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Quality of life in Eggiwil (Bern) — scores, review and neighborhoods

4.6/ 10
Average
Population
2,225
Commune type
Village

Living in Eggiwil, a commune of 2225 inhabitants in Canton Bern — with an overall score of 4.6/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Nature & Green Spaces (9.8/10) and Noise (9.7/10). Its score is below the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
9.7
Air Quality
7.4
Public Transport
0.2
Education & Culture
3.0
Nightlife & Dining
1.4
Nature & Green Spaces
9.8
Healthcare
4.7
Taxation
1.1
Annual Sunshine
3.7
Cantonal average

Eggiwil's national strengths

Top 25 · Nature & Green Spaces ↗
Per our methodology ↗

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, Eggiwil achieves a compatibility score of 6.7/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (3.3/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Eggiwil excels in Nature & Green Spaces (9.8/10) — a green environment with many accessible green spaces, Noise (9.7/10) — a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus, Air Quality (7.4/10) — clean air with low pollutant concentrations.

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Public Transport (0.2/10) — limited public transport connections, Taxation (1.1/10) — a higher tax burden than average, Nightlife & Dining (1.4/10) — limited dining and nightlife options.

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

TagesschuleSchool
Primarschule EggiwilSchool
Schulhaus DorfSchool
Primarschule EggiwilSchool
Primarschule EggiwilSchool
Primarschule EggiwilSchool
Schule HorbenSchool

Public Transport

LeimenBus Stop
Eggiwil DorfBus Stop
ZilmattBus Stop
Obere ZilmattBus Stop
SchwelliBus Stop
BrambachBus Stop
HolzmattBus Stop
TenndliBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Dr. med. Peter DunerDoctor

Guides to read for this area

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

By lifestyle profile

Family
Where to Live in Thun as a Family
Young Professional
Where to Live in Thun as a Young Professional
Retirement
Where to Live in Thun in Retirement
Nature
Where to Live in Thun Close to Nature
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Frequently asked questions about Eggiwil

What's it like to live in Eggiwil? Resident impressions and quality of life
Eggiwil shines with exceptional environmental quality, scoring 9.8 for nature and 9.7 for air quality. This small commune of 2,225 inhabitants in the Thun agglomeration offers a serene rural lifestyle surrounded by pristine landscapes. However, it faces significant challenges in transport accessibility, scoring just 0.1, and education options remain limited at 1.0. Healthcare services are moderate at 4.7. The commune's weakest dimensions—transport and dining—reflect its remote positioning alongside neighbors like Röthenbach im Emmental, Trubschachen, and Signau. Residents enjoy outstanding natural surroundings and clean air, yet must accept considerable isolation from urban amenities. This tradeoff defines Eggiwil: exceptional nature preservation and tranquility in exchange for limited accessibility and services.
How sunny and clean is the air in Eggiwil?
Eggiwil boasts exceptional air quality with a score of 8.3, reflecting the clean, unpolluted environment characteristic of its rural setting. However, sunshine is considerably limited, scoring only 3.7, meaning the commune experiences frequent cloud cover and shorter bright days typical of the Emmental region. This apparent paradox reflects the area's geography: its sheltered valley location protects air quality while simultaneously limiting direct solar exposure. For residents prioritizing fresh air over abundant sunlight, Eggiwil delivers, yet those seeking more consistent sunshine may find the trade-off challenging.
How well-connected is Eggiwil? Transport, schools, dining
Eggiwil faces significant connectivity challenges across multiple dimensions. Transport accessibility scores just 0.1, reflecting limited public transit options typical of smaller rural communes. Education facilities score 1.0, and dining options are equally sparse at 0.4. These weak scores reflect Eggiwil's position as a small commune of 2,225 inhabitants within the Thun agglomeration, where amenities concentrate in larger neighboring centers like Trubschachen and Signau rather than locally. However, the commune excels in natural environment quality with a 9.8 score and enjoys excellent air quality at 8.3. Eggiwil thus embodies a classic rural tradeoff: limited urban conveniences offset by exceptional natural surroundings and environmental conditions, making it attractive primarily for those prioritizing landscape and tranquility over accessibility.
What are the neighboring communes of Eggiwil and how big is it?
With a nature score of 9.8, Eggiwil is a distinctly rural commune in Bern's Emmental region, home to approximately 2,225 residents. The municipality borders three neighbors: Röthenbach im Emmental, Trubschachen, and Signau. Its smallest dimension is transport connectivity, scoring just 0.1, reflecting limited public infrastructure typical of small mountain communities. Air quality and noise levels are exceptional, at 8.3 and 9.7 respectively, underscoring the area's pristine natural environment. Health services score modestly at 4.7. Eggiwil exemplifies the classic rural Swiss tradeoff: outstanding environmental quality and tranquility offset by sparse mobility options and minimal dining amenities.
Is Eggiwil a tax-friendly municipality?
Eggiwil scores 1.1 on fiscal friendliness, indicating it is not a tax-advantaged municipality. With a population of 2,225, this small commune prioritizes natural and environmental quality instead. Its nature score reaches 9.8 and air quality scores 8.3, reflecting excellent outdoor conditions and clean surroundings. Education and transport infrastructure lag significantly, yet these limitations appear secondary to the commune's environmental strength. The tradeoff is clear: Eggiwil offers exceptional landscapes and air quality for those willing to accept higher tax burdens and minimal transport connectivity. Neighbors like Röthenbach im Emmental, Trubschachen, and Signau present alternatives for those prioritizing fiscal considerations.

Neighboring communes of Eggiwil

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 24 %20–64 years 55.8 %65 and over 20.2 %
Density
41 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+0.5 %
Vacant housing
0.8 %
New dwellings
2.9 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
0.9 %
Tertiary employment
34 %

Land use

Built-up area 3.5 %Agricultural land 53.7 %Forest 41.2 %

Source: FSO — Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Bern (BE)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
46.8725, 7.8006
BFS Number
901
Last updated
29 June 2026

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

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