Wünnewil-Flamatt facts for kids

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Flamatt village
Coat of arms
Wünnewil-Flamatt Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Wünnewil-Flamatt Location in Canton of Fribourg Show map of Canton of Fribourg
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Fribourg
District	Sense
Area
• Total	13.27 km2 (5.12 sq mi)
Elevation	628 m (2,060 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	5,559
• Density	418.91/km2 (1,085.0/sq mi)
Postal code	3184 Wünnewil 3175 Flamatt
Surrounded by	Bösingen, Neuenegg (BE), Sankt Antoni, Schmitten, Ueberstorf

Wünnewil-Flamatt is a cool town, also called a municipality, located in the Sense district of Fribourg canton in western Switzerland. It's special because most people here speak German, even though the Fribourg canton mostly speaks French!

Exploring Wünnewil-Flamatt's Landscape

A12 Motorway at Flamatt

Aerial view of Flamatt in 1958

Wünnewil-Flamatt covers an area of about 13.21 square kilometers (5.1 square miles). A big part of this land, about 63%, is used for farming. This means there are lots of fields and pastures.

About 17% of the area is covered by forests, which are great for nature and wildlife. Another 19% of the land is built up with buildings and roads. A small part, less than 1%, includes rivers and lakes.

Understanding the Town's Symbol

What Does the Coat of Arms Mean?

The official symbol of Wünnewil-Flamatt is its coat of arms. It shows a black background with a silver bar across it. At the bottom, there's a golden grape with green leaves. This design represents the town's history and features.

People and Population in Wünnewil-Flamatt

Who Lives Here?

Wünnewil-Flamatt is home to over 5,000 people. About 17% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the past ten years, the town's population has grown by about 6.6%.

Languages Spoken in Town

Most people in Wünnewil-Flamatt speak German, which is about 89.5% of the population. The second most common language is Albanian, spoken by about 4.7% of residents. About 1.8% of the people speak French.

Age Groups in the Community

In Wünnewil-Flamatt, about 27% of the population are children and teenagers (under 20 years old). Adults, aged 20 to 64, make up about 62% of the population. Seniors, who are over 64, make up about 11% of the residents.

Homes and Households

There are nearly 2,000 homes in Wünnewil-Flamatt. On average, about 2.5 people live in each home. Most apartments are lived in all year round. Only a small number are empty or used only during certain seasons.

How the Population Has Changed Over Time

The chart below shows how the number of people living in Wünnewil-Flamatt has changed over many years. You can see how the population has grown steadily.

Important Historic Places to See

Discovering National Heritage Sites

Wünnewil-Flamatt has several buildings that are considered very important to Switzerland's history and culture. These are called heritage sites of national significance. They include:

• The De Weck country manor, a beautiful old estate.
• The chapel of St. Beatus, a special religious building.
• Two apartment buildings called Flamatt 1 and 2.
• The Zollhaus, which means "customs house."

These places help tell the story of the town's past.

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  De Weck country estate

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  Chapel of St. Beatus

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  Apartment buildings Flamatt 1 and 2 at Neueneggstrasse 6–10

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  Zollhaus

How People Work and Earn a Living

Jobs and Businesses in Town

In Wünnewil-Flamatt, many people have jobs. The unemployment rate is quite low, around 3.2%. This means most people who want to work can find a job.

Jobs in the town are divided into three main types:

• Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming. About 121 people work in this area.
• Secondary sector: This involves making things, like in factories, or building things. About 753 people work here.
• Tertiary sector: This is the largest group, with about 1,020 people. It includes jobs in services, like shops, restaurants, and healthcare.

Many people who live in Wünnewil-Flamatt travel to other towns for work. However, some people also come into Wünnewil-Flamatt for their jobs. Most workers use a private car to get to work, while about a quarter use public transportation.

Faith and Beliefs in the Community

Religious Groups in Wünnewil-Flamatt

The town has a mix of different religious beliefs. According to a survey from 2000:

• Over half the population, about 51.6%, are Roman Catholic.
• About 28.9% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church.
• There are also smaller groups of people who are Orthodox Christian, Christian Catholic, or other Christian faiths.
• About 9% of the population are Islamic.
• A small number of people follow Buddhism or Hinduism.
• Some people do not belong to any church or have no religious beliefs.

Learning and Schools in Wünnewil-Flamatt

Education System in Fribourg

The Canton of Fribourg has a good school system. It starts with one year of optional Kindergarten. After that, children go to Primary school for six years. Then, they attend three years of lower Secondary school. In this stage, students are grouped based on their skills.

After lower Secondary, students can choose to go to an upper Secondary school for three or four years. This can be a gymnasium (which prepares them for university) or a vocational program (which teaches job skills). Many students also do apprenticeships, where they learn a trade while working.

Students in Wünnewil-Flamatt Schools

During the 2010-2011 school year, Wünnewil-Flamatt had 751 students in its schools. There were 6 kindergarten classes and 17 primary classes. The town also had 17 lower secondary classes. Some students from Wünnewil-Flamatt go to schools in other towns, especially for upper secondary or vocational training.

Getting Around Town

Public Transport Options

Wünnewil-Flamatt has good public transportation. There are three railway stations:

• Flamatt
• Wünnewil
• Flamatt Dorf

All these stations are part of the Bern S-Bahn, which is a train network that connects the town to Bern and other places. This makes it easy for people to travel for work or fun.

Famous People from Wünnewil-Flamatt

Some notable people have come from Wünnewil-Flamatt:

• Tristan Scherwey: A professional ice hockey player for the SC Bern team.
• Johan Vonlanthen: A professional football (soccer) player who played for Servette FC.

Images for kids

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  Wünnewil, Parish Church St. Margaretha (Augustin Genoud-Eggis, 1932): north façade with clocktower & main façade

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  Wünnewil, Parish Church St. Margaretha (Augustin Genoud-Eggis, 1932): main façade with ceramic mosaic (Augustin Meinrad Bächtiger, 1937)

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  Wünnewil, Parish Church St. Margaretha (Augustin Genoud-Eggis, 1932): south façade & main façade

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  Wünnewil, Parish Church St. Margaretha (Augustin Genoud-Eggis, 1932): interior view

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  Wünnewil, Parish Church St. Margaretha (Augustin Genoud-Eggis, 1932): interior view

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  Wünnewil, Parish Church St. Margaretha (Augustin Genoud-Eggis, 1932): interior, high altar

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  Wünnewil, Parish Church St. Margaretha (Augustin Genoud-Eggis, 1932): interior, side chapel

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  Wünnewil, Parish Church St. Margaretha (Augustin Genoud-Eggis, 1932): interior, side chapel (detail)