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Quality of life in Matten bei Interlaken (Bern) — scores, review and neighborhoods

5.9/ 10
Good
Population
4,095
Commune type
Village

Living in Matten bei Interlaken, a commune of 4095 inhabitants in Canton Bern — with an overall score of 5.9/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Nature & Green Spaces (8.8/10) and Healthcare (8.2/10). Its score is above the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
6.3
Air Quality
5.9
Public Transport
5.1
Education & Culture
7.3
Nightlife & Dining
5.9
Nature & Green Spaces
8.8
Healthcare
8.2
Taxation
1.0
Annual Sunshine
4.7
Cantonal average

Recommended Profiles

Young Professional
Very goodTop 25% in Switzerland
mediantop
Family
Good
mediantop
Retirement
Fair
mediantop
Nature
Average
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For families looking to settle in Switzerland, Matten bei Interlaken achieves a compatibility score of 6.3/10. Key strengths for this profile include Education & Culture and Noise. The Young Professional profile (5.4/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Matten bei Interlaken excels in Nature & Green Spaces (8.8/10) — a green environment with many accessible green spaces, Healthcare (8.2/10) — excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals, Education & Culture (7.3/10) — excellent access to schools, libraries, and cultural venues.

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Taxation (1/10) — a higher tax burden than average, Annual Sunshine (4.7/10).

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

TellspieleCinema / Theatre
Schule MattenSchool
Schulhotel ReginaSchool

Public Transport

HertigässliBus Stop
GsteigstrasseBus Stop
KesslergasseBus Stop
Hotel SonneBus Stop
JungfraublickBus Stop
Hotel ReginaBus Stop
WychelstrasseBus 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 Thun as a Family
Young Professional
Where to Live in Thun as a Young Professional
Retirement
Where to Live in Thun in Retirement
Nature
Where to Live in Thun Close to Nature
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Frequently asked questions about Matten bei Interlaken

What's it like to live in Matten bei Interlaken? Resident impressions and quality of life
Living in Matten bei Interlaken offers strong natural surroundings but notable trade-offs on services and taxes. The commune's weakest dimension is fiscal policy, scoring just 1.0, indicating high tax burden. Educational infrastructure also lags at 3.3, and restaurant availability scores 2.9. By contrast, nature access is exceptional at 8.8, while air quality reaches 7.8 and health services score 7.0. It is worth noting that transport connectivity remains limited at 3.6. The commune's tradeoff is clear: residents enjoy exceptional access to natural environments and clean air, but must accept limited local services, high taxes, and modest public transport options in exchange for proximity to Interlaken's amenities and the region's mountain landscapes.
How sunny and clean is the air in Matten bei Interlaken?
Matten bei Interlaken shows a sharp contrast between air quality and sunshine exposure. Air quality stands out as a clear strength, with a score of 7.8, indicating clean conditions well above the regional baseline. Nature access reinforces this environmental advantage at 8.8. Sunshine, however, tells a different story—at 4.7, it falls noticeably below average, suggesting the commune experiences considerable cloud cover, typical of its Alpine valley setting near neighbors Interlaken, Gsteigwiler, and Wilderswil. The tradeoff is evident: residents gain excellent air purity and natural surroundings but sacrifice meaningful solar exposure to achieve it.
How well-connected is Matten bei Interlaken? Transport, schools, dining
Matten bei Interlaken faces significant connectivity challenges across several dimensions. Public transport infrastructure scores just 3.6, reflecting limited accessibility by bus and rail relative to larger centers. Educational facilities are equally constrained at 3.3, while dining and restaurant options rank lowest at 2.9. It is worth noting that the commune's location within the Thun agglomeration, bordered by Interlaken, Gsteigwiler, and Wilderswil, suggests residents may access services in neighboring areas. The strength lies in environmental quality, with nature scoring 8.8 and air quality at 7.8. The essential tradeoff here is between limited urban amenities and exceptional natural surroundings—Matten offers lifestyle appeal for those prioritizing landscape over convenience.
What are the neighboring communes of Matten bei Interlaken and how big is it?
Matten bei Interlaken is a small commune in Bern with 4,095 residents, bordered by Interlaken, Gsteigwiler, and Wilderswil. Despite its modest size, the commune excels environmentally, scoring 8.8 for nature and 7.8 for air quality. However, it faces notable challenges in education and restaurants, with scores of 3.3 and 2.9 respectively. Worth flagging is the exceptionally low fiscal score of 1, suggesting potentially higher tax burdens. The commune's strength lies in its natural environment and air quality, while amenities and fiscal conditions represent clear tradeoffs for residents prioritizing outdoor living over urban conveniences.
Is Matten bei Interlaken a tax-friendly municipality?
Matten bei Interlaken ranks poorly on fiscal friendliness, with a tax score of just 1.0—a significant weakness that sets it apart negatively among comparable communes. The municipality's real strength lies elsewhere: it excels in natural environment quality at 8.8 and air quality at 7.8, reflecting its Alpine setting between neighbors Interlaken, Gsteigwiler, and Wilderswil. Health services also perform respectably at 7.0. It is worth noting that education and public transport lag notably, scoring 3.3 and 3.6 respectively. The core tradeoff here is clear: Matten bei Interlaken prioritizes environmental and natural assets over fiscal incentives, making it attractive for those seeking outdoor lifestyle rather than tax advantages.

Neighboring communes of Matten bei Interlaken

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 16.2 %20–64 years 62 %65 and over 21.8 %
Density
696 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+8.8 %
Vacant housing
1.6 %
New dwellings
7.1 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
2 %
Tertiary employment
81.6 %

Land use

Built-up area 20.9 %Agricultural land 21.2 %Forest 56.8 %

Source: FSO — Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Bern (BE)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
46.6714, 7.8730
BFS Number
587
Last updated
29 June 2026

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

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