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

5.8/ 10
Fair
Population
3,023
Commune type
Village

Living in Täuffelen, a commune of 3023 inhabitants in Canton Bern. With an overall score of 5.8/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Noise (9/10) and Nature & Green Spaces (8.4/10). Its score is in line with the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
9.0
Air Quality
5.1
Public Transport
3.0
Education & Culture
7.1
Nightlife & Dining
4.5
Nature & Green Spaces
8.4
Healthcare
7.9
Taxation
1.6
Annual Sunshine
5.4
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
Good
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Family
Good
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Retirement
Fair
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Young Professional
Fair
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For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Täuffelen achieves a compatibility score of 6.6/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (4.8/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Täuffelen excels in Noise (9/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus), Nature & Green Spaces (8.4/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces), Healthcare (7.9/10, excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Taxation (1.6/10, a higher tax burden than average), Public Transport (3/10, limited public transport connections), Nightlife & Dining (4.5/10, limited dining and nightlife options).

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Oberstufenzentrum TäuffelenSchool
Primarschule TäuffelenSchool

Public Transport

TäuffelenTrain Station
GerolfingenTrain Station
Täuffelen, BahnhofBus Stop
Täuffelen, Burrirain/MoosgasseBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Medizentrum und PflegeheimMedical Centre
Drogerie BurkhardtDoctor
MediZentrum TäuffelenDoctor

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
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Frequently asked questions about Täuffelen

What's it like to live in Täuffelen? Resident impressions and quality of life
Living in Täuffelen means accepting a clear tradeoff. Its most striking score is noise at 9, among the strongest results in the profile, and nature follows at 8.4. Health sits at 7.9 and education at 7.1, so everyday public assets hold up well. The weaker side is fiscal: taxation scores just 1.6, the lowest figure here. Air quality reaches 5.1 and sunshine 5.4, while restaurants score 4.5 and transport only 3. Thus, daily life leans on quiet surroundings and green space rather than mobility or dining. Neighboring communes include Hagneck, Epsach and Walperswil. The main tradeoff is calm, nature-rich living set against weak transport links and a demanding fiscal burden.
How sunny and clean is the air in Täuffelen?
Täuffelen's most striking score is its noise level of 9, indicating a remarkably quiet setting. For air quality, the commune scores 5.1, a moderate figure, while sunshine sits at 5.4, meaning average solar exposure rather than abundant brightness. The strongest dimensions here are nature at 8.4 and health at 7.9, both notably high. Weaker points include fiscal pressure at just 1.6 and public transport at 3. Thus, Täuffelen offers clean, quiet surroundings and strong access to nature and healthcare, but the tradeoff is modest sunshine, middling air quality, and very limited transit and fiscal appeal. Neighboring communes include Hagneck, Epsach, and Walperswil.
How well-connected is Täuffelen? Transport, schools, dining
Täuffelen scores a striking 9 for noise, making it one of the quietest dimensions in its profile. Its strongest assets are nature at 8.4 and healthcare at 7.9, while education follows at 7.1. Transport, however, is the weakest at 3, with dining at 4.5 and air quality at 5.1 also below average. Thus, connectivity by public transport is limited despite the commune's position in the Biel/Bienne agglomeration. Neighbors such as Hagneck, Epsach, and Walperswil share this rural setting. The main tradeoff is clear: exceptional quiet and strong nature access come at the cost of weaker transport links and fewer dining options, so car reliance is likely for many trips.
What are the neighboring communes of Täuffelen and how big is it?
With a noise score of 9, Täuffelen stands out as remarkably quiet. Its strongest dimensions are nature at 8.4 and health at 7.9, while education follows at 7.1. The commune borders Hagneck, Epsach, and Walperswil, placing it within the Biel/Bienne agglomeration. With 3,023 residents, it remains a small commune. Weaker points include fiscal pressure at just 1.6 and limited transport at 3. Thus, Täuffelen trades affordability and connectivity for tranquility, green surroundings, and solid healthcare access, a balance suited to those prioritizing calm over low taxes and frequent transit.
Is Täuffelen a tax-friendly municipality?
With a fiscalite score of only 1.6, Täuffelen is not a tax-friendly municipality. This is the commune's weakest dimension by a clear margin. Among its stronger points, nature stands at 8.4 and health at 7.9, while noise sits at 9. Education reaches 7.1, sunshine 5.4, air quality 5.1, and restaurants 4.5. Transport is notably limited at 3.0. Thus, residents gain considerable environmental and public-service quality, but this comes at a cost. Furthermore, the low fiscalite score means households should expect a comparatively heavy local tax burden relative to other Swiss communes. The main tradeoff is clear: Täuffelen offers strong nature, health, and quiet, yet ranks poorly on taxation, so financial considerations weigh heavily against its lifestyle advantages.

Neighboring communes of Täuffelen

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 18.9 %20–64 years 53.9 %65 and over 27.2 %
Density
661 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+10.4 %
Vacant housing
2.3 %
New dwellings
13.1 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
1.7 %
Tertiary employment
46.8 %

Land use

Built-up area 23.5 %Agricultural land 60.8 %Forest 10.4 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Bern (BE)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.0634, 7.1964
BFS Number
751
Last updated
7 October 2026

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

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