Hallwil

Hallwil ( in the local dialect Haubu, hɑʊbʊ ) is a municipality in the district of Lenzburg in the canton of Aargau. It is located just under seven kilometers south of the main town in the district of Lake Valley. From 1566 to 1950 there was the place name Niederhallwil, but only in official use.

Geography

The hamlet the western edge of the Lake Valley extends along. However, it is not at Hallwilersee, but less than two kilometers from its northern end, on moraine. West of the village center, the land rises steeply to the plateau of Dürrenäsch. The channelized Aabach middle of the shallow level of Lake Valley, which flows about 400 meters from the village in a north-westerly direction, forming the eastern boundary of the municipality.

The area of the municipality is 218 hectares, including 28 hectares of forested and built over 43 hectares. The highest point is 560 meters on the south eastern boundary of the municipality, the deepest at 442 meters at the Aabach.

Neighboring municipalities are Seon in the north, Seengen in the east, the south and Boniswil Dürrenäsch in the West.

History

The first mention of Allewilare place in the year 1167th The village name comes from the Old High German Hallinwilari and means " farm estate of Hello ." In the Middle Ages, the village was in the territory of the Counts of Lenzburg, from 1173 in that the counts of Kyburg. After these had died, in 1264, the Habsburgs were the new rulers. The lower courts had possession of the Lords of Rinach.

1415 conquered the Swiss Aargau; Hallwil now belonged to the subject territory of Berne, the so-called Bernese Aargau. The village was part of the judicial district Trostburg in the Official Lenzburg. This district was from 1486 to 1616 in the possession of Hallwyler and also came then to Bern. 1528 resulted in the Bernese the Reformation. In March 1798, the French marched into Switzerland, the disempowered " Gracious gentlemen " of Bern and proclaimed the Helvetic Republic. Hallwil since then is the canton of Aargau.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, only agriculture but also the homework for the silk ribbon and linen weaving was widespread. 1864, the first cigar factory was founded. On October 15, 1883, received a community connection to the railway network, as the section Lenzburg - Beinwil was opened at Lake of Seetalbahn. The last representative of the tobacco industry closed its doors in 1971.

Attractions

Coat of arms

The blazon of the municipal coat of arms is: clearly. " In red on a green three mountain green palm with yellow fruits " Already the town seal of the 19th century show a palm tree. Whether and why a connection of the former farming village is with this exotic plant, is not known. In 1963, the color of the shield of yellow was changed to red.

Culture

In Hallwil different customs are practiced, which were previously used in other parts of the Canton of Aargau. The Customs Commission under the supervision of the municipality (formerly Association for the preservation of old folk customs ) ensures the preservation of these ancient traditions. From November 11th ( St. Martin's ) to be celebrated on January 2, five Seetaler winter traditions in a short time: These are Chlauschlöpfen, Chlausjagen, Vienna Night's Chindli, Silväschtertrösche and Bärzeli. In particular, the Bärzeli - custom at Berchtold is known far beyond the region.

Population

Population development:

On December 31, 2013 784 people lived in Hallwil, the proportion of foreigners was 16.8 %. At the 2000 census, 54.2 % were reformed, 23.4 % Roman Catholic and 5.9 % Muslim; 1.2% belonged to other faiths. 89.5 % identified German as their main language, Albanian 3.5%, 3.2 % speak Italian.

Politics and Law

The Assembly of the voters, the municipal assembly, shall exercise the legislative power. Executive authority is the five-member council. His term of office is four years and he was elected in Majorzverfahren ( majority voting procedure) by the people. He leads and represents the community. To this end, he implements the decisions of the municipal assembly and the tasks that were assigned to him by the cantonal and federal.

For litigation, the District Court has jurisdiction Lenzburg. Hallwil part of the justice of the peace circle Seon.

Economy

In Hallwil there according to census of 2008, around 280 jobs, of which 8% in agriculture, 56 % in industry and 36 % in the service sector. Predominant are small businesses in the service sector and the plant construction. Most workers are commuters and work in the nearby area ( mainly in Lenzburg ).

Traffic

Through the village Main road 26 from Lenzburg via high village to Lucerne. A secondary road leads over Dürrenäsch into Wynental. Hallwil has a stop at the Seetalbahn SBB (line 9 of the Lucerne train ).

Education

The municipality has a kindergarten and a primary school. All upper level of compulsory elementary school ( junior high school, middle school, school district ) can be visited in Seengen. The nearest district school (high school ) is located in Aarau.

Personalities

Andreas Aeschbachhalle ( b. 1970 ), cyclist
Rudolf Urech (1815-1872), the National Council and Government

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