Bürglen, Uri
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Coordinates: 46°52′N 8°39′E / 46.867, 8.65

Bürglen
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Uri
District	n.a.
Coordinates	46°52′N 8°39′E / 46.867, 8.65
Population	3,979 (2003[update])
- Density	75 /km² (194 /sq.mi.)
Area	53.14 km² (20.5 sq mi)
Elevation	525 m (1,722 ft)
Postal code	6463
SFOS number	1205
Mayor	Urban Camenzind-Arnold
Surrounded by	Altdorf, Attinghausen, Flüelen, Muotathal (SZ), Riemenstalden (SZ), Schattdorf, Sisikon, Spiringen, Unterschächen
Website	www.buerglen.ch
Bürglen

Bürglen is a municipality in the canton of Uri in Switzerland.

It has about 4000 inhabitants) at the entrance of the Schächental valley. The village is at the start of the road over the pass Klausenpass, which connects Uri and Glarus. According to legend, this village is the home of William Tell.

External links

• Official website (German)
• Bürglen in German, French and Italian in the online Historical Dictionary of Switzerland.

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