Rapperswil-Jona

Rapperswil -Jona is since 1 January 2007 created by merger municipality in the Swiss canton of St. Gallen and with 26'354 inhabitants ( 31 December 2012) the second largest city - to the city of St. Gallen. The municipality of Rapperswil -Jona consists of the former municipalities of Rapperswil and Jona, with the associated towns Kempraten, cars and Bollingen.

  • 2.1 reasons
  • 2.2 Knappe decisions
  • 2.3 Coat of Arms
  • 4.1 stations
  • 4.2 Highway
  • 4.3 transport 4.3.1 S -Bahn
  • 4.3.2 bus operation
  • 6.1 Newspapers
  • 7.1 Sports facilities
  • 7.2 events
  • 7.3 associations
  • 8.1 Elementary School
  • 8.2 University of Applied Sciences
  • 8.3 Vocational School

Geography

The lying on the right bank of Lake Zurich in Rapperswil -Jona is a popular destination thanks to the lake, the old town and the circus Knie's Children. From Rapperswil leads the Lake Zurich in the smaller upper lake and the main lake, the actual Lake Zurich, separating causeway to Pfäffikon.

Jonah

Jonah was until 31 December 2006, a community in the constituency of See-Gaster in the southwest of the canton St. Gallen with around 17,700 inhabitants and was the second largest city in the canton.

Fusion

The city council of Rapperswil -Jona is composed of seven members, which integrates college president in the executive branch. By the end of 2006, the council and the city council of Rapperswil Jona yet ruled separately.

Rapperswil -Jona is the largest city in Switzerland without a parliament. Political matters are dealt with at two to three times per year conducted public meeting. In the new city order new civil rights are provided.

Rapperswil and Jona also owned prior to the merger is a partially shared infrastructure and the border ran himself almost unknowable for locals, as the border area was overbuilt. Socially, they formed a unit and the term Rapperswil -Jona a few years prior to the merger on behalf of various associations included (eg Hockey Club ). The merger was sought from a political motivation, but rejected for emotional reasons.

Knappe decisions

After a first excited by the authorities and rejected by the voting citizens Jonas referendum, the people replied in the affirmative in 2003, in a further consultative a merger between Rapperswil (2001: 7'400 inhabitants; Yes fraction 82%) and Jonah (2001: 17 ' 100 inhabitants; Yes fraction 52%). The decisive referendum was held on 1 May 2005. About 60% of Joner and 90% of Rapperswil approved the merger - that it could be completed in 2007.

Coat of arms

On the Coat of Rapperswil Jona roses and the river are shown. The new coat of arms was adopted at the community meeting on 1 December 2005 as part of the vote on the new Municipal Code.

Attractions

Public transportation

Stations

In the town of Rapperswil -Jona has five stops and stations, four of which are in operation. Notably, these are Rapperswil, Jona, Kempraten, Bollingen ( no longer in operation ) and Blumenau.

Long-distance traffic

Exist in Rapperswil connections with the Pre-Alpine Express (Inter Regio) to St Gallen novel horn and Arth -Goldau -Lucerne.

Transport

S -Bahn

Rapperswil -Jona is in Zurich Transport Network ( CRVO ). The S-Bahn 5, 7, 15 and 40 operate in the city.

  • S 5 Niederweningen / Rafz - Upper Smooth - Zurich HB - Uster - Pfäffikon
  • S 15 Affoltern am Albis - Zurich HB - Uster - Rapperswil
  • S 7 Winterthur HB - Kloten - Zurich HB - Miles - Rapperswil
  • S 40 Rapperswil - Pfäffikon - Samstagern - Einsiedeln
  • SN5 Bülach - Zurich HB - Uster - Rapperswil - Pfäffikon

From Rapperswil and Blumenau is an hourly connection to Linthal:

  • S 6 Rapperswil - Brick Bridge - Glarus - Schwanden - Linthal

Bus operation

The city bus is operated by the transport companies and Zurich Oberland ( VZO ).

  • 991 Rapperswil Bhf South - Schachen - Jona Bhf
  • 992 Bhf Jonah - Jonah Feldlistrasse - Südquartier - Rapperswil, Sonnenhof
  • 993 Rapperswil Bhf - Hanfländer - Jonah Tägernau
  • 994 Rapperswil Bhf - Lenggis Balm - Jona Bhf
  • 995 Bhf Rapperswil - Jona, Hummelberg

Industry

Internationally known company located in Rapperswil- Jona of the sanitary equipment manufacturer Geberit cement producer Holcim and the.

Media

Newspapers

The weekly Upper Lake Zurich news and newspaper Upper Lake ( former Linth newspaper ) report on current issues in the city and region. A monthly city magazine is published.

Sports

In Rapperswil -Jona a variety of sports clubs exist with ample offer for learning and practicing different sports.

Sports facilities

The city has some of their sponsored sports facilities, which are maintained by the Department of real estate, sport, leisure, tourism. Jurisdiction is the city government for the promotion of sport, the provision of sports facilities for the population, the implementation of the mandatory swimming lessons ( school sports ), as well as information for residents regarding sports facilities, sports facilities, sports clubs and sporting events.

In the area of ​​green field is the municipal sports center. In addition to a football stadium there are athletics facilities with 400-meter running track, numerous football pitches, a beach volleyball court, as well as fields for own ball and tennis to be found.

The 2008 enlarged Badeanlage tamping is on Lake Zurich and includes some beach volleyball courts, a water slide, a restaurant, a 5- meter diving and a paddling pool. The facility also serves as a camp site.

Events

Since 2007, held in June of Ironman 70.3 Switzerland instead - a triathlon over the middle distance (1,9 km swim, 90 km bike and 21.1 km run ).

A tradition is also the Castle race, which takes place in the Old Town of Rapperswil since 1988 in October. Around 1000 runners of all ages take part annually.

In the fall takes place in Rapperswil -Jona since 2009, the " upper lake regatta " instead - a rowing race over a distance of 1000 meters.

Clubs

In Rapperswil Hockey National League A- Club Rapperswil -Jona Lakers is at home. The " Rosenstädter " play since the rise in 1994 of the highest Swiss Hockey League.

The Soccer Team FC Rapperswil -Jona, whose first team plays in the group 3 of the first league was founded in 1928.

Education

Elementary school

The primary school (as of 2012) is in the school buildings Hanfländer, Südquartier, Boll Wies, Schachen, Herrenberg, pastures, Lenggis and village housed the advanced level is summarized from secondary school and junior high school in the school buildings Boll Wies, Buchs, pastures, cross road and Rain since August 2012 been. Until then, both stages were housed in separate buildings.

University of Applied Sciences

In Rapperswil, the University of Applied Sciences Rapperswil (HSR ) with a focus on technology / computer science, and construction and planning system is established.

Vocational school

On the vocational training center Rapperswil ( SEZ ) basic training courses and developments will be conducted as language courses.

Circus

Lang is connected Rapperswil-Jona with the Swiss National Circus Knie, who here each relates his winter quarters and also has its seat. Knee also operates the well-known children's zoo.

Culture

Cultural events

In Rapperswil-Jona over the three-day blues'n'jazz Festival takes place. With 35,000 to 40,000 visitors annually, it is one of the biggest cultural events of the upper lake region. 1999, the first event took place.

In the old town and around the port of Rapperswil hosts the Lake Festival in the three- year cycle. The 25th edition of the Lake Night Festival Rapperswil took place in 2009 and attracted about 80,000 visitors.

Mid-December since 2002, each a Christmas market, the so-called Christkindlimärt carried out in the Old Town of Rapperswil. With over 20,000 visitors annually, the market is one of the biggest Christmas markets in Switzerland.

The still- practiced ice - two - Geissebei on Shrove Tuesday at the Town Hall Rapperswil is considered one of the oldest practiced in Rapperswil customs.

The spring festival of Jonah is an important occasion for the town of Rapperswil -Jona and is for 30 years conducted at the end of April. It is the largest festival in the region and gained national recognition, among other things because of coming from the Tibet specialty " Schabale ". The year 2011 had almost been the end of the folk festival, not a new organizing committee had been formed to carry on the traditional occasion. The committee consists of one representative of each participating clubs: Field Music Jona, Jonah Male Choir, Ski Club Rapperswil -Jona, Jona- Flames Uznach, CVP Rapperswil-Jona and '91 Mens Club Rapperswil -Jona. From Friday to Sunday locals and Foreign gathered both visitors as well as the market as a trader at this venue at the heart Jonas.

Cultural

The Art ( finished ) house in the Old armory was opened in May 2008 and is housed in a former armory Rapperswil. The center of the approximately five thousand works of art is the collection of Peter and Elizabeth Bosshard. In public tours, the Kunsthaus brings you closer to the visitors Swiss contemporary art. Free workshops are offered for school classes twice a year.

In the Lotte Boots (1898-1986) 1986, the district of Jona bequeathed Villa Grünfels housed the music school and the Kellerbühne Grünfels.

The basement stage at the Villa green rock music shows, cabaret and theater from the cabaret scene. The villa is located directly next to the station Jona ( S5/S15 ).

The Center for Contemporary Culture ( ZAK ) is a cultural venue for boy near the railway station Jonah. In ZAK various cultural events are held regularly. It can also be privately chartered.

Pictures

Castle

Parish Church

Reformed Church

Chapel of St. Ursula

Parish Jona

Townhouse in Jona

Sports facility Grünfeld

Church in Busskirch

Personalities

  • Jacob Braendlin - Naf (1775-1845): founder of the spinning Brothers Braendlin. Built in the neo-classical mansion Grünfels.
  • Johann Jakob dust (1783-1852), Marchand Tailleur in Paris. Built in the neo-classical country house Meienberg.
  • Father Alberic Zwyssighaus (1808-1854), composer of the Swiss national anthem. Lived after Sonderbundskrieg in Wurmsbach monastery, where he directed the music lessons and numerous sacred and secular compositions created.
  • Carl Gustav Jung (1875-1961), depth psychologist. Built in Bollingen the medieval-looking tower house.
  • Lotte Boots (1898-1986), founder and villa grounds Grünfels.
  • Nella Martinetti (1946-2011), singer and actress. Lived in Jonah.
  • Alfredo Battistini (1953-2008), sculptor, graphic artist and athlete. Created ia clown sculpture in honor of the Circus Knie, at the entrance of Rapperswil.
  • Mikhail Borisovich Khodorkovsky (1963 ), Russian entrepreneur

Twinning

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