Feusisberg a Brilliant Perspective
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FEUSISBERG A BRILLIANT PERSPECTIVE 5 WELCOME We welcome you to our municipality high above Lake Zurich. This bro- chure will give you a first impression of life in our community. Feusis- berg has evolved into a modern and dynamic commune in recent year. It is family friendly and located in the midst of an up-and-coming re- gion. Not just the economic hub of Zurich lies in visible distance. From here, you also have fast connections in all directions. Apart from being appreciated for its privileged location and a low rate of taxation, Feu- sisberg is also valued because it is governed and administered in a people-oriented and efficient manner for the benefit of the popu lation, and also boasts a broad range of trades, businesses, and services. Let us inspire you. 6 LOCATION. REGION. QUALITY OF LIFE. PERFECT LOCATION ABOVE LAKE ZURICH Whether you are going to work, leaving to travel abroad, want to explore the nearby nature, or simply need peace and relax- ation – you will get there comfortably and in no time. Because Feusisberg is ideally located, well connected, and has lots to offer. ←A1 Bern/Basel Zurich Uster Wetzikon Wattwil Meilen Horgen Rapperswil Pfäffikon Zug Feusisberg Schindellegi Biberbrugg A3 Chur→ Einsiedeln Lucerne Schwyz Glarus ← ← 7 Ending a busy day by taking in the views of this magnificent landscape and capturing the magic of the moment – this, too, is Feusisberg. Encounters and enjoyment Finding it all Feusisberg is one of three communes in the Thanks to our innovative local businesses, district of “Höfe”. Its quality of life stems life in Feusisberg is comfortable and pleas- from its rural setting, leafy residential are- urable. Our network of roads is well built and as, and the nearby recreational destinations diligently maintained, as are our sports fa- Etzel and Rossberg. But that’s just one side cilities and playgrounds. The communal of the coin. What makes it also attractive is infrastructure is in impeccable order, our its vicinity to Lake Zurich, the Town of Roses supply and waste management is well or- Rapperswil, and the pulsating metropolis of ganised, and the short distances to all con- Zurich. No wonder then that this splendid tact points help us to meet people’s differ- area is highly sought after as a residential ent needs with competence and in timely address. fashion. A contemporary grade school with You are generally in a good spot here. A di- well-structured daily schedules and many verse range of social clubs, various cultural additional services fosters the educational CLOSE TO LAKE AND MOUNTAINS events, and local customs are there to be commitment of both students and teachers. Zurich airport 60 km/45 min. joined or enjoyed, and you will also find a City of Zurich 35 km/38 min. large selection of culinary offerings and Einsiedeln 12 km/14 min. shopping opportunities locally or nearby. Schwyz 26 km/28 min. The beauty of our municipality and its sur- Lucerne 52 km/49 min. roundings, and the nearby recreational Rapperswil 9 km/15 min. spots will not disappoint you. With so many Ski resort Hoch-Ybrig 27 km/31 min. different things to explore. Feusisberg is the Rigi Kulm 51 km/64 min. place to be. Step in, it’s worth it. 8 COMMERCE. TRADE. MOBILITY. Feusisberg has much to offer, be it tradi- tional products from our local shops, the services of our tradespeople, or those of the locally present international companies. WORKING AND LIVING MADE EASY International flair and local businesses, in the town centre or in our industrial parks, infrastructure to support your daily life and work, individual and public transport – it’s all harmo- niously integrated in our community. Tradition meets world class Our enterprises and local shops cater prac- Transport Association (ZVV) network, which Feusisberg is a Swiss microcosm. Agricul- tically to all the necessities of daily life. Our allows you to travel on a single ticket to nu- ture, local trade, and internationally posi- restaurants meet your culinary and social merous destinations of the greater Canton tioned enterprises meet in close proximity needs, and our hotels welcome guests from of Zurich area. It’s proof of an environ- and always on a par. Feusisberg is proud of near and far. Our wellness and fitness offer- ment-friendly transport policy. its traditional, earthy fabric. But we are also ings will make you want to relax or work out. Buses travelling within the municipality and forward-looking, and the local authorities to Pfäffikon, or connecting to the navigation purposefully promote and support the es- Transport and mobility services on Lake Zurich, round off the public tablishment of businesses of all kinds in are synonymous transport offering. That’s not to say that we Feusisberg. Apart from trade and com- The Südostbahn takes you from Schindelle- neglect private transport. Here, too, we are merce, we have attracted service providers, gi or Biberbrugg to all the important trans- excellently connected. You reach central in particular, which offer a broad range of fer points in careful coordination with the Switzerland easily via the H8 main road, and highly qualified jobs as well as apprentice- schedules of the federal rail network SBB. Zurich fast via the interchange with the A3 ships for the next generation. Both rail stations are within the Zurich motorway. 9 10 SCHOOLS. EDUCATION. SOCIAL SECTOR. A good education is key to a successful life. We place great value on giving our children the best possible start. IT’S HOME FOR YOUNG AND OLD School education, further education, social services, old age. Each stage in life comes with its own demands, hopes, goals, and dreams. Various institutions meet these diverse require- ments and make Feusisberg so livable and lovable. Modern education hours so that parents can better reconcile Centre Höfe acts as the interface for infor- The municipality of Feusisberg operates child-raising and work demands. The edu- mation and coordination in all care-giving kindergarten and elementary school facili- cational service also includes the Music matters. The Spitex Service Höfe provides, ties in the suburbs of Schindellegi and Feu- School, which offers children as well as or finds the right provider of, comprehensive sisberg. These feature modern pedagogic grown-ups a broad selection of artistic at-home care assistance and also offers programmes as well as up-to-date infra- opportu nities. meal-on-wheels and driving services. structure with triple sports hall and indoor If living at home is no longer an option, the swimming pool. The communal library of- A piece of home open to all Centre for the Elderly am Etzel, in the Feu- fers not just reading material but also infor- The social sector features various institu- sisberg part of the municipality, is there for mation, recreational programmes and cul- tions that meet the most diverse needs. our residents. tural events for young and old. Seniors, infants, children, and adolescents Our qualified teaching staff and a commit- are well looked after, and the sick and those ted school administration support the in need of care are professionally attended learning needs of all children. After seven to. The Social Centre Höfe in Pfäffikon is the compulsory school years, the students first port of call for any social concerns. On transfer to the secondary-level schools of behalf of the district’s political communities the Höfe district or attend college. it offers comprehensive, no-cost services in The “Tagesstrukturen” programme offers personal, financial, and family matters or tutorial options outside of the classroom provides the appropriate referral. The Care 11 Whether it’s the young and wild or the elderly and needy, Feusisberg wants to be the home for all generations regardless of status or origins. 12 RELIGION. CULTURE. VILLAGE LIFE. CHERISHED TRADITIONS AND A RICH CULTURAL LIFE Be it a cattle show, a gymnast meet, carnival, or culture – Feusisberg has no shortage of the most diverse events. They are testimony to our communal passion and commitment. They are lively, traditional, creative, heartfelt. The village churches coes and baroque altars date back to 1742. The Catholic church of Feusisberg and its Newer elements, such as the Anna altar, baroque vicarage sit on a plateau overlook- harmoniously fit into the nave, whose bright ing Lake Zurich. The spacious hall church windows let plenty of daylight in. The church has an east-facing polygonal chancel. At- has an elevated position and is not only vis- tached to the chancel is a steeple with an ible from afar but also features splendid onion-shaped roof that can be spotted views across Lake Zurich from its forecourt. from far away. Pillars with exposed brick- work give structure to the rendered facade. Diverse cultural programme A churchyard of modern design leads to the Despite its proximity to the larger commu- funeral chapel, whose door wings are nities along the lake’s shores and to the city guarded by angels set in relief. The mural on of Zurich, Feusisberg boasts its own multi- the eastern side of the graveyard wall show- faceted cultural programme. On behalf of ing St James the Greater and the Abbey of the municipal council, the cultural commis- Einsiedeln is testimony to the site’s signifi- sion organises and supports the children’s cance for pilgrims. theatre, comedy evenings, concerts, festi- The neo-baroque church of St Anna in vals, and much more. Schindellegi was built in forced labour from The local social clubs organise various in- 1907 to 1909. The magnificent ceiling fres- formal meetings, amateur soccer tourna- 13 The district cattle show traditionally takes place in September on the Maihof meadow in Schindellegi.