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Quality of life in Röthenbach im Emmental (Bern) — scores, review and neighborhoods

4.5/ 10
Average
Population
1,144
Commune type
Village

Living in Röthenbach im Emmental, a commune of 1144 inhabitants in Canton Bern — with an overall score of 4.5/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Noise (10/10) and Nature & Green Spaces (9.8/10). Its score is below the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
10.0
Air Quality
7.6
Public Transport
0.2
Education & Culture
0.7
Nightlife & Dining
1.9
Nature & Green Spaces
9.8
Healthcare
4.2
Taxation
0.7
Annual Sunshine
5.4
Cantonal average

Röthenbach im Emmental's national strengths

#1 in Switzerland · Noise ↗Top 25 · Nature & Green Spaces ↗
Per our methodology ↗

Recommended Profiles

Nature
Good
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Retirement
Average
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Family
Average
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Young Professional
Average
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For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Röthenbach im Emmental achieves a compatibility score of 7/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (3.3/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Röthenbach im Emmental excels in Noise (10/10) — a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus, Nature & Green Spaces (9.8/10) — a green environment with many accessible green spaces, Air Quality (7.6/10) — clean air with low pollutant concentrations.

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Public Transport (0.2/10) — limited public transport connections, Taxation (0.7/10) — a higher tax burden than average, Education & Culture (0.7/10) — limited educational and cultural infrastructure.

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Key Infrastructure

Public Transport

FeldmattBus Stop
Fambach GaraBus Stop
Röthenbach DorfBus Stop
FambachBus Stop
FischbachbrückeBus Stop
ObereiBus Stop
WürzbrunnenBus Stop
SchindellegiBus Stop

Guides to read for this area

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

By lifestyle profile

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Where to Live in Thun in Retirement
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Where to Live in Thun Close to Nature
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Frequently asked questions about Röthenbach im Emmental

What's it like to live in Röthenbach im Emmental? Resident impressions and quality of life
Röthenbach im Emmental offers exceptional environmental quality alongside significant service limitations. The commune excels in nature accessibility with a score of 9.8 and maintains impressive air quality at 8.4, reflecting its rural character near neighbors Wachseldorn, Eggiwil, and Oberlangenegg. However, public transport connectivity is severely constrained at 0, making car dependency unavoidable. Healthcare services score modestly at 4.4, while educational and restaurant options are nearly absent at 0.4 and 0.6 respectively. The commune also faces tax disadvantages at 0.7 and moderate sunshine exposure at 5.4. Living here represents a clear tradeoff: those prioritizing natural surroundings and clean air gain substantial rewards, but must accept sparse amenities and transport challenges inherent to this small, isolated settlement of 1,144 residents.
How sunny and clean is the air in Röthenbach im Emmental?
Röthenbach im Emmental offers exceptional air quality paired with moderate sunshine. The commune scores 8.4 for air quality, reflecting clean environmental conditions typical of rural Emmental settings. However, sunshine exposure is more limited, with a score of 5.4, suggesting frequent cloud cover common to this Alpine foothills region. Additionally, the commune's strong nature score of 9.8 contributes to its pristine air. This balance presents a clear tradeoff: residents enjoy genuinely clean air in a verdant landscape, yet should expect subdued daylight hours rather than abundant sunshine throughout the year.
How well-connected is Röthenbach im Emmental? Transport, schools, dining
Röthenbach im Emmental is a sparsely developed rural commune with minimal urban connectivity. Transport accessibility scores 0, reflecting its isolation from public transit networks. Educational facilities are virtually absent, with a score of 0.4, thus residents typically access services in neighboring communes like Eggiwil and Oberlangenegg. Dining options are equally limited at 0.6, indicating few restaurants or food services within the commune. The trade-off here is fundamental: Röthenbach prioritizes natural environment and tranquility—scoring 9.8 on nature quality and 10 on noise levels—over the convenience of developed infrastructure. Those seeking vibrant services must travel beyond the commune's borders.
What are the neighboring communes of Röthenbach im Emmental and how big is it?
Röthenbach im Emmental is a small commune in the Emmental region of Bern canton, with a population of just 1,144 residents. It borders three communes: Wachseldorn, Eggiwil, and Oberlangenegg. Despite its modest size, the commune offers notable environmental strengths, scoring 9.8 for nature and 10 for noise levels, reflecting its rural character. However, it faces significant limitations in urban services, with education scoring only 0.4 and transport infrastructure at 0. Healthcare access is also constrained at 4.4. The main tradeoff is clear: residents gain peaceful countryside living with excellent natural surroundings but sacrifice convenient access to services typically found in larger settlements.
Is Röthenbach im Emmental a tax-friendly municipality?
Röthenbach im Emmental presents limited fiscal appeal. The commune's tax-friendliness score stands at 0.7, placing it among less advantageous options for tax-conscious residents. This modest rating reflects relatively higher tax burdens compared to alternative communes in the region. However, the municipality compensates with exceptional environmental quality, scoring 9.8 for nature and 10 for noise levels, making it attractive for those prioritizing peaceful surroundings over tax savings. Education and restaurant services remain underdeveloped, with scores of 0.4 and 0.6 respectively. The main tradeoff here is between fiscal efficiency and environmental tranquility—Röthenbach suits those willing to accept higher taxes for pristine natural conditions rather than those seeking tax optimization.

Neighboring communes of Röthenbach im Emmental

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 21 %20–64 years 58.4 %65 and over 20.6 %
Density
32 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
-8.5 %
Vacant housing
2.7 %
New dwellings
0.0 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
2.3 %
Tertiary employment
34.2 %

Land use

Built-up area 3.3 %Agricultural land 43.6 %Forest 52.5 %

Source: FSO — Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Bern (BE)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
46.8437, 7.7564
BFS Number
904
Last updated
17 July 2026

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

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