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Quality of life in Urtenen-Schönbühl (Bern) — scores, review and neighborhoods

6.2/ 10
Top 25% in SwitzerlandVery good
Population
6,112
Commune type
Town

Living in Urtenen-Schönbühl, a commune of 6112 inhabitants in Canton Bern — with an overall score of 6.2/10, this commune is attractive for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Nature & Green Spaces (8.7/10) and Noise (7.9/10). Its score is above the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
7.9
Air Quality
5.5
Public Transport
4.6
Education & Culture
7.4
Nightlife & Dining
6.1
Nature & Green Spaces
8.7
Healthcare
7.7
Taxation
1.7
Annual Sunshine
5.9
Cantonal average

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Young Professional
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Family
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Retirement
Good
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Nature
Fair
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For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Urtenen-Schönbühl achieves a compatibility score of 6.7/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (5.6/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Urtenen-Schönbühl excels in Nature & Green Spaces (8.7/10) — a green environment with many accessible green spaces, Noise (7.9/10) — a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus, Healthcare (7.7/10) — excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals.

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Taxation (1.7/10) — a higher tax burden than average, Public Transport (4.6/10) — limited public transport connections.

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Bibliothek Urtenen-SchönbühlLibrary
Schulanlage LeeSchool
Altes SchulhausSchool

Public Transport

Schönbühl RBSTrain Station
Schönbühl SBBTrain Station
UrtenenTrain Station
Schönbühl, SolothurnstrasseBus Stop
Schönbühl RBS BahnhofBus Stop
PlataneBus Stop
Urtenen, SchmiedgässliBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Franz Seong-Chan KimDoctor
FMH Allgemeine Innere Medizin und Sportmedizin Ärztehaus LEEDoctor

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 Urtenen-Schönbühl

What's it like to live in Urtenen-Schönbühl? Resident impressions and quality of life
Urtenen-Schönbühl offers a notably different lifestyle compared to neighbors Moosseedorf, Mattstetten, and Wiggiswil, with particular strengths in natural amenities. The commune's weakest dimension is fiscal attractiveness at 1.7, suggesting residents accept higher tax burdens. Restaurant and dining options score just 2.8, indicating limited gastronomy locally. By contrast, nature access stands out at 8.7, and noise levels remain pleasant at 7.9, making it ideal for those prioritizing outdoor living and tranquility. Air quality scores 6.5 and healthcare access is solid. The main tradeoff involves accepting limited dining diversity and significant taxation in exchange for exceptional natural surroundings and a quiet residential environment well-suited to families and nature enthusiasts.
How sunny and clean is the air in Urtenen-Schönbühl?
Compared to neighbors like Moosseedorf, Mattstetten, and Wiggiswil, Urtenen-Schönbühl presents a mixed environmental profile. Sunshine exposure is moderate at 5.9 out of 10, placing it below average for the region. Air quality fares slightly better at 6.3, suggesting acceptable conditions though not exceptional. The commune's strongest environmental asset is nature access, scoring 8.7, notably complemented by low noise levels at 7.9. This reveals a key tradeoff: while Urtenen-Schönbühl excels at preserving natural surroundings and maintaining peaceful conditions, residents experience limited sunshine and air quality that requires attention relative to nature's preservation.
How well-connected is Urtenen-Schönbühl? Transport, schools, dining
Urtenen-Schönbühl lags notably behind its neighbors Moosseedorf, Mattstetten, and Wiggiswil when measuring overall connectivity. Transport infrastructure presents the most significant constraint, scoring just 3.1 out of 10, indicating limited public transit access. Education facilities follow with a modest 4.0, while dining and restaurant options trail even further at 2.8. By contrast, the commune shines environmentally, with a strong nature score of 8.7 and good air quality at 6.3. This profile reflects a trade-off typical of semi-rural settlements within the Bern agglomeration: weaker urban services in exchange for proximity to green spaces and natural amenities, though car dependency remains a practical necessity for residents seeking diverse dining and educational options.
What are the neighboring communes of Urtenen-Schönbühl and how big is it?
Urtenen-Schönbühl is a small commune of 6,112 residents in the Bern agglomeration, comparable in scale to its neighbors Moosseedorf, Mattstetten, and Wiggiswil. The commune's quality of life varies notably across dimensions. Its fiscal attractiveness scores just 1.7, making it the weakest area, while environmental conditions stand out strongly. Nature and outdoor access rate 8.7, reflecting the commune's rural character within the agglomeration zone. Air quality also rates respectably at 6.3. By contrast, local amenities like restaurants score considerably lower at 2.8, and transport connectivity remains limited at 3.1. The main tradeoff is between excellent natural surroundings and relatively modest fiscal and service convenience for residents.
Is Urtenen-Schönbühl a tax-friendly municipality?
Compared to neighbors like Moosseedorf, Mattstetten, and Wiggiswil, Urtenen-Schönbühl stands out as notably less tax-friendly, with a fiscal score of only 1.7. This represents the commune's weakest dimension. Meanwhile, the municipality excels in environmental quality, scoring 8.7 for nature access and 7.9 for noise levels. Healthcare services also perform well at 6.5. The core tradeoff here is clear: those seeking favorable tax conditions should look elsewhere, though residents benefit from strong environmental amenities and good health infrastructure that may offset higher fiscal burdens.

Neighboring communes of Urtenen-Schönbühl

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 21.2 %20–64 years 60.2 %65 and over 18.6 %
Density
879 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+11.9 %
Vacant housing
3.0 %
New dwellings
1.0 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
6.1 %
Tertiary employment
84.6 %

Land use

Built-up area 20.4 %Agricultural land 44.3 %Forest 30.4 %

Source: FSO — Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Bern (BE)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.0227, 7.4968
BFS Number
551
Last updated
29 June 2026

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

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