Nature
Unterkulm is situated between wooded hills in the central Wynental valley. Of the municipality’s 888-hectare area, 309 hectares are forested. The landscape is therefore characterised by its location in the valley and its considerable proportion of forest.
If you are considering Unterkulm as a place to stay, you may want to find a hotel.
Geographical location
The wider regional surroundings of Unterkulm include Wartensee Castle, Mittlisberg, Hasel Zoo, Gamma-Inseli, Ruchen, Sankt Margrete and Spitzenflüeli.
History
The documented settlement history of Unterkulm dates back to 1045. At that time, the former name of the Roman estate, Columbaria, first appeared as the name of a village and settlement. In 1295, the village was divided into the politically independent municipalities of Oberkulm and Unterkulm.
Culture
Unterkulm has held market rights since 1818 and is regarded as a place where four annual trade fairs continue to be held.
