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

5.5/ 10
Fair
Population
915
Commune type
Hamlet

Living in Vinelz, a commune of 915 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 (9.1/10) and Nature & Green Spaces (9/10). Its score is below the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
9.1
Air Quality
5.3
Public Transport
1.8
Education & Culture
5.9
Nightlife & Dining
6.4
Nature & Green Spaces
9.0
Healthcare
5.4
Taxation
1.4
Annual Sunshine
5.0
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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Young Professional
Fair
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Family
Fair
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Retirement
Average
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For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Vinelz achieves a compatibility score of 6.5/10. 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: Vinelz excels in Noise (9.1/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus), Nature & Green Spaces (9/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Taxation (1.4/10, a higher tax burden than average), Public Transport (1.8/10, limited public transport connections).

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Key Infrastructure

Public Transport

Vinelz DorfBus Stop
Vinelz, StrandBus Stop
Vinelz FlachsernBus Stop

Guides to read for this area

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

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Frequently asked questions about Vinelz

What's it like to live in Vinelz? Resident impressions and quality of life
Living in Vinelz means quiet above all: a noise score of 9.1 and nature score of 9 place it among the calmest settings, with Erlach, Ins and Brüttelen as neighbouring communes. Air quality (5.3), healthcare (5.4) and education (5.9) sit mid-range, while restaurants (6.4) offer modest local options. By contrast, transport is limited at 1.8 and taxation is the weakest dimension at 1.4, so car dependence and fiscal pressure are real trade-offs. Notably, sunshine (5) is average for the region. Overall, the profile suits nature lovers and retirees seeking tranquillity, though families should weigh the weaker transport and fiscal scores before committing.
How sunny and clean is the air in Vinelz?
Vinelz records a quiet environment score of 9.1 and a nature score of 9, its strongest dimensions, while air quality sits at 5.3 and sunshine at 5. By contrast, transport reaches only 1.8 and fiscal attractiveness 1.4, the weakest figures. Meanwhile, education stands at 5.9, restaurants at 6.4, and healthcare at 5.4. So the air is moderately rated rather than exceptionally clean, and sunshine is average, not abundant. The commune borders Erlach, Ins, and Brüttelen, offering a small lakeside setting near Biel/Bienne with 915 residents. Given the high quiet and nature scores alongside modest air and sun values, Vinelz best suits nature lovers and retirees seeking calm rather than young professionals dependent on frequent transport.
How well-connected is Vinelz? Transport, schools, dining
Vinelz is a quiet commune where transport access is the weakest dimension, scoring just 1.8 for connectivity, followed by taxation at 1.4 and air quality at 5.3. Schools reach 5.9 and dining 6.4, while nature stands out at 9 and noise quality at 9.1. Neighboring communes Erlach, Ins and Brüttelen lie nearby, though public transport links remain limited. Meanwhile, the strong environmental scores reflect a calm, low-noise setting suited to outdoor life. By contrast, residents relying on frequent transit or varied restaurants may find options modest. Overall, Vinelz fits nature lovers and retirees seeking tranquility, rather than young professionals prioritizing mobility.
What are the neighboring communes of Vinelz and how big is it?
Vinelz, with a population of 915, records its weakest score in fiscalite at just 1.4, while transport sits at 1.8. By contrast, its strongest dimensions are noise at 9.1 and nature at 9, followed by resto at 6.4. The commune borders Erlach, Ins, and Brüttelen, placing it within the Biel/Bienne agglomeration in the canton of Bern. Meanwhile, air quality scores 5.3, health 5.4, education 5.9, and ensoleillement 5. Given this profile, Vinelz suits nature lovers most, with families also finding reasonable footing through the education and health scores.
Is Vinelz a tax-friendly municipality?
With a fiscal attractiveness score of just 1.4, Vinelz is not a tax-friendly municipality. Transport access is similarly limited at 1.8, and air quality sits at 5.3. By contrast, the commune performs strongly on quietness (9.1) and nature (9), while education reaches 5.9, restaurants 6.4, healthcare 5.4, sunshine 5.0, and noise remains a clear asset. Notably, these figures suggest a peaceful lakeside setting rather than a low-tax one. Neighboring communes such as Erlach, Ins, and Brüttelen may offer different fiscal profiles worth comparing. Overall, Vinelz best suits nature lovers and retirees prioritizing calm and green surroundings over tax savings or frequent public transport connections.

Neighboring communes of Vinelz

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 19.3 %20–64 years 56.3 %65 and over 24.4 %
Density
192 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+7.7 %
Vacant housing
1.5 %
New dwellings
7.0 per 1,000 inhab.
Tertiary employment
52.4 %

Land use

Built-up area 13.9 %Agricultural land 51.1 %Forest 34.8 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Bern (BE)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.0313, 7.1179
BFS Number
502
Last updated
7 October 2026

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