Seelisberg
Seelisberg
Seelisberg is a municipality in the canton of Uri in Switzerland.
- 3.1 legislative
- 3.2 executive
- 4.1 traffic
- 4.2 Tourism
Geography
Seelisberg is situated on the eastern slope of a mountain, whose highest point is the Brandegg ( 1,108 m above sea level. M. ). The village is about 400 meters above Lake Lucerne and is the northernmost municipality in the canton of Uri. It consists of the parts Sunnenberg, Oberndorf and Unterberg. The lowest point of the municipality lies on 434 m above sea level. M. on the shores of Lake Lucerne, with the 2'117 m above sea level. M. highest point is located on the superstructure floor.
To Seelisberg also include the location on Lake Lucerne boat landing propellant (436 m above sea level. M. ), the hamlet Volligen (508 m above sea level. M. ) also on the lake, Schattenhalb on the northern slope of the zingel Berg (both north-west of the village ), Beroldingen (864 m. asl ) and Wyssig ( 761 m asl ) south of the village and Geissweg ( 793 m asl; .. southwest of the village on the road to Emmetten ). Most famous part of the community is certainly the Riitli where according to mythical tradition held the foundation of Switzerland. The Rütli is a meadow on the banks of Lake Lucerne features a restaurant, not an actual settlement.
Only 53 ha or 4.0% of the community are built-up area. Of these, 26 ha and 17 ha building site traffic area. More extensive is the agricultural land with 454 ha or a share of 34.3 %. Among them are larger Alpine regions. These cover an area of 132 ha contrast, 313 ha meadows and farmland. In addition, 645 ha or 48.7 % of woods and forests are covered. Unproductive area includes the rest of its territory, more precisely 173 ha or 13.1%. It is almost exclusively to areas without vegetation ( high mountains) or areas with unproductive vegetation ( high alpine vegetation).
Seelisberg bordered to the west by the municipality of Nidwalden Emmetten, the north and east of the lake and on the south by Isenthal and building.
Population
Between 1850 and 1860 there was a small decline in population. After that, the population grew until 1880 to a record level of 717 persons on ( 1860-1880: 18.3 %). After an up and down in the next few decades, the number of residents stood in 1920 at the same level as in 1880 and 1888 Thereafter, the population fell -. Interrupted only by a short-term growth in the 1930s - to 1980 constantly and massively (1920 - 1980: -24.9 %). The 533 inhabitants in 1980 was the absolute low point. Since then, the number of inhabitants rises again (1980-2005: 13.9 %). The reasons for the massive migration 1920-1980 was the secluded location. Since the community is more easily accessible by road ( by highway and bus ), walking back to people due Seelisbergs beautiful location.
Languages
The population speaks a high- Alemannic dialect. Almost the entire population speaks as a daily colloquial German. At the last census in 2000 gave 97.13 % German, 0.84 % French, and 0.51% English as a primary language.
Religions - faiths
The population was formerly full member of the Roman Catholic Church. The confessional relations in 2000 can still recognize the original structure. 475 people were Catholic ( 80.24 %). There were 4.73% Evangelical Protestant Christians and 9.97% non-religious. 25 people ( 4.22% ) did not respond to their creed.
Origin - Nationality
From the end of 2005 607 inhabitants were 561 ( 92.42 %), Swiss nationals. The immigrants originate mainly from Germany, Italy and Macedonia. At the 2000 census, 555 people ( 93.75 %) were Swiss citizens; it possessed eight persons dual citizenship.
Age structure
The municipality has a high proportion of older adults ( 45-59 years; 23.48 %). The proportion of people under twenty years of 24.83 % of the local population is slightly higher than the proportion of persons in old age (60 years and older; 22.47 %). Striking is the low number of residents 20 to 29 years.
At the last census in 2000 showed the following age structure:
Policy
Legislature
The legislative body of the municipality Seelisberg is the open village community meeting, which takes place in May and in December.
Executive
As the executive organ ( executive) directs the seven-member council, the fate of the community. The head of the municipal council ( mayor ) since 1 January 2010, the nonpartisan Karl Huser.
Economy
In 2005 there were 31 farms that offered 72 jobs. Industry and trade employed in workplaces 7 18, the service sector in 29 farms 151 persons ( employment on a full- time equivalent ). The 2000 census revealed 37 agricultural and forestry enterprises with 93 employees. The census in 2001 came on 6 industrial and commercial enterprises with 19 and 32 service companies with 144 employees. Of the economically active in 2000 309 people were working Seelisbergs 153 ( 49.51 %) in their own community. Overall, the place offered 181 people at work, of which 153 ( 84.53 %) were locals.
The 156 commuters do their work largely in municipalities of the canton of Nidwalden. This feature can be explained by the road connections. Among 34 people worked in Stans, 18 in Emmetten of 12 in Beck Ried and Buochs and 8 in Ennetburgen. In the city of Lucerne were 21 people in the Canton Schwyz Schwyz communities Ingenbohl 6 and 5 and in the cantonal capital of Uri 9 people busy. There were only 28 commuters. These came mainly from Emmetten ( 10 people) and Beck Ried (4).
Traffic
Seelisberg is open all year from Lucerne by car via the A2, take exit Beck Ried South via Emmetten in 30 minutes - the rest part of the canton, the municipality has no direct road link. From blowing on Lake Lucerne leads the drive - Seelisberg railway, a funicular railway to the town. From Nidwalden ago Seelisberg is with the post bus ( about 45 minutes driving time from Stans ).
Tourism
In a large mountain lake, the Seelisbergsee can be bathed in summer; An idyllic camping (tents only ) is located directly at the little lake. The Rütli is the starting point of Switzerland's path. The landscaped walking trail that leads from the Rütli via Seelisberg, Building, Flüelen and Sisikon to wells, was a gift from the cantons to the people of Switzerland to the 700 - year anniversary of Confederation. The wonderful scenic route to the mountain winds up along the lake through forests, over meadows. Well-developed picnic areas with benches and fountains invite you to take a rest.
Stories
- At the feet of Seelisberg the Riitli, the saga is after the birthplace of the Swiss Confederation.
- The ven is a water spirit, which is to live in a mountain lake in Seelisberg.