Kirchenthurnen, Former municipality in Bern-Mittelland district, Switzerland.
Kirchenthurnen extends across 1.23 square kilometers on the eastern slope of Längenberg within the Gürbetal valley, primarily dedicated to farming activities.
The settlement, first documented in 1228 as Tornes, contains Hallstatt era graves discovered at the Ried gravel pit, indicating early human presence.
The village church, mentioned in 1228, became part of Interlaken Monastery in 1343 through a donation by the von Blankenburg family.
The municipality merged with Lohnstorf and Mühlethurnen on January 1, 2020, forming the new municipality of Thurnen with improved administrative services.
The area experienced population fluctuations, with decline after 1880 followed by growth in the 1960s due to Bern's expansion attracting commuters.
GPS coordinates: 46.82438,7.50416
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:52
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