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[[File:Karte Gemeinde Gsteigwiler 2007.png|thumb|Gsteigwiler]]


'''Gsteigwiler''' 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]].
'''Gsteigwiler''' 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]].

==History==
Gsteigwiler is first mentioned in 1333 as ''Wiler''.<ref name=HDS/>

== Geography ==
⚫
Gsteigwiler lies in the [[Bernese Oberland]] at the foot of the [[Schynige Platte]] in the valley of the [[Lütschine]] River.

Gsteigwiler has an area of {{km2 to mi2|7|abbr=on}}. Of this area, 23.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while 65% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 3.1% is settled (buildings or roads) and the remainder (8.1%) is non-productive (rivers, glaciers or mountains).<ref name=SFSO/>


The original name of the town was "Wiler," which goes back to the [[Old High German]] ''wilari'' (small town). The prefix ''Gsteig-'' was added to distinguish it from the many other Wilers, and means "abrupt mountain slope that one cannot drive a wagon on."
The original name of the town was "Wiler," which goes back to the [[Old High German]] ''wilari'' (small town). The prefix ''Gsteig-'' was added to distinguish it from the many other Wilers, and means "abrupt mountain slope that one cannot drive a wagon on."
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The municipality contains the church [[Gsteig bei Interlaken]], which is the center of the parish for this and eight nearby municipalities, one of the largest parishes in the canton. The church is noted for its murals.
The municipality contains the church [[Gsteig bei Interlaken]], which is the center of the parish for this and eight nearby municipalities, one of the largest parishes in the canton. The church is noted for its murals.


== Geography ==
==Demographics==
Gsteigwiler has a population ({{as of|2007|lc=on}}) of 422, of which 6.4% are foreign nationals. Over the last 10 years the population has decreased at a rate of -8.3%. Most of the population ({{as of|2000|lc=on}}) speaks German (96.9%), with Portugese being second most common ( 0.8%) and French being third ( 0.6%).
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Gsteigwiler lies in the [[Bernese Oberland]] at the foot of the [[Schynige Platte]] in the valley of the [[Lütschine]] River.

In the election the most popular party was the [[Swiss People's Party|SVP]] which received 30.4% of the vote. The next three most popular parties were the [[Green Party of Switzerland|Green Party]] (16.8%), the [[Social Democratic Party of Switzerland|SPS]] (13.4%) and the [[Free Democratic Party of Switzerland|FDP]] (12.2%).

The age distribution of the population ({{as of|2000|lc=on}}) is children and teenagers (0-19 years old) make up 34.6% of the population, while adults (20-64 years old) make up 50.9% and seniors (over 64 years old) make up 14.5%. The entire Swiss population is generally well educated. In Gsteigwiler about 78.8% 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]]'').

Gsteigwiler has an unemployment rate of 1.82%. {{as of|2005}}, there were 37 people employed in the [[Primary sector of the economy|primary economic sector]] and about 13 businesses involved in this sector. 8 people are employed in the [[Secondary sector of the economy|secondary sector]] and there are 4 businesses in this sector. 118 people are employed in the [[Tertiary sector of the economy|tertiary sector]], with 14 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|332|Gsteigwiler}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! year
! population
|-
| 1764
| 129
|-
| 1850
| 425
|-
| 1900
| 451
|-
| 1930
| 328
|-
| 1950
| 359
|-
| 2000
| 477
|-
|}


==Transportation==
[[File:20080629Y426a SPB 20 Gsteigwiler.jpg|thumb|Cog wheel locomotive of the BOB-Schynige Platte railway with the Gsteigwiler Coat of Arms]]
The [[Interlaken]]-[[Zweilütschinen]] railway line goes along the valley, but the nearest station is in [[Wilderswil]]. In Gsteigwiler there is an interstation for the tourist road of the Schynige Platte.
The [[Interlaken]]-[[Zweilütschinen]] railway line goes along the valley, but the nearest station is in [[Wilderswil]]. In Gsteigwiler there is an interstation for the tourist road of the Schynige Platte.


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==External links==
==External links==
* {{HDS|332|Gsteigwiler}}
* {{HDS|332|Gsteigwiler}}

==References==
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{{Municipalities of the district of Interlaken}}
{{Municipalities of the district of Interlaken}}


[[Category:Municipalities of Berne]]
[[Category:Municipalities of Berne]]

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Revision as of 01:01, 13 June 2009

Gsteigwiler
Municipality
Coat of arms of Gsteigwiler
Coat of arms
Location of Gsteigwiler
Map
CountrySwitzerland
CantonBerne
DistrictInterlaken
Government
 • MayorBernhard Seiler
Area
[1]
 • Total7.0 km2 (2.7 sq mi)
Elevation
645 m (2,116 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2018)[2]
 • Total404
 • Density58/km2 (150/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (Central European Time)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (Central European Summer Time)
Postal code(s)
3814
SFOS number0577
ISO 3166 codeCH-BE
Surrounded byMatten bei Interlaken, Bönigen, Gündlischwand and Wilderswil
Websitewww.gsteigwiler.ch
SFSO statistics
Gsteigwiler

Gsteigwiler is a municipality in the district of Interlaken in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.

History

Gsteigwiler is first mentioned in 1333 as Wiler.[3]

Geography

Gsteigwiler lies in the Bernese Oberland at the foot of the Schynige Platte in the valley of the Lütschine River.

Gsteigwiler has an area of Template:Km2 to mi2. Of this area, 23.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while 65% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 3.1% is settled (buildings or roads) and the remainder (8.1%) is non-productive (rivers, glaciers or mountains).[4]

The original name of the town was "Wiler," which goes back to the Old High German wilari (small town). The prefix Gsteig- was added to distinguish it from the many other Wilers, and means "abrupt mountain slope that one cannot drive a wagon on."

The municipality contains the church Gsteig bei Interlaken, which is the center of the parish for this and eight nearby municipalities, one of the largest parishes in the canton. The church is noted for its murals.

Demographics

Gsteigwiler has a population (as of 2007) of 422, of which 6.4% are foreign nationals. Over the last 10 years the population has decreased at a rate of -8.3%. Most of the population (as of 2000) speaks German (96.9%), with Portugese being second most common ( 0.8%) and French being third ( 0.6%).

In the election the most popular party was the SVP which received 30.4% of the vote. The next three most popular parties were the Green Party (16.8%), the SPS (13.4%) and the FDP (12.2%).

The age distribution of the population (as of 2000) is children and teenagers (0-19 years old) make up 34.6% of the population, while adults (20-64 years old) make up 50.9% and seniors (over 64 years old) make up 14.5%. The entire Swiss population is generally well educated. In Gsteigwiler about 78.8% of the population (between age 25-64) have completed either non-mandatory upper secondary education or additional higher education (either University or a Fachhochschule).

Gsteigwiler has an unemployment rate of 1.82%. As of 2005, there were 37 people employed in the primary economic sector and about 13 businesses involved in this sector. 8 people are employed in the secondary sector and there are 4 businesses in this sector. 118 people are employed in the tertiary sector, with 14 businesses in this sector.[4] The historical population is given in the following table:[3]

year population
1764 129
1850 425
1900 451
1930 328
1950 359
2000 477

Transportation

Cog wheel locomotive of the BOB-Schynige Platte railway with the Gsteigwiler Coat of Arms

The Interlaken-Zweilütschinen railway line goes along the valley, but the nearest station is in Wilderswil. In Gsteigwiler there is an interstation for the tourist road of the Schynige Platte.

Further reading

  • Heinz Häsler: Gsteigwiler: Bilder einer kleinen Gemeinde. Gsteigwiler, 1995, ISBN 3-85884-052-1

External links

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 Gsteigwiler in German, French and Italian in the online Historical Dictionary of Switzerland.
  4. ^ a b Swiss Federal Statistical Office accessed 12-Jun-2009

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