VivaMap scores every Swiss commune on 9 criteria, drawing on more than 40 official open datasets. Each criterion gives you a national ranking of all 2,134 communes — from the quietest to the lowest taxes. Pick a criterion to see the full ranking and the per-agglomeration analysis.
Measures exposure to road, rail and air traffic noise against WHO thresholds. Source: SonBase noise model from FOEN (geo.admin.ch) and FOCA aircraft-noise cadastre. A high score means a quiet environment.
Evaluates air quality by combining three pollutants — NO₂, PM10 and PM2.5 — against WHO and Swiss limits. Source: FOEN immission maps (geo.admin.ch). A high score means cleaner air.
Evaluates access to public transport: train stations, bus, tram and metro stops, weighted by frequency and distance. Source: ARE public-transport quality classes (geo.admin.ch). A high score means better service.
Measures proximity to schools, libraries, museums, theatres and playgrounds. Source: OpenStreetMap. A high score means more educational and cultural amenities nearby.
Evaluates the density of restaurants, bars, cafés and pubs in the neighbourhood. Source: OpenStreetMap. A high score means a richer dining and nightlife offering.
Evaluates vegetation cover (parks, forests, meadows) and openness of the built environment. Sources: Arealstatistik FSO, OSM building footprints. A high score means more nature and a more open setting.
Evaluates access to doctors, clinics and hospitals, weighted by facility type and distance. Source: OpenStreetMap. A high score means better access to healthcare.
Total tax burden for a married couple (70/30 income split, CHF 125,000 gross, 1 child, no religion). Source: FTA tax calculator 2025. A high score means lower taxes.
Measures average annual global solar radiation, accounting for terrain and horizon. Source: SFOE solar atlas (geo.admin.ch), 50 m grid. A high score means more sunshine.
Data: FSO, geo.admin.ch, OSM — Scores normalised 0-10