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Emmental

In today's world, Emmental has become a topic of great relevance and interest to a wide range of people. Whether for its impact on society, its relevance in history, its influence on culture or its implication in the advancement of science and technology, Emmental has captured the attention and debate of academics, professionals, enthusiasts and the public. in general. With a career spanning from past decades to the present, Emmental has demonstrated its ability to generate passionate discussions and deep reflections, arousing both admiration and criticism in different areas. In this article, we will explore various aspects related to Emmental and its impact on contemporary society.

For the cheese made in the region, see Emmental cheese.
A farmhouse in the Emmental

The Emmental (English: Emme Valley) is a valley in west-central Switzerland, forming part of the canton of Bern. It is a hilly landscape comprising the basins of the rivers Emme and Ilfis. The region is mostly devoted to farming, particularly dairy farming. The principal settlements are the town of Burgdorf and the village of Langnau.

Comprising Burgdorf, Trachselwald, and Signau districts in the canton of Bern, the Emmental became part of the Emmental-Oberaargau administrative region on 1 January 2010. The district of Fraubrunnen is divided between Emmental and Bern-Mittelland.

Geography

Further information: Bernese Mittelland and Swiss Plateau

The region comprises relatively low mountains on the right bank of the Aare. It includes the basins of the Emme and the Ilfis between Burgdorf and the boundary with the canton of Solothurn. Its principal elevation is the Napf, a mountain massif dominating the northwestern part of the Emmental Alps.

The landscape is dominated by meadows and pastureland, with forest interspersed.

Economy

The original Emmental cheese is produced there, and the dairy industry still dominates the local economy. Pottery from the region is also prized, and the ceramics of the region have endured practically unchanged since the 17th century.

Tourism has had less impact on the region than on other parts of Switzerland.

Culture

Emmental farmhouse

The novelist Jeremias Gotthelf (1797–1854) was a pastor in the Emmental and wrote about the region.

The Emmental also played a dominant role in the history of the Mennonites.

Architecture

The typical Emmental farmhouse has a steep roof with a large overhang that almost reaches the ground.

See also

References

  1. ^ Umlauft, Friedrich (1889). The Alps. London: Kegan Paul, Trench & Co. p. 202.
  2. ^ Ehrstine, Glenn (2002). Theater, Culture, and Community in Reformation Bern: 1523–1555. Leiden: Brill. p. 73.
  3. ^ Teller, Matthew (2003). The Rough Guide to Switzerland. London: Rough Guides. p. 262.

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