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

5.5/ 10
Average
Population
513
Commune type
Hamlet

Living in Rütschelen, a commune of 513 inhabitants in Canton Bern. With an overall score of 5.5/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Noise (9.9/10) and Nature & Green Spaces (8.9/10). Its score is below the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
9.9
Air Quality
6.1
Public Transport
0.3
Education & Culture
6.0
Nightlife & Dining
5.1
Nature & Green Spaces
8.9
Healthcare
6.8
Taxation
1.5
Annual Sunshine
4.5
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
Good
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Retirement
Fair
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Family
Fair
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Young Professional
Average
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For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Rütschelen achieves a compatibility score of 6.7/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (4.3/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Rütschelen excels in Noise (9.9/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus), Nature & Green Spaces (8.9/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces), Healthcare (6.8/10, excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Public Transport (0.3/10, limited public transport connections), Taxation (1.5/10, a higher tax burden than average), Annual Sunshine (4.5/10).

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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

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Where to Live in Bern as a Family
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Where to Live in Bern as a Young Professional
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Where to Live in Bern in Retirement
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Where to Live in Bern Close to Nature
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Frequently asked questions about Rütschelen

What's it like to live in Rütschelen? Resident impressions and quality of life
Living in Rütschelen means quiet rural surroundings, reflected in a noise score of 9.9 and a nature score of 8.9. Air quality is decent at 6.1, though not exceptional. Meanwhile, transport connectivity is very limited at 0.3, so a car is effectively necessary for daily errands. Education sits at a moderate 6, and dining options are modest at 5.1. By contrast, healthcare access scores 6.8, which is reasonable for a village of 513 residents. Notably, the fiscal burden is high, with a tax attractiveness score of just 1.5, and sunshine is below average at 4.5. Neighboring Bleienbach, Lotzwil, and Madiswil provide some nearby amenities. Explore the map to see how these scores compare across the region.
How sunny and clean is the air in Rütschelen?
Rütschelen distinguishes itself through exceptional quiet and strong natural surroundings. Air quality scores a solid 6.1, while nature reaches 8.9, placing green space among the commune's clearest assets. Sunshine, meanwhile, sits at a moderate 4.5, so bright days are less frequent than in some Bernese locations. Noise is remarkably low at 9.9, which supports the clean-air impression. By contrast, transport access is very limited at 0.3, reflecting the rural setting. Healthcare at 6.8 and education at 6.0 offer reasonable basics, though taxation at 1.5 is a notable weakness. Neighboring Bleienbach, Lotzwil, and Madiswil sit nearby. Explore the full score details on the map to see how these values compare.
How well-connected is Rütschelen? Transport, schools, dining
Rütschelen stands out for its quiet rural setting, with an air quality score of 6.1 and a nature score of 8.9. Transport connectivity is very limited, scoring just 0.3, so a car is effectively necessary for daily travel. Meanwhile, education sits at a moderate 6, offering basic local provision. Dining options are modest at 5.1, reflecting the commune's small size. Notably, noise levels are extremely low at 9.9, and healthcare reaches 6.8. Fiscal attractiveness is weak at 1.5, and sunshine is limited at 4.5. Neighbouring communes include Bleienbach, Lotzwil and Madiswil. Explore the map to see how these scores compare across the region.
What are the neighboring communes of Rütschelen and how big is it?
Rütschelen is a small Bernese commune of 513 residents, distinguished by its quiet setting and strong natural surroundings. Air quality scores 6.1 and nature reaches 8.9, while noise sits at an exceptional 9.9. Meanwhile, transport connectivity is very limited at just 0.3, reflecting its rural character. Education scores 6 and healthcare 6.8, offering moderate local provision. By contrast, dining options are modest at 5.1, and sunshine is below average at 4.5. Fiscal attractiveness is low at 1.5. The commune shares borders with Bleienbach, Lotzwil, and Madiswil. Explore the map to see how these neighboring communes and local scores compare in detail.
Is Rütschelen a tax-friendly municipality?
Rütschelen stands out for its quiet, nature-rich setting rather than its tax appeal. With only 513 residents, its air quality score of 6.1 and nature score of 8.9 are the leading strengths, alongside a noise score of 9.9. By contrast, fiscal attractiveness is weak, with a taxation score of just 1.5, so the commune is not tax-friendly. Transport access is very limited at 0.3, while education sits at 6.0 and healthcare at 6.8. Dining reaches 5.1 and sunshine 4.5. Meanwhile, neighbors Bleienbach, Lotzwil and Madiswil offer alternative comparisons nearby. Explore the full score details for Rütschelen on the map.

Neighboring communes of Rütschelen

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 24.9 %20–64 years 57.1 %65 and over 18 %
Density
142 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
-2.1 %
Vacant housing
0.8 %
New dwellings
1.8 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
1.1 %
Tertiary employment
46.2 %

Land use

Built-up area 7 %Agricultural land 56.1 %Forest 36.9 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Bern (BE)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.1725, 7.7725
BFS Number
340
Last updated
7 October 2026

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

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