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

6.1/ 10
Good
Population
5,426
Commune type
Town

Living in Konolfingen, a commune of 5426 inhabitants in Canton Bern. With an overall score of 6.1/10, this commune is attractive for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Nature & Green Spaces (8/10) and Healthcare (8/10). Its score is in line with the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
7.9
Air Quality
4.6
Public Transport
3.3
Education & Culture
7.9
Nightlife & Dining
7.7
Nature & Green Spaces
8.0
Healthcare
8.0
Taxation
1.6
Annual Sunshine
6.0
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

Family
Good
mediantop
Young Professional
Good
mediantop
Retirement
Good
mediantop
Nature
Fair
mediantop

For families looking to settle in Switzerland, Konolfingen achieves a compatibility score of 6.3/10. Key strengths for this profile include Education & Culture and Noise. The Young Professional profile (5.5/10) is the weakest of the four, while still sitting above the Swiss median.

Strengths: Konolfingen excels in Nature & Green Spaces (8/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces), Healthcare (8/10, excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals), Noise (7.9/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Taxation (1.6/10, a higher tax burden than average), Public Transport (3.3/10, limited public transport connections), Air Quality (4.6/10, degraded air quality from traffic emissions).

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

alter BärenMuseum
Alti ChäsiCinema / Theatre
GrüneggCinema / Theatre
OberstufenzentrumSchool
Schulhaus KirchbühlSchool
Schulhaus StaldenSchool
Schulhaus GysensteinSchool

Public Transport

KonolfingenTrain Station
Stalden i.E.Train Station
UrsellenBus Stop
HaldenwegBus Stop
Konolfingen BahnhofBus Stop
BrunnhaldenstrasseBus Stop
Konolfingen DorfBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Praxis BurgwegDoctor
DROPA Apotheke KonolfingenDoctor
Zahnarztpraxis der Gebrüder Dr. med. dent. Kaspar Bigler Dr. med. dent. Peter BiglerDoctor
Hakanson & Kesler-LiechtiDoctor

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 Bern as a Family
Young Professional
Where to Live in Bern as a Young Professional
Retirement
Where to Live in Bern in Retirement
Nature
Where to Live in Bern Close to Nature
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Considering buying property in Konolfingen 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 Konolfingen

What's it like to live in Konolfingen? Resident impressions and quality of life
Konolfingen scores 8 for nature and 8 for healthcare, its strongest dimensions, alongside 7.9 for both noise and education. By contrast, fiscal pressure is the weakest aspect, with a taxation score of just 1.6, and transport is also limited at 3.3. Air quality sits at 4.6, while restaurants reach 7.7 and sunshine 6. The commune of around 5,426 residents, in the Bern agglomeration, combines strong access to green space and medical services with weaker mobility and financial attractiveness. Neighboring communes include Grosshöchstetten, Münsingen and Mirchel. Explore the full score breakdown on the map to see how each dimension shapes daily life here.
How sunny and clean is the air in Konolfingen?
Konolfingen records a nature score of 8 and a health score of 8, its highest values, alongside education at 7.9. By contrast, air quality is a weaker point at just 4.6, while sunshine sits at a moderate 6. Fiscal pressure is the lowest dimension at 1.6, and transport reaches only 3.3. Noise levels score 7.9, suggesting a relatively calm environment overall. Notably, the gap between strong nature and health scores and the modest air quality figure shapes how the commune performs on environmental measures. For a fuller picture of how these dimensions interact across the area, explore the detailed scores on the map.
How well-connected is Konolfingen? Transport, schools, dining
Konolfingen scores 3.3 for transport, its weakest dimension, so connections by public transit or road are more limited than in many comparable communes. By contrast, education reaches 7.9 and dining 7.7, while nature and health both stand at 8.0, the highest values recorded. Noise sits at 7.9 and sunshine at 6.0, with air quality at 4.6 and fiscal attractiveness at 1.6. Neighboring communes include Grosshöchstetten, Münsingen and Mirchel, which may broaden the practical options available to residents. Notably, the strong education and dining scores suggest everyday amenities are well covered even where transport links lag. Explore the full score breakdown for Konolfingen on the map to see how each dimension compares.
What are the neighboring communes of Konolfingen and how big is it?
Konolfingen scores 8.0 for nature and 8.0 for healthcare access, its strongest dimensions. By contrast, fiscal pressure is the weakest point at just 1.6, with transport also low at 3.3. The commune has around 5,426 residents and sits in the Bern agglomeration. Its neighboring communes are Grosshöchstetten, Münsingen and Mirchel. Meanwhile, education and noise both score 7.9, restaurants 7.7, sunshine 6.0 and air quality 4.6. Explore the map for more detail.
Is Konolfingen a tax-friendly municipality?
Konolfingen scores 1.6 for fiscalite, its weakest dimension by a clear margin, so the commune is not tax-friendly on this measure. By contrast, nature and sante both reach 8, the strongest scores in the profile, while education and s_bruit each stand at 7.9 and resto at 7.7. Transport is notably lower at 3.3, with air at 4.6 and ensoleillement at 6.0. Neighboring communes include Grosshöchstetten, Münsingen and Mirchel. For a population of 5,426 in the Bern agglomeration, the fiscalite figure is the main consideration for anyone weighing the tax burden against the commune's environmental and amenity scores. Explore the full breakdown on the map to see how each dimension compares.

Neighboring communes of Konolfingen

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 18.6 %20–64 years 58.6 %65 and over 22.9 %
Density
419 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+12.3 %
Vacant housing
1.2 %
New dwellings
13.6 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
3.4 %
Tertiary employment
54.6 %

Land use

Built-up area 14.4 %Agricultural land 66.4 %Forest 19.1 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Bern (BE)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
46.8898, 7.6084
BFS Number
612
Last updated
7 October 2026

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

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