Wald, Protected municipality in Hinwil district, canton of Zurich, Switzerland.
Wald sits in the upper Jona valley, surrounded by the Bachtel, Scheidegg and Batzberg mountains, covering 25.28 square kilometers with over 10,000 residents in a rural alpine setting.
The municipality was once a major textile industry center in the 18th and 19th centuries, earning the nickname Manchester of Zurich canton due to its numerous spinning mills and weaving factories.
Local residents maintain traditional customs such as Silvesterchlausen for New Year celebrations and organize community festivals that strengthen social bonds among the population throughout the year.
The municipality features a railway station, local shops, schools and sports facilities, with postal code 8636 and an elevation of 619 meters above sea level for residents and visitors.
Wald's historic center represents the third largest protected townscape in Zurich canton, preserving its traditional architecture and remarkable industrial heritage from the textile manufacturing era.
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