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

4.2/ 10
Average
Population
694
Commune type
Hamlet

Living in Gondiswil, a commune of 694 inhabitants in Canton Bern. With an overall score of 4.2/10, this commune is below average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Nature & Green Spaces (9.3/10) and Noise (8.8/10). Its score is below the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
8.8
Air Quality
5.5
Public Transport
0.9
Education & Culture
1.9
Nightlife & Dining
1.3
Nature & Green Spaces
9.3
Healthcare
4.2
Taxation
1.0
Annual Sunshine
4.9
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.

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Nature
Fair
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Retirement
Average
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Family
Average
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Young Professional
Average
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For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Gondiswil achieves a compatibility score of 6.2/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (3.1/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Gondiswil excels in Nature & Green Spaces (9.3/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces), Noise (8.8/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Public Transport (0.9/10, limited public transport connections), Taxation (1/10, a higher tax burden than average), Nightlife & Dining (1.3/10, limited dining and nightlife options).

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Key Infrastructure

Public Transport

GondiswilTrain Station
Gondiswil, HünigenBus Stop
Gondiswil, HaltestelleBus 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 Gondiswil 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 Gondiswil

What's it like to live in Gondiswil? Resident impressions and quality of life
Living in Gondiswil means embracing quiet above all: noise sits at 8.8, yet transport access is only 0.9, so a car is essential for most journeys. Air quality is moderate at 5.5, while healthcare is limited at 4.2. Notably, nature scores 9.3, which offsets the sparse dining scene at 1.3. Education sits at 1.9, and fiscal pressure is high at 1.0. Meanwhile, sunshine reaches 4.9, and neighbors Reisiswil, Auswil, and Fischbach are nearby. This profile fits nature lovers and retirees seeking calm and green surroundings, though families and young professionals may find the weak transport and education scores limiting.
How sunny and clean is the air in Gondiswil?
Gondiswil's weakest air-quality score is 5.5, a middling figure for cleanliness, while its sunshine score sits at a modest 4.9. Meanwhile, noise levels are low at 8.8, and nature access reaches an excellent 9.3, so the setting is quiet and green rather than bright and pristine. By contrast, transport connectivity is only 0.9, education 1.9, and restaurants 1.3, meaning everyday urban conveniences are scarce. Notably, healthcare stands at 4.2 and taxation at 1.0. Overall, the air is acceptable but not exceptional, and sunny days are limited. This profile best suits nature lovers and retirees seeking calm surroundings, rather than families or young professionals needing services and reliable transit.
How well-connected is Gondiswil? Transport, schools, dining
Gondiswil's most striking score is its transport connectivity, which sits at just 0.9, reflecting very limited public transport links. Dining options are similarly sparse at 1.3, while education scores 1.9, indicating few local schooling choices. By contrast, the commune performs strongly on nature with 9.3 and noise with 8.8, offering a quiet, green setting. Notably, healthcare reaches 4.2 and sunshine 4.9, both moderate. Fiscal pressure is high, with a score of 1.0, and air quality sits at 5.5. Neighboring communes Reisiswil, Auswil, and Fischbach provide some nearby alternatives. Overall, Gondiswil best suits nature lovers and retirees seeking tranquility, though residents should expect to travel for transport, schools, and dining.
What are the neighboring communes of Gondiswil and how big is it?
With a nature score of 9.3, Gondiswil ranks among the most nature-rich settings, yet its transport score of just 0.9 shows how car-dependent daily life here can be. The commune counts 694 residents and borders Reisiswil, Auswil, and Fischbach. Education sits at 1.9 and restaurants at 1.3, so everyday amenities are limited. By contrast, noise exposure is low at 8.8, and air quality reaches 5.5. Fiscal attractiveness is modest at 1.0, while healthcare scores 4.2 and sunshine 4.9. This profile suits nature lovers and retirees seeking quiet rural living rather than young professionals needing frequent transit connections.
Is Gondiswil a tax-friendly municipality?
Gondiswil scores only 1.0 for fiscal attractiveness, the weakest of its nine dimensions, so tax-friendly is not a fair description. Transport access is similarly thin at 0.9, and restaurant options reach just 1.3. By contrast, nature stands at 9.3 and quiet at 8.8, both exceptional. Air quality is a moderate 5.5, while healthcare sits at 4.2. Notably, education is limited at 1.9, and sunshine reaches 4.9. Neighboring Reisiswil, Auswil, and Fischbach share this rural Bernese setting. For families or young professionals seeking low taxes and services, the profile fits poorly. Retirees and nature lovers, however, would find the calm and green surroundings well suited to their priorities.

Neighboring communes of Gondiswil

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 22 %20–64 years 56.3 %65 and over 21.7 %
Density
77 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+2.5 %
Vacant housing
3.8 %
New dwellings
0.0 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
1.1 %
Tertiary employment
23.2 %

Land use

Built-up area 5.9 %Agricultural land 69.4 %Forest 24.3 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Bern (BE)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.1441, 7.8640
BFS Number
326
Last updated
7 October 2026

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