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

4.2/ 10
Average
Population
175
Commune type
Hamlet

Living in Hellsau, a commune of 175 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 (9.1/10) and Noise (6.4/10). Its score is below the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
6.4
Air Quality
4.9
Public Transport
0.3
Education & Culture
3.5
Nightlife & Dining
4.4
Nature & Green Spaces
9.1
Healthcare
4.3
Taxation
1.1
Annual Sunshine
4.2
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.

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For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Hellsau achieves a compatibility score of 5.5/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (3.5/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Hellsau excels in Nature & Green Spaces (9.1/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Public Transport (0.3/10, limited public transport connections), Taxation (1.1/10, a higher tax burden than average), Education & Culture (3.5/10, limited educational and cultural infrastructure).

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Key Infrastructure

Public Transport

Hellsau, FeuerwehrmagazinBus Stop
Hellsau, DorfmitteBus Stop
Hellsau, SchulhausBus 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 Hellsau 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 Hellsau

What's it like to live in Hellsau? Resident impressions and quality of life
Compared with Höchstetten, Alchenstorf and Drei Höfe, Hellsau is a very small Bern commune of 175 residents where nature dominates daily life. Its nature score of 9.1 is the standout strength, and quiet conditions rate 6.4, so the setting stays calm. Air quality, however, sits at 4.9, while restaurant options reach 4.4 and healthcare 4.3, meaning everyday amenities are limited. Education scores 3.5 and sunshine 4.2, yet transport is the sharpest constraint at 0.3, so a car is effectively necessary. Fiscal attractiveness is also low at 1.1. Overall, Hellsau best suits nature lovers who accept minimal services and weak connections in exchange for space and quiet.
How sunny and clean is the air in Hellsau?
Compared with Höchstetten, Alchenstorf and Drei Höfe, Hellsau offers a quieter rural setting, yet its air quality score of 4.9 is moderate rather than exceptional. Sunshine is similarly middling at 4.2, so bright days are not guaranteed year-round. Nonetheless, noise levels are comparatively low at 6.4, which supports the commune's calm character. The standout dimension is nature at 9.1, far ahead of its other scores, while transport sits at just 0.3. Restaurants reach 4.4, health 4.3, education 3.5 and fiscalite 1.1. Overall, Hellsau suits nature lovers most, though families seeking services may find provision limited.
How well-connected is Hellsau? Transport, schools, dining
Compared with Höchstetten, Alchenstorf and Drei Höfe, Hellsau is a very small commune of 175 residents where nature access stands out at 9.1. Yet public transport connectivity is minimal, scoring just 0.3, so a car is effectively necessary for most journeys. Air quality is moderate at 4.9, while dining options remain limited at 4.4. Education scores 3.5, and healthcare sits at 4.3, both below what larger agglomeration communes typically offer. Noise levels are comparatively high at 6.4, and fiscal attractiveness is low at 1.1. However, sunshine reaches 4.2, which is reasonable for the region. Overall, this profile suits nature lovers who accept weak transit links and few local amenities.
What are the neighboring communes of Hellsau and how big is it?
Hellsau, with 175 residents, is far smaller than its neighbors Höchstetten, Alchenstorf, and Drei Höfe, yet it holds its own on environmental quality. Its strongest asset is nature, scoring 9.1, well above what such a tiny commune might suggest. However, transport access is minimal at 0.3, so a car is effectively necessary. Air quality is decent at 4.9, though noise sits at 6.4. Education (3.5), healthcare (4.3), and restaurants (4.4) are all limited, and taxation is comparatively high at 1.1. Sunshine reaches 4.2. Overall, Hellsau suits nature lovers seeking quiet rural living rather than families or young professionals needing services.
Is Hellsau a tax-friendly municipality?
Compared with Höchstetten, Alchenstorf and Drei Höfe, Hellsau stands out far more for its natural setting than for tax appeal. Its fiscalité score of 1.1 is the weakest dimension in the entire profile, indicating a comparatively unfavourable tax position. Nature, by contrast, scores 9.1, the strongest value recorded for this commune. Noise sits at 6.4, air quality at 4.9, restaurants at 4.4 and healthcare at 4.3, while education reaches 3.5 and sunshine 4.2. Transport is minimal at 0.3. However, the low fiscalité score means tax-friendly is not a fitting description. Retirees and nature lovers seeking quiet surroundings would find the strongest match here.

Neighboring communes of Hellsau

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 24.2 %20–64 years 59.7 %65 and over 16.1 %
Density
143 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+9.3 %
Vacant housing
1.2 %
New dwellings
4.8 per 1,000 inhab.
Tertiary employment
27.9 %

Land use

Built-up area 6.7 %Agricultural land 69.3 %Forest 24 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Bern (BE)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.1435, 7.6510
BFS Number
408
Last updated
7 October 2026

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