trees and natural areas. About 34.3% of the land is used for farming. This includes fields for crops and pastures for animals.

Around 4% of the land has buildings and roads. The rest of the area, about 13.1%, is made up of non-productive land. This includes rivers, lakes, and rocky mountains.

The Seeli (small lake) or Seelisbergsee, which gives Seelisberg its name.

An aerial view of Seelisberg from 1932.

People and Economy

Seelisberg is home to a community of people with different backgrounds.

Population Details

As of the latest count, Seelisberg has a population of 688 people. About 11.1% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the past ten years, the population has grown by about 4.2%.

Most people in Seelisberg speak German, which is 97.1% of the population. A smaller number of people speak French (0.8%) or English (0.5%).

Education and Jobs

Many adults in Seelisberg have completed higher education. About 67.8% of people aged 25 to 64 have finished advanced schooling. This includes university or other specialized colleges.

The unemployment rate in Seelisberg is very low, at 0.88%. This means most people who want to work can find jobs.

The town's economy has three main parts:

• Primary sector: This involves farming and natural resources. About 72 people work in this area.
• Secondary sector: This includes manufacturing and construction. Around 18 people work in these types of jobs.
• Tertiary sector: This covers services like tourism, shops, and healthcare. About 151 people are employed in this sector.

Here is how the population of Seelisberg has changed over the years:

Getting Around

Seelisberg has good ways to travel, especially by water and a special train.

Regular passenger boats travel on Lake Lucerne. They stop at piers in Treib and Rütli, which are part of the municipality. From Treib, you can take a funicular. This is a special cable car that goes up a steep hill. It connects Treib to the center of Seelisberg.

See also

In Spanish: Seelisberg para niños