Quality of life in Alchenstorf (Bern): scores, review and neighborhoods

4.5/ 10
Average
Population
615
Commune type
Hamlet

Living in Alchenstorf, a commune of 615 inhabitants in Canton Bern. With an overall score of 4.5/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Nature & Green Spaces (9.2/10) and Noise (9.1/10). Its score is below the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
9.1
Air Quality
5.5
Public Transport
1.3
Education & Culture
3.6
Nightlife & Dining
1.5
Nature & Green Spaces
9.2
Healthcare
5.1
Taxation
1.2
Annual Sunshine
4.1
Cantonal average

These scores summarise the living environment where residents actually live, not across the whole municipal territory. The map, by contrast, colours the territory: a highly rated commune can still show large, often uninhabited areas with weaker values.

Recommended Profiles

Nature
Fair
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Family
Average
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Retirement
Average
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Young Professional
Average
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For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Alchenstorf achieves a compatibility score of 6.2/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (3.4/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Alchenstorf excels in Nature & Green Spaces (9.2/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces), Noise (9.1/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Taxation (1.2/10, a higher tax burden than average), Public Transport (1.3/10, limited public transport connections), Nightlife & Dining (1.5/10, limited dining and nightlife options).

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Key Infrastructure

Public Transport

Alchenstorf, OberalchenstorfBus Stop
Alchenstorf, DorfBus Stop
Alchenstorf, WilBus Stop
Alchenstorf, UnteralchenstorfBus Stop

Guides to read for this area

Four guides by lifestyle profile and three analyses of this area's strongest criteria.

Considering buying property in Alchenstorf or moving to Canton Bern? Our interactive map lets you explore quality of life at the neighborhood level and compare with nearby communes.

Frequently asked questions about Alchenstorf

What's it like to live in Alchenstorf? Resident impressions and quality of life
Living in Alchenstorf means quiet rural surroundings, and the scores reflect that: nature stands at 9.2 and noise at 9.1, the two strongest dimensions for this Bern commune of 615 residents. Air quality is moderate at 5.5, while healthcare sits at 5.1. Worth flagging is the weaker side: public transport scores just 1.3 and dining options 1.5, so a car is likely part of daily life here. Education reaches 3.6 and sunshine 4.1, with fiscal attractiveness at 1.2. Neighboring communes include Hellsau, Rumendingen, and Höchstetten. It is worth noting these figures describe the commune's profile rather than any individual experience. Explore the map to see how Alchenstorf's details compare.
How sunny and clean is the air in Alchenstorf?
Alchenstorf stands out for its nature score of 9.2, the highest in its profile, paired with a noise score of 9.1, making it a notably quiet rural setting. Air quality registers at 5.5, a moderate figure that sits below the strong environmental results but remains reasonable for a commune of 615 residents in the Bern agglomeration. Sunshine is the weaker dimension here, with a score of 4.1, so bright days are less frequent than in some other parts of the canton. Worth flagging is the low transport score of 1.3, which reflects the limited connectivity typical of a small village. For a fuller picture of how these values compare with Hellsau, Rumendingen, and Höchstetten, explore the details on the map.
How well-connected is Alchenstorf? Transport, schools, dining
Alchenstorf scores 9.2 for nature and 9.1 for noise, its two strongest dimensions by a clear margin. Air quality follows at 5.5. On connectivity, the picture shifts: transport sits at just 1.3, education at 3.6, and dining at 1.5, so this is a quiet commune rather than a well-served hub. It is worth noting that health reaches 5.1 and sunshine 4.1, while fiscal attractiveness is low at 1.2. Neighboring communes Hellsau, Rumendingen and Höchstetten sit nearby, though the low transport score suggests car dependency for most journeys. Explore the map to see how these scores compare across the region.
What are the neighboring communes of Alchenstorf and how big is it?
Alchenstorf stands out for its quiet setting, scoring 9.1 on noise and 9.2 on nature access. With 615 inhabitants, it is a small commune in the Bern agglomeration, and its neighboring communes are Hellsau, Rumendingen and Höchstetten. The strong environmental scores contrast with weaker dimensions: transport sits at 1.3 and dining at 1.5, so everyday amenities are limited within the commune itself. Air quality registers 5.5, education 3.6, healthcare 5.1, sunshine 4.1 and taxation 1.2. It is worth noting that the low transport score reflects a rural profile rather than a gap in the data. For a fuller picture of how Alchenstorf compares with nearby communes, explore the details on the map.
Is Alchenstorf a tax-friendly municipality?
Alchenstorf's most striking score is its nature rating of 9.2, closely followed by an air quality score of 5.5, which together reflect a quiet, green setting in the Bern agglomeration. On the question of tax friendliness, the commune's fiscalite score sits at just 1.2, a low value that suggests limited tax attractiveness relative to other municipalities. Worth flagging is the transport score of 1.3, which points to modest connectivity. With 615 inhabitants, Alchenstorf remains a small commune where environmental strengths contrast with weaker fiscal and mobility dimensions. For a fuller picture of how these scores compare with neighbors such as Hellsau, Rumendingen, and Höchstetten, explore the details on the map.

Neighboring communes of Alchenstorf

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 17.4 %20–64 years 59.5 %65 and over 23.1 %
Density
88 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+1.2 %
Vacant housing
1.1 %
New dwellings
5.2 per 1,000 inhab.
Tertiary employment
31.6 %

Land use

Built-up area 7.6 %Agricultural land 60.2 %Forest 31.9 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Bern (BE)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.1248, 7.6444
BFS Number
402
Last updated
7 October 2026

Data: FSO, geo.admin.ch, OSM. Scores normalised 0-10