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Quality of life in Gurmels (Fribourg): scores, review and neighborhoods

5.6/ 10
Fair
Population
4,102
Commune type
Village

Living in Gurmels, a commune of 4102 inhabitants in Canton Fribourg. With an overall score of 5.6/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Noise (9.2/10) and Nature & Green Spaces (8.7/10). Its score is below the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
9.2
Air Quality
5.4
Public Transport
2.2
Education & Culture
5.8
Nightlife & Dining
3.5
Nature & Green Spaces
8.7
Healthcare
7.0
Taxation
2.4
Annual Sunshine
6.2
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

Nature
Good
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Retirement
Fair
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Family
Fair
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Young Professional
Average
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For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Gurmels achieves a compatibility score of 6.8/10. 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: Gurmels excels in Noise (9.2/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus), Nature & Green Spaces (8.7/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces), Healthcare (7/10, excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Public Transport (2.2/10, limited public transport connections), Taxation (2.4/10, a higher tax burden than average), Nightlife & Dining (3.5/10, limited dining and nightlife options).

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Primarschule Schulkreis GurmelsSchool
Primarschule GurmelsSchool
Sekundarschule GurmelsSchool

Public Transport

Gurmels, KircheBus Stop
Gurmels DorfBus Stop
Gurmels, SonneckBus Stop
Gurmels, DürrenbergBus Stop
KleingurmelsBus Stop
Liebistorf, obere MühleBus Stop
Liebistorf, untere MühleBus Stop
KleinguschelmuthBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

localmed Ärztezentrum GurmelsDoctor
Apotheke GurmelsDoctor

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 Fribourg as a Family
Young Professional
Where to Live in Fribourg as a Young Professional
Retirement
Where to Live in Fribourg in Retirement
Nature
Where to Live in Fribourg Close to Nature
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Considering buying property in Gurmels or moving to Canton Fribourg? Our interactive map lets you explore quality of life at the neighborhood level and compare with nearby communes.

Frequently asked questions about Gurmels

What's it like to live in Gurmels? Resident impressions and quality of life
Living in Gurmels means quiet comes first: a noise score of 9.2 and nature at 8.7 stand out for a commune of 4,102 residents. Air quality is moderate at 5.4, while transport sits low at 2.2, so a car likely matters for daily commutes. Healthcare is solid at 7, yet dining options are limited at 3.5. It is worth noting that education scores 5.8 and sunshine 6.2, both middling. Fiscal attractiveness is modest at 2.4. Neighboring Kleinbösingen, Kriechenwil and Cressier (FR) sit nearby. Worth flagging: the balance favors calm and open space over urban convenience. Explore the full score details on the map to see how Gurmels fits your priorities.
How sunny and clean is the air in Gurmels?
Gurmels records a strong air quality score of 5.4, reflecting generally clean conditions across this Fribourg commune. It is worth noting that noise sits at 9.2, one of the highest values in the profile, suggesting a notably quiet setting. Sunshine reaches 6.2, a moderate figure that leaves room for improvement compared with the air reading. Nature access scores 8.7, a clear strength for a commune of 4,102 residents. Worth flagging, transport sits at just 2.2, which may limit car-free mobility. Education at 5.8 and healthcare at 7.0 round out a mixed picture. For a fuller view of how these scores compare, explore the details on the map.
How well-connected is Gurmels? Transport, schools, dining
With a noise score of 9.2, Gurmels stands out for its quiet setting, and nature reaches 8.7, both strong points for a commune of 4,102 residents. Air quality sits at 5.4, a moderate result. Transport is limited, scoring 2.2, so car reliance is likely. Education scores 5.8, while dining options are sparse at 3.5. Healthcare is comparatively solid at 7.0, though fiscal attractiveness is low at 2.4. Sunshine reaches 6.2. It is worth noting that neighboring Kleinbösingen, Kriechenwil, and Cressier (FR) sit nearby. Explore the full score details for Gurmels on the map to see how these factors compare.
What are the neighboring communes of Gurmels and how big is it?
With a noise score of 9.2, Gurmels stands out for its quiet setting, and its nature score of 8.7 reinforces that profile. Air quality, however, sits at 5.4, while transport access is notably weaker at 2.2. The commune is home to 4,102 residents and belongs to the Fribourg agglomeration. Its immediate neighbors include Kleinbösingen, Kriechenwil, and Cressier (FR). Worth flagging, education reaches 5.8 and healthcare 7, though dining options score only 3.5 and fiscal attractiveness 2.4. Sunshine sits at a moderate 6.2. These figures offer a compact picture of what living here might involve. Explore the full details for Gurmels on the map to see how each score compares.
Is Gurmels a tax-friendly municipality?
With a fiscalite score of 2.4, Gurmels ranks low on tax attractiveness, so it is not a tax-friendly municipality by the measure used here. It is worth noting that this weakness sits alongside a strong noise score of 9.2 and a nature score of 8.7, which point to a quiet, green setting. Air quality reaches 5.4, while transport sits at just 2.2, and dining at 3.5. Education scores 5.8, health 7, and sunshine 6.2. Worth flagging is the gap between the commune's environmental strengths and its fiscal profile. Explore the full score details for Gurmels on the map to weigh these trade-offs yourself.

Neighboring communes of Gurmels

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 23.1 %20–64 years 61.7 %65 and over 15.2 %
Density
254 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+14.2 %
Vacant housing
2.2 %
New dwellings
4.9 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
0.7 %
Tertiary employment
56.8 %

Land use

Built-up area 10.3 %Agricultural land 69 %Forest 20.1 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Fribourg (FR)
Language region
French-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
46.8978, 7.1805
BFS Number
2262
Last updated
7 October 2026

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

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