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

5.9/ 10
Good
Population
343
Commune type
Hamlet

Living in Zielebach, a commune of 343 inhabitants in Canton Bern — with an overall score of 5.9/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Noise (10/10) and Nature & Green Spaces (8.8/10). Its score is above the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
10.0
Air Quality
6.0
Public Transport
1.4
Education & Culture
7.0
Nightlife & Dining
6.1
Nature & Green Spaces
8.8
Healthcare
7.0
Taxation
1.7
Annual Sunshine
4.8
Cantonal average

Zielebach's national strengths

#1 in Switzerland · Noise ↗
Per our methodology ↗

Recommended Profiles

Family
Good
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Young Professional
Good
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Nature
Good
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Retirement
Good
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For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Zielebach achieves a compatibility score of 6.9/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (4.9/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Zielebach excels in Noise (10/10) — a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus, Nature & Green Spaces (8.8/10) — a green environment with many accessible green spaces, Education & Culture (7/10) — excellent access to schools, libraries, and cultural venues.

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Public Transport (1.4/10) — limited public transport connections, Taxation (1.7/10) — a higher tax burden than average, Annual Sunshine (4.8/10).

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Key Infrastructure

Public Transport

Zielebach GemeindehausBus 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 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 Zielebach

What's it like to live in Zielebach? Resident impressions and quality of life
Zielebach is a very small rural commune in Bern's Biel/Bienne agglomeration, defined by its quiet character and natural surroundings. The most challenging aspect is its fiscal environment, with a score of 1.7, indicating higher tax burdens. Transportation connectivity also lags significantly at 0.8, reflecting limited public transit and accessibility. Yet the commune excels where it matters most for rural living: exceptional quietness at 10 and strong natural environment scores at 8.8. Air quality rates favorably at 6.4. With only 343 residents, Zielebach sits alongside neighbors Wiler bei Utzenstorf, Obergerlafingen, and Gerlafingen in a peaceful valley setting. This profile suits nature lovers and those seeking escape from urban noise, though prospective residents should accept trade-offs in services and tax considerations.
How sunny and clean is the air in Zielebach?
Zielebach scores modestly on sunshine, with an ensoleillement rating of 4.8 out of 10, reflecting limited daylight hours typical of its Bernese location. Air quality fares better at 6.4, indicating reasonably clean air for the region. The commune's true environmental strength emerges in its nature score of 8.8, demonstrating abundant green spaces and natural surroundings that compensate for moderate sunshine. With only 343 residents nestled among neighbors like Wiler bei Utzenstorf, Obergerlafingen, and Gerlafingen, Zielebach offers a quiet rural setting. This profile suits nature lovers and those seeking tranquility over urban convenience.
How well-connected is Zielebach? Transport, schools, dining
Zielebach struggles with connectivity across key services. Transport access scores just 0.8, making car dependency a significant challenge for residents. Educational facilities rate modestly at 3.9, while dining and restaurant options are limited at 2.5. However, the commune offers compelling environmental strengths: nature access scores 8.8, and air quality measures 6.4. Located within the Biel/Bienne agglomeration and bordered by Wiler bei Utzenstorf, Obergerlafingen, and Garlafingen, Zielebach functions as a quieter residential area rather than a service hub. This profile suits nature lovers and retirees seeking tranquility over urban convenience, yet young professionals and families may find the limited schools and transport connectivity restrictive.
What are the neighboring communes of Zielebach and how big is it?
Zielebach is a very small commune in the Biel/Bienne agglomeration with just 343 residents. It borders three communes: Wiler bei Utzenstorf, Obergerlafingen, and Gerlafingen. Despite its modest size, Zielebach scores notably low on fiscal attractiveness at 1.7, making it less appealing for tax-conscious residents. Transportation connectivity is similarly weak at 0.8. The commune's strongest dimension is nature access, scoring 8.8, with reasonable noise levels at 10. This profile suits nature lovers and those seeking a quiet, rural setting who can manage limited local services and transport options.
Is Zielebach a tax-friendly municipality?
Zielebach is not a tax-friendly municipality. With a fiscal score of 1.7, it ranks unfavorably on tax burden relative to other Swiss communes. However, the municipality compensates with environmental strengths: noise pollution is exceptionally low at 10, and nature access scores 8.8, offering genuine appeal for those prioritizing peaceful, green surroundings over tax savings. Located in the Biel/Bienne agglomeration alongside neighbors Wiler bei Utzenstorf, Obergerlafingen, and Gerlafingen, Zielebach suits nature lovers and families seeking tranquility, yet those optimizing finances should explore alternatives.

Neighboring communes of Zielebach

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 16.9 %20–64 years 59.6 %65 and over 23.5 %
Density
167 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
-0.9 %
Vacant housing
0.6 %
New dwellings
0.0 per 1,000 inhab.
Tertiary employment
40 %

Land use

Built-up area 8.9 %Agricultural land 40.8 %Forest 48.2 %

Source: FSO — Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Bern (BE)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.1601, 7.5692
BFS Number
556
Last updated
29 June 2026

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

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