Oberwald

Oberwald
Former municipality of Switzerland
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Oberwald
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Coordinates:
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Valais
District	Goms
Municipality	Obergoms
Area
• Total	96.9 km2 (37.4 sq mi)
Elevation	1,377 m (4,518 ft)
Population
• Total	277
• Density	2.9/km2 (7.4/sq mi)
Postal code	3999
Localities	Gletsch
Website	www.oberwald.ch

Oberwald is a village in the municipality of Obergoms in Goms District in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.

It is situated at an elevation of 1377 m and has a population of 277 (December 2007). It is located at the end of the Goms, directly before the Furka and Grimsel passes, underneath the Rhône River source at the Rhône Glacier. It is also the startpoint of the Furka Tunnel.

In the winter season, it is a very pleasant small scale skiing resort. During summertime, it is a place to walk. All year round the panorama of the Alps is astonishing.

Most inhabitants live off tourism and/or sheep farming, although Oberwald is also the home of the Ark Linux headquarters.

Oberwald was an independent municipality until January 1, 2009, when it merged with Ulrichen and Obergesteln to form the municipality of Obergoms.

Images

• Goms, Oberwald, View on Oberwald.jpg

  View of Oberwald from above

• Goms, Oberwald, Mountains near Oberwald.jpg

  View of the mountains from Oberwald

External links

• http://www.oberwald.ch