Meiringen air base
The village sub- stream in the Canton of Bern is a member of Meiringen in Switzerland, therefore, as a brook near Meiringen familiar.
Geography
Among Bach is located, as well Balm, on the Schwemmlandfläche between the Aare Gorge and Lake Brienz. It lies on the southern side of the river Aare, west of the main settlement Meiringen.
Among Bach has one of the few districts of Meiringen not own coat of arms, but its own ZIP code: CH- 3857th It consists of two parts. The center, which extends south of the airfield commands is referred to as a sense eigentlichem Bachendorf. The substantially lower part of the east of the airfield command is declared, despite his membership of sub- stream as Unterheid.
Origin of the name
The term sub- stream has been derived from the former location determination "under the brook". The creek is meant the Oltschibach.
The Oltschibach (also Oltschibachfall ) is an outflow of Oltschisees northeast of the digester horn. It forms a 140 meters fall.
The term Unterheid was also derived from an earlier place name, namely "under the infidel." The intentioned Heath is the " Heidli " which extends north of Balm shortly after Balmstrasse along and is the start of the village.
Airfield command ( military airfield )
Among Bach 's since December 1, 1941 location of one of today four military airfields Switzerland. The operation of the aerodrome has for the region and the town of Meiringen, both positive and negative effects: noise and odor emissions by the military jets is for the affected population as well as for tourism businesses with a wide load. The airfield is, however, with some 200 labor and 25 training places an important economic factor for the region.
For this reason, the town of Meiringen engaged in a mediating role between noise critics and those responsible for flight operations. Representatives of the Community Council will take part in the talks between the population sub- stream and the airfield command. In addition, the municipality of Meiringen is taking a leading role in the negotiations with the VBS, so measures can be taken, which contribute to improving the quality of life in the region and especially for a reasonable coexistence of population, tourism and airfield.
The military airfield lures on the other side also guests in the tourist region. Known is the annual flight shooting in the autumn on the Axalp. This occasion to visit on two days around 10,000 guests. Finally, visitors can watch takeoffs and landings of aircraft in the immediate vicinity or at regularly scheduled visiting days to get to know the Militärjetflugplatz.
2006, the military airfields were renamed airfield commands.
Education
The community Meiringen leads 3 primary school buildings. The schoolhouse Pfrundmatte in the village center (170 children), the schoolhouse Hausen ( 50 children ) in a suburb, and the schoolhouse sub Bach ( 30 children ) in sub- stream. All classes are taught in multi- annual classes.
The schoolhouse sub Bach has as sports facilities, a gym and a sports court. In addition, a large sports field is offered.
Due to some debate, the all-day school Brünigen was moved to the school year 2011/12, after sub- Bach
Culture and economy
Farms
- Santschi sign Timber GmbH
Clubs
- Feldschützengesellschaft sub Bach
- Male Choir Under Bach
- Ski Club Under Bach