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

4.5/ 10
Average
Population
1,023
Commune type
Village

Living in Innertkirchen, a commune of 1023 inhabitants in Canton Bern. With an overall score of 4.5/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Nature & Green Spaces (9.4/10) and Noise (9.2/10). Its score is below the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
9.2
Air Quality
7.1
Public Transport
2.0
Education & Culture
1.6
Nightlife & Dining
6.1
Nature & Green Spaces
9.4
Healthcare
1.5
Taxation
1.5
Annual Sunshine
1.7
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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Retirement
Average
mediantop
Family
Average
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For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Innertkirchen achieves a compatibility score of 6.1/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (4.2/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Innertkirchen excels in Nature & Green Spaces (9.4/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces), Noise (9.2/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus), Air Quality (7.1/10, clean air with low pollutant concentrations).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Taxation (1.5/10, a higher tax burden than average), Healthcare (1.5/10, more limited healthcare access), Education & Culture (1.6/10, limited educational and cultural infrastructure).

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Key Infrastructure

Public Transport

Innertkirchen KraftwerkTrain Station
Innertkirchen GrimseltorTrain Station
UnterwasserTrain Station
Aareschlucht OstTrain Station
GrimseltorBus 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 Innertkirchen 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 Innertkirchen

What's it like to live in Innertkirchen? Resident impressions and quality of life
Living in Innertkirchen means quiet and green surroundings first: nature scores 9.4 and noise sits at 9.2, so daily life is calm and outdoors-oriented. Air quality is solid at 7.1, and dining options are moderate at 6.1. By contrast, public transport is limited at 2.0, and education is very thin at 1.6. Notably, healthcare (1.5) and fiscal attractiveness (1.5) are both low, while sunshine is modest at 1.7. Neighbors include Hasliberg, Schattenhalb and Guttannen, so larger services often mean travelling further. This profile fits nature lovers and retirees seeking stillness, while families and young professionals may find everyday infrastructure too sparse.
How sunny and clean is the air in Innertkirchen?
Innertkirchen stands out with a nature score of 9.4, the highest in its profile, reflecting its setting in the Bernese Oberland. Air quality is also strong at 7.1, while noise sits at a comfortable 9.2. Meanwhile, sunshine is far weaker at just 1.7, so bright days are limited compared with many Swiss communes. By contrast, transport reaches only 2.0, and education and healthcare both fall to 1.6 and 1.5 respectively, indicating thin local services. Notably, restaurants score 6.1, offering some everyday variety. Neighboring communes include Hasliberg, Schattenhalb and Guttannen. Overall, this profile suits nature lovers who value clean air and quiet surroundings over sunshine and urban convenience.
How well-connected is Innertkirchen? Transport, schools, dining
Innertkirchen stands out for its exceptional nature score of 9.4, complemented by a quiet environment rated 9.2. Air quality is solid at 7.1, and dining options reach a moderate 6.1. By contrast, transport connectivity is weak at 2.0, meaning car travel is likely essential for most journeys. Education scores just 1.6, and healthcare access is similarly limited at 1.5. Notably, fiscal attractiveness sits at 1.5, and sunshine hours are low at 1.7, which may deter those seeking bright winters. Neighboring communes include Hasliberg, Schattenhalb, and Guttannen. Overall, this profile fits nature lovers and retirees who prioritize tranquility and mountain surroundings over urban convenience, frequent transit, or extensive local schooling.
What are the neighboring communes of Innertkirchen and how big is it?
Innertkirchen stands out with a nature score of 9.4, the highest in its profile. Quietness follows at 9.2, reinforcing its calm alpine character. By contrast, transport sits at just 2.0, and education at 1.6, so daily mobility and schooling options are limited. Air quality reaches 7.1, while restaurants score 6.1. Meanwhile, healthcare and fiscal conditions both register 1.5, and sunshine only 1.7, reflecting a shaded valley setting. The commune has 1,023 residents and belongs to the Thun agglomeration. Its neighbors are Hasliberg, Schattenhalb, and Guttannen. Given these scores, Innertkirchen best suits nature lovers and retirees seeking quiet, rather than families or young professionals dependent on services.
Is Innertkirchen a tax-friendly municipality?
Innertkirchen is not a tax-friendly municipality, with a fiscalité score of just 1.5. The commune's most striking strength is its nature score of 9.4, reflecting an exceptionally quiet, green setting. Meanwhile, noise sits at 9.2 and air quality at 7.1, both solid environmental assets. By contrast, transport reaches only 2.0, education 1.6, and healthcare 1.5, so daily amenities and mobility are limited. Notably, sunshine scores 1.7, indicating relatively low exposure. For tax-sensitive households, the low fiscalité rating means the commune offers little financial advantage compared with other Bern municipalities. This profile suits nature lovers and retirees seeking calm and clean surroundings, rather than families or young professionals prioritizing services, schools, and low taxes.

Neighboring communes of Innertkirchen

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 18.1 %20–64 years 57.8 %65 and over 24.1 %
Density
5 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
-1.8 %
Vacant housing
1.3 %
New dwellings
9.3 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
1.3 %
Tertiary employment
24 %

Land use

Built-up area 0.7 %Agricultural land 12 %Forest 18.5 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Bern (BE)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
46.6876, 8.2996
BFS Number
784
Last updated
7 October 2026

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