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| Horgen | ||
| Canton | Zurich | |
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| Residents | 22.662 (2018) | |
| height | 408 m, 415 m | |
| Tourist info | 41 (0)79 725 15 15 Horgen Tourism | |
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Horgen is the capital of the district of the same name in the canton of Zurich in the Switzerland. The residents are called Horgner designated. The former municipality of Hirzel, Käpfnach, Sihlwald and the districts of Horgenberg and Arn also belong to the municipality of Horgen.
background
Located on the left bank of the beautiful Lake Zurich, which evil tongues like to hear "Puffy coast"is called, the main town of the Horgen district of the same name offers numerous activities and combines traditions with modern elements. The historic village center with its many squares invites you to linger and numerous historical buildings tell the long story from the creation of a pile dwelling community to the current character of one Lively small town. The community is well connected and shines with its central location between Zurich and Rapperswil. Several hotels and exquisite shops await tourists.
history
The traces of Horgen go back to the age of the pile dwellers. Even an entire culture was named after the community based on exciting finds, the Horgen culture. Originally the place was called Horga, which means "from the swamps". In the Middle Ages, Horgen benefited from its favorable location and was used as a transshipment point for goods by hem merchants. After the Reformation it was briefly uneasy because of conflicts with the Catholic interior, the whole culminating in the time of Napoleon in Buck war. Since these events it has mostly remained quiet, only the construction of the railway drew attention with a few complications. Today Horgen is an energy city and a lively place on the lake.
Neighboring communities
In the north, Horgen borders on Oberrieden, Langnau a.A. and Thalwil, in the west on Hausen a.A. and in the south on Wädenswil. To the east is the lake, and on the other bank is the community of Meilen.
Districts
In the north is Tannenbach, a multicultural and rather densely populated area with a focus on industry and its own school building. The Seespital and the sewage treatment plant are also located there. Those who prefer it more rural should choose the Horgenberg in the west as a place to stay. The largely independent part of the village also has a school and attracts with numerous farms, lush meadows and the popular mountain pond, where you can swim or marvel at nature. You can marvel at numerous animals, both wild and tame, and there is also an excellent restaurant with local dishes on the Horgenberg. Pure nature, on the other hand, can be found in the Sihlwald, which also includes the Sihlbrugg district. The fascinating forest shows the wild beauty of nature and therefore officially became the first Swiss nature adventure park. The southernmost part of Horgens, Arn, is a little busier. The rural area has a primary school and was the scene of the buck war (see also history). In the southeast of the municipality you can find Käpfnach, which is particularly famous for its mine and the seaside resort. The emerging and fairly independent area is located directly on the lake and is cut through by the Aabach. Finally, also on the lake, but further to the north, is the village. The most important institutions and the historical core of the municipality are located here. Don't forget the upper village, which has its own train station and school. The district is industrial and the seat of many companies, but also an old people's home. One of the newer areas is probably Waldegg, a district with a school building and shopping center. A particularly large number of people with a migration background live here.
Finally, the village of Hirzel has also been part of Horgen since 2018. It is characterized by picturesque moorland, idyllic farmhouses and old linden trees. There is also the house where Johanna Spyri was born and the museum belonging to the author of "Heidi".
getting there
By plane
The closest major airport is Zurich-Kloten Airport, which serves many international routes and is the largest of its kind in Switzerland. Trains to Horgen run regularly from the underground station.
By train
Horgen has 3 train stations that are served by the Zürcher Verkehrsverbund. The largest and most important is the Horgen See train station served by the S-Bahn lines S2 and S8. The S24 S-Bahn stops in Horgen Oberdorf and the S4 in Sihlwald. The travel time to the main train station in the canton capital of Zurich takes between 18 and 24 minutes. The journey from Sihlwald takes 33 minutes, and the cost of a single journey in 2nd class is CHF 8.40 in any case.
By bus
Regionally, bus line 121 connects Horgen along Lake Zurich with Wädenswil. The bus route 145 provides the connection via Oberrieden to Thalwil. Line 150 extends over the mountain communities of Hirzel and Schönenberg to Wädenswil. In the municipality the local buses run on lines 131-134 as well as 136 and 137. According to statistics, the average distance to the next bus stop is only 146m!
In the street
In Horgen there is a direct motorway connection about 3km from the town center. The Seestrasse connects the communities along the Lake Zurich, whereby the border with the city of Zurich can be reached in 17 minutes. Other main roads are the Zugerstrasse and Einsiedlerstrasse.
By boat
The cruise ships of the Zürichsee-Schifffahrtsgesellschaft AG regularly dock at the jetty opposite the train station.
The Lake Zurich ferry Horgen-Meilen AG, maintains a year-round car ferry service to Meilen.
On foot
The lakeside path leads through Horgen and connects numerous places on Lake Zurich via footpaths and footbridges directly on the water. In addition, numerous hiking trails lead into the community.
mobility
As mentioned in the "Getting here" section, Horgen is very well connected by rail and road and has a dense network of bus routes. Most of the sights are close together anyway, so most of them can be done on foot.
Tourist Attractions
The Local museum Sust is one of the most historically interesting buildings and offers a museum on the shores of the lake about the mule track and the entire community of Horgen. The historic center of the village with the two churches takes you back to medieval times. They are also worth seeing Mine in Käpfnach and the Bocken estate. The Villa Seerose right next to the lake, now used as a music school, is an outstanding building with beautiful architectural elements and is often chosen as a wedding venue.
activities
Throughout the year you can go on exciting hikes in and around Horgen, for example in the Aabachtobel or on the Allmendhölzli educational forest trail. In summer, a swim in the cool lake is recommended; for example, the "Badi Seerose" or the Käpfnach swimming pool are suitable. Anyone who likes to do sports can benefit from numerous football pitches and the Bergli indoor swimming pool. There is also one of the many fitness centers near the train station. The Waldegg tennis center offers indoor and outdoor courts for tennis enthusiasts.
language
As in the entire canton, Zurich German is spoken. Here, too, the dialect differs slightly from that of the neighboring villages. With a proportion of foreigners of just under 30%, many other foreign languages are actively spoken, and Italian in particular is heard regularly.
Traditional occasions
Traditions represent an important part of the village image. On the one hand, typical festivals such as "Chilbi" (fair), New Year, 1st August festival (national holiday) or Christmas are celebrated, but also own traditions such as the events on the village square, the "Räbeliechtliumzug" and the "Wurschtfischen" are cultivated every year.
shop
Around the village center there are lots of small boutiques with a colorful range. The range is supplemented by the large Migros and Coop supermarkets as well as cheaper variants. The drugstores and pharmacies should not be missing. In addition, numerous village markets with stalls from the region take place throughout the year. The exact dates can be found on the official website of the municipality.
Learn
Spread over 4 school units, there are a total of 10 school buildings and facilities, two of which are upper school buildings. There are also private schools, including a language school and a school for English-speaking children. The offer is underpinned by many kindergartens that are geographically distributed in all parts of the village. www.schule-horgen.ch
Work
Some companies have settled in the municipality of Horgen. Feller AG, Risi (Dow) and many banks are particularly important. Important companies have joined forces to form the Horgen Crafts and Trade Association (HGV) and regularly publish a newsletter. [1]
kitchen
Horgen has a lot to offer in terms of culinary delights: In the village center as well as in more distant parts, you can enjoy international cuisine, be it Indian, Japanese, Italian or Turkish. Among other things, the gelateria in the center of the village and a chalet in the upper part of the village with Indian food are known. But down-to-earth dishes can also be found at affordable prices, and there are also more upscale restaurants with exquisite menus. Here, too, you can find the necessary information on the official website.
nightlife
accommodation
The most important hotels include the Hotel Meierhof near the train station and the Hotel Schwan in a central location, surrounded by medieval houses and squares. There are also holiday apartments in Horgenberg and in the center.
- 1 Hotel swan, Zugerstrasse 9, 8810 Horgen. Tel.: 41 44 725 47 19, Email: [email protected]. Hotel in a central location, surrounded by medieval houses and squares.Price: CHF 160.
- 2 Hotel Meierhof, Bahnhofstrasse 4, 8810 Horgen. Tel.: 41 44 728 91 91, Email: [email protected].
health
The See-Spital is located in Horgen, which, along with the only other hospital in the district in Kilchberg, is the center for regional basic care. Among other things, the areas of emergency, surgery and obstetrics are covered.
Practical advice
General information
Unless otherwise mentioned, water from the tap and well can be drunk without hesitation. In Horgen there is a waste incineration plant, a prison, a court and a library. There are numerous associations and (national) events take place regularly on the Allmend.
security
In 2016, 37.7 crimes were committed per 1,000 inhabitants. That is a relatively good value; in 2015 it was 13% higher. The community is also in a good position when it comes to offenses involving narcotics: 4.8 offenses per 1,000 people were recorded in 2016.
The emergency numbers are as follows:
Generally
The police can be reached at number 117. If you need the fire brigade, call 118. The international emergency number is 112 in all cases.
health
In the event of a simple emergency, you can dial 144; if you need a helicopter, you can dial 1414. If there is an emergency with an animal, the 044 211 22 22 is suitable, whereas the number 145 is reserved for poison information.
traffic
If you have a breakdown, you can fall back on the 140. Information on road conditions can be found on 163.
Psychological help
The number 147 is available for children and young people, and the number 044 261 88 66 for parents. If you want to take advantage of pastoral care, dial 143.
climate
In Horgen there is a moderate climate, the temperature differences are relatively large. In summer it tends to get warmer than 30 ° C, in winter colder than 0 ° C. A lot of snow falls, but the lake has never been frozen since 1963. The number of hours of sunshine per day on average varies greatly, in July it can be up to eight. However, the average number of rainy days is then also the highest at 13. Basically, the climate is very pleasant and mild.
statistics
Horgen currently has over 22,200 inhabitants, the proportion of foreigners is 30.6%. Just over half of all residents are women, the average age is 42.3 years. There are slightly more Catholics than Protestants, but the rest of the population makes up a larger part. Three percent of the people are unemployed, most of them work in smaller companies in the third sector. 80 farmers are spread over 23 farms, 4 hotels with 310 beds await tourists. 30 restaurants take care of your physical well-being.
The village is 408 meters above sea level and the area is calculated to be 3,075 hectares.
The most popular party is the right-wing SVP, followed by the liberal FDP and the left-wing SP.
trips
Due to the favorable location of Horgen, a boat trip on Lake Zurich is recommended. You can also make a detour to Zurich and explore the city. There is also a wilderness park with many native animals in the neighboring village of Langnau.
literature
Web links
- http://www.horgen.ch - Official website of Horgen
