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

5.1/ 10
Average
Population
5,003
Commune type
Town

Living in Sumiswald, a commune of 5003 inhabitants in Canton Bern. With an overall score of 5.1/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Nature & Green Spaces (8.8/10) and Noise (8.6/10). Its score is below the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
8.6
Air Quality
5.1
Public Transport
1.8
Education & Culture
4.9
Nightlife & Dining
6.0
Nature & Green Spaces
8.8
Healthcare
4.5
Taxation
1.1
Annual Sunshine
4.8
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.

Recommended Profiles

Nature
Fair
mediantop
Young Professional
Average
mediantop
Family
Average
mediantop
Retirement
Average
mediantop

For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Sumiswald achieves a compatibility score of 6.2/10. 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: Sumiswald excels in Nature & Green Spaces (8.8/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces), Noise (8.6/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Taxation (1.1/10, a higher tax burden than average), Public Transport (1.8/10, limited public transport connections), Healthcare (4.5/10, more limited healthcare access).

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Bibliothek WasenLibrary
Bibliothek SumiswaldLibrary
Real- und SekundarschuleSchool

Public Transport

GriesbachTrain Station
GammenthalTrain Station
Sumiswald-GrünenTrain Station
Wasen i.E.Train Station
Oberei bei Wasen i.E.Train Station
Ei im EmmentalTrain Station
AeschbergBus Stop
Abzweigung ChurzeneiBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Apotheke SumiswaldDoctor

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

What's it like to live in Sumiswald? Resident impressions and quality of life
Living in Sumiswald means accepting a clear trade-off between an exceptionally quiet, green setting and very limited public services. The weakest dimension is fiscal pressure, with a taxation score of just 1.1, followed by transport at 1.8 and healthcare at 4.5. These low figures suggest residents rely heavily on private mobility and nearby centres for many daily needs. The strongest dimensions are nature at 8.8 and noise at 8.6, indicating a calm, green environment that shapes everyday life. Education sits at 4.9 and sunshine at 4.8, both moderate. Neighbouring communes such as Trachselwald, Wyssachen and Dürrenroth share this rural Bernese character. Explore the map to see how each dimension is distributed across the area.
How sunny and clean is the air in Sumiswald?
Sumiswald stands out for its quiet, green setting rather than for sunshine or air quality. Air quality scores only 5.1, and sunshine sits at 4.8, so both are moderate rather than exceptional. The weakest dimensions are taxation at 1.1 and transport at 1.8, which shape daily life here more than climate does. By contrast, nature reaches 8.8 and noise sits at 8.6, reflecting a calm, rural character. Thus the commune offers a peaceful environment, though clean air and bright skies are not its leading strengths. Explore the map to see how these values compare across the region.
How well-connected is Sumiswald? Transport, schools, dining
Sumiswald’s weakest dimension is transport, with a score of just 1.8, indicating limited connectivity. Fiscal pressure is also high at 1.1, and healthcare access is modest at 4.5. Education scores 4.9, while dining reaches 6. Additionally, the commune performs strongly on nature at 8.8 and noise at 8.6, suggesting a quiet, green setting. Air quality sits at 5.1 and sunshine at 4.8. Thus, Sumiswald offers a calm rural profile rather than a highly connected one. Neighboring communes include Trachselwald, Wyssachen, and Dürrenroth. Explore the map for detailed scores and comparisons.
What are the neighboring communes of Sumiswald and how big is it?
Sumiswald is a commune of 5,003 residents in the Bern agglomeration, and its weakest score is fiscalite at just 1.1, followed by transport at 1.8. Its strongest dimensions are nature at 8.8 and bruit at 8.6. The commune is bordered by three neighboring communes: Trachselwald, Wyssachen, and Dürrenroth. Thus, Sumiswald combines a small population with a quiet, nature-oriented setting, while its fiscal and transport scores remain the lowest in its profile. Additionally, education sits at 4.9, sante at 4.5, and ensoleillement at 4.8, with air at 5.1 and resto at 6. Explore the map to see how these scores compare across the region.
Is Sumiswald a tax-friendly municipality?
Sumiswald is not a tax-friendly municipality, as its fiscal score of 1.1 is the weakest dimension in its profile. Transport access is also limited, with a score of 1.8. Additionally, healthcare and education score 4.5 and 4.9 respectively. The commune performs far better on environmental dimensions: nature reaches 8.8 and noise sits at 8.6, indicating a quiet setting with considerable green space. Thus, Sumiswald appeals more for its natural surroundings than for fiscal advantages. Explore the full score details on the map to see how each dimension compares.

Neighboring communes of Sumiswald

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 19.2 %20–64 years 57.7 %65 and over 23.1 %
Density
85 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
-0.0 %
Vacant housing
0.2 %
New dwellings
7.9 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
3.5 %
Tertiary employment
45.2 %

Land use

Built-up area 5.1 %Agricultural land 47.9 %Forest 46.2 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Bern (BE)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.0305, 7.7964
BFS Number
957
Last updated
7 October 2026

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

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