Illgau

Illgau

Illgau is a municipality in the district of Schwyz in the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland.

Geography

Illgau is located in the Central Swiss Alps, between the Muotathal and Ibergeregg. Its topography is based in large part to the south and south-west. Illgau therefore is nicknamed " sun terrace " and rightly so. The Fallenfluh that Sternenegg, the Spyrstock in high -Ybrig region and the Hessisbohler First with the Hochweidgütsch as an extension form the municipal boundaries in the round. Against the Muothal towards the precipitous Flühe are from the Sulzmatt to Fallenfluh out some very impressive and remarkable. Pounce About this mountain edges, the water of the " bed stream ," the Illgauer village Bach, and the " Mettelbach ", which flies to the valley from the rear upper mountain and forth Muota will flow. From the lowest point in the region village community to the highest point municipality, the Huusmätteli on the Hessisbohlerfirst, the difference is almost exactly 1,000 meters.

The municipality is divided into the village, the anterior upper mountain - back against the high Ybrig - - against the back Ibergeregg - the rear upper mountain and the uninhabited area of Rieter and Alps. Neighboring municipalities are Muotathal in the south, Schwyz to the west and north, as well as Oberiberg in the Northeast.

Population

The population speak German to 99 %.

Policy

In the village there is the only organized party, the CVP, the Christian Democratic Party local Illgau. Mayor Markus Bürgler (as of 2010 ).

Coat of arms

The young of arms of Illgau shows a lily on a green mountain and three on red background. The tiger lily is in the dialect of gold rose, but also " Ilge » called, which might be the reason why Illgau came to this flower in the coat of arms.

Name

Where the name comes Illgau, can not be detected, probably not from the beautiful lily. A first settlers or landowners in the municipality - Alemannic origin - must have been a person named Yllo ( or something similar), which is why the area as Gau ( area ) of the Yllo was called.

Economy

The community Illgau is strongly influenced by agriculture. The farms are widely scattered, up to 1300 m, they are cultivated throughout the year. The agricultural land is 62%, the forest 31 % of the municipality.

It has some commercial and tourism established, still find 58 % of the workforce their work outside the community.

Traffic

Access is from Schwyz direction Muotatal and after 6 kilometers above the 3.5 km long road to Illgau. The Ibergeregg Pass Road connects the Middle upper mountain with Schwyz and Oberiberg. From the village, there are connecting roads towards Ibergereggstrasse and rear upper mountain.

The connection is made by the public bus Schwyz- Muotathal on the cable car Illgau -Ried. A cable car runs from Illgau village to St. Charles / upper mountain.

History

11th century - in the area of the " front upper mountain " - in Chile Guet ​​, in the waiting room and in Stalden - year round living people. Ruins of the so-called Heidenhüttli prove this colonization.

1303 - received the Illgauer by the Bishop of Constance to build the permission of a church.

1393 - August 13, a Priesterpfrund is built according to a deed in Illgau.

1611 - die in the church Illgau 14 inhabitants of the plague ( Rev. recording of Euw, Muotathal )

1676 - March 6, the parish Illgau of Muotathal is separated

End of the 18th century - in the years 1798-1799, the French time goes by, among others, the billeting of soldiers past 4000 mark on Illgau

1848 - February 27, Illgau is an independent political community

1893 - 14 October dedication of the parish church by the Bishop of Chur Battaglia. Church patrons are the Magi. The church was based on plans by Father Albert Kuhn, Einsiedeln Abbey (Source: Steinmetz contract May 7, 1893 Parish Archives Illgau ), built with inclusion of the foundations of the earlier church in the Romanesque Revival style. From the local population much drudgery was done.

1911 - construction of the road Grünenwald - Illgau. It is a narrow road freight, which is closed in the winter months due to avalanche danger. The Fluhweg - the ancient footpath into the Muotatal down - is still often used as a hiking trail.

1938 - construction of the power grid and supply of most home being with electrical power

1951 - construction of the cable car from Ried- Muotathal after Illgau

1955 - Construction of the cableway Illgau - Vorderoberberg / St. Karl

1958 - construction of a new parish church

1965 - Construction of a new school building

1973 - Expansion of the road from the " Green Forest " by Illgau with the core of the new road tunnel and the avalanche gallery

The 1970s represent a quantum leap in the development of the community. During this time the access roads to the homestead to the rear upper mountain and the road towards Vorderoberberg be built. Illgau receives a building regulations, a water supply and sewage system.

Arts and Culture

The Illgauer folk music in its originality is known throughout the country. The " Illgauer style " is a trademark in circles of folk music lovers. The quiet - drawn and melodious simple nature of this pleasing music can be used both for social events on the dance floor as well as for reflective moments during services. A certain tendency to melancholy is it not infrequently heard that comes close to the character of the population. This music is played in formation of three with two manual organ and a string bass. This occupation may, however, be supplemented with clarinet / saxophone, with piano accompaniment. About ten bands playing folk music. Since 1898, there is the music box Illgau. The Zither-playing group, a group of women, makes old dances on their Schwyzer zithers. Also music in a modern form is maintained by several bands with success.

In addition to the instrumental but also includes the vocal music for the village culture. It is the longest part of the church choir, which will probably be more than 100 years old. The formal establishment of the Society of St Cecilia was 1946. The Jodlerklub and some family groups, which have the yodelling and old folk songs in their repertoire, complete the musical Illgau on. In the majority of households is an instrument at home. Illgau is considered one of the most musical towns of Switzerland.

Personalities

• Carlos Bürgler ( b. 1943 ), bishop of Reyes, Bolivia
• Othmar Reichmuth (* 1964), Government of the Canton of Schwyz