Zimmerwald

Zimmerwald (German pronunciation: [ˈtsɪmɐˌvalt]) was an independent municipality in the Canton of Bern, Switzerland until 31 December 2003. It is located on a hill in the proximity of the city of Bern in the Bernese Mittelland. On 1 January 2004 Zimmerwald united with the municipality of Englisberg to form the new municipality of Wald.

Zimmerwald
Location of Zimmerwald
Zimmerwald
Zimmerwald
Coordinates: 46°53′N 7°28′E
CountrySwitzerland
CantonBern
DistrictSeftigen
Area
  Total8.94 km2 (3.45 sq mi)
Elevation
840 m (2,760 ft)
Population
 (2002-12)
  Total870
  Density97/km2 (250/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (Central European Time)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (Central European Summer Time)
Postal code(s)
3086
SFOS number887
Website

On 31 December 2002 the population was 870. The coat of arms is three fir trees on three green mountain peaks with a background that ranges from silver to green.

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