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

4.3/ 10
Average
Population
37
Commune type
Hamlet

Living in Rebévelier, a commune of 37 inhabitants in Canton Bern — with an overall score of 4.3/10, this commune is below average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Noise (10/10) and Nature & Green Spaces (9.9/10). Its score is below the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
10.0
Air Quality
7.9
Public Transport
0.1
Education & Culture
1.5
Nightlife & Dining
0.2
Nature & Green Spaces
9.9
Healthcare
3.4
Taxation
0.7
Annual Sunshine
4.8
Cantonal average

Rebévelier's national strengths

#1 in Switzerland · Noise ↗#1 in Switzerland · Nature & Green Spaces ↗
Per our methodology ↗

Recommended Profiles

Nature
Good
mediantop
Retirement
Average
mediantop
Family
Average
mediantop
Young Professional
Average
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For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Rebévelier achieves a compatibility score of 6.9/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (2.9/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Rebévelier excels in Noise (10/10) — a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus, Nature & Green Spaces (9.9/10) — a green environment with many accessible green spaces, Air Quality (7.9/10) — clean air with low pollutant concentrations.

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Public Transport (0.1/10) — limited public transport connections, Nightlife & Dining (0.2/10) — limited dining and nightlife options, Taxation (0.7/10) — a higher tax burden than average.

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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

Frequently asked questions about Rebévelier

What's it like to live in Rebévelier? Resident impressions and quality of life
Rebévelier offers a distinctly quieter, more nature-focused lifestyle compared to neighboring Saulcy, Lajoux, and Saicourt. This tiny commune of 37 residents excels in environmental quality, with exceptional quietness at 10 and outstanding natural surroundings at 9.9, alongside clean air at 8.3. The trade-off is clear: while Rebévelier provides remarkable peace and natural beauty, it lacks urban conveniences. Transportation, education, and dining options all score near zero, with minimal health services at 3.8. This rural setting suits those prioritizing tranquility and pristine landscapes over accessibility and services. Rebévelier represents the classic choice between serene isolation and modern convenience.
How sunny and clean is the air in Rebévelier?
Rebévelier offers cleaner air than several of its neighbors, with an air quality score of 8.3, though its sunshine exposure is more modest. The commune excels in environmental quality, particularly with outstanding noise levels at 10 and exceptional natural surroundings scored at 9.9. However, sunshine remains a limiting factor at 4.8, reflecting the region's typical cloud cover and latitude. Thus, while Rebévelier provides a remarkably peaceful and pristine natural setting with notably clean air, its relatively low sunshine index presents a tradeoff for those seeking consistent daylight and warmer conditions.
How well-connected is Rebévelier? Transport, schools, dining
Rebévelier presents a notably different profile compared to its neighbors Saulcy, Lajoux, and Saicourt, with significant connectivity challenges. The commune's strongest asset is its natural environment, scoring 9.9 for nature access, and it benefits from excellent air quality at 8.3. However, connectivity is severely limited: transport infrastructure scores 0, while educational facilities and dining options both register 0.1. This rural village of 37 residents essentially lacks the typical urban amenities found in larger settlements. Healthcare services remain minimal at 3.8. The fundamental tradeoff here is clear—Rebévelier offers pristine natural surroundings but requires residents to travel elsewhere for schooling, dining, and public transport access.
What are the neighboring communes of Rebévelier and how big is it?
Rebévelier is a tiny commune with just 37 residents, significantly smaller than its neighbors Saulcy, Lajoux (JU), and Saicourt. Despite its minimal population, this rural settlement in Bern's Biel/Bienne agglomeration excels in environmental quality, boasting exceptional nature scores of 9.9 and quiet conditions at 10. Air quality also rates well at 8.3. However, the commune offers virtually no urban services—education and dining options score merely 0.1, while public transport scores 0. Thus, Rebévelier presents a classic rural tradeoff: pristine natural surroundings and tranquility come at the cost of minimal access to services and connectivity.
Is Rebévelier a tax-friendly municipality?
Rebévelier's fiscal appeal differs markedly from its neighbors Saulcy, Lajoux, and Saicourt. With a fiscal score of 0.7, this tiny commune of 37 residents offers limited tax advantages compared to alternatives in the region. Its strongest environmental credentials emerge instead: exceptional noise control at 10 and outstanding natural surroundings at 9.9. However, the municipality struggles significantly with healthcare services, scoring just 3.8. Thus, Rebévelier presents a fundamental tradeoff—those seeking tax optimization should look elsewhere, though the commune rewards residents prioritizing quiet, nature-rich living over fiscal benefits.

Neighboring communes of Rebévelier

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 26.2 %20–64 years 47.6 %65 and over 26.2 %
Density
12 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
-10.6 %
Vacant housing
0 %
New dwellings
0.0 per 1,000 inhab.

Land use

Built-up area 0.6 %Agricultural land 59.9 %Forest 39.5 %

Source: FSO — Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Bern (BE)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.2896, 7.1821
BFS Number
715
Last updated
29 June 2026

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

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