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

5.7/ 10
Good
Population
447
Commune type
Hamlet

Living in Tschugg, a commune of 447 inhabitants in Canton Bern — with an overall score of 5.7/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Noise (10/10) and Nature & Green Spaces (9.5/10). Its score is in line with the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
10.0
Air Quality
6.2
Public Transport
2.1
Education & Culture
6.0
Nightlife & Dining
3.4
Nature & Green Spaces
9.5
Healthcare
7.3
Taxation
1.6
Annual Sunshine
5.2
Cantonal average

Tschugg's national strengths

Per our methodology

Recommended Profiles

Nature
Good
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Family
Good
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Retirement
Good
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Young Professional
Fair
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For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Tschugg achieves a compatibility score of 7.1/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (4.5/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Tschugg excels in Noise (10/10) — a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus, Nature & Green Spaces (9.5/10) — a green environment with many accessible green spaces, Healthcare (7.3/10) — 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 (2.1/10) — limited public transport connections, Nightlife & Dining (3.4/10) — limited dining and nightlife options.

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Key Infrastructure

Public Transport

Tschugg, UnterdorfBus Stop
Tschugg, KlinikBus Stop
Tschugg, MatteBus Stop
Mullen, DorfBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Rehaklinik TschuggMedical Centre

Guides to read for this area

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

Considering buying property in Tschugg or moving to Canton Bern? Our interactive map lets you explore quality of life at the neighborhood level and compare with nearby communes.

Frequently asked questions about Tschugg

What's it like to live in Tschugg? Resident impressions and quality of life
Tschugg offers exceptional tranquility, with a noise score of 10, making it one of the quietest places to settle. Yet the commune struggles significantly with public transport accessibility, scoring just 1.2, which demands car dependency for most residents. Nature lovers thrive here, enjoying a strong nature score of 9.5, though educational opportunities remain limited at 2.5. Air quality is decent at 6.8, while healthcare services reach 6.6, providing adequate support. Nonetheless, dining and cultural venues are scarce with a score of 1.5, and fiscal conditions rank low at 1.6. Sunshine exposure is moderate at 5.2. Located near neighbors Gals, Erlach, and Gampelen in the Biel/Bienne region, this 447-person commune presents a fundamental tradeoff: serene natural living versus limited urban conveniences and transport links.
How sunny and clean is the air in Tschugg?
Tschugg boasts exceptional quiet with a score of 10, though sunshine remains moderate at 5.2. Air quality is reasonably good at 6.8, yet the commune scores poorly on education at 2.5. Nature access is notably strong at 9.5, offsetting weaker transport infrastructure at 1.2. Health services score adequately at 6.6, while dining options lag considerably at 1.5. The main tradeoff here is between Tschugg's outstanding environmental tranquility and natural surroundings versus its limited accessibility and local amenities—making it ideal for those prioritizing peace and landscape over convenience.
How well-connected is Tschugg? Transport, schools, dining
Tschugg excels with an exceptional noise score of 10, reflecting a remarkably quiet environment. However, transport connectivity remains a significant challenge, with a score of just 1.2, indicating limited public transit options. Educational facilities are similarly constrained at 2.5, offering minimal local schooling infrastructure. Dining options present another weakness at 1.5, suggesting sparse restaurant availability. On the positive side, the commune benefits from strong air quality at 6.8 and health services scoring 6.6. The core tradeoff is clear: Tschugg offers tranquility and environmental quality but demands tolerance for isolation—those prioritizing connectivity and urban amenities will find this commune's limited transport, education, and dining options restrictive.
What are the neighboring communes of Tschugg and how big is it?
Tschugg is a very small commune in Bern canton with just 447 residents, bordered by Gals, Erlach, and Gampelen. Despite its tiny population, it scores remarkably well on noise pollution at 10, suggesting a peaceful environment. Yet education infrastructure lags significantly at 2.5, reflecting limited local resources. Nature access is excellent at 9.5, offering residents strong outdoor recreation. However, public transport connectivity remains weak at 1.2, making car dependency likely. The commune essentially trades accessibility and urban amenities for tranquility and natural surroundings—ideal for those seeking rural quietness but challenging for those needing diverse services.
Is Tschugg a tax-friendly municipality?
Tschugg scores notably low on fiscal friendliness, with s_fiscalite at 1.6 out of ten, suggesting it is not particularly tax-advantaged compared to other Swiss communes. The municipality does excel in environmental quality, however, boasting exceptional noise levels at 10 and strong natural surroundings at 9.5. Yet its education provision remains weak at 2.5, and transportation accessibility scores just 1.2. Air quality is moderate at 6.8, though restaurant and hospitality options lag at 1.5. For those prioritizing low taxes, Tschugg presents challenges; yet for families valuing peaceful, nature-rich settings, the trade-off may prove worthwhile despite fiscal limitations.

Neighboring communes of Tschugg

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 18.6 %20–64 years 65 %65 and over 16.3 %
Density
144 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+5.8 %
Vacant housing
1.2 %
New dwellings
33.6 per 1,000 inhab.
Tertiary employment
93.1 %

Land use

Built-up area 10.6 %Agricultural land 42.9 %Forest 46.2 %

Source: FSO — Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Bern (BE)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.0241, 7.0737
BFS Number
501
Last updated
17 July 2026

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