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Bauen lies at 436 m above sea level on the western shore of Lake Uri, at the foot of Oberbauen and Niederbauen. Several mountain streams shaped the buildable site on which Bauen stands; the Bauer or Hutzbach stream flows through the centre of the village.
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Geographical location
Oberbauenstock is located in the immediate surroundings of Bauen. The surrounding area also includes Charenstöckli, Schwalmisgaden and Rot Turen.
Nature
The protected bay of Bauen has a mild southern microclimate. Fruit trees, figs, apricots, persimmons, kiwis, quinces, grapes, sweet chestnuts and palms grow there.
You can hike along the 35-km-long Swiss Path, take a lunch break in Bauen and swim in the bay in summer.
History and culture
Muotathal Monastery is located in the surrounding area of Bauen. Bauen is first documented for the year 1150; historical forms of the name include Bauen, Bawen and Bauwen.
A first chapel was built in Bauen in 1360 and placed under the authority of the monastery in Seedorf.
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