Uster knowledge
Across
- 3. Which prominent Uster industrialist bought Schloss Uster in 1916, restored it, and then donated it to the municipality as a foundation?
- 8. The political Ustertag in 1830 was a direct consequence of the shifts that occurred during the brief 1798–1803 period when Switzerland was governed as a centralized state. What is the historical Latin-derived name of this French-supported republic?
- 9. What is the surname of the current (as of 2024) Mayor (Stadtpräsidentin) of Uster?
- 10. What is the name of the main cultural venue (used for theater, music, and events), located on Brauereistrasse near the train station, that is housed in a former cinema?
Down
- 1. What is the name of the major town and regional hub bordering Uster's district, located on the Pfäffikersee?
- 2. What is the German word for the surrounding region (Upper Land), where Uster is the second-largest town?
- 4. Which of Uster's eleven official localities is the oldest settlement in the municipality, first mentioned in the year 741, and is located near the Greifensee?
- 5. What is the name of the main regional railway system (commuter train) that connects Uster directly to Zurich and Rapperswil?
- 6. The Heusser-Staub Foundation owns Uster's main historical landmark, which is famous for its distinctive stepped gable roof. What is the German name of this historical building?
- 7. Which famous local village is known throughout Switzerland for its large, well-known Dinosaur Museum and is located directly east of Uster on the main industrial trail?