The portal for a lively Walchwil
Das Portal für ein lebendiges Walchwil
In keeping with tradition, the Walchwil Music Society held its annual concert at the end of March. This year's theme: ‘Latin – Música Sud Americana’.
The musical journey brought a South American attitude to life and a touch of the exotic to Walchwil. An entertainment concert in a class of its own! During the interval, raffle tickets were sold to the audience and the Tambouren-Verein Arth-Goldau played the interlude. Andri Mischol led through the programme skilfully and with great charm. After the official part, the raffle prizes could be collected. And anyone who was still thirsty could enjoy a nightcap (or even two or three?) at the bar or in the hall.
The Restaurant Pfaffenboden has a new tenant couple: Clara Cortés Zarabozo and Luca Zarrelli.
The two, who previously worked at the Hyg Restaurant in Weggis, are taking over the management of the restaurant and plan to open between the middle and end of April. With passion, experience and new ideas they want to run the restaurant and cater for hikers and locals alike. It will be a few weeks before guests can enjoy the culinary creations of the new hosts.
An anti-cat initiative is causing discussion. There are too many cats in Switzerland.
The fact is that cats are by far the most popular pets in this country and their population is growing continuously. According to the Identitas national database, there are currently more than three quarters of a million cats – and that's just the registered animals. The exact number of cats in this country is not known. This is because, unlike dogs, they are not subject to registration. Identitas estimates the cat population in Switzerland at over two million animals, almost 758,000 of which are currently registered in the database - twice as many as a few years ago.
This is how many cats there are in Walchwil
Number
250 (6.5 cats per 100 inhabitants)
Most popular breeds (absolute)
European domestic cat: 121
European Shorthair: 27
British Shorthair: 16
Crossbreed: 16
Bengal: 8
Maine Coon: 8
Source: Identitas
The celebration for young and old on this year's World Day of Prayer once again filled the Reformed Church in Walchwil with life.
Under the motto 'Wonderfully created', women from the Cook Islands presented this year's liturgy and insights into their life on the islands in the Pacific. Songs were sung with the help of an enthusiastic group from the village. The enchanting sounds of Domi Schriber's 'handpan' from Goldau were a highlight. The Walchwil Women's Community, with its lively liturgy group, once again spared no effort in organising a joyful and interesting celebration for all generations. Afterwards, everyone was invited to a get-together with delicious food. The children took part in arts and crafts and enjoyed showing off their creations.
The World Day of Prayer unites ecumenical women's groups from all over the world: ecumenism at its best, solidarity and compassion in joyful celebrations around the globe! Hans-Ruedi Kilchsperger
Contact: Women's Community Walchwil (liturgy group)
www.frauen-walchwil.ch/liturgie
Following disagreements, the current tenant is leaving the Engel restaurant.
The “Engel” restaurant in Walchwil has not been serving guests since the beginning of December last year. Now tenant Kesang Soghatsang is throwing in the towel – even though the lease runs until 2029. The reason for the premature end at the Engel is a spat between Soghatsang and the owner of the property.
As the “Zuger Zeitung” reported, the lunch table was at the center of the discussions. Soghatsang had started to close the restaurant at lunchtime and had decided to focus exclusively on Asian cuisine in the high-price segment from 2022. He explained his decision by adapting to the changing needs of the clientele. This now increasingly consists of expats.
However, the owner of the property has a different vision for the Engel, according to the article. They want to re-establish the restaurant as a meeting place for the village population – and the lunch table is essential for this. The population also wants more home-style cooking.
In the meantime, the restaurant will remain closed until further notice. The search for a successor is ongoing – the owner does not want to hold on to the contract, which is theoretically still valid. According to Soghatsang, there are already four people interested in running the restaurant. (kh)
On Saturday, 22 February 2025, the fifth season was launched with an atmospheric square concert on the Oeltrotten schoolyard.
The Walchwil Guggenmusig Cheschtänärigler opened the square concert at 7.30 pm sharp. The various bands created a rousing atmosphere that delighted the numerous spectators. After the square concert, the party continued in the old gymnasium, where the die-hard carnival revellers partied until late into the night.
To stay fit, we now meet every Tuesday at 6.00 pm in the sixth form gym for the popular floorball game. Are you there too? The whole thing is organised by the men's team. The event is open to all age groups over 30 and all nationalities. Have we piqued your interest? Just come along and join in. The equipment and the hall are provided free of charge. Sport, fun and variety are guaranteed. Socialising after the game is of course also part of the experience. Anyone interested is cordially invited to come along and join in.
Guido Pirovino
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From 20 February to 24 March 2025, the new building regulations and the new zoning plan as well as other supplementary documents will be open to the public.
This means that a process lasting several years, in which the population has been actively involved, is entering a decisive phase. In order to inform the population in advance about the planned changes, the municipal council has invited all Walchwil residents to an information event in the municipal hall on 18 February 2025.
The documents will be available to the public for 30 days from 20 February 2025. Those affected have until 24 March 2025 to submit written, substantiated objections.
All objections received will be carefully examined. Together with the reservations from the cantonal preliminary review, they will be used to prepare the final draft, which the voters of Walchwil will decide on at the ballot box.
The documents can be viewed at the municipal administration during regular opening hours. They are also available in electronic form: Ortsplanungsrevision – Start der öffentlichen Auflage
Walchwil municipal council
Most people probably go skiing on the Stoos in the Muotathal, but not the men's team.
After it was still bitterly cold in the Muotathal with temperatures below zero, we were able to warm up properly in the Hölloch at 6 degrees. The Hölloch is one of the largest cave systems in the world with over 207 kilometres of measured passages. After initial professional instructions, we were able to really prove ourselves on the rope and by crawling through narrow passages. The ambition was similar to that in the hall and could be clearly recognised on some faces...
After the physical exertion, everyone was probably glad to be released back into the daylight. The delicious and friendly hospitality in the Hölloch restaurant afterwards was a worthy end to this great excursion. Some of us probably still felt their bruises for a long time.
Many thanks to Martin for the perfect organisation!
Guido Pirovino
Antonietta Landtwing, a qualified make-up artist and trained beautician, took the first steps towards fulfilling her dream of becoming self-employed in 1985 with training courses in Paris, Munich and Zurich. Many more steps followed over the next few years, leading to the opening of this wonderful beauty and wellness oasis in the heart of Walchwil in May 2002.
Antonietta Landtwing's aim is to touch your senses and your spirit. To harmonise and strengthen the balance between inner and outer beauty. She achieves this through a unique combination of exceptional treatments and valuable products.
A holistic approach to beauty and wellness.
Inner beauty, outer beauty, energy flow, energy centres as well as scents and fragrances have a great and direct influence on your daily well-being.
My knowledge of the energy centres, the chakras, the energy of colours and aromas as well as relaxing and activating treatments based on Far Eastern practices and selected Western treatments enables me to have a holistic effect on you. I strengthen your balance between inner and outer beauty, between what you see and what you feel and sense.
Through continuous training and development, I offer you an oasis of well-being. The harmony of body, mind and soul is my ultimate goal and makes it easier for you to successfully cope with everyday life. Let yourself be pampered.
Contact
Cosmetic bellissima GmbH, Hinterbergstrasse 6a, 6318 Walchwil, Tel. 041 758 06 88, Handy 079 370 45 09, Mail info@cosmetic-bellissima.ch, www.cosmetic-bellissima.ch
The Walchwil International Mens Club enjoyed an evening of local culture as part of their February meeting last night.
In collaboration with the Kulturalkommission and local artist Heidi Müller, members & guests were treated to a private showing of Heidi`s current exhibition.
Heidi presented her artwork to the club, answering a number of questions as well as confirming that nature is indeed her favourite subject matter.
Thanks also go to Martin and Caroline from the Kulturalkommission for supporting such a wonderful evening. Neil Macleod
The men's team always has a surprise in store. Instead of gymnastics, this time it was off to the Walchwilerberg for a fondue!
Start: Walchwil village, finish: Chäs-Hütte Rust. Our locals know exactly where to go: Franzosenloch, Holäsch, Katzenstrick... traditionally, it's all on foot up the Hinterbergstrasse for around 500 metres in altitude to the Hinterberg.
Once at the top, Nicole and André Rust-Meuwly are waiting for us with a welcome beer. As always, the in-house fondue is a real treat, with local products such as Eichhof Kirsch and Baar beer.
All the men's team members who took part really enjoyed this event, many thanks to Nicole and André!
Guido Pirovino
On Saturday morning, The Walchwil International Mens Club were warmly welcomed by Nicole & Peter Hürlimann to Distillery Eichhof.
Peter spoke with passion about his family’s distillery, taking the club through the traditional production process & enthusiastically answering questions based on his considerable knowledge passed down through the generations
Of course no visit to a distillery is complete without a little tasting, and based on the number of bottles bought, the Gold and Silver award winning Zuger Kirsch proved to be top of the class.
It's incredible that we have such an impressive traditional award winning Distillery right in the heart of the village, and we highly recommend that you go any check out the farm shop. Neil Macleod
The Jass Cup, traditionally held at the end of January in the Aesch restaurant, offered the finest Jass spectacle. In 4 rounds, the 56 participants fought a duel with partners drawn by lot. And the winner was Hans-Ruedi Meuwly.
Walchwil Jass fans of all ages came together for an exciting competition. The event attracted both young and older participants, who put their skills to the test at the Jass table. The sumptuous table of gifts provided additional motivation for the Jass players. It was a convivial evening full of fun and competitive spirit, where young and old could enjoy their passion for Jass together. The Jass Cup is a popular tradition that generates new enthusiasm every year.
The top 10 of the Jass Cup 2025
1. Hans-Ruedi Meuwly
2. Hans-Peter Schweizer
3. Wendelin Hürlimann
4. Katrin Roth
5. André Rust
6. Anna Heinzer
7. Esther Aeschlimann
8. Marlen Rust
9. Ruth Keiser
10. Albert Rust
For more pictures see photo gallery Jasscup 2025
The municipality of Walchwil is delighted to have received a special donation: around 450 postcards dating from 1898 to the present day have been left to it by a local citizen. Thanks to digitisation, these are now accessible to the public.
The collection offers unique images of places and insights into Walchwil's history. The historian Dr Urspeter Schelbert has recorded, described and dated each map. Hans Georg Barthauer has scanned them all. The digitised files, including the index, were handed over to the Zug Library, which published them on the ZentralGut.ch* internet platform, the portal for digitised cultural assets from Central Switzerland. The original maps, packed in archivable folders, will remain in the municipal archives as part of the municipality's cultural heritage.
The municipality would like to thank everyone involved for their work on this project, which preserves a valuable piece of history and makes it accessible for future generations.
Walchwil municipal council
Walchwil – ‘Nice on Lake Zug’
International tourism came to Walchwil with the construction of the Pension Hürlimann around 1889 and the building of the railway. On one of the oldest postcards in the collection, a card of the later Kurhaus, then ‘Hotel, Pension Neidhart’, an unknown scribe wrote ‘Ein schöner Gruss von dem schönen Nizza’. The card was cancelled in Walchwil on ‘19. VI.1898’ and sent to Zug.
The canton of Zug warns of a wolf.
On Monday morning, the canton of Zug announced a possible wolf sighting in Walchwil. It calls on local farmers to consider herd protection measures. The canton of Zug informs us by text message that a wolf may have been spotted in Walchwil. It is said to be in the Grossmattstollen and Brandflue area. The canton sends a text message to farmers who keep animals in the area, asking them to consider herd protection measures.
Young and old as well as some expats met in the community hall to toast the New Year.
Mayor Stefan Hermann welcomed the attendees and emphasised the importance of cohesion in the community. It was pleasing to see that some expats also took part in the event, emphasising the diversity and openness of the municipality of Walchwil. It was a successful event at which citizens, regardless of their origin, had the opportunity to engage in dialogue with representatives of the municipality and discuss their concerns.
For more pictures see photo gallery New Year's Apéro 2025
The construction work for the new Seefeld bridge in Walchwil is progressing. The old bridge and the Lido pedestrian bridge will be dismantled during the night of 20/21 January 2025. This will require a night-time closure of Artherstrasse in the Seefeld area.
In order to rebuild the Seefeld bridge, the old bridge must be demolished beforehand. For space reasons, the dismantling work can only be carried out by closing the road at night. For this reason, the Seefeld section of Artherstrasse and Seefeldquai will be completely closed to motorised traffic from 10 pm on Monday, 20 January 2025 until 5 am on Tuesday, 21 January 2025. Access to the affected properties in Seefeld is not guaranteed during this time. A diversion via Seefeldquai will be signposted for pedestrians and cyclists.
Large-scale bypass
During the closure, Artherstrasse between Zug and Arth will be closed to traffic. Access is possible from Zug and Arth as far as the Seefeld section. The construction site can be bypassed on a large scale via Ägeri-Sattel or via the national road via Rotkreuz-Arth. A diversion is signposted. The affected bus stops ‘Engel’, ‘Lido’ and ‘St. Adrian’ on route 605 of the Zuger Verkehrsbetriebe will not be served during this time. The service will turn round at Walchwil station.
If the dismantling work cannot be carried out on this night due to bad weather or other problems, the work will be postponed by 24 hours to the night of 21 January to 22 January 2025.
Over 70 members and guests experienced a wonderful evening at the Restaurant Aesch.
Guest speaker Manual Studer, representing the Gemeinderat and Kulturkommission Walchwil, treated guests to an upbeat and amusing reflection on just how far the club has come since becoming a Verein earlier in the year, as well as the importance of ongoing collaboration to drive further cultural integration in Walchwil
Dani and his team at the Restaurant Aesch were wonderful hosts, with exceptional food served with friendly enthusiasm.
Fourteen lively young people were bursting with enthusiasm for making music together.
They didn't need music stands. Playing from memory and without a conductor, they were not just carefree, they were full of energy! Tchaikovsky's Serenade for stand-up orchestra was played boldly and full of vigour in the middle of the audience. The conductors Erik Dolci and Michèle Rüegg from the Lucerne School of Music rightly interpreted their title ‘ad Libitum’ not simply ‘at will’, but rather ‘without restrictions’. Skilled musicians put themselves at the service of the group and the community, enjoying themselves and giving pleasure. There was a special atmosphere here today. Music was infectious. These young instrumentalists have unveiled an early Christmas present that inspires hope. Anyone who can complete their studies at the Lucerne School of Music in such a way will inspire many for the possibilities of music.
Hans Ruedi Kilchsperger
The 2024 Advent brunch attracted 52 senior citizens from the community, who were looking forward to a cosy and festive atmosphere.
‘Frohes Alter’ offered guests a variety of culinary delights. From savoury dishes to sweet treats, there was something for every taste. The excellent catering by Fyrabigmetzg left nothing to be desired. Eva and Sepp Traxler's Derniére and their many good angels from the Walchwil women's community ensured that everything ran smoothly and that the guests were warmly entertained. The visitors not only enjoyed the delicious food, but also the opportunity to socialise with other members of the community and celebrate the pre-Christmas season together.
Once again, many thanks to Eva and Sepp Traxler for their tireless commitment. (kh)
For more pictures see photo gallery ‘Frohes Alter’
On the first Advent, the traditional ‘Open Singing’ took place in the Walchwil Reformed Church.
The Advent-decorated church created a wonderful atmosphere in which the young musical talents from the music school delighted the audience with a varied selection of Advent and Christmas songs. Pieces by Bach and Händel, as well as spirituals, an Abbasong and many well-known Christmas carols were performed with enthusiasm and dedication. Again and again, the parents and visitors present were able to join in and sing along heartily. The Advent atmosphere was rounded off with a convivial get-together afterwards over hot fruit punch and plaited stars.
Antje Gehrig
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I would like to help you to realise smaller projects particularly cost-effectively. After all, you don't always need several tradesmen to renovate a single room or assemble a few small items, for example.
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The notary's office of the municipality of Baar has been providing various services for Walchwil for around three years. As of the new year, Baar will take over all local notarial tasks from Walchwil.
The municipal council of Walchwil has decided to have all notarial services handled by the Baar notary's office in future. The first tasks of the Walchwil notary's office have already been transferred to Baar since 1 January 2022. This collaboration has proved successful, which is why the municipality of Walchwil is now transferring all other notarial competences to Baar. Only notarisations of signatures and photocopies can continue to be made in the Walchwil municipal administration.
With this solution, the municipality of Walchwil is following the strategy of the Conference of Municipal Presidents of the Zug municipalities, which is focussing on increased notarial cooperation between the municipalities. This strategy aims to ensure a reliable service, particularly for smaller municipalities, in the event of staff shortages in the notary's office. By pooling these tasks, Walchwil can benefit from the experience and infrastructure of the larger municipality of Baar, which has already taken over notarial services for the municipality of Neuheim since August 2020.
The notary's office of the municipality of Baar is now responsible for notarisations in the area of property law. This includes
- Contracts for the transfer of ownership (e.g. purchase, gift, assignment, exchange, etc.)
- Establishment of condominium ownership
- Contracts for the creation of limited rights in rem (e.g. easements, mortgages)
- Contracts on memorable personal rights (e.g. pre-emption, purchase and repurchase rights)
The Baar notary's office is also authorised to carry out public notarisations in civil matters. This includes, for example, marriage and inheritance contracts, wills, advance care directives or company law transactions such as incorporations, amendments to articles of association, liquidations and others.
The notary's office of the municipality of Baar, which will also serve Walchwil in future, is located in the municipal administration building at Rathausstrasse 6 in Baar. The official opening hours of the municipal administration apply. In order to guarantee the services, please make an appointment. If possible, the notaries are also available for clients outside official opening hours. Meetings and notarisations can also be held at the Walchwil municipal building by prior arrangement.
Walchwil Municipal Council
On Sunday, 24 November 2024, the popular hobby artist and Christmas market took place in the community hall.
Exhibitors presented their lovingly handcrafted works, which can be described as unique. Visitors appreciated the variety of hobbies and handicrafts on offer and had the opportunity to talk to the artists. In addition to original gift ideas, there was also a festival restaurant with various catering options. The hobby artists' and Christmas market was a lovingly organised meeting place for young and old.
For more pictures, see the photo gallery Hobby Artists and Christmas Market.
Currently everyone is talking about ChatGPT. But what is behind the term and what added value can the use of AI, especially ChatGPT, offer?
ChatGPT – A Text-Based AI Application
Artificial intelligence (AI for short) refers to computer technologies developed to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence. In this process, computers are designed to learn to recognize patterns, make decisions, and solve problems. AI is playing an ever-increasing role in our daily lives, providing us with assistance and convenience through voice assistants like Alexa and Siri, personalized movie recommendations on Netflix, or facial recognition on our smartphone camera.
ChatGPT is an AI program that interacts with users via text according to a question-answer pattern. It can answer questions, write texts, and respond to various requests as if it were a real human. To make this possible, the tool was trained with a large amount of text data to generate contextual and relevant answers. All users have to do is type in a question. The program then answers in complete sentences
Multiple ways of use – private and professional
In private everyday life ChatGPT can be used in many ways. For example, if you want to know what makes Walchwil unique, one of the things mentioned is the strong sense of community with the lively community life, which contributes positively to the social network in our community. You can also look for recipes by asking the program for dinner ideas. If you are looking for entertainment, you can simply chat with the AI application and share jokes or riddles.
In professional life, ChatGPT can also be very useful: For example, you can ask the program for ideas for a creative brand name or have it generate text suggestions for blog articles, emails or product descriptions. The AI tool can also support research by providing information on specific topics.
The potential fields of use for ChatGPT are many and varied. It can help in numerous situations, answer questions, give ideas, and save time, making it a useful tool in everyday private and professional life.
Human vs. ChatGPT: Will we soon be replaced by AI?
No! AI can help us in many areas, especially when it comes to automating repetitive tasks or analyzing large amounts of data, but human expertise is still essential! For example, AI cannot fully replicate the creativity, strategic thinking, and empathy of humans. However, learning the right way to use AI tools can be rewarding for us both personally and professionally!
Are you interested in the use of AI? We will be happy to advise and train you!
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The ‘Fifth Season’ kicked off right on time on 11 November in the Walchwil parish hall.
Despite the gloomy weather, the atmosphere among the small carnival crowd was excellent. The old costume, which was getting on in years, was replaced by a new one. This was presented to the sounds of the Guggemusig Cheschtänärigler. The carnival society's logo was also brought up to date. The convivial evening was rounded off with an exquisite aperitif provided by Fyrabig Metzg Arth.
On Saturday, 9 November 2024, the traditional Heimatabig of the 92-year-old yodelling club Walchwil took place in the well-filled community hall. Sarah Müller hosted the evening, which was all about her homeland, with plenty of wit and humour. With her relaxed, humorous manner, she showed the visitors that they had not taken the time to attend the Heimatabig in vain. Various performances such as alphorn blowers, traditional dancing and yodelling transformed the community hall into a festival hut.
During the interval, raffle tickets were sold. Once again this year, attractive prizes awaited the lucky winners.
Food and drink were provided by the Walchwil respiratory service in collaboration with Fyrabig-Metzg Arth
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Contact: Muldenservice Hürlimann, telephone 041 758 00 01.
On Thursday, 7 November 2024, the Walchwil men's team opted for a bowling evening at the Whiteline bowling centre in Meierskappel instead of the usual physical training. Unfortunately, only eight participants met in Walchwil village square at 7 pm to drive to the bowling centre together. The focus this evening was on having fun and socialising together rather than the usual training.
After an entertaining bowling session, the evening ended with a cosy beer in the Aesch in Walchwil. It was a welcome change for the men's team, who enjoyed the evening and were delighted with the successful event.
On 26 October, the BCW celebrated the end of the season in a sporty and relaxed atmosphere.
As is often the case, the 26 participants rode in two groups: The Espresso grouptackled the challenging route over the Wildspitz, which took them from Arth via Steinerberg, Wildspitz, Urzelenboden and Hinterberg to the Schulweg trail. The Cappuccino group chose to cross the Walchwilerberg with stops in Walchwil-Oberwil, Schönegg, Blasenberg, Unterägeri, Hürital and the Nollenhütte before finally arriving at the Aesch restaurant.
Despite the fluctuating fog line, everyone was able to enjoy some sunshine before we met up for lunch together at Restaurant Aesch. The team there spoilt us with pumpkin soup and game dishes as well as a vegetarian alternative.
We can look back on a varied season, characterised by exciting tours, wonderful nature experiences, beautiful sunsets in Walchwil and sociable moments.
The upcoming vote on the Forest Act, which we as Friends of Nature would support in principle, also provided material for discussion. Unfortunately, it remains incomplete in its current version, as the regulations for cycle routes are unclear. So far, only the Vorderbergstrasse (a road and not a trail) and the hiking trail between Untersüren and Usseregg have been designated as authorised routes.This would make biking in Walchwil unattractive for us and jeopardise the future of our association.
Nevertheless, we are looking to the future with confidence and are looking forward to the upcoming winter programme, the start of the next bike season and our twentieth anniversary year, which we will officially begin on 1 April 2025.
Henrik Steffensen
FC Walchwil loses 1-2 (0-2) in the last game of the autumn season against second-placed SK Root I despite a strong second half.
Although FC Walchwil were 2-0 down at half-time, they put in a strong performance in the second half, which was crowned by Neil Hager ‘s equaliser. Despite numerous chances to equalise, FC Walchwil were unable to pull luck on their side and missed out on a deserved equaliser. The defeat against SK Root I was therefore a bitter disappointment despite the improvement in the second half. Despite the large number of injured players, FC Walchwil spent the winter in a good seventh place in the table with 11 points,
FC Walchwil - SK Root I 1:2 (0:2)
Line-up
Elia Meier; Sven Truttmann, Silvan Kamer, Hansruedi Nideröst, Elias Hürlimann; Frano Cubela; David Hürlimann, Remo Hürlimann (C), Neil Hager, Robin Holzmann; Martin Truttmann.
Substitutes
Gregor Rust, Gian Pietro Peyer, Simon Fuchs, Jonas Odermatt.
Goal
Neil Hager.
Coach
Vilson Simoni, Simon Fuchs.
Table
1. SC Cham III 9/21, 2. SK Root I 9/20, 3. SC Emmen II 9/16, 4. FC Sins a 9/15, 5. FC Adligenswil I 9/14, 6. FC Dietwil 9/13, 7. FC Walchwil 9/11, 8. Blau Weiss Zug 9/9, 9. Zug 94 III 9/7, 10. FC Brunnen b 9/2.
FC Walchwil - Zug 94 c 0:2
Line-up
Diego Britschgi; Robert Zeller, Leonardo Maskaliovas Monteiro (C), Erik Castro; Loris Hysenaj, Boris Petrov, Vincent Lyngberg Hvam, Oliver Wielgosz; Hugo Körner.
Substitutes
Gleb Belozerskiy, Leonie Douglas, Emil Wiss.
Coach
Ivo Petrov.
Table
1. SC Menzingen b 8/22, 2. Zug 94 c 7/16, 3. FC Hochdorf d 8/12, 4. FC Brunnen Mythen 7/11, 5. SC Cham d 7/10, 6. FC Hitzkirch b 7/10, 7. FC Walchwil 7/7, 8. FC Eschenbach c 6/3, 9. FC Aegeri Dd 8/0.
On Saturday evening, 26 October, a Halloween party took place at Zipfel Walchwil, which was superbly organised by the Walchwil International Men's Club.
Halloween (‘All Hallows’ Eve‘) stands for the folk customs celebrated on the evening before All Saints’ Day. People believed that the souls of the dead would come back to earth on this night. Scary disguises were used to drive away evil spirits.
The Zipfel was transformed into a haunted house for the event – with appropriate music from DJ Neil – to give the party a worthy setting. Around 80 people celebrated the spookiest night of the year with frightening costumes and cheerful dancing well into the night.
For more pictures see photo gallery Halloween
The municipal council is forecasting an income surplus of CHF 1ʹ726ʹ300 for 2025 and an unchanged tax rate of 53 per cent.
The income statement for 2025 envisages expenses of CHF 25.70 million and income of CHF 27.43 million. This results in an income surplus of CHF 1.73 million. This budgeted surplus is based on an unchanged tax rate of 53%.
Compared to the 2024 budget, expenditure for the current budget is CHF 0.27 million higher. There are three main reasons for this: Firstly, personnel costs are increasing due to a new position in the construction/planning department, more childcare staff at the lunch table, increases in workloads and salary adjustments. Secondly, material and operating costs are increasing, for example for new lake accesses, road maintenance and LED lighting. Thirdly, financial expenses are increasing as more taxpayers are deducting discounts by paying their bills early. On the other hand, the contribution to the canton of Zug for the National Fiscal Equalisation (NFA) will be eliminated.
The 2025 budget also envisages an increase in revenue of CHF 0.76 million compared to the previous year. This is despite the fact that less income from property gains tax is expected. Tax income is also budgeted to be lower because the eighth partial revision of the Tax Act introduced various tax relief measures for natural persons. To cushion this loss of income, the canton of Zug will pay the municipalities a solidarity contribution for a limited period from 2024 to 2027.
Important projects can be implemented thanks to budget discipline
‘It's great to see that the municipality of Walchwil is in a good position and has its expenditure under control,’ says Mayor Stefan Hermann. In the coming years, important investments are planned that will characterise the village. These include the school extension, the redesign of the Werk-/Ökihof and the centre planning, which will change the appearance of the village. ‘Thanks to our responsible financial policy, these major projects can be tackled,’ says Hermann.
Investments of CHF 1.19 million are planned for 2025. Of this, CHF 185,000 will be spent on road renovations.In addition, CHF 30,000 is planned for the completion of the local planning and CHF 50,000 for the centre arch.CHF 190,000 is newly planned for the renovation of the buoy field and CHF 280,000 for the replacement of the heat pump in the Oberstufen school building.In addition, the two major planning credits for the school extension and the Werk-/Ökihof are to be submitted to the municipal assembly. CHF 150,000 and CHF 100,000 have already been taken into account for these projects. CHF 165,000 has been budgeted in the investment account for a new municipal vehicle.
Walchwil municipal council
From mid-June, we will supply you with fresh eggs from happy hens every week.
Every Wednesday morning, we will deliver your desired number of eggs from the Hühnermobil directly to your letterbox (free delivery in the municipality of Walchwil), You can easily subscribe and unsubscribe via the contact form. Interrupting the subscription during the holidays is also no problem. Simply send a short message (at least 2 days in advance). Empty egg cartons deposited in the letterbox will be reused.
Three times a year you will receive a collective invoice for your payments.
If you don't want to commit to a subscription (yet), there is also the possibility to get the eggs directly in our little egg hut in Hinterbalis.
Prices:
4 organic eggs box CHF 3.50
6 organic eggs box CHF 4.80
10 organic eggs box CHF 7.90
It doesn't get any fresher or better than this!
Quality meat - from natural feeding. Bio Natura-Beef is meat from 10-month-old calves from suckler cow husbandry. We market our meat regionally. This also means that our butchers Theiler in Allenwinden (sanktmeinradhof.ch) and Uelihof in Ebikon (uelihof.ch) are only a few kilometres away. This also keeps the transport distance for the animals as short as possible. After slaughter, the meat is stored on the bone for 10 days to mature. This makes the meat tender and juicy. Then it is portioned, vacuum-packed and labelled. It is ready packed and can be collected from our farm.
We sell 10 kg mixing packages. One package contains:
– Filet oder Huft
– Entrecote
– Hohrücken
– Plätzli à la minute
– Saftplätzli
– Braten
– Ragout
– Geschnetzeltes
– Hackfleisch
– Siedfleisch
Price per kilogram CHF 32.–
Shelf life: 12 months frozen.
Familie Hürlimann-Gisler / Hinterbalis / 6318 Walchwil / Handy 079 733 15 69 / biohof-hinterbalis.ch/kontakt / biohof-hinterbalis.ch
The traditional Walchwil Chilbi took place at the weekend on the Oeltrotten school grounds.
Numerous village clubs took part in the event, which was organized by Kultur Walchwil. Visitors were able to enjoy traditional rides and attractions, including the children's carousel and the Schiffli swing. A highlight was the social gathering of the locals in the various pubs. Horse-loving children were able to ride ponies and have their faces painted. The Chilbi offered a wide range of activities and food, which made for happy faces and shining children's eyes.
For more pictures see photo gallery Walchwiler Chilbi 2024.
Under the motto ‘join in – stay fit’, we meet every Thursday in the gym or sometimes outside in summer to do something for our fitness together – but also for fun and games.
We are active and adventurous men aged from 30 to over 80, and we prioritise exercise, fitness, fun, sociability and camaraderie over top sporting performance. We often have a good laugh while playing.
After the ‘fitness’ session, we enjoy a small drink to discuss current topics of the week or simply quench our thirst. In addition to gymnastics, we go on excursions and take an active part in village life and other social activities. Trained or untrained, everyone is welcome.
Would you like to get some exercise in a friendly, sociable group? Then sign up for a non-binding trial training session.
Information at: https://maennerriege-walchwil.ch/
Guido Pirovino
This year, our annual bike weekend took us to the breathtaking Aletsch region. From 13 to 15 September, we were out and about on our mountain bikes amidst one of the most spectacular mountain panoramas in the Alps.
The arrival on Friday the 13th was accompanied by light snow flurries, which only added to the anticipation. Over dinner together at the cosy Hotel Alpenblick in Fieschertal - which incidentally offers wellness and is highly recommended - we discussed the programme for the coming days in detail.
The Cappuccino group cycled criss-cross through picturesque Valais mountain villages up to Chäserstatt at 1772 metres above sea level and returned to Fieschertal via Bellwald. This tour offered a perfect mix of breathtaking panoramic views, flowing single trails and pure enjoyment.
The Espresso group took on a real challenge: the region's classic – the Saflisch Pass at 2557 metres above sea level. The route took us from Fiesch to Binn, over the Saflisch Pass and then down to Brig via Rosswald. This tour was characterised by magnificent landscapes, challenging single trails and even surprised us with fresh snow at the top. It was a cool tour, full of cheers, and we were all glad to catch the train from Brig back to Fiesch.
After these intense experiences, we ended the day relaxing in the hotel's wellness area – sauna, steam bath, whirlpool and pool before a well-earned aperitif and dinner. And who would have thought it? Never before have all participants gone to bed before 10 pm!
Sunday was then all about a spectacular tour with our guide Kurt Schweizer from Bike-Store Schweizer in Fiesch. The gondola took us up to Kühboden and from there through a tunnel to Lake Märjela, where we were able to marvel at the impressive Aletsch Glacier – the largest ice flow in the Alps. We continued on beautiful single trails to numerous viewpoints with views of the Fiescher Glacier, the Matterhorn, the Weisshorn and other 4000 metre peaks. Exhausted but completely satisfied, we finally set off on our journey home.
A huge thank you to all participants, to Kurt Schweizer and the team at the Hotel Alpenblick!
Henrik Steffensen
Angela Grosswiler from Walchwil has won the title at the Swiss Wheelchair Tennis Championships in Bulle.
The championships took place from 13 September to 15 September, with seven women competing for the coveted title. The action on the court was fierce and the matches were exciting. Angela Grosswiler came out on top and won the Swiss championship title.
In the mixed doubles, she and her partner Roger Baumann reached the final, but were beaten after a thrilling match. They were runners-up in the Swiss Championships. This marked the end of a fantastic national title competition.
Congratulations
The traditional soapbox race took place on Forchwaldstrasse on Sunday.
The rain set in just in time for the start, but the little racers were not deterred and demonstrated their skills with their racing cars. Despite the inclement weather, a considerable number of spectators made their way to the race track to cheer on the young drivers. The children gave their best and were able to demonstrate their skills to the visitors.
More pictures see picture galleries Soapbox race.
A simple question that is sometimes difficult to answer. A yellow bench has recently been placed in front of the Mütschi retirement home asking how we are. In German and English.
The eye-catching bench is part of the campaign «Wie geht’s dir?» and should help us all to take a break, exchange ideas and look out for each other. Not just on the yellow bench, but also when shopping, in a restaurant, chatting with a neighbour or with a colleague at work.
The canton of Zug is actively committed to the mental health of its population. As a visible sign of this, many Zug municipalities have set up a yellow "How are you?" bench. The yellow benches are intended to encourage open dialogue about mental well-being. The campaign was made possible thanks to financial support from the Swiss Health Promotion Foundation. The Zug benches were produced by the Zuwebe Foundation.
Further information can be found at Bänkli für Gespräche (wie-gehts-dir.ch)
Dort gibt es auch Gesprächstipps, einen Selbst-Check und viele nützliche Adressen und Angebote. Denn Reden ist Gold, wenn die Psyche mitspielen soll.
Daniel Dossenbach
The years of rising electricity prices are over: on Thursday, the Swiss Federal Electricity Commission (Elcom) published the total electricity prices for private households in 2025. In 2025, the annual electricity costs for a typical household in Walchwil will be around CHF 1,298, which is around CHF 207 less than in 2024, corresponding to a decrease of 13.8 per cent.
The anniversary ‘60 years of the Reformed Church in Walchwil’ was a cheerful and extremely successful event!
The Reformed Church was decorated with colourful balloons and filled to capacity for the festive service. A jubilee couple who had married 60 years ago in the new church had travelled from far and wide and were grateful and happy to be there. The fact that our long-serving pastor Irène Schwyn was able to join in the celebrations despite her serious illness was moving and an impressive joy. In her sermon, Pastor Antje Gehrig called for good community building and reminded us of the foundations. The organ and the Zug Chamber Choir provided heavenly sounds. Cédric Schmid, President of the Zug-Menzingen-Walchwil District Church Council, recalled the interesting history of the church building and the Reformed Church in Walchwil in an entertaining way. Toni Rust from the Catholic parish, accompanied by his daughter, presented a statue of St Francis as a gift as a sign of spiritually open ecumenism.
The rain in the morning gave way to sunlight and made way for the large community to enjoy an aperitif and lively conversation on the panoramic terrace. An exciting presentation provided information about the creation and renovation of the architecturally sensational church building. Anni Sidler, an impressive Walchwil personality, also came to life. You could meet many people from the village as well as interesting guests. The Reformed Church has its place in Walchwil and is happy to be open and welcoming.
Text: Hans Ruedi Kilchsperger – Pictures: Benjamin Meier
People from all over flocked to the opening of the school year on Monday morning: The parish church full of energy and zest for action was a must-see.
Parish leader Benjamin Meier and pastor Antje Gehrig-Hofius led the ceremony and encouraged children, parents and teachers for the challenges of the new school year. The new headmaster Fabian Ziegler especially welcomed the new kindergarten children, the first-graders and the newcomers to the upper school. He himself is also new to his job. Walchwil School has a new headteacher from its own ranks! Bertina Adame on keyboard and Iwan Weiss on saxophone provided the musical accompaniment to the ceremony. Starting the new school year together in the solemn village church is an inviting, beautiful tradition!
Hans-Ruedi Kilchsperger
In heavy rain, the marquee on the Pfaffenboden was full for the yodelling mass with the alphorn players. Community leader Benjamin Meier invited guests to stay for greetings from the presidents and a speech by the chronicler, who spoke of four old aunts to be celebrated today: 150 years of the residents‘, citizens’, corporate and Catholic parishes.
Such an anniversary may not seem so exciting, but it is certainly cause for gratitude: 150 years of tried and tested institutions that shape and promote public order (‘liberté - égalité - fraternité’). Freedom of establishment was and is both an achievement and a challenge. We can be grateful to have suitable, strong institutions for this. The President of the Church Council spoke with reason about the future. It is surprising to discover that the Protestant Reformed parish of the Canton of Zug is even older than the Catholic parishes in the canton! The government council had already approved a separate parish for Protestant immigrants in 1867, with foresight and without a legal basis, which was only created later for all parishes. In Walchwil, we will also be celebrating 60 years of existence of our pretty Reformed church next Sunday.
In any case, the Reformed are happy about the four ‘old aunts’ in the village: the residents‘, citizens’, corporate and Catholic parishes. We congratulate them on their anniversary!
Hans Ruedi Kilchsperger
Bezirkskirchenpflege Ressort Walchwil
Around 800 costumes for men, women and children. Various hats, nostalgic costumes, gilets, trousers. Other items such as wigs, masks, make-up etc. Everything in good condition. Price by arrangement. Non-binding viewing. Contact: Ruth Hürlimann ￨ Costume hire ￨ 6318 Walchwil ￨ Phone 041 758 16 86 ￨ Mobile 079 741 80 36 ￨ Mail verleih@bluewin.ch
Under the motto "join in - stay fit" we meet every Thursday in the gym or in summer outside to do something together for our fitness - but also for fun & games. And about once a month we devote ourselves to social activities.
We are active and adventurous men from the age of 30 to over 80. Exercise, fitness, fun and sociability as well as camaraderie are more important to us than sporting excellence. So there is often hearty laughter during the game. After the "fit" there is a small drink to discuss current weekly topics or simply to quench the thirst.
In addition to gymnastics, we go on excursions and actively participate in village life. Trained or untrained, all are welcome.
Would you like to do some exercise in a friendly, sociable atmosphere? Then sign up for a non-binding trial training.
https://maennerriege-walchwil.ch/kontakt
Weekly gym session
Thursday, 20.00 to 21.30
Oberstufenturnhalle
Schulhausstrasse 44
6318 Walchwil
The Walchwil International Men's Club is now officially registered as a Verein, with Neil MacLeod serving as the President.
The club aims to foster international fellowship, support new residents, provide a bridge to other local groups, and promote member integration and community contribution.
The summer event on Friday, 5th July at Badi Walchwil welcomed members and their families. Guests were greeted with a complimentary drink, and new members registered during the event. Some members enjoyed watching football on the big screen.
The club's focus is on enhancing the integration of foreign nationals in Walchwil and increasing participation in village life. Future plans include a variety of activities and programs to achieve these goals.
Stay tuned for more updates and interviews with board members on punkt-walchwil.ch!
neil.macLeod@rocketmail.com
A driver reversed his car into the entrance area of a building and then drove forwards into a wall. The driver was seriously injured and had to be hospitalised.
The accident occurred on Tuesday (16 July 2024), shortly before 11:15 a.m., on Hinterbergstrasse in Walchwil. A 65-year-old driver reversed out of a car park and lost control of his car. As a result, he crashed the rear of the vehicle into the glass façade of a building and then forwards into a wall near the car park.
The driver was seriously injured in the accident. After receiving initial medical treatment, he was taken to hospital by the Zug ambulance service. The damage to the vehicle and the building amounts to several tens of thousands of francs.
The exact cause of the accident is the subject of further investigations.
Source: Kapo ZG
On Sunday at 7.00 pm, a warm reception was held on the village square for the Walchwil traditional costume group, which had taken part in the Swiss National Costume Festival in Zurich. Even the President of the Swiss Confederation, Viola Amherd, attended the three-day festival. The traditional costume group returned to Walchwil with many fond memories. They were received by the village associations and warmly welcomed by the residents.
In summery temperatures, over 60 people met at the parish centre for the traditional senior citizens' barbecue. The senior citizens savoured delicious barbecues and various salads. An excellent dessert to round off the great event. It provided the senior citizens with an enjoyable afternoon and was a complete success. Special thanks to the helpers and to the tireless organisers Eva and Sepp Traxler.
For more pictures, see photo gallery «Frohes Alter»
Walchwil residents were enchanted by the alphorn sounds of the group "Echo vo de Bärenegg" on the village square on Monday evening. The numerous listeners who attended the event - in pleasant temperatures - were very impressed. Catering was provided by Irene and Remo Heinrich.
On Saturday 15 June, the Schmetterling playgroup celebrated its 10th anniversary with a public family party on the Walchwil school grounds.
The party was organised by the entire team of leaders of the Schmetterling playgroup. Among the guests were many interested people from the Walchwil population, almost all the current playgroup children with their families, former playgroup children and playgroup leaders, sponsors and representatives of the municipality, Mr Manuel Studer and Ms Noemi Vasella.
The founders: Kristin Hürlimann and Daisy Wilde.
The management team had divided up the preparatory work and ensured a varied programme.Highlights were the performances by Albi the Magic Fuzzi from Liechtenstein and the Chasperli performances by Ursi Raemy and Regula Luthiger from Oberwil bei Zug. The children were able to let off steam on a bouncy castle, prove their skills at darts football or play with fun vehicles from the Arth toy library. The children's face painting was particularly popular, with the make-up artists working tirelessly throughout the day. By the evening, the rummage box was empty with 100 lovingly wrapped presents.
The Fyrabigmetzg food truck from Arth catered for everyone's physical well-being with schnitzel bread, bratwurst, chips and Wienerli. For dessert, there was Kenel's Buurehof ice cream and an extensive cake buffet. A big thank you goes to the many playgroup mums who baked so diligently. The guests were particularly impressed by the photo collages showing the playgroup's diverse activities from 2014 to the present day. It's hard to believe how quickly time flies and what the Schmetterling team has achieved in 10 years.
To mark the anniversary, the team bought new T-shirts in bright colours, on which the newly designed logo is shown to its best advantage. The numerous helpers were also hard to miss in their yellow T-shirts.
The management team (from left): Daisy Wilde, Kristin Hürlimann, Ann Nijs, Nadja Fischlin and Sereina Rust.
Among other things, the Schmetterling playgroup organises regular visits with the children to the Mütschi retirement home, regularly takes part in village events such as the candlelight walk or the carnival parade and provides a varied weekly programme for the registered playgroup children. The lunch programme, which is offered three days a week, is very popular. The lunch table in the forest, where lunch is cooked over the fire all year round, deserves a special mention. Kindergarten and school children also enjoy this somewhat special offer in the midst of nature.
The founders Kristin Hürlimann and Daisy Wilde as well as the other leaders Sereina Rust, Ann Nijs and Nadja Fischlin received a lot of positive feedback and words of thanks for their work and for the fantastic festival. A big thank you goes to all the sponsors and the many energetic helpers, without whom the festival would not have been possible.
Kristin Hürlimann
Non-native plants - so-called invasive neophytes - do not belong in the compost. They must be disposed of separately to prevent further spread. Neophyte bags can be obtained free of charge from Ökihof.
The cantons and municipalities of Central Switzerland are working together to slow down or prevent the spread of invasive neophytes. Many of these plants grow in private gardens and from there spread uncontrollably into forests, agricultural areas and nature reserves.
In order to support the population in combating neophytes, 60-litre neophyte bags can be obtained free of charge again this year and handed in directly to the Ökihof. The bags are suitable for the disposal of herbaceous species such as the North American goldenrod or the annual marsh weed. Only the flowers or berries of woody plants such as summer lilac or cherry laurel should be disposed of in the neophyte bag.
Further information on the topic of neophytes can be found here: http://www.umwelt-zentralschweiz.ch/neophyten
Contact: Angela Maurer, Project Manager Soil Protection and Neobiotics, tel. +41 41 594 19 74, angela.maurer@zg.ch
A speed limit of 30 km/h in town centres is no longer a rarity in Switzerland. Introducing it in Walchwil in the Engel/Sternen/Oberdorfstrasse/Aesch triangle should at least be worth a discussion.
According to surveys, safety is an important need for many residents of a locality. A speed limit of 30 km/h in town centres has been shown to increase the safety of all road users, be they children, senior citizens, pedestrians or cyclists. Thanks to lower speeds, communication among all road users improves, aggressive behaviour decreases and mutual consideration grows.
The number and severity of traffic accidents in neighbourhoods also decreases at a speed of 30 km/h. Based on extensive accident evaluations, it can be statistically determined that the consequences of injuries worsen disproportionately with increasing speed. At lower speeds, school routes become less dangerous and slower road users feel safer.
Under certain circumstances, a speed limit of 30 kph may even create space for playing and social activities. Drivers also lose little time, but have a better view of the traffic situation. Meanwhile, residents living in a 30 km/h zone enjoy more peace and quiet and a better quality of life.
The legal basis for 30 km/h, i.e. for a deviation from the general speed limit, is Art. 108 SSV (Signalling Ordinance) of 1979. Paragraph 1 of the article states that the speed limit may be restricted in particular to avoid or reduce particular hazards, to reduce excessive pollution and to improve traffic flow.
Sources: Verkehrs-Club der Schweiz (VCS), Advice centre for accident prevention (BFU)
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The bathing season in Walchwil officially begins on 1 May. The Saturday before, on 27 April, the municipality invited the local population to an aperitif at the lakeside resort.
The small bistro will be run by a new but familiar tenant this season. Jonny Azizi already runs various establishments in the region, including the Plaza in Zug. Managing Director Vjosa Turjan will be the boss at Badi Walchwil.
After the introduction of the new tenants and their staff, those present enjoyed a delicious aperitif in the pretty lakeside pool with its breathtaking view of the snow-covered Rigi.
In terms of the temperatures, the focus in the first few days will certainly be on the Badi-Beiz and probably not yet on swimming.
For more pictures see photo gallery Seebad Walchwil
On Saturday evening, the play "Ganovenparty" took place in the well-filled community hall to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Walchwil theatre group.
The performance - directed by Othmar Müller - delighted the audience with an exciting and entertaining production. Those present enjoyed the performance and were impressed by the acting. The play was successfully performed and made for a successful evening.
For more pictures see photo gallery Theatre 2024
The Walchwil Women's Community held its annual general meeting on Tuesday, 5 March 2024, at Restaurant Aesch in Walchwil.
After the memorial service in the Mütschi retirement home chapel, the community met in the Aesch. Despite the rainy weather, over 90 people accepted the Board's invitation and were warmly welcomed by Co-Presidents Bettina Ihle and Nicole Rust. Before the AGM, those present were served a delicious meal. Thus fortified, the General Meeting began at 9.00 pm. In the 60 minutes that followed, last year's minutes, the reports of the various departments and the budget were approved by the voters present. The women's community organised an impressive 137 events. Unfortunately, Myriam Hürlimann has announced her resignation. She will be replaced by Yvonne Wicki. The Co-Presidents and the entire Board were re-elected by the voters for a further year.
The Board is made up of the following members: Nicole Rust (Co-Presidency), Bettina Ihle (Co-Presidency), Claudia Rust (Finance/Administration), Bettina Borgen (Social Media), Chantal Stähelin (Actuary), Benjamin Meier (President), Verena Rode (Advisory Board), Sandra Hürlimann (Advisory Board), Yvonne Wicki (Advisory Board), Arti Maheshwari (Advisory Board).
The annual concert of the Walchwil Music Society took place on Saturday, 2 March.
The concert opened in the community hall with the "Olympic Fanfare and Theme" and followed the motto "Olympia". The Rotkreuz/Walchwil music school performed the intermediate section and was able to showcase its great skills to the audience. The attendees enjoyed a variety of musical performances in Olympic style and spent an entertaining evening. We are already looking forward to next year's concert.
The village of Walchwil has never seen anything like it.
On Friday 2 February, Walchwil's traditional men's team brought the raclette parlour to Restaurant Aesch. In doing so, we not only supported our local catering industry, but were also able to show guests what we can do....
Guido Pirovino
Playgroup children have been visiting the Mütschi retirement home in Walchwil on a regular basis for almost 8 years.
The children come together with the playgroup leaders from the Schmetterling and Waldeulen Walchwil playgroups. One of the playgroup leaders, Daisy Wilde, reports that it is always nice to see how open the children and residents are to meeting each other. Strong relationships develop between individual children and residents, so care is taken to ensure that these pairs are allowed to work together again and again. It is a great enrichment for them and everyone involved to be part of this project.
Various activities are planned together, such as baking Grittibänz, doing handicrafts, singing together or playing movement games.
The meetings take place about once a month, always on Wednesdays and Fridays in the morning. Everyone involved enjoys the time together and looks forward to the next visits.
Daisy Wilde
Walchwil has a new association: "iiszäpfä Walchwil". The "iiszäpfä" association was founded in November 2023.
The association is a mixed group of men and women who are dedicated to winter swimming and winter pools. The members meet regularly at the Walchwil or St. Adrian swimming pools to swim together in the cold waters of the region and enjoy the health benefits of winter swimming. The meetings usually take place on Sundays at 9.30 am.
Winter swimming has become increasingly popular in recent years, as it not only strengthens the immune system but also improves well-being. The members of the "iiszäpfä Walchwil" association are enthusiastic winter swimmers and enjoy sharing their passion with others.
Interested men and women can contact the "iiszäpfä Walchwil" association to find out more about winter swimming.
Brigitte van Dulmen
President: Brigitte van Dulmen, 079 418 95 93, brigitte@praxis-am-wihelbach.ch
Vice-President: Dagrun Briem, 076 761 01 26, dagrunbriem@gmail.com
www.iiszäpfä.ch
On 2 January, the municipality invited residents to the traditional New Year's aperitif.
Young and old as well as some expats met in the community hall to toast the new year. Mayor Stefan Hermann welcomed the attendees and emphasised the importance of cohesion in the community. It was pleasing to see that some expats also took part in the event, emphasising the diversity and openness of the municipality of Walchwil. It was a successful event at which citizens, regardless of their origin, had the opportunity to engage in dialogue with representatives of the municipality and discuss their concerns.
For more pictures see photo gallery New Year's aperitif 2024
The SVKT women's sports club offers a wide range of gymnastics and fitness classes in the new gym in Walchwil. Participants have the opportunity to take part in yoga, Pilates, strength and flexibility, body shaping, deep work and other courses. Under expert guidance, they can strengthen their muscles, improve their flexibility and harmonise body and mind at the same time. Interested women are cordially invited to take part in the weekly classes and benefit from the wide range of activities offered by the SVKT Women's Sports Club.
Renate Zimmermann
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Frauensportverein Walchwil – Wir bieten Sport für Mädchen und Frauen jeden Alters
On Friday, 8 December 2023, the traditional Advent brunch for senior citizens took place in the Walchwil parish centre.
The event attracted over 60 people from the community, who looked forward to a cosy and festive atmosphere. The "Frohes Alter" catering team offered guests a variety of culinary delights. From savoury dishes to sweet treats, there was something for every taste. Organisers Eva and Sepp Traxler and their numerous helpers from the Walchwil women's community ensured that everything ran smoothly and that the guests were warmly entertained. Visitors not only enjoyed the delicious food, but also the opportunity to socialise with other members of the community and celebrate the pre-Christmas season together. The traditional Advent brunch in the parish centre was a complete success and will certainly take place again next year.
More pictures see picture gallery Frohes Alter
40 years ago, Walchwil had a population of around 2300, in 1994 it passed the 3,000 mark and with the birth of little Isabella Sophia Scheuermann, the village now has a population of 4000.
Melanie Ritz and Michael Scheuermann moved to the village in November, just a few weeks before the birth of their first child. They already feel very much at home in Walchwil and have been well received.
"We are a village with a strong sense of community, an active club culture and - when Isabella is ready in a few years' time – a good, family-orientated school. We are delighted when newcomers take part in our village life and help to ensure that Walchwil remains a vibrant community. And children are our future," says mayor Stefan Hermann. All the snow these days makes you think of a Christmas story. But we don't want to overdo it with the symbolism, smiles Hermann.
Walchwil doesn't just want to grow in numbers
Committed people who integrate themselves, but also contribute new ideas and help to further develop the second smallest municipality in the canton of Zug in terms of population in a positive way are important.
In the municipal strategy, Walchwil is aiming for moderate growth to around 4300 to 4600 people by 2040. It is important for the identity of the village to maintain its rural character with plenty of green space. The mayor therefore presented the parents of little Isabella with a "Walchwil bag" containing culinary specialities produced in the village. Even if baby Isabella – the real person of honour – unfortunately cannot enjoy any of it and slept through her grand entrance in her mother's arms.
Walchwil municipal council
Municipal clerk Beat Hunziker, father Michael Scheuermann, mother Melanie Ritz with baby Isabella, mayor Stefan Hermann.
On Saturday, 18 November, the traditional Heimatabend took place in the community hall.
The event in the community hall was all about local culture. Numerous talented yodellers from the region presented their skills and delighted the audience with their impressive voices. The Walchwil children's traditional costume group, the Walchwil Sännechind and the Ägerital/Walchwil traditional costume dance group also showed off their skills with their traditional dances. Another highlight of the evening was the guest club Echo vom Mythen Schwyz, whose impressive performance was met with enthusiasm. The evening was hosted by Patrick Rub, who was very well received by the audience with his witty and charming presentation. The evening offered visitors a wonderful opportunity to experience local culture and tradition up close.
More pictures see image gallery.
At least, that is the intention of the new structure plan, which has been available for public consultation since 8 September until 6 November 2023: https://www.mobilitaetzug.info/_files/ugd/8ebfb2_e1cb91f19c6b4233b79ea3a222f52c66.pdf
A section of it for Walchwil:
The very popular, narrow hiking trail from the village via Usseregg to the Walchwilerberg should therefore be officially allowed to be used as a downhill trail from Forchwaldstrasse. Even though most bikers carefully pass by hikers, there are unfortunately always those who recklessly thunder downhill, frightening and endangering hikers.
The very beautiful hiking trail, which branches off from Hinterbegstrasse shortly above the centre of Elisabeth and leads to point 840, should now also be considered a downhill trail. So far I haven't met any bikers on this narrow, partly blocked path. However, this should change as soon as the new official map for the cantonal bicycle network is approved and published by the cantonal council.
Alois Weber, Walchwil
Currently everyone is talking about ChatGPT. But what is behind the term and what added value can the use of AI, especially ChatGPT, offer?
ChatGPT – A Text-Based AI Application
Artificial intelligence (AI for short) refers to computer technologies developed to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence. In this process, computers are designed to learn to recognize patterns, make decisions, and solve problems. AI is playing an ever-increasing role in our daily lives, providing us with assistance and convenience through voice assistants like Alexa and Siri, personalized movie recommendations on Netflix, or facial recognition on our smartphone camera.
ChatGPT is an AI program that interacts with users via text according to a question-answer pattern. It can answer questions, write texts, and respond to various requests as if it were a real human. To make this possible, the tool was trained with a large amount of text data to generate contextual and relevant answers. All users have to do is type in a question. The program then answers in complete sentences
Multiple ways of use – private and professional
In private everyday life ChatGPT can be used in many ways. For example, if you want to know what makes Walchwil unique, one of the things mentioned is the strong sense of community with the lively community life, which contributes positively to the social network in our community. You can also look for recipes by asking the program for dinner ideas. If you are looking for entertainment, you can simply chat with the AI application and share jokes or riddles.
In professional life, ChatGPT can also be very useful: For example, you can ask the program for ideas for a creative brand name or have it generate text suggestions for blog articles, emails or product descriptions. The AI tool can also support research by providing information on specific topics.
The potential fields of use for ChatGPT are many and varied. It can help in numerous situations, answer questions, give ideas, and save time, making it a useful tool in everyday private and professional life.
Human vs. ChatGPT: Will we soon be replaced by AI?
No! AI can help us in many areas, especially when it comes to automating repetitive tasks or analyzing large amounts of data, but human expertise is still essential! For example, AI cannot fully replicate the creativity, strategic thinking, and empathy of humans. However, learning the right way to use AI tools can be rewarding for us both personally and professionally!
Are you interested in the use of AI? We will be happy to advise and train you!
Who we are:
digital nalu is a digital boutique specialized in data-driven marketing. It was founded 4 years ago by Holger & Ricarda von Ellerts in Walchwil. As a local company, we understand the unique needs of our clients – whether it's a massage practice, an industrial business or an online store. Our goal is to help businesses effectively reach their customers in the digital world. We offer consulting, planning and the implementation of digital marketing solutions.
Hey Holger, what do you know about Walchwil? Get in touch with me!
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Rossblattenstrasse 4
CH-6318 Walchwil
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No one enjoys the sight of this.
Walchwil undoubtedly has a well-functioning waste disposal system. Nevertheless, even in our beautiful village, rubbish ends up in nature time and again.
Along Walchwil's roads and footpaths, one encounters carelessly discarded rubbish time and again. Throwing away or leaving rubbish in public places and in nature is not only ugly to look at, it also has serious ecological and economic consequences. We don't want that in Walchwil! Please take the rubbish with you and dispose of it properly.
Anyone who earns more than a million a year can save a lot of tax in Central Switzerland. The municipalities of Wollerau SZ, Feusisberg SZ and Walchwil ZG stand out in particular.
The top ten municipalities with the highest millionaire density include four municipalities in Central Switzerland. Wollerau SZ and Feusisberg SZ are at the top. Also represented are Walchwil ZG and Freienbach SZ.
Incidentally, apart from Central Switzerland, the highest number of income millionaires in Switzerland is to be found on Lake Geneva.
These are the top ten
11. Wollerau SZ (4.1 percent)
12. Feusisberg SZ (3.3 percent)
13. Vandoeuvres GE (3.2 per cent)
14. Cologny GE (2.7 per cent)
15. Walchwil ZG (2.2 per cent)
16. Freienbach SZ (2.1 per cent)
17. Pierrafortscha FR (2 percent)
18. Rossenges VD (2 percent)
19. Buchillon VD (1.9 per cent)
10. Küsnacht ZH (1.9 percent)
On 7 March, the General Assembly of the Women's Community of Walchwil took place with great participation.
After the memorial service in the chapel of the Mütschi old people's home in honour of the deceased of the Women's Community, a delicious dinner was served at the Restaurant Aesch. Strengthened, they then proceeded to the 102. General Assembly, which was opened by Nicole Rust.
The Women's Community is deeply rooted in Walchwil with all its sub-organisations. It is a community of women, regardless of age, status, nationality, denomination and politics. A broad social network is created through the many women who volunteer. Values such as social anchoring, culture, tradition, further education and health care are cultivated with various favourable offers throughout the year. The focus is always on the community.
"Doppelpunkt" – the innovative & agile design studio with a focus on graphics and interior design
Doppelpunkt is a multidisciplinary design studio. Our focus is on corporate identity, interior and product design. We accompany and support companies for strategic and effective brand management.
In our creative work, the love for the "beautiful" is lived down to the smallest detail. With our work we want to touch the senses and awaken emotions. A clear strategy, a focused vision and a user-oriented understanding of needs support us in developing sustainable concepts. We have a good dose of intuition, empathy, curiosity and courage in our luggage. Above all, we love our work!
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Our expertise lies in the development of visual identities. We develop, design and communicate brands and consciously deal with how the overall appearance and vision of a company become a strong presence.
Corporate Design / Branding
Strategy & Positioning
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Brand Architecture
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Posters
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Digital Media
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Social Media - Campaigns & Blogs
Photography & Illustration
Space
Doppelpunkt plans and designs private homes as well as business and office spaces in accordance with the needs of our clients. Spaces where people feel comfortable and functionality is the foundation. With our work we create environments that inspire, arouse emotions and provide a motivating home for all users. We work precisely, on schedule and with a feeling for detail.
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Number of nations (incl. Swiss): 68
Population: 4010
Largest groups of foreigners in Walchwil
Germany: 336
Great Britain: 164
Italy: 62
Russia: 58
France: 57
Denmark: 50
Netherlands: 50
Sweden: 44
Belgium: 40
USA: 39
These nationalities live in Walchwil
Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Cabo Verde, China, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Eritrea, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, India, Iraq, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Austria, Kazakhstan, Colombia, Korea (South), Kosovo, Croatia, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sri Lanka, St. Kitts and Nevis, South Africa, Sweden. Kitts and Nevis, South Africa, Syria, Thailand, Czech Republic, Turkey, Ukraine, Hungary, Venezuela, USA, UK, Vietnam.
Sources
Data as of 31.12.2019. There are no more recent data on the foreign resident population in Switzerland. The data from the previous year are published on 1 September of the following year.
The data was collected by the Federal Statistical Office and the Statistical Office of the Canton of Zurich.
Walchwil is one of the top 10 municipalities in Central Switzerland for naturalisations
In the last ten years, a total of 189 people have been naturalised in Walchwil. Compared to the rest of Central Switzerland, this is a high number in relation to the size of the population.
People from the following regions were naturalised:
European non-EU countries 110, EU countries 47, South and Central America, Caribbean 9, Africa 8, EFTA countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein & Norway) 6, North America 5, Oceania 4.
Source: FSO
At Mundschöpfiweg 2 in Walchwil there is a small free library for self-service.
The concept is very simple: "Take a book – Bring a book", whereby the latter is voluntary. You can also simply take a book (or several) with you if you don't have one to give away. Registration is not necessary.
Books for all ages and in all languages are welcome. Those with offensive or illegal content will be disposed of.
Walchwil presents massively better figures than expected in 2021.
The income surplus in the past year is around 6.5 million francs. The budget envisaged a plus of 1.8 million francs.
The 2021 income statement of the municipality of Walchwil shows an income surplus of 6.5 million francs with income of around 29 million francs and expenses of around 22.5 million francs. The budget called for an income surplus of around CHF 1.8 million.
The net assets in 2021 are around 13.2 million Swiss francs, which results in a per capita wealth of almost 3400 Swiss francs. The number of inhabitants has risen from 3824 to 3897.
The website punkt-walchwil.ch, an initiative by the local newspaper designer Kurt Hildbrand, wants to inform people without commercial interests about the different aspects and characteristics of Walchwil’s village life: about everyday happenings, politics, economy, culture and sports. It wants to act as a digital link between long-established local groups and interests, but also help newcomers from Switzerland and abroad to settle in better in the community.
It wants to report, but also to entertain - as a varied and colorful kaleidoscope of Walchwil and its population. The website does not want to be a one-way street, but rather strives to be an interactive medium to whose content all Walchwil residents, regardless of their origin, political leaning or world view, are cordially invited to contribute. punkt-walchwil.ch wants to be on target.
