Quality of life in Walliswil bei Wangen (Bern): scores, review and neighborhoods

5.3/ 10
Average
Population
612
Commune type
Hamlet

Living in Walliswil bei Wangen, a commune of 612 inhabitants in Canton Bern. With an overall score of 5.3/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Noise (9.4/10) and Nature & Green Spaces (9.1/10). Its score is below the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
9.4
Air Quality
5.7
Public Transport
2.2
Education & Culture
5.8
Nightlife & Dining
4.4
Nature & Green Spaces
9.1
Healthcare
5.4
Taxation
1.7
Annual Sunshine
4.4
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.

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For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Walliswil bei Wangen achieves a compatibility score of 6.5/10. 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: Walliswil bei Wangen excels in Noise (9.4/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus), Nature & Green Spaces (9.1/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Taxation (1.7/10, a higher tax burden than average), Public Transport (2.2/10, limited public transport connections), Annual Sunshine (4.4/10).

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Schule Walliswil-WangenSchool

Public Transport

Walliswil PostBus Stop
SeilereiBus Stop

Guides to read for this area

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

Considering buying property in Walliswil bei Wangen 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 Walliswil bei Wangen

What's it like to live in Walliswil bei Wangen? Resident impressions and quality of life
Living in Walliswil bei Wangen means trading urban convenience for calm: transport scores just 2.2, the weakest dimension, and fiscal pressure is heavy at 1.7. By contrast, quiet is the commune's defining strength, with a noise score of 9.4, followed closely by nature at 9.1. Air quality sits at 5.7, education at 5.8, and healthcare at 5.4, while restaurants and sunshine both reach 4.4. Neighboring Berken, Heimenhausen, and Walliswil bei Niederbipp share this rural Bern setting, though the Biel/Bienne agglomeration label suggests some regional connection. The tradeoff is clear: exceptional peace and green surroundings come at the cost of limited mobility options and high local taxation, so residents likely depend on cars and accept the fiscal burden for the setting.
How sunny and clean is the air in Walliswil bei Wangen?
Walliswil bei Wangen records a noise score of 9.4 and a nature score of 9.1, its two strongest results. Air quality, however, sits at only 5.7, and sunshine reaches just 4.4, so the commune is quieter and greener than it is bright or clean-aired. Transport is the weakest dimension at 2.2, followed by fiscal pressure at 1.7. Education scores 5.8, health 5.4, and restaurants 4.4. Meanwhile, neighboring Berken, Heimenhausen, and Walliswil bei Niederbipp share the same rural setting. The main tradeoff is clear: exceptional calm and access to nature come alongside modest air quality, limited sunshine, and weak transport links.
How well-connected is Walliswil bei Wangen? Transport, schools, dining
Walliswil bei Wangen is exceptionally quiet and green, with a noise score of 9.4 and nature at 9.1. By contrast, its weakest dimension is transport, which scores only 2.2, indicating limited connectivity. Fiscal pressure is also high, with a score of 1.7. Education sits at 5.8, air quality at 5.7, healthcare at 5.4, and both dining and sunshine at 4.4. Notably, the commune borders Berken, Heimenhausen, and Walliswil bei Niederbipp. The main tradeoff is clear: residents gain a calm, nature-rich setting but must accept weak public transport links and a demanding fiscal environment.
What are the neighboring communes of Walliswil bei Wangen and how big is it?
Walliswil bei Wangen records its weakest score in fiscalite at just 1.7, alongside a transport score of 2.2, so residents should expect limited local transit options and a less favourable tax position. By contrast, the commune performs strongly on quiet, scoring 9.4 for bruit, with nature close behind at 9.1. The population is small, at 612 residents, and it sits within the Biel/Bienne agglomeration. Its neighboring communes are Berken, Heimenhausen, and Walliswil bei Niederbipp. Meanwhile, education reaches 5.8 and air quality 5.7, both mid-range. The main tradeoff is clear: exceptional peace and green surroundings come at the cost of weak transport links and low fiscal attractiveness.
Is Walliswil bei Wangen a tax-friendly municipality?
Walliswil bei Wangen scores 1.7 for fiscalité, its weakest dimension by a clear margin, so the commune is not tax-friendly on this measure. By contrast, noise sits at 9.4 and nature at 9.1, the two strongest scores, while transport reaches only 2.2 and air quality 5.7. Education records 5.8, health 5.4, restaurants and sunshine both 4.4. Notably, the low fiscal score is the main drawback for households weighing the tax burden. The tradeoff is therefore between a quiet, nature-rich setting and a comparatively unfavourable fiscal position, which matters most for residents focused on their tax bill.

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Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 15.7 %20–64 years 63 %65 and over 21.3 %
Density
197 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+3.4 %
Vacant housing
1.0 %
New dwellings
10.0 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
1.6 %
Tertiary employment
70.8 %

Land use

Built-up area 11.7 %Agricultural land 50.8 %Forest 33.2 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Bern (BE)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.2234, 7.6808
BFS Number
991
Last updated
7 October 2026

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