Ostermundigen

Ostermundigen is a common Suisse of the Canton of Bern, located in the District of Bern.

Geography

The common one belongs to the suburbs of Bern. The point low is with 549 meters of altitude, the point highest with 732 meters, on Ostermundigerberg.

History

The first mention of the name of Ostermundigen appears in 1239, on a document in connection with the church of Muri.

In Ostermundigen were the sandstone careers having provided the stones used for many buildings of the town of Bern.

Transport

Railway line CF Bern - Langnau - Lucerne
Highway A6, Bern - Thoune, left 11 and 12

Economy

Seat of International Intersport Corporation, one of the world leaders of the distribution of articles of sport
Emmi, production of yoghourt and ice cream Site of the company
Semadeni, plastics Site of the company

Personalities

Ursula Andress, actress
Michelle Hunziker, actress and TV host
Michel Kratochvil, tennis player
Ernst Nobs, federal adviser

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