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Quality of life in Mont-Tramelan (Bern): scores, review and neighborhoods

5.2/ 10
Average
Population
94
Commune type
Hamlet

Living in Mont-Tramelan, a commune of 94 inhabitants in Canton Bern. With an overall score of 5.2/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Nature & Green Spaces (9.7/10) and Noise (9.4/10). Its score is below the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
9.4
Air Quality
7.5
Public Transport
1.0
Education & Culture
4.9
Nightlife & Dining
2.8
Nature & Green Spaces
9.7
Healthcare
5.9
Taxation
0.6
Annual Sunshine
5.1
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.

Mont-Tramelan's national strengths

Top 3% of Switzerland · Nature & Green Spaces ↗
Per our methodology ↗

Recommended Profiles

Nature
Very goodTop 25% in Switzerland
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Retirement
Fair
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Family
Fair
mediantop
Young Professional
Average
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For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Mont-Tramelan achieves a compatibility score of 7/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (3.9/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Mont-Tramelan excels in Nature & Green Spaces (9.7/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces), Noise (9.4/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus), Air Quality (7.5/10, clean air with low pollutant concentrations).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Taxation (0.6/10, a higher tax burden than average), Public Transport (1/10, limited public transport connections), Nightlife & Dining (2.8/10, limited dining and nightlife options).

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

SchulhausSchool

Public Transport

Mont-Tramelan ScierieBus Stop
Bifurcation Les BreuleuxBus 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 Biel/Bienne as a Family
Young Professional
Where to Live in Biel/Bienne as a Young Professional
Retirement
Where to Live in Biel/Bienne in Retirement
Nature
Where to Live in Biel/Bienne Close to Nature
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Considering buying property in Mont-Tramelan 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 Mont-Tramelan

What's it like to live in Mont-Tramelan? Resident impressions and quality of life
Mont-Tramelan stands out as a very small Bernese commune of 94 residents in the Biel/Bienne agglomeration, where quiet and green space dominate daily life. Its weakest dimension is fiscal pressure, with a tax score of just 0.6, followed by transport at 1 and restaurants at 2.8, so car reliance and limited dining options shape the routine. Education sits at 4.9 and healthcare at 5.9, both modest. Worth flagging are the strong points: air quality reaches 7.5, noise sits at 9.4, and nature scores 9.7. Neighboring Tramelan, Courtelary and Corgémont provide the nearest wider amenities. This profile suits nature lovers and retirees seeking calm far more than young professionals needing services.
How sunny and clean is the air in Mont-Tramelan?
Mont-Tramelan distinguishes itself through exceptional environmental quality paired with very limited local amenities. Air cleanliness scores a strong 7.5, while sunshine sits at a moderate 5.1, so bright days are not guaranteed year-round. It is worth noting that noise levels are remarkably low at 9.4, and nature access reaches 9.7, both among the highest values. However, transport connectivity is minimal at 1, and fiscal attractiveness is just 0.6, which may concern commuters. Daily shopping and dining options are also sparse, with restaurant availability at 2.8. Healthcare access at 5.9 and education at 4.9 fall mid-range. Overall, this commune best suits nature lovers and retirees seeking quiet, clean surroundings over urban convenience.
How well-connected is Mont-Tramelan? Transport, schools, dining
Mont-Tramelan is a very small Bernese commune where connectivity is limited by its size and rural setting. Public transport scores just 1, the weakest dimension, so car dependence is high. Dining options are similarly sparse at 2.8, and education sits at 4.9, meaning families likely commute for schooling. It is worth noting that healthcare reaches 5.9 and sunshine 5.1, both moderate. Air quality is strong at 7.5, while noise sits at 9.4 and nature at 9.7, reflecting the quiet, green surroundings. Neighboring Tramelan, Courtelary, and Corgémont provide the nearest larger amenities. Fiscal attractiveness is low at 0.6. This profile best suits nature lovers who prioritize tranquility over daily convenience.
What are the neighboring communes of Mont-Tramelan and how big is it?
Mont-Tramelan is a very small Bernese commune of just 94 residents, sitting in the Biel/Bienne agglomeration. It borders Tramelan, Courtelary and Corgémont, so three neighboring communes frame its territory. What distinguishes it most is the quiet: noise scores 9.4, while nature reaches 9.7. Worth flagging, though, is the weak side of the profile. Public transport sits at just 1, restaurants at 2.8, and taxation at 0.6, with education at 4.9. Air quality is solid at 7.5, and healthcare lands at 5.9. One observation stands out: this is a rural, car-dependent setting rather than a connected one. It suits nature lovers and retirees seeking calm far more than young professionals or families needing services.
Is Mont-Tramelan a tax-friendly municipality?
Mont-Tramelan stands out for combining very low noise and abundant nature with a tax burden that is far from light. Its fiscal attractiveness score is just 0.6, the weakest dimension in its profile, so households seeking low taxation should not expect relief here. Transport access is similarly thin at 1, while restaurant options reach only 2.8. Education sits at 4.9 and healthcare at 5.9, both moderate. Sunshine is 5.1 and air quality 7.5. What the commune does offer is quiet and green space, with noise at 9.4 and nature at 9.7. Worth flagging that with 94 residents, services are minimal. This profile best suits nature lovers rather than families or young professionals.

Neighboring communes of Mont-Tramelan

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 29.4 %20–64 years 49.5 %65 and over 21.1 %
Density
24 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
-9.2 %
Vacant housing
0 %
New dwellings
0.0 per 1,000 inhab.
Tertiary employment
19.6 %

Land use

Built-up area 2.8 %Agricultural land 58.8 %Forest 38.4 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Bern (BE)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.2147, 7.0857
BFS Number
437
Last updated
7 October 2026

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

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