Täuffelen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Täuffelen
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 Täuffelen
Location in Switzerland
Täuffelen
Location in Canton of Bern
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Bern | |
| District | Seeland | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.37 km2 (1.69 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 492 m (1,614 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 2,971 | |
| • Density | 679.9/km2 (1,760.8/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
2575
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| Surrounded by | Epsach, Hagneck, Ligerz, Mörigen, Twann, Walperswil | |
Täuffelen is a small town in Switzerland. It is located in the Canton of Bern, which is like a state in Switzerland. Täuffelen is part of the Seeland area. It sits right on the shore of Lake Biel.
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History of Täuffelen
Täuffelen was first mentioned in old writings in 1228. Back then, it was called Choufalli. Later, in 1280, its name changed to Tofallie.
People lived near Lake Biel during the Stone Age and the Late Bronze Age. Old tools and items have been found in the Täuffelenmoos bogs. Both Täuffelen and a nearby village, Gerolfingen, grew from ancient Celtic settlements.
During the Middle Ages, Täuffelen was likely part of the Walperswil area. In 1247, it became part of the land owned by the Count of Neuchâtel-Nidau. The Counts ruled for about 150 years. Then, in 1398, the city of Bern took control of the whole region, including Täuffelen.
Under Bern's rule, Täuffelen, Gerolfingen, Hagneck, and Epsach were grouped together. They formed the Epsach Quarter of the Nidau region. After the French invaded Switzerland in 1798, Täuffelen became part of the Seeland district. In 1803, it moved to the Nidau district.
The Village Church
The village church, named St. Peter and Paul, was first mentioned in 1228. It might have been built on top of an even older Roman settlement. The main part of the church is built in an old Romanesque style.
In 1528, Bern adopted the Protestant faith. All its lands, including Täuffelen, followed this change. Today, the church serves several nearby villages. A local Catholic church was built in Täuffelen in 1971-72.
Changes in Village Life
Gerolfingen village used to have a harbor on the lake. It was a center for trade and fishing. People in Täuffelen grew crops and grapes on the hills. They also fished in the lake.
In 1846, the first factory opened in Täuffelen. It made parts for watches and clocks. This factory started to change the village from a farming community to an industrial one. More factories followed.
Between 1868 and 1880, big projects helped control the water levels of the Jura lakes. This created new land and stopped floods. In 1916, Täuffelen got a train connection to Biel and Ins. The train company even moved its main office to Täuffelen in 1944.
While factories grew, cherry orchards also thrived in the farming areas. In 1950, a secondary school opened in Täuffelen. Students from nearby towns came to study there.
Geography and Location
Täuffelen covers an area of about 4.4 square kilometers. Most of this land, about 60%, is used for farming. About 11% is covered by forests. The rest of the area, about 23%, has buildings or roads. A small part, less than 2%, is rivers or lakes.
The town is located on the right side of Lake Biel. Täuffelen includes two main villages: Täuffelen and Gerolfingen.
In 2010, Täuffelen joined a new administrative area called Verwaltungskreis Seeland. This change helped organize the region better.
Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Täuffelen is blue. It has a silver letter "TF" in the middle, surrounded by a gold border.
People of Täuffelen
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Täuffelen has a population of about 2,976 people. A small part of the population, about 5.8%, are people from other countries.
Most people in Täuffelen speak German as their main language. About 91% of the population speaks German. French is the second most common language, spoken by about 3.3% of the people. Albanian is the third most common.
In 2008, about 48.6% of the population was male and 51.4% was female. Many people, about 45.5%, were born in Täuffelen. Others were born in the same canton or other parts of Switzerland.
Children and teenagers (ages 0-19) make up about 18.8% of the population. Adults (ages 20-64) make up about 60.2%. Seniors (over 64) make up about 20.9%.
The number of people living in Täuffelen has changed over time. You can see how the population has grown in the chart below:
Getting Around Täuffelen
Täuffelen is easy to reach. It's about 10-15 kilometers from major motorway entrances. If you need to fly, the Bern-Belpmoos airport is about 48 minutes away by car. Zurich-Kloten airport is further, about 93 minutes by car.
For public transport, Täuffelen has its own train line. It's part of the Biel-Täuffelen-Ins railway. There's also a bus service connecting Täuffelen to Aarberg.
If you want to drive to the lake in Täuffelen, you need a special permit. This is because the town wants to keep tourism gentle and quiet. Residents can get a permit for a small fee. This allows them to park in the official parking lot by the lake.
Economy and Jobs
In Täuffelen, many people have jobs. In 2008, over 1,000 people were employed in the town.
There are three main types of jobs:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming and fishing. About 72 people worked in this area.
- Secondary sector: This includes jobs in factories and construction. About 584 people worked in manufacturing, like making watch parts.
- Tertiary sector: This includes jobs in services, like shops, transport, hotels, education, and healthcare. About 383 people worked in this sector.
Many people who live in Täuffelen also work there. About half of the workers live and work in the town. Others travel to nearby towns for work. Many people use private cars to get to work, while some use public transport.
Religion in Täuffelen
Most people in Täuffelen belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. About 73% of the population follows this faith. The second largest group is Roman Catholic, making up about 13.9% of the population.
There are also smaller groups of people who belong to other Christian churches, or are Muslim, Buddhist, or Hindu. Some people do not belong to any church.
Education and Learning
Many adults in Täuffelen have completed higher education. About 59.2% have finished upper secondary education. About 21.5% have gone on to university or a technical college.
The school system in Bern Canton starts with one year of optional kindergarten. Then, students attend six years of primary school. After that, there are three years of lower secondary school. Students can then choose to continue their studies or start an apprenticeship.
In the 2011-12 school year, about 389 students attended classes in Täuffelen. There were kindergarten classes, primary school classes, and lower secondary classes.
Täuffelen has a public library called Gemeindebibliothek Täuffelen-Gerolfingen. It's located in the local schoolhouse. The library has thousands of books and other media.
The schoolhouse is also a hub for the community. It has an indoor swimming pool, an auditorium, a kitchen, and a multi-purpose hall. There's also a soccer field. These facilities are used for cultural events, clubs, and leisure activities in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Täuffelen para niños
