Freienbach
Free stream with the Etzel (mountain )
Free stream is a municipality in the district courts of the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland. The capital and by far the largest district of the municipality Freisbach connection therewith SZ.
Located on Lake Zurich community consists of five villages: Pfäffikon, free stream, Wollerau, Baech SZ and Hurden.
Free Bach 's terms of population, the largest community in the canton of Schwyz. This is partly due to the strong development of the last decades, which was accelerated by the opening of the A3 motorway in 1968, and by new educational, shopping and recreational facilities. In addition, the extraordinarily beautiful area, the proximity to the city of Zurich and the extraordinarily low tax burden attract many new residents in the community. Although for the district Pfäffikon an urban planning concept is developed to Freisbach not defined as a city, but as a community of five villages. These are intended to remain independent in the future. Free stream is part of the agglomeration of Zurich. Remarkable are some dominating skyscrapers in the district of Pfäffikon. The municipal area includes the two islands Ufnau and Lützelau and the sanctuary wife angle with the largest reed bed of Lake Zurich ( Federal Inventory ), but also a part of the Etzel Pass.
- 4.1 Religions - confessions
Geography
The community of free stream on the left bank of Lake Zurich and at the foot of the Etzel. The two islands, Ufnau and Lützelau in Lake Zurich belong to the community. The Ufenau is accessible by public ships.
- Total: 20:31 km ² Arable land: 35.9 %
- Forest: 13.7 %
- Of the total area attributable to: District Pfäffikon: 11.5 km ²
- District Freisbach: 3.0 km ²
- Wilen district: 2.5 km ²
- Baech district: 2.0 km ²
- District Hurden: 1.31 km ²
- Highest point: 1,022 m above sea Schönenboden. M.
- Lowest point: 406 m above Lake Zurich. M.
Coat of arms
The current coat of arms was adopted in 1948 after decades of struggles by the courtiers Corporation, showing three to the right border golden lions on a red field. The symbolism is closely related to the historical connection of the duchy of Swabia, which carried the three superimposed striding lion since the 13th century on shield and flags. The reference to the Duchy arises from Ufnau Island Holy Adelrich, whose mother Reginlinde and a later abbot, who is said to have also belonged to the Duke of Swabia Bad tightness.
Towns
Pfäffikon
The small town of Pfäffikon (416 m above sea level. M. ) is located east of brook free at the foot of the Etzel. With over 7000 inhabitants Pfäffikon is the largest town in the municipality and their capital.
Wollerau
The village Wilen ( 492 m above sea level. M. ) is located southwest of free stream and a home to approximately 3,700 people.
Freisbach
The village Freisbach (418 m above sea level. M. ) is located west of Pfäffikon. 2,900 people live in free stream. The parish church is dedicated to the local saint Adalrich.
Baech SZ
The village Baech (410 m above sea level. M. ) is located west of Freisbach and has 1,500 inhabitants.
The hamlet Hurden (408 m. Above sea level. M. ) is located north of Pfäffikon. He is with only 300 inhabitants, the smallest part of the community.
Population
Inhabitants in late 2007: 15'475 people - Pfäffikon: 7106 - Freisbach: 2910 - Baech 1481 - Wilen: 3708 - Hurden: 268
Religions - faiths
- Roman Catholic: 55 % - Evangelical Reformed: 21% - Other: 24%
Economy
- Agriculture: 2% - Industry and trade: about 33 % - Services: 65%
History
First historical mention: Islands Ufnau and Lützelau 741 in a document of the monastery of St. Gall. The villages Freisbach, Pfäffikon and Baech 965, or 972 in the deeds of gift of the Emperor Otto I and Otto II to the monastery of Einsiedeln.
Parish council
The council is the executive body of the municipality Freisbach. It consists of nine members, which is elected every two or four years. The seat of government is located in the Town Hall Castle and village in Pfäffikon.