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

5.2/ 10
Average
Population
2,502
Commune type
Village

Living in Wimmis, a commune of 2502 inhabitants in Canton Bern. With an overall score of 5.2/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Noise (8.3/10) and Nature & Green Spaces (8.2/10). Its score is below the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
8.3
Air Quality
4.5
Public Transport
2.3
Education & Culture
6.8
Nightlife & Dining
6.6
Nature & Green Spaces
8.2
Healthcare
5.3
Taxation
1.6
Annual Sunshine
3.6
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

Young Professional
Fair
mediantop
Family
Average
mediantop
Nature
Average
mediantop
Retirement
Average
mediantop

For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Wimmis achieves a compatibility score of 5.8/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (4.7/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Wimmis excels in Noise (8.3/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus), Nature & Green Spaces (8.2/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces), Education & Culture (6.8/10, excellent access to schools, libraries, and cultural venues).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Taxation (1.6/10, a higher tax burden than average), Public Transport (2.3/10, limited public transport connections), Annual Sunshine (3.6/10).

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Bibliothek WimmisLibrary
Schulanlage ChrümigSchool

Public Transport

WimmisTrain Station
EifeldTrain Station
BachteleBus Stop
Wimmis DorfBus Stop
Wimmis BahnhofBus Stop
BrodhüsiBus Stop

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 Thun as a Family
Young Professional
Where to Live in Thun as a Young Professional
Retirement
Where to Live in Thun in Retirement
Nature
Where to Live in Thun Close to Nature
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Considering buying property in Wimmis 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 Wimmis

What's it like to live in Wimmis? Resident impressions and quality of life
Living in Wimmis scores notably well for quiet and nature, with 8.3 for noise and 8.2 for natural surroundings. These are the commune's strongest dimensions, suggesting a calm, green setting within the Thun agglomeration. Education, at 6.8, and restaurants, at 6.6, also rate moderately. However, fiscal attractiveness is low at 1.6, and transport sits at 2.3, so car dependence may matter for daily commuting. Air quality, at 4.5, and sunshine, at 3.6, fall in the middle-to-lower range. Neighboring communes include Spiez, Reutigen, and Stocken-Höfen, each with its own profile. For a fuller picture of how Wimmis compares, explore the detailed scores and map layers.
How sunny and clean is the air in Wimmis?
Wimmis stands out most for its low noise exposure, scoring 8.3, alongside a strong nature score of 8.2. Air quality is moderate at 4.5, while sunshine sits lower at 3.6, so the commune is quieter and greener than it is bright or exceptionally clean in air terms. Transport access is limited, with a score of 2.3, and fiscal attractiveness is the weakest dimension at 1.6. Neighboring communes such as Spiez, Reutigen and Stocken-Höfen offer additional context for comparison. Nonetheless, the overall profile suggests a calm, nature-oriented setting rather than a sun-drenched or highly connected one. Explore the map to see how these scores compare across the region.
How well-connected is Wimmis? Transport, schools, dining
Wimmis scores 8.3 for noise and 8.2 for nature, its strongest dimensions by a clear margin. Education follows at 6.8 and dining at 6.6, so everyday schooling and eating options sit in moderate territory. Transport, however, is the weak point at just 2.3, meaning connections toward Spiez, Reutigen and Stocken-Höfen and the wider Thun agglomeration are limited. Air quality (4.5), healthcare (5.3), sunshine (3.6) and fiscal attractiveness (1.6) fill out the rest of the profile. The picture is a quiet, green commune where mobility depends heavily on private cars. Explore the detailed scores on the map to see how each dimension compares.
What are the neighboring communes of Wimmis and how big is it?
With a noise score of 8.3, Wimmis ranks among the quieter communes in the Thun agglomeration. Its nature score of 8.2 reinforces that strength, while education (6.8) and restaurants (6.6) also score respectably. However, fiscal attractiveness (1.6) and transport (2.3) are notably weaker dimensions. The commune has around 2,502 residents and shares borders with three neighbors: Spiez, Reutigen, and Stocken-Höfen. Explore the map for more detail on how these scores compare.
Is Wimmis a tax-friendly municipality?
Wimmis scores 1.6 for fiscal attractiveness, the lowest of its nine dimensions, so tax friendliness is not a strength here. The commune's standout results lie elsewhere: noise sits at 8.3 and nature at 8.2, with education at 6.8 and restaurants at 6.6 following. Air quality reaches 4.5, health 5.3, and sunshine 3.6, while transport is the second weakest at 2.3. Neighboring Spiez, Reutigen and Stocken-Höfen offer their own profiles for comparison. Nonetheless, the fiscal score alone does not capture the full picture of living in Wimmis. Explore the detailed score breakdown on the map to see how each dimension shapes the commune.

Neighboring communes of Wimmis

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 21.6 %20–64 years 59.3 %65 and over 19 %
Density
115 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+7.0 %
Vacant housing
1 %
New dwellings
2.5 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
4.4 %
Tertiary employment
35.2 %

Land use

Built-up area 7.7 %Agricultural land 29 %Forest 47 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Bern (BE)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
46.6644, 7.6326
BFS Number
769
Last updated
7 October 2026

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

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