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

5.2/ 10
Average
Population
437
Commune type
Hamlet

Living in Oberlangenegg, a commune of 437 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 (9.4/10) and Noise (8.7/10). Its score is below the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
8.7
Air Quality
7.3
Public Transport
1.3
Education & Culture
1.3
Nightlife & Dining
5.9
Nature & Green Spaces
9.4
Healthcare
5.8
Taxation
0.8
Annual Sunshine
6.6
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.

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Nature
Very goodTop 25% in Switzerland
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Retirement
Fair
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Young Professional
Average
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Family
Average
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For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Oberlangenegg achieves a compatibility score of 7/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (4.4/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Oberlangenegg excels in Nature & Green Spaces (9.4/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces), Noise (8.7/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus), Air Quality (7.3/10, clean air with low pollutant concentrations).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Taxation (0.8/10, a higher tax burden than average), Education & Culture (1.3/10, limited educational and cultural infrastructure), Public Transport (1.3/10, limited public transport connections).

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Key Infrastructure

Public Transport

FischbachBus Stop
Innerer KreuzwegBus Stop
DürrenBus Stop
Schwarzenegg DorfBus 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 Oberlangenegg

What's it like to live in Oberlangenegg? Resident impressions and quality of life
Living in Oberlangenegg means trading urban convenience for quiet and open space. The weakest dimensions are clear: transport scores just 1.3 and education also 1.3, so daily mobility and schooling options are limited. Taxation is another constraint, at 0.8. What the commune offers instead is nature at 9.4 and low noise at 8.7, with air quality at 7.3. Sunshine reaches 6.6, healthcare sits at 5.8, and dining is modest at 5.9. Neighboring Wachseldorn, Horrenbach-Buchen, and Unterlangenegg share this rural setting. Thus the main tradeoff is between strong environmental calm and weak transport, education, and fiscal scores.
How sunny and clean is the air in Oberlangenegg?
Oberlangenegg stands out for its quiet rural setting and strong environmental quality. Its weakest dimension is transport, scoring just 1.3, alongside education at 1.3 and fiscalite at 0.8, so car dependence is likely and local schooling options are limited. The strongest points are nature at 9.4 and low noise at 8.7, with air quality at 7.3 and sunshine at 6.6. Thus, residents gain clean air and abundant natural surroundings, with neighbours including Wachseldorn, Horrenbach-Buchen and Unterlangenegg nearby. The main tradeoff is that excellent air and nature come at the cost of very weak transport links and limited local education, making this commune best suited to those who prioritise a calm, clean environment over connectivity.
How well-connected is Oberlangenegg? Transport, schools, dining
Oberlangenegg is a small Bernese commune where connectivity is the clearest limitation. Transport scores just 1.3 and education also 1.3, reflecting very limited public links and schooling options for its 437 residents. Dining reaches 5.9, so local food choices exist but remain modest. The strongest dimensions are environmental: nature scores 9.4 and low noise 8.7, with air quality at 7.3. Neighboring communes include Wachseldorn, Horrenbach-Buchen and Unterlangenegg. Thus the tradeoff is straightforward: Oberlangenegg offers quiet, nature-rich living at the cost of weak transport and education connectivity, which residents must weigh against daily mobility needs.
What are the neighboring communes of Oberlangenegg and how big is it?
Oberlangenegg is a small Bernese commune of 437 inhabitants in the Thun agglomeration, and its weakest dimensions are transport and education, both scoring just 1.3. Its strongest assets are nature at 9.4 and low noise at 8.7, with air quality at 7.3. It borders three neighboring communes: Wachseldorn, Horrenbach-Buchen, and Unterlangenegg. Additionally, dining scores 5.9 and healthcare 5.8, while fiscal attractiveness is low at 0.8. Thus the commune offers a quiet, nature-rich setting with very limited mobility and schooling options. The main tradeoff is clear: exceptional rural calm and air come at the cost of weak transport links, few education services, and an unfavorable tax position.
Is Oberlangenegg a tax-friendly municipality?
Oberlangenegg is not a tax-friendly municipality, with a fiscal score of just 0.8 out of 10. This is the commune's weakest dimension by a clear margin. What it does offer is exceptional nature, scoring 9.4, alongside very low noise levels at 8.7 and good air quality at 7.3. These strengths reflect its small population of 437 and its position within the Thun agglomeration, surrounded by Wachseldorn, Horrenbach-Buchen and Unterlangenegg. Transport and education both score only 1.3, and healthcare sits at 5.8. Thus, the main tradeoff is clear: residents gain a quiet, nature-rich setting but accept high taxation and very limited local amenities.

Neighboring communes of Oberlangenegg

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 23.3 %20–64 years 55.8 %65 and over 20.9 %
Density
51 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
-5.1 %
Vacant housing
0.9 %
New dwellings
0.0 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
1.3 %
Tertiary employment
42.7 %

Land use

Built-up area 4.6 %Agricultural land 45.3 %Forest 49.2 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Bern (BE)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
46.8003, 7.7479
BFS Number
935
Last updated
7 October 2026

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

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