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| area = 171.1
| area = 171.1
| elevation = 1034|elevation_description=
| elevation = 1034|elevation_description=
| population = 3760|populationof = December 2002 | popofyear = 2002
| population = 3809|populationof = December 2007 | popofyear = 2007
| website = www.grindelwald.com
| website = www.grindelwald.com
| mayor = Emanuel Schläppi|mayor_asof=|mayor_party=
| mayor = Emanuel Schläppi|mayor_asof=|mayor_party=
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| twintowns = [[Azumi (Minamiazumi), Nagano|Azumi]], now [[Matsumoto, Nagano|Matsumoto]] (Japan)
| twintowns = [[Azumi (Minamiazumi), Nagano|Azumi]], now [[Matsumoto, Nagano|Matsumoto]] (Japan)
|}}
|}}
[[File:Karte Gemeinde Grindelwald 2007.png|thumb|Grindelwald]]


{{otheruses4|the Swiss municipality|the Dark Wizard in the Harry Potter series|Gellert Grindelwald}}
{{otheruses4|the Swiss municipality|the Dark Wizard in the Harry Potter series|Gellert Grindelwald}}
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'''Grindelwald''' is a [[Municipalities of Switzerland|municipality]] in the district of [[Interlaken (district)|Interlaken]] in the [[Cantons of Switzerland|canton]] of [[Bern (canton)|Bern]] in [[Switzerland]]. The village is located at 3392 feet (1034 m) [[AMSL|above sea level]] in the [[Bernese Alps]].
'''Grindelwald''' is a [[Municipalities of Switzerland|municipality]] in the district of [[Interlaken (district)|Interlaken]] in the [[Cantons of Switzerland|canton]] of [[Bern (canton)|Bern]] in [[Switzerland]]. The village is located at 3392 feet (1034 m) [[AMSL|above sea level]] in the [[Bernese Alps]].


[[File:Grindelwald.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Grindelwald area from above]]
[[File:Grindelwald.jpg|thumb|left|Grindelwald area from above]]
[[File:4992 - Grindelwald - Kirch am Gydisdorf.JPG|thumb|left|200px|Main street]]
[[File:4992 - Grindelwald - Kirch am Gydisdorf.JPG|thumb|left|Main street]]
[[File:Grindelwald train station.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Railway station]]
[[File:Grindelwald train station.jpg|thumb|left|Railway station]]
==Winter Sports==
Long famed as a winter [[tourism|tourist]] destination with slopes for beginners, intermediates and the challenges of the Eiger glacier for the experienced, there are activities for the non-skiers, from tobogganing to groomed winter hiking tracks. It is the usual starting point for ascents of the [[Eiger]] and the [[Wetterhorn]]. Nowadays Grindelwald is also a popular summer activity resort with many miles of hiking trails across the Alps.
Long famed as a winter [[tourism|tourist]] destination with slopes for beginners, intermediates and the challenges of the Eiger glacier for the experienced, there are activities for the non-skiers, from tobogganing to groomed winter hiking tracks. It is the usual starting point for ascents of the [[Eiger]] and the [[Wetterhorn]]. Nowadays Grindelwald is also a popular summer activity resort with many miles of hiking trails across the Alps.


==Geography==
Grindelwald has an area of {{km2 to mi2|171.1|abbr=on}}. Of this area, 30.7% is used for agricultural purposes, while 16% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 1.6% is settled (buildings or roads) and the remainder (51.7%) is non-productive (rivers, glaciers or mountains).<ref name=SFSO/>

==History==
Grindelwald is first mentioned in 1146 as ''Grindelwalt''.<ref name=HDS/>

==Demographics==
Grindelwald has a population ({{as of|2007|lc=on}}) of 3,809, of which 15.8% are foreign nationals. Over the last 10 years the population has decreased at a rate of -3.4%. Most of the population ({{as of|2000|lc=on}}) speaks German (86.8%), with Portugese being second most common ( 4.5%) and French being third ( 1.7%).

In the election the most popular party was the [[Swiss People's Party|SVP]] which received 54.8% of the vote. The next three most popular parties were the [[Free Democratic Party of Switzerland|FDP]] (14.2%), the [[Green Party of Switzerland|Green Party]] (10.1%) and the [[Social Democratic Party of Switzerland|SPS]] (8.6%).

The age distribution of the population ({{as of|2000|lc=on}}) is children and teenagers (0-19 years old) make up 21.1% of the population, while adults (20-64 years old) make up 62.6% and seniors (over 64 years old) make up 16.3%. The entire Swiss population is generally well educated. In Grindelwald about 66.8% of the population (between age 25-64) have completed either non-mandatory [[Education in Switzerland#Secondary|upper secondary education]] or additional higher education (either University or a ''[[Fachhochschule]]'').

Grindelwald has an unemployment rate of 2.66%. {{as of|2005}}, there were 365 people employed in the [[Primary sector of the economy|primary economic sector]] and about 138 businesses involved in this sector. 378 people are employed in the [[Secondary sector of the economy|secondary sector]] and there are 53 businesses in this sector. 1961 people are employed in the [[Tertiary sector of the economy|tertiary sector]], with 225 businesses in this sector.<ref name=SFSO>[http://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/portal/en/index/regionen/regionalportraets/gemeindesuche.html Swiss Federal Statistical Office] accessed 12-Jun-2009</ref>

The historical population is given in the following table:<ref name=HDS>{{HDS|331|Grindelwald}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! year
! population
|-
| 1764
| 1,816
|-
| 1850
| 2,924
|-
| 1900
| 3,346
|-
| 1920
| 2,998
|-
| 1950
| 3,053
|-
| 2000
| 4,069
|-
|}

==Transportation==
⚫
{{BOB Grindelwald Scheidegg}}
Grindelwald can be reached by train ([[Berner Oberland Bahn]]) from [[Interlaken]].
Grindelwald can be reached by train ([[Berner Oberland Bahn]]) from [[Interlaken]].


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The [[Gondelbahn Grindelwald-Männlichen]] connects Grindelwald with the [[Männlichen]] and with onward travel on the [[Luftseilbahn Wengen-Männlichen]] offers an alternative route to [[Wengen]].
The [[Gondelbahn Grindelwald-Männlichen]] connects Grindelwald with the [[Männlichen]] and with onward travel on the [[Luftseilbahn Wengen-Männlichen]] offers an alternative route to [[Wengen]].


==In other media==
Many scenes of the documentary film [[The Alps]] were shot in the region of Grindelwald, particularly on the north face of the Eiger.
Many scenes of the documentary film [[The Alps]] were shot in the region of Grindelwald, particularly on the north face of the Eiger. The [[James Bond]] film, [[On Her Majesty's Secret Service (film)|On Her Majesty's Secret Service]] includes a chase through a skating rink and Christmas festival in Grindelwald.<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064757/ IMDB On Her Majesty's Secret Service]]</ref>


==Famous residents==
==Famous residents==
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==See also==
==See also==
*[[Swiss Alps]]
*[[Swiss Alps]]

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{{BOB Grindelwald Scheidegg}}


==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://www.swisspanorama.com/ Webcams]
*[http://www.swisspanorama.com/ Webcams]
*{{HDS|331}}
*{{HDS|331}}

==References==
{{reflist}}


{{Municipalities of the district of Interlaken}}
{{Municipalities of the district of Interlaken}}
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[[Category:Municipalities of Berne]]
[[Category:Municipalities of Berne]]
[[Category:Ski areas and resorts in Switzerland]]
[[Category:Ski areas and resorts in Switzerland]]


{{Berne-geo-stub}}


[[bg:Гринделвалд]]
[[bg:Гринделвалд]]

Revision as of 00:34, 13 June 2009

Grindelwald
Municipality
Grindelwald and Wetterhorn
Grindelwald and Wetterhorn
Coat of arms of Grindelwald
Coat of arms
Location of Grindelwald
Map
CountrySwitzerland
CantonBerne
DistrictInterlaken
Government
 • MayorEmanuel Schläppi
Area
[1]
 • Total171.28 km2 (66.13 sq mi)
Elevation
1,034 m (3,392 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2018)[2]
 • Total3,801
 • Density22/km2 (57/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (Central European Time)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (Central European Summer Time)
Postal code(s)
3818
SFOS number0576
ISO 3166 codeCH-BE
LocalitiesAlpiglen, Grund, Itramen, Mühlebach, Schwendi, Tschingelberg, Wargistal
Surrounded byBrienz, Brienzwiler, Fieschertal (VS), Guttannen, Innertkirchen, Iseltwald, Lauterbrunnen, Lütschental, Meiringen, Schattenhalb
Twin townsAzumi, now Matsumoto (Japan)
Websitewww.grindelwald.com
SFSO statistics
Grindelwald
This article is about the Swiss municipality. For the Dark Wizard in the Harry Potter series, see Gellert Grindelwald.

Grindelwald is a municipality in the district of Interlaken in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. The village is located at 3392 feet (1034 m) above sea level in the Bernese Alps.

Grindelwald area from above
Main street
Railway station

Winter Sports

Long famed as a winter tourist destination with slopes for beginners, intermediates and the challenges of the Eiger glacier for the experienced, there are activities for the non-skiers, from tobogganing to groomed winter hiking tracks. It is the usual starting point for ascents of the Eiger and the Wetterhorn. Nowadays Grindelwald is also a popular summer activity resort with many miles of hiking trails across the Alps.

Geography

Grindelwald has an area of Template:Km2 to mi2. Of this area, 30.7% is used for agricultural purposes, while 16% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 1.6% is settled (buildings or roads) and the remainder (51.7%) is non-productive (rivers, glaciers or mountains).[3]

History

Grindelwald is first mentioned in 1146 as Grindelwalt.[4]

Demographics

Grindelwald has a population (as of 2007) of 3,809, of which 15.8% are foreign nationals. Over the last 10 years the population has decreased at a rate of -3.4%. Most of the population (as of 2000) speaks German (86.8%), with Portugese being second most common ( 4.5%) and French being third ( 1.7%).

In the election the most popular party was the SVP which received 54.8% of the vote. The next three most popular parties were the FDP (14.2%), the Green Party (10.1%) and the SPS (8.6%).

The age distribution of the population (as of 2000) is children and teenagers (0-19 years old) make up 21.1% of the population, while adults (20-64 years old) make up 62.6% and seniors (over 64 years old) make up 16.3%. The entire Swiss population is generally well educated. In Grindelwald about 66.8% of the population (between age 25-64) have completed either non-mandatory upper secondary education or additional higher education (either University or a Fachhochschule).

Grindelwald has an unemployment rate of 2.66%. As of 2005, there were 365 people employed in the primary economic sector and about 138 businesses involved in this sector. 378 people are employed in the secondary sector and there are 53 businesses in this sector. 1961 people are employed in the tertiary sector, with 225 businesses in this sector.[3]

The historical population is given in the following table:[4]

year population
1764 1,816
1850 2,924
1900 3,346
1920 2,998
1950 3,053
2000 4,069

Transportation

Template:BOB Grindelwald Scheidegg Grindelwald can be reached by train (Berner Oberland Bahn) from Interlaken.

The Wengernalpbahn connects Grindelwald to the Kleine Scheidegg from where the Jungfraubahn ascends inside the Eiger to the Jungfraujoch and trains descend to Wengen.

The Gondelbahn Grindelwald-Männlichen connects Grindelwald with the Männlichen and with onward travel on the Luftseilbahn Wengen-Männlichen offers an alternative route to Wengen.

In other media

Many scenes of the documentary film The Alps were shot in the region of Grindelwald, particularly on the north face of the Eiger. The James Bond film, On Her Majesty's Secret Service includes a chase through a skating rink and Christmas festival in Grindelwald.[5]

Famous residents

See also

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Grindelwald.

References

  1. ^ a b "Arealstatistik Standard - Gemeinden nach 4 Hauptbereichen". Federal Statistical Office. Retrieved 13 January 2019.
  2. ^ "Ständige Wohnbevölkerung nach Staatsangehörigkeitskategorie Geschlecht und Gemeinde; Provisorische Jahresergebnisse; 2018". Federal Statistical Office. 9 April 2019. Retrieved 11 April 2019.
  3. ^ a b Swiss Federal Statistical Office accessed 12-Jun-2009
  4. ^ a b Grindelwald in German, French and Italian in the online Historical Dictionary of Switzerland.
  5. ^ IMDB On Her Majesty's Secret Service]

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