Living in Orpund, a commune of 3034 inhabitants in Canton Bern. With an overall score of 6.2/10, this commune is attractive for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Nightlife & Dining (8.6/10) and Education & Culture (8.5/10). Its score is in line with the 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.
For families looking to settle in Switzerland, Orpund achieves a compatibility score of 6.4/10. Key strengths for this profile include Education & Culture and Noise. The Young Professional profile (5.7/10) is the weakest of the four, while still sitting above the Swiss median.
Strengths: Orpund excels in Nightlife & Dining (8.6/10, a rich selection of restaurants, bars, and entertainment), Education & Culture (8.5/10, excellent access to schools, libraries, and cultural venues), Healthcare (8.5/10, excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals).
Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Taxation (1/10, a higher tax burden than average), Public Transport (3.6/10, limited public transport connections).
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Four guides by lifestyle profile and three analyses of this area's strongest criteria.
Considering buying property in Orpund or moving to Canton Bern? Our interactive map lets you explore quality of life at the neighborhood level and compare with nearby communes.
Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021
Data: FSO, geo.admin.ch, OSM. Scores normalised 0-10