the predominant industries. Today, however, tourism has become the main economic sector. Gersau has been a well-known health and vacation resort since 1860, with a significant number of hotels and guest houses. Gersau has an unemployment rate of 1.62%. , there were 105 people employed in the primary economic sector and about 43 businesses involved in this sector. 129 people are employed in the secondary sector and there are 25 businesses in this sector. 350 people are employed in the tertiary sector, with 71 businesses in this sector. Cuisine Culinary specialties of Gersau include salty cheesecake and a dessert called Rahmschinken. Famous people Born in Gersau Walter Nigg (1903–1988), Theologian Josef Maria Camenzind (1904–1984), Catholic priest and writer Benno Ammann (1904–1986), conductor and composer Oskar Camenzind (1971– ), former professional road racing cyclist, 1998 road cycling world champion Notes References Further reading External links States and territories established in 1433 Municipalities of the canton of Schwyz Districts of the canton of Schwyz Former protectorates of Switzerland 1798 disestablishments 1814 establishments in Switzerland Populated places on Lake Lucerne Cultural property of national significance in the canton of Schwyz