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

4.9/ 10
Average
Population
2,468
Commune type
Village

Living in Wiedlisbach, a commune of 2468 inhabitants in Canton Bern — with an overall score of 4.9/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Nature & Green Spaces (8.9/10) and Education & Culture (6.7/10). Its score is in line with the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
6.2
Air Quality
4.7
Public Transport
1.1
Education & Culture
6.7
Nightlife & Dining
6.3
Nature & Green Spaces
8.9
Healthcare
5.3
Taxation
1.1
Annual Sunshine
3.7
Cantonal average

Recommended Profiles

Young Professional
Fair
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Family
Average
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Nature
Average
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Retirement
Average
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For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Wiedlisbach achieves a compatibility score of 5.5/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (4.2/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Wiedlisbach excels in Nature & Green Spaces (8.9/10) — a green environment with many accessible green spaces, Education & Culture (6.7/10) — excellent access to schools, libraries, and cultural venues.

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Taxation (1.1/10) — a higher tax burden than average, Public Transport (1.1/10) — limited public transport connections, Annual Sunshine (3.7/10).

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

KellertheaterCinema / Theatre

Public Transport

WiedlisbachTrain Station
WangenstrasseBus Stop
AarenbrückeBus Stop
Wiedlisbach, BahnhofBus Stop
StockrainBus Stop
PflegeheimBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

SteinmannDoctor

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 Wiedlisbach

What's it like to live in Wiedlisbach? Resident impressions and quality of life
Wiedlisbach excels in natural surroundings, with a nature score of 8.9, offering residents abundant green spaces and outdoor appeal. However, public transportation connectivity remains severely limited at 0.6, making car dependency essential. Air quality scores a respectable 6.3, though noise levels are slightly lower at 6.2. Meanwhile, healthcare access is moderate at 5.2, by contrast with education facilities scoring only 4. Dining options are sparse at 2.8, and fiscal burden is notably challenging at 1.1. Situated between neighbors Oberbipp, Wangen an der Aare, and Walliswil bei Niederbipp, this small commune of 2,468 residents presents a fundamental tradeoff: pristine natural living comes at the cost of limited urban amenities and institutional services.
How sunny and clean is the air in Wiedlisbach?
Wiedlisbach scores notably low on sunshine with 3.7 out of 10, suggesting limited daylight exposure throughout the year. Air quality performs better at 6.3, indicating reasonably clean atmospheric conditions. Meanwhile, noise pollution stands at 6.2, reflecting moderate sound levels in this small Bernese commune of 2,468 residents. The trade-off here is clear: while residents benefit from acceptable air purity, the limited sunshine may require adjustment, particularly during winter months when daylight becomes scarce in this region near Biel/Bienne.
How well-connected is Wiedlisbach? Transport, schools, dining
Wiedlisbach faces significant connectivity challenges, with transport accessibility scoring just 0.6, the commune's weakest dimension. Dining options are similarly limited at 2.8, reflecting modest restaurant availability. Educational facilities perform better at 4.0, offering reasonable local schooling opportunities. Meanwhile, the commune's isolation from major transport networks constrains access to employment and services in the broader Biel/Bienne agglomeration. Health services score 5.2, providing basic coverage despite connectivity constraints. The core tradeoff is clear: Wiedlisbach prioritizes its exceptional natural environment and quality of life over convenient urban amenities and transport links to regional centers.
What are the neighboring communes of Wiedlisbach and how big is it?
Wiedlisbach is a small commune with 2,468 residents, nestled in Bern's Biel/Bienne agglomeration. Its neighbors are Oberbipp, Wangen an der Aare, and Walliswil bei Niederbipp. The commune's defining strength is its exceptional nature score of 8.9, reflecting rich natural surroundings, yet it struggles significantly with transport accessibility at 0.6. Air quality and noise levels are moderate at 6.3 and 6.2 respectively, meanwhile fiscal conditions are challenging with a score of just 1.1. Education provision reaches 4, by contrast restaurants and amenities score only 2.8. This reflects Wiedlisbach's core tradeoff: a rurally appealing environment undermined by limited infrastructure and services.
Is Wiedlisbach a tax-friendly municipality?
Wiedlisbach's fiscal score of 1.1 indicates this is not a tax-friendly municipality. The commune's weakest dimensions are taxation and public transport connectivity (0.6), reflecting limited accessibility infrastructure. Education scores moderately at 4.0, meanwhile nature and outdoor recreation are exceptional at 8.9. Restaurant and dining options remain sparse at 2.8, by contrast air quality is respectable at 6.3. Health services score 5.2, while sunshine exposure lags at 3.7. For prospective residents, Wiedlisbach presents a tradeoff: those prioritizing natural environment and peace will find appeal, but higher taxes and modest transport links demand careful consideration.

Neighboring communes of Wiedlisbach

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 18.3 %20–64 years 63.5 %65 and over 18.3 %
Density
317 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+9.0 %
Vacant housing
2.4 %
New dwellings
0.9 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
4 %
Tertiary employment
70.1 %

Land use

Built-up area 20.8 %Agricultural land 48.4 %Forest 28 %

Source: FSO — Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Bern (BE)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.2440, 7.6556
BFS Number
995
Last updated
29 June 2026

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

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