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

4.8/ 10
Average
Population
498
Commune type
Hamlet

Living in Brienzwiler, a commune of 498 inhabitants in Canton Bern. With an overall score of 4.8/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Noise (9.8/10) and Nature & Green Spaces (9.2/10). Its score is below the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
9.8
Air Quality
5.3
Public Transport
1.4
Education & Culture
5.9
Nightlife & Dining
5.3
Nature & Green Spaces
9.2
Healthcare
1.4
Taxation
1.5
Annual Sunshine
3.3
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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Young Professional
Average
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Family
Average
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Retirement
Average
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For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Brienzwiler achieves a compatibility score of 6.1/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (4.2/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Brienzwiler excels in Noise (9.8/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus), Nature & Green Spaces (9.2/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Healthcare (1.4/10, more limited healthcare access), Public Transport (1.4/10, limited public transport connections), Taxation (1.5/10, a higher tax burden than average).

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Key Infrastructure

Public Transport

BrienzwilerTrain Station
BanholzfluhBus Stop
BifingBus Stop
SchlüsselBus 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 Brienzwiler 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 Brienzwiler

What's it like to live in Brienzwiler? Resident impressions and quality of life
Compared with Meiringen, Brienz (BE), and Hofstetten bei Brienz, Brienzwiler is a small commune of 498 residents where quiet and nature stand out far more than services. Its weakest points are transport and healthcare, both scoring just 1.4, alongside fiscal attractiveness at 1.5, so car dependence is likely and medical access limited. However, noise levels are very low at 9.8 and nature scores 9.2, giving a calm, green setting. Air quality sits at 5.3, education at 5.9, dining at 5.3, and sunshine at 3.3. Overall, this profile suits nature lovers and retirees seeking tranquillity more than young professionals or families needing frequent transport and nearby amenities.
How sunny and clean is the air in Brienzwiler?
Compared with Meiringen, Brienz (BE), and Hofstetten bei Brienz, Brienzwiler is quieter and greener but weaker on transport and healthcare, both scoring just 1.4. Sunshine is modest at 3.3, so bright days are less frequent than in sunnier regions. Air quality is mixed: a nature score of 9.2 and a noise score of 9.8 point to very low disturbance, yet the air score itself is 5.3. However, the low transport and health scores mean daily errands and medical access need a car. This profile suits nature lovers and retirees seeking calm, clean surroundings over convenience.
How well-connected is Brienzwiler? Transport, schools, dining
Compared with Meiringen, Brienz (BE) and Hofstetten bei Brienz, Brienzwiler is a small commune of 498 residents where connectivity is the weakest dimension, with transport and healthcare both scoring just 1.4. Air quality (5.3) and dining (5.3) sit mid-range, while education reaches 5.9. However, the commune's real strengths lie in its environment: nature scores 9.2 and noise sits at 9.8, reflecting a quiet, green setting. Sunshine (3.3) and fiscal attractiveness (1.5) remain modest. For daily errands and schooling, residents likely rely on nearby centres. Overall, Brienzwiler suits nature lovers and retirees seeking calm more than young professionals or families needing frequent transport links.
What are the neighboring communes of Brienzwiler and how big is it?
Compared with Meiringen, Brienz (BE), and Hofstetten bei Brienz, Brienzwiler is the smallest, with just 498 residents. Its weakest scores are transport and healthcare, both at 1.4, alongside fiscal attractiveness at 1.5, so car-free living or easy access to medical services is limited. However, quietness stands at 9.8 and nature at 9.2, making the setting exceptionally calm and green. Education reaches 5.9, dining 5.3, and air quality 5.3. The three neighboring communes are Meiringen, Brienz (BE), and Hofstetten bei Brienz. Given this profile, Brienzwiler best suits nature lovers and retirees seeking peace rather than young professionals dependent on frequent transport links.
Is Brienzwiler a tax-friendly municipality?
Compared with Meiringen, Brienz (BE), and Hofstetten bei Brienz, Brienzwiler records a notably low fiscal score of 1.5, which suggests limited tax attractiveness relative to its neighbours. Its weakest dimensions are transport and healthcare, both at 1.4, indicating constrained access to those services. However, the commune performs strongly on quietness at 9.8 and nature at 9.2, with air quality at 5.3. These figures point to a small, peaceful setting rather than a fiscally advantageous one. For that reason, Brienzwiler best suits nature lovers and retirees seeking calm surroundings, while those prioritising tax efficiency or mobility may find the neighbouring communes more aligned with their needs.

Neighboring communes of Brienzwiler

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 14.6 %20–64 years 60.3 %65 and over 25.2 %
Density
27 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
-7.4 %
Vacant housing
2.5 %
New dwellings
2.0 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
1.5 %
Tertiary employment
63 %

Land use

Built-up area 2.9 %Agricultural land 30.8 %Forest 33.4 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Bern (BE)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
46.7245, 8.0921
BFS Number
574
Last updated
7 October 2026

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