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

5.4/ 10
Average
Population
1,440
Commune type
Village

Living in Lyssach, a commune of 1440 inhabitants in Canton Bern. With an overall score of 5.4/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Education & Culture (7.9/10) and Nature & Green Spaces (7.6/10). Its score is below the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
7.5
Air Quality
5.3
Public Transport
3.2
Education & Culture
7.9
Nightlife & Dining
3.6
Nature & Green Spaces
7.6
Healthcare
7.6
Taxation
2.0
Annual Sunshine
4.3
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
Fair
mediantop
Young Professional
Average
mediantop
Nature
Average
mediantop
Retirement
Average
mediantop

For families looking to settle in Switzerland, Lyssach achieves a compatibility score of 6/10. Key strengths for this profile include Education & Culture and Noise. The Young Professional profile (4.5/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Lyssach excels in Education & Culture (7.9/10, excellent access to schools, libraries, and cultural venues), Nature & Green Spaces (7.6/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces), Healthcare (7.6/10, excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Taxation (2/10, a higher tax burden than average), Public Transport (3.2/10, limited public transport connections), Nightlife & Dining (3.6/10, limited dining and nightlife options).

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Key Infrastructure

Public Transport

LyssachTrain Station
Lyssach BahnhofBus Stop
Bernstrasse (Ikea)Bus Stop
Bernstrasse WestBus Stop
Bernstrasse OstBus Stop
LyssachschachenBus Stop
KernenriedstrasseBus Stop

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 Lyssach 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 Lyssach

What's it like to live in Lyssach? Resident impressions and quality of life
Compared with its neighbors Rüti bei Lyssach, Rüdtligen-Alchenflüh and Kernenried, Lyssach is a small Bern agglomeration commune of 1,440 where daily life leans quiet. The weakest dimension is fiscal pressure, with a taxation score of just 2, and transport is also limited at 3.2, so a car or patience helps. It is worth noting the strengths: air quality sits at 5.3 and nature at 7.6, giving the setting a green, low-noise character reinforced by a noise score of 7.5. Education (7.9) and healthcare (7.6) are comparatively solid, while dining (3.6) and sunshine (4.3) are modest. Explore the map to weigh these details yourself.
How sunny and clean is the air in Lyssach?
Compared with its neighbors Rüti bei Lyssach, Rüdtligen-Alchenflüh and Kernenried, Lyssach posts a modest sunshine score of 4.3, the weakest of the dimensions relevant here. Air quality is stronger, at 5.3, while noise sits at 7.5 and nature at 7.6, so the outdoor environment reads better on quiet and green space than on bright skies. It is worth noting that the commune's 1,440 residents live in a setting where air and nature scores lead, consistent with its small size. For a fuller picture of how sunshine and air compare across the region, explore the details on the map.
How well-connected is Lyssach? Transport, schools, dining
Compared with its neighbors Rüti bei Lyssach, Rüdtligen-Alchenflüh and Kernenried, Lyssach shows a mixed profile. The weakest dimension is transport, scoring just 3.2, which suggests limited public mobility options for a commune of 1,440 residents. Dining is similarly modest at 3.6. Education, by contrast, stands at 7.9, and healthcare reaches 7.6, both comparatively solid. It is worth noting that air quality sits at 5.3 and nature at 7.6, so everyday environmental conditions are moderate rather than poor. Fiscal attractiveness is low at 2, while sunshine is 4.3. Worth flagging is that the strongest aspects here relate to schooling and health rather than connectivity or restaurants. Explore the full score breakdown on the map to see how each dimension compares.
What are the neighboring communes of Lyssach and how big is it?
Compared with its neighbours Rüti bei Lyssach, Rüdtligen-Alchenflüh and Kernenried, Lyssach is a small Bern agglomeration commune of 1,440 inhabitants. Its weakest dimension is fiscal pressure, with a taxation score of just 2, followed by transport at 3.2 and dining at 3.6. It is worth noting that air quality sits at 5.3 and sunshine at 4.3, both modest. The strongest scores are education at 7.9, with nature and healthcare each at 7.6, while noise registers 7.5. Three neighbouring communes border Lyssach: Rüti bei Lyssach, Rüdtligen-Alchenflüh and Kernenried. Explore the map for the full breakdown.
Is Lyssach a tax-friendly municipality?
Compared with its neighbors Rüti bei Lyssach, Rüdtligen-Alchenflüh and Kernenried, Lyssach stands out less for tax appeal than for its living environment. Its weakest dimension is fiscal attractiveness, scoring just 2 out of 10, so the commune is not tax-friendly in relative terms. The strongest scores lie elsewhere: education at 7.9, alongside nature and healthcare, both at 7.6, while air quality sits at 5.3. It is worth noting that transport, at 3.2, and dining, at 3.6, are also modest. For a household weighing taxes against amenities, the fiscal profile is a clear drawback. Explore the full score breakdown on the map to see how Lyssach compares.

Neighboring communes of Lyssach

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 18.6 %20–64 years 60.4 %65 and over 20.9 %
Density
238 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
-0.8 %
Vacant housing
1.6 %
New dwellings
0.0 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
3.5 %
Tertiary employment
85.3 %

Land use

Built-up area 14.7 %Agricultural land 52.8 %Forest 31.5 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Bern (BE)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.0643, 7.5785
BFS Number
415
Last updated
7 October 2026

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

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