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

6.6/ 10
Top 10% in SwitzerlandExcellent
Population
12,316
Commune type
Town

Living in Muri bei Bern, a commune of 12316 inhabitants in Canton Bern — with an overall score of 6.6/10, this commune is attractive for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Healthcare (9.3/10) and Education & Culture (9.2/10). Its score is above the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
5.9
Air Quality
4.6
Public Transport
5.0
Education & Culture
9.2
Nightlife & Dining
8.9
Nature & Green Spaces
7.8
Healthcare
9.3
Taxation
2.5
Annual Sunshine
6.2
Cantonal average

Muri bei Bern's national strengths

Per our methodology

Recommended Profiles

Young Professional
ExcellentTop 10% in Switzerland
mediantop
Family
Very goodTop 25% in Switzerland
mediantop
Retirement
Good
mediantop
Nature
Average
mediantop

For families looking to settle in Switzerland, Muri bei Bern achieves a compatibility score of 6.7/10. Key strengths for this profile include Education & Culture and Noise. The Nature profile (6.2/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Muri bei Bern excels in Healthcare (9.3/10) — excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals, Education & Culture (9.2/10) — excellent access to schools, libraries, and cultural venues, Nightlife & Dining (8.9/10) — a rich selection of restaurants, bars, and entertainment.

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Taxation (2.5/10) — a higher tax burden than average, Air Quality (4.6/10) — degraded air quality from traffic emissions.

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Bibliothek Muri-GümligenLibrary
CinedomeCinema / Theatre
Feusi Bildungszentrum AGSchool
Schule Aebnit Muri b. BernSchool
SeidenbergSchool
Kindergarten MoosSchool
Schul- Sportanlagen MelchenbühlSchool
Schule MoosSchool

Public Transport

GümligenTrain Station
MelchenbühlTram Stop
Gümligen BahnhofTram Stop
SeidenbergTram Stop
HofgutTram Stop
MuriTram Stop
SiloahTram Stop
MelchenbühlBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

SiloahHospital
Apotheke Gümligen AGDoctor
Neue Apotheke MuriDoctor
Eyeparc GümligenDoctor

Guides to read for this area

Four guides by lifestyle profile and three analyses of this area's strongest criteria.

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Frequently asked questions about Muri bei Bern

What's it like to live in Muri bei Bern? Resident impressions and quality of life
Muri bei Bern offers strong outdoor amenities that define daily life here. Nature and health scores both reach 7.8, reflecting abundant green spaces and reliable wellness infrastructure across this 12,316-person commune in the Bern agglomeration. Public transport lags at 3.5, making car dependency a consideration for commuters. Education and sunshine both score solidly at 6.2, supporting families with good schooling options and decent daylight. Air quality and noise levels are balanced at 5.9 each, while dining variety remains modest at 4.7. It is worth noting that tax conditions score low at 2.5, a factor for budget-conscious households. Bordered by Allmendingen, Ostermundigen, and Stettlen, Muri provides a semi-rural feel with convenient access to the regional center. This profile fits nature lovers and retirees best.
How sunny and clean is the air in Muri bei Bern?
Muri bei Bern offers solid environmental conditions with balanced sunshine and air quality. The commune scores 6.2 for sunshine and 5.9 for air quality, reflecting reasonably clean air and moderate daylight exposure. It is worth noting that noise levels match air quality at 5.9, indicating an acceptably quiet setting. However, public transport connectivity rates only 3.5, which may limit commuting ease to neighboring Allmendingen, Ostermundigen, and Stettlen. The commune's nature score of 7.8 compensates, offering excellent outdoor access. Educational facilities score 6.2, supporting families seeking stable community infrastructure. This profile suits nature lovers and families prioritizing green space and clean surroundings over urban transit convenience.
How well-connected is Muri bei Bern? Transport, schools, dining
Muri bei Bern sits within the Bern agglomeration but shows mixed connectivity across key services. Public transport scores relatively low at 3.5, which may require residents to rely on personal vehicles for commuting despite proximity to the urban core. Education performs respectably with a score of 6.2, offering adequate schooling options. Dining and restaurant access score 4.7, presenting limited gastronomic variety compared to larger centers. Worth flagging, the commune's stronger suits lie elsewhere: nature access scores 7.8 and healthcare quality matches that same figure. Its three neighbors—Allmendingen, Ostermundigen, and Stettlen—offer some spillover services, though Muri itself requires intentional planning for everyday errands. This profile suits families seeking green space and healthcare quality over urban convenience, or nature lovers prioritizing landscape over walkable dining scenes.
What are the neighboring communes of Muri bei Bern and how big is it?
Muri bei Bern is a medium-sized commune in the Bern agglomeration with a population of 12,316 residents. It borders three communes: Allmendingen, Ostermundingen, and Stettlen. The commune excels in nature and health services, both scoring 7.8, reflecting strong outdoor access and medical facilities. However, its fiscal attractiveness lags considerably, with a score of only 2.5, and public transport connectivity remains modest at 3.5. It is worth noting that education quality scores well at 6.2, while air quality and noise levels are balanced at 5.9 each. The strong nature score combined with decent healthcare makes this commune particularly suited for retirees and nature lovers seeking proximity to Bern without urban intensity.
Is Muri bei Bern a tax-friendly municipality?
Muri bei Bern is not a tax-friendly municipality, with a fiscal score of only 2.5. This represents a significant weakness for budget-conscious residents. However, the commune compensates with strong healthcare and nature access, both scoring 7.8, alongside solid education at 6.2. Air quality and noise levels are balanced at 5.9 each, supporting a pleasant living environment. Transportation infrastructure remains modest at 3.5, limiting commute convenience. It is worth noting that dining options are equally moderate at 4.7. The profile fits best with nature lovers and retirees prioritizing wellbeing over tax savings, particularly those working locally or seeking retirement in a greener setting near the Bern agglomeration.

Neighboring communes of Muri bei Bern

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 18.6 %20–64 years 54.1 %65 and over 27.3 %
Density
1,707 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+3.2 %
Vacant housing
1.3 %
New dwellings
1.0 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
3.1 %
Tertiary employment
82.7 %

Land use

Built-up area 49.9 %Agricultural land 26 %Forest 21.9 %

Source: FSO — Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Bern (BE)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
46.9353, 7.5022
BFS Number
356
Last updated
29 June 2026

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