Zwieselberg facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Zwieselberg
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 Zwieselberg
Location in Switzerland
Zwieselberg
Location in Canton of Bern
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Bern | |
| District | Thun | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.46 km2 (0.95 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 660 m (2,170 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2012)
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| • Total | 282 | |
| • Density | 114.6/km2 (296.9/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3645
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| Surrounded by | Amsoldingen, Höfen, Reutigen, Spiez, Thun | |
Zwieselberg was once a small town, also known as a municipality, in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It was located in the Thun area. On January 1, 2024, Zwieselberg joined with the town of Reutigen to form a larger municipality.
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History of Zwieselberg
Early Beginnings
Zwieselberg was first mentioned in old records in 1345. It was called der Zwiselberg back then.
People lived in this area a very long time ago. Archeologists found traces of a Bronze Age settlement at a place called Bürgli. They also found an old grave at Bühl. Later, during the Roman times, a small Roman settlement was built on the Bürgli ruin. The Romans even built a special oven, called a lime kiln, at Chalchmädere. This oven was used to make lime, a material for building.
Becoming Part of Bern
During the Middle Ages, Zwieselberg was part of a territory ruled by the Lords of Strättligen. In 1466, the Lords of Bubenberg from Bern took over these lands. This included Zwieselberg.
Towards the end of the 1400s, the Bubenbergs either sold or gave Zwieselberg to the city of Bern. Under Bern's rule, Zwieselberg was part of the Wimmis area. It also belonged to the Amsoldingen church parish. After the French invaded Switzerland in 1798, Zwieselberg became part of the new Thun District in 1803.
Modern Times
In 1815, a road called Simmentalstrasse was built. This road connected Zwieselberg to other parts of the canton. Zwieselberg has mostly remained a farming community. About half of the jobs there are still in agriculture. However, most people who live in Zwieselberg travel to nearby cities like Bern and Thun for work.
In 2008, Zwieselberg joined with three other towns: Reutigen, Oberstocken, and Niederstocken. They formed the Stockental School District together. This helps them share resources for schools.
Zwieselberg's Geography
Zwieselberg covers an area of about 2.46 square kilometers (about 0.95 square miles). A large part of this land, about 62.9%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 26.1% of the area. The rest of the land, about 9.8%, has buildings or roads. A very small part, 0.4%, is made up of rivers or lakes.
The town is located in the Zwieselburg hills. It lies between the Reutigmoos and the Glütschbach Valley. Zwieselberg is not a single village. Instead, it has many small farmhouses spread out across the hills.
On December 31, 2009, the old district of Amtsbezirk Thun was closed. The next day, Zwieselberg became part of the new Verwaltungskreis Thun.
Zwieselberg's Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Zwieselberg is a special design. It shows a silver castle on a green hill. Above the castle, there is a golden star between two silver roses. This design is called Gules a Castle Argent on a Mount of 3 Coupeaux Vert and in Chief a Mullet Or between two Roses of the second barbed and seeded proper.
People of Zwieselberg (Demographics)
Zwieselberg has a population of about 282 people (as of December 2012). A small number of these people, about 1.4%, are from other countries. Most people in Zwieselberg speak German as their main language.
In 2013, the population was almost evenly split between males and females. About 49.8% were male and 50.2% were female. Most people living in Zwieselberg were born in Switzerland.
Young people, aged 0 to 19, make up about 28.0% of the population. Adults, aged 20 to 64, make up 56.0%. Seniors, over 64 years old, make up 16.0%.
Most people in Zwieselberg are married. There are also single people, widows, and divorced individuals.
Population Changes Over Time
The chart below shows how Zwieselberg's population has changed over many years:
Economy and Jobs
In 2011, Zwieselberg had a very low unemployment rate of 0.88%. This means almost everyone who wanted a job had one.
There were 67 people working in Zwieselberg in 2011.
- 28 people worked in the primary sector, which includes farming. There were 9 businesses in this area.
- 6 people worked in the secondary sector, which includes manufacturing and construction. There were 2 businesses in this area.
- 33 people worked in the tertiary sector, which includes services like sales and education. There were 16 businesses in this area.
Most people who live in Zwieselberg travel outside the town for work. Only about 38 workers (out of 44 total workers in the municipality) both lived and worked in Zwieselberg in 2000. Many people, about 59.8%, used a private car to get to work. About 9.8% used public transportation.
Religion in Zwieselberg
According to a census in 2000, most people in Zwieselberg, about 86.0%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. About 4.7% were Roman Catholic. A small number of people belonged to other Christian churches. Some people, about 5.51%, did not belong to any church.
Education in Zwieselberg
In Zwieselberg, about 58.5% of adults have finished upper secondary education. This is like high school. About 23.1% have gone on to higher education, like university.
The Canton of Bern has a specific school system:
- One year of non-required Kindergarten.
- Six years of Primary school.
- Three years of required lower Secondary school. Students are grouped by their abilities.
After lower Secondary, students can continue their education or start an apprenticeship (learning a trade on the job).
During the 2012–13 school year, 17 students attended primary school in Zwieselberg. In 2000, 11 students lived and went to school in Zwieselberg. However, 14 students from Zwieselberg went to schools outside the town.
Images for kids
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Houses of Zwieselberg
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The hills of Zwieselberg
See also
In Spanish: Zwieselberg para niños
