Quality of Life in Canton Bern

Q: Which commune in Canton Bern is best for families?

In Canton Bern, Bremgarten bei Bern (7.4/10 on the family profile) leads the ranking. Its strongest scores are in Education & Culture and Healthcare — two criteria that the family profile weights heavily.

Q: Where is taxation lowest in Canton Bern?

Deisswil bei Münchenbuchsee offers the lowest tax burden in Canton Bern (score 3.0/10), computed for a reference household (married couple, 1 child, CHF 125,000 gross, tax year 2025) via the official ESTV calculator.

Q: Which is the quietest commune in Canton Bern?

Auswil (10.0/10) is the quietest commune in Canton Bern, per the FOEN SonBase model that aggregates road, rail and air noise.

Q: Does Canton Bern rank above the Swiss average for quality of life?

With an overall average score of 5.3/10 , Canton Bern sits below the Swiss national average (5.7/10). Its strongest dimension is Nature & Green Spaces (9.3/10); its weakest is Taxation (1.3/10).

Population: 1,028,519
Municipalities: 335
Largest municipality: Bern

Canton Bern includes 335 communes evaluated by VivaMap. With an average score of 5.3/10, it stands out for Nature & Green Spaces (9.3/10) and Noise (9.1/10). The Taxation criterion (1.3/10) is its main area for improvement. Living in Canton Bern is particularly suited for those seeking a green environment with many accessible green spaces.

Canton Average Scores

Noise

9.1

Air Quality

6.5

Public Transport

1.9

Education & Culture

4.9

Nightlife & Dining

4.1

Nature & Green Spaces

9.3

Healthcare

6.1

Taxation

1.3

Annual Sunshine

4.9

National average

Top Communes

Lowest-Ranked Communes

Best Communes by Profile

Family: Bremgarten bei Bern (7.4/10) — ideal for families thanks to strong Education & Culture scores.
Young Professional: Nidau (7/10) — ideal for young professionals thanks to strong Public Transport scores.
Retirement: Evilard (7.1/10) — ideal for retirees thanks to strong Nature & Green Spaces scores.
Nature: Habkern (7.8/10) — ideal for nature lovers thanks to strong Nature & Green Spaces scores.

Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Universität BernUniversity

International Space Science InstituteUniversity

World Trade InstituteUniversity

Forschungsstelle Digitale NachhaltigkeitUniversity

Institut Sekundarstufe IUniversity

Institut für RechtsmedizinUniversity

VetsuisseUniversity

Institute of Ecology and EvolutionUniversity

Public Transport

BernTrain Station

LyssTrain Station

LangenthalTrain Station

GümligenTrain Station

UnterzollikofenTrain Station

La FerrièreTrain Station

La Chaux-d'AbelTrain Station

VilleretTrain Station

Healthcare Facilities

InselspitalHospital

Universitäre Psychiatrische Dienste BernHospital

Regionalspital InterlakenHospital

Psychiatriezentrum MünsingenHospital

LindenhofspitalHospital

EngeriedspitalHospital

Salem-SpitalHospital

SonnenhofspitalHospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Which commune in Canton Bern is best for families?

In Canton Bern, Bremgarten bei Bern (7.4/10 on the family profile) leads the ranking. Its strongest scores are in Education & Culture and Healthcare — two criteria that the family profile weights heavily.

Where is taxation lowest in Canton Bern?

Deisswil bei Münchenbuchsee offers the lowest tax burden in Canton Bern (score 3.0/10), computed for a reference household (married couple, 1 child, CHF 125,000 gross, tax year 2025) via the official ESTV calculator.

Which communes in Canton Bern have the best public transport?

The best-served communes for public transport in Canton Bern are Nidau (7.9/10), Biel/Bienne (7.4/10) and Bern (7.1/10), based on ARE service-quality classes.

Which is the quietest commune in Canton Bern?

Auswil (10.0/10) is the quietest commune in Canton Bern, per the FOEN SonBase model that aggregates road, rail and air noise.

Does Canton Bern rank above the Swiss average for quality of life?

With an overall average score of 5.3/10, Canton Bern sits below the Swiss national average (5.7/10). Its strongest dimension is Nature & Green Spaces (9.3/10); its weakest is Taxation (1.3/10).