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

5.0/ 10
Average
Population
1,324
Commune type
Village

Living in Eriswil, a commune of 1324 inhabitants in Canton Bern. With an overall score of 5/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Nature & Green Spaces (9.1/10) and Noise (9/10). Its score is below the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
9.0
Air Quality
5.2
Public Transport
1.9
Education & Culture
5.3
Nightlife & Dining
6.0
Nature & Green Spaces
9.1
Healthcare
2.3
Taxation
1.1
Annual Sunshine
5.2
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, Eriswil achieves a compatibility score of 6.3/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (4.5/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Eriswil excels in Nature & Green Spaces (9.1/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces), Noise (9/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Taxation (1.1/10, a higher tax burden than average), Public Transport (1.9/10, limited public transport connections), Healthcare (2.3/10, more limited healthcare access).

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Kindergarten EriswilSchool
Schulhaus EriswilSchool

Public Transport

Eriswil HinterdorfBus Stop
Eriswil SchulhausBus Stop
Eriswil AltersheimBus Stop
Eriswil StationBus Stop
ThanwegBus 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 Eriswil 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 Eriswil

What's it like to live in Eriswil? Resident impressions and quality of life
Compared with Wyssachen, Huttwil, and Luthern, Eriswil stands out for its quiet, rural character rather than its services. Its weakest dimensions are fiscal pressure and healthcare access, with a fiscalite score of 1.1 and a sante score of 2.3; transport is similarly limited at 1.9. Additionally, education sits at 5.3 and air quality at 5.2. The strongest dimensions are nature at 9.1 and low noise at 9, making the commune especially appealing for nature lovers and retirees seeking calm surroundings. Thus, Eriswil best suits nature lovers and retirees who value tranquility over urban convenience, while families and young professionals may find the limited transport and healthcare options restrictive.
How sunny and clean is the air in Eriswil?
Compared with its neighbors Wyssachen, Huttwil, and Luthern, Eriswil offers a mixed environmental picture. Its weakest dimension is healthcare access, scoring only 2.3, while public transport is similarly limited at 1.9. Air quality sits at a moderate 5.2, matching the sunshine score of 5.2, so neither is exceptional. Additionally, noise levels are low at 9, and nature scores 9.1, indicating a quiet, green setting. Thus, while Eriswil is not especially sunny or remarkably clean in air terms, its calm surroundings stand out. This profile best suits nature lovers and retirees seeking tranquility rather than urban convenience.
How well-connected is Eriswil? Transport, schools, dining
Compared with Wyssachen, Huttwil and Luthern, Eriswil offers a quieter but less connected profile. Transport is the weakest dimension, scoring just 1.9, and healthcare access is similarly limited at 2.3, so residents depend heavily on neighbouring hubs for daily mobility and medical services. Education sits at a moderate 5.3, while dining reaches 6.0, giving some local options without matching larger centres. Additionally, air quality and sunshine both register 5.2. The strongest dimensions are noise and nature, each scoring 9.1, reflecting a calm, green setting. Thus, Eriswil suits nature lovers and retirees seeking tranquillity, though families and young professionals may find the weak transport links a practical drawback.
What are the neighboring communes of Eriswil and how big is it?
Eriswil, home to 1,324 residents, sits in the Bern agglomeration and borders Wyssachen, Huttwil, and Luthern. Compared with these neighbors, its weakest dimensions are fiscal pressure and transport access, scoring just 1.1 and 1.9 respectively, alongside limited healthcare at 2.3. Thus, daily commuting and local tax burdens are less favorable here than in surrounding communes. Its strongest dimensions are nature and quiet, both scoring 9.1 and 9, with air quality and sunshine at 5.2. Furthermore, education reaches 5.3 and restaurants 6. This profile suits nature lovers and retirees seeking calm, green surroundings over urban convenience or fiscal advantage.
Is Eriswil a tax-friendly municipality?
Compared with Wyssachen, Huttwil, and Luthern, Eriswil stands out for its very low noise exposure (9) and abundant nature (9.1), yet its tax situation is the weakest dimension in this profile. The fiscal score is just 1.1, and transport access is similarly limited at 1.9, while healthcare sits at 2.3. Air quality and sunshine both register 5.2, education 5.3, and restaurants 6. Thus, for households prioritizing low taxes, Eriswil is not the most advantageous choice among its neighbors. Furthermore, the commune's strengths lie elsewhere: quiet surroundings and green landscapes rather than fiscal attractiveness. It best suits nature lovers and retirees seeking calm, not young professionals or families focused on tax savings.

Neighboring communes of Eriswil

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 21.1 %20–64 years 56.2 %65 and over 22.7 %
Density
121 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+1.3 %
Vacant housing
2 %
New dwellings
0.0 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
2.2 %
Tertiary employment
43 %

Land use

Built-up area 6.5 %Agricultural land 67.4 %Forest 25.9 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Bern (BE)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.0722, 7.8616
BFS Number
953
Last updated
7 October 2026

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