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

6.8/ 10
Top 10% in SwitzerlandExcellent
Population
2,438
Commune type
Village

Living in Evilard, a commune of 2438 inhabitants in Canton Bern — with an overall score of 6.8/10, this commune is attractive for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Noise (10/10) and Healthcare (9.4/10). Its score is above the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
10.0
Air Quality
8.2
Public Transport
2.3
Education & Culture
8.6
Nightlife & Dining
6.6
Nature & Green Spaces
9.2
Healthcare
9.4
Taxation
1.7
Annual Sunshine
5.3
Cantonal average

Evilard's national strengths

#1 in Switzerland · Noise ↗
Per our methodology ↗

Recommended Profiles

Family
ExceptionalTop 3% in Switzerland
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Retirement
ExceptionalTop 3% in Switzerland
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Nature
ExcellentTop 5% in Switzerland
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Young Professional
Very goodTop 25% in Switzerland
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For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Evilard achieves a compatibility score of 7.7/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (5.7/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Evilard excels in Noise (10/10) — a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus, Healthcare (9.4/10) — excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals, Nature & Green Spaces (9.2/10) — a green environment with many accessible green spaces.

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Taxation (1.7/10) — a higher tax burden than average, Public Transport (2.3/10) — limited public transport connections.

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Ecole primaire d'Evilard / Primarschule LeubringenSchool

Public Transport

Magglingen/MacolinTrain Station
Evilard/LeubringenTrain Station
Zum Alten SchweizerBus Stop
EpicerieBus Stop
Magglingen SeilbahnBus Stop
Evilard/Leubringen, La LisièreBus Stop
LärchenplatzBus Stop
Evilard ChapelleBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Dr. Hans-Peter RichardDoctor

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 Biel/Bienne as a Family
Young Professional
Where to Live in Biel/Bienne as a Young Professional
Retirement
Where to Live in Biel/Bienne in Retirement
Nature
Where to Live in Biel/Bienne Close to Nature
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Frequently asked questions about Evilard

What's it like to live in Evilard? Resident impressions and quality of life
Evilard stands out as a peaceful, nature-rich commune in the Biel/Bienne agglomeration, yet it faces significant infrastructure limitations. The weakest dimension is fiscal competitiveness, with a score of 1.7, alongside minimal public transport access at 1.3, which constrains commuting options. Conversely, the commune excels in environmental quality, earning 9.1 for nature access and 10 for noise levels—among its strongest attributes. Healthcare services score well at 8.2, and air quality registers 7.7. This small community of 2,438 residents bordering Orvin, Nidau, and Biel/Bienne essentially offers a rural quality-of-life trade-off: exceptional quietness and natural surroundings come at the cost of limited public services and higher fiscal burden.
How sunny and clean is the air in Evilard?
Evilard stands out for exceptional quiet, with a noise score of 10, yet sunshine remains a moderate consideration. Air quality is relatively good at 7.7, reflecting cleaner conditions than many comparable communes. Sunlight exposure, however, scores 5.3, indicating moderate annual brightness rather than abundant solar days. The commune benefits from its position near Biel/Bienne and neighbors Orvin and Nidau, which may influence local air circulation patterns. The main tradeoff here is between Evilard's notably clean, quiet environment and its more average sunshine levels—a worthwhile exchange for those prioritizing air quality and tranquility over solar exposure.
How well-connected is Evilard? Transport, schools, dining
Evilard faces significant challenges with transport connectivity, scoring just 1.3, which represents its weakest dimension. Education and dining options similarly lag, with scores of 3.7 and 2.6 respectively. However, the commune compensates with exceptional environmental quality: air purity reaches 7.7 and nature access scores 9.1, reflecting its quieter setting with a noise score of 10. Health services are also robust at 8.2. Located near neighbors Biel/Bienne, Nidau, and Orvin within the Biel/Bienne agglomeration, Evilard trades urban convenience for environmental tranquility and clean air—a tradeoff that appeals primarily to those prioritizing natural surroundings over accessibility.
What are the neighboring communes of Evilard and how big is it?
Evilard is a small commune in the Biel/Bienne agglomeration with a population of 2,438 residents. It borders three communes: Orvin, Nidau, and Biel/Bienne itself. The commune excels in noise protection, scoring 10 for sound quality, yet it faces significant challenges in fiscal attractiveness, with a score of just 1.7. Transportation connectivity is similarly weak at 1.3. Conversely, its natural environment shines at 9.1, and healthcare access scores 8.2. Evilard thus represents a tradeoff between excellent environmental and health conditions offset by limited economic incentives and transport links.
Is Evilard a tax-friendly municipality?
Evilard is not a tax-friendly municipality. Its fiscal score stands at just 1.7 out of 10, ranking among the least favorable in tax terms. The commune's strength lies elsewhere: it excels in environmental quality, with a noise score of 10 and a nature score of 9.1, alongside solid health services scoring 8.2. Air quality is also respectable at 7.7. However, public transport access remains quite limited at 1.3, and educational facilities score modestly at 3.7. For those prioritizing low taxes, Evilard presents a tradeoff—you gain exceptional quietness and natural surroundings but pay noticeably higher tax rates than many comparable Swiss communes.

Neighboring communes of Evilard

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 23.9 %20–64 years 52.6 %65 and over 23.5 %
Density
717 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+11.9 %
Vacant housing
1 %
New dwellings
0.4 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
1.1 %
Tertiary employment
86 %

Land use

Built-up area 29.2 %Agricultural land 30.2 %Forest 40.6 %

Source: FSO — Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Bern (BE)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.1452, 7.2195
BFS Number
372
Last updated
29 June 2026

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

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