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

6.1/ 10
Good
Population
4,049
Commune type
Village

Living in Schmitten (FR), a commune of 4049 inhabitants in Canton Fribourg. With an overall score of 6.1/10, this commune is attractive for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Noise (8.8/10) and Nature & Green Spaces (8.2/10). Its score is in line with the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
8.8
Air Quality
5.7
Public Transport
1.9
Education & Culture
7.2
Nightlife & Dining
6.7
Nature & Green Spaces
8.2
Healthcare
7.7
Taxation
2.5
Annual Sunshine
6.4
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
Very goodTop 25% in Switzerland
mediantop
Retirement
Good
mediantop
Family
Good
mediantop
Young Professional
Fair
mediantop

For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Schmitten (FR) achieves a compatibility score of 6.8/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (5.3/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Schmitten (FR) excels in Noise (8.8/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus), Nature & Green Spaces (8.2/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces), Healthcare (7.7/10, excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Public Transport (1.9/10, limited public transport connections), Taxation (2.5/10, a higher tax burden than average).

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Key Infrastructure

Public Transport

Schmitten FRTrain Station
Lanthen, KäsereiBus Stop
Schmitten FR, DorfBus Stop
Lanthen, Abzw.Bus Stop
Schmitten FR, SchlossmatteBus Stop
Berg FR, RestaurantBus Stop
Schmitten FR, BahnhofBus Stop
Berg FR, SchulhausBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Arztpraxis am BagerDoctor
Lichtenberg Peter JohannesDoctor
Apotheke Schmitten AGDoctor

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 Schmitten (FR) 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 Schmitten (FR)

What's it like to live in Schmitten (FR)? Resident impressions and quality of life
Living in Schmitten (FR) means accepting a clear trade-off. The weakest dimension is transport, scoring just 1.9, and fiscal pressure is also high at 2.5, so a car and a tolerance for taxes matter here. Air quality sits at a moderate 5.7. Against that, noise levels are excellent at 8.8, nature reaches 8.2, and health provision is strong at 7.7, with education at 7.2. Neighboring communes include Bösingen, Wünnewil-Flamatt and Düdingen. It is worth noting the population of roughly 4,049 keeps things quiet. This profile suits nature lovers and families who value calm, green surroundings and good local schooling over fast transit links or low taxes.
How sunny and clean is the air in Schmitten (FR)?
Schmitten (FR) records a modest air quality score of 5.7, the weakest environmental reading for the commune, while sunshine reaches a more comfortable 6.4. It is worth noting that noise sits at 8.8 and nature at 8.2, so the outdoor environment overall performs well despite the middling air figure. Transport, by contrast, scores just 1.9, and fiscal pressure is low at 2.5, meaning the commune trades some mobility convenience for calm and green surroundings. For air specifically, the 5.7 suggests acceptable but not exceptional conditions, likely influenced by its position within the Fribourg agglomeration. Retirees and nature lovers appear best suited to this profile, since quiet, green space and low noise outweigh the weaker transport and fiscal scores.
How well-connected is Schmitten (FR)? Transport, schools, dining
Schmitten (FR) scores only 1.9 for transport, its weakest dimension by a clear margin. Fiscal pressure is also notable at 2.5. It is worth noting that air quality sits at a moderate 5.7. The commune performs far better on education (7.2) and dining (6.7), while nature reaches 8.2 and noise sits at 8.8. Neighboring communes Bösingen, Wünnewil-Flamatt and Düdingen are nearby, though connectivity remains the limiting factor. Worth flagging that healthcare (7.7) and sunshine (6.4) round out a profile where everyday amenities are solid but car-free mobility is constrained. This commune best suits nature lovers and families who value quiet surroundings, green space and schooling over frequent public transport links.
What are the neighboring communes of Schmitten (FR) and how big is it?
With a transport score of just 1.9, Schmitten (FR) is a car-oriented commune rather than a transit hub. Fiscalité is also low at 2.5, and air quality sits at a moderate 5.7. It is worth noting the stronger side: noise levels score 8.8, nature reaches 8.2, and santé follows at 7.7, with education at 7.2. The commune counts 4,049 residents and borders three neighbors: Bösingen, Wünnewil-Flamatt and Düdingen, placing it in the Fribourg agglomeration. Given the quiet setting and green surroundings, Schmitten best suits nature lovers and families seeking calm, though daily commuters should weigh the weak transport links before deciding.
Is Schmitten (FR) a tax-friendly municipality?
With a fiscalité score of just 2.5, Schmitten (FR) is not a tax-friendly municipality, and this is its weakest dimension by a clear margin. The transport score of 1.9 is similarly low, worth flagging for anyone commuting regularly. On the positive side, the commune performs strongly on noise with 8.8 and on nature with 8.2, while education reaches 7.2 and healthcare 7.7. These figures suggest a quiet, green residential setting rather than a fiscally advantageous one. It is worth noting that neighbouring Bösingen, Wünnewil-Flamatt and Düdingen may offer different tax situations. Overall, Schmitten best suits nature lovers and families prioritising calm surroundings over tax optimisation.

Neighboring communes of Schmitten (FR)

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 21.4 %20–64 years 60.3 %65 and over 18.3 %
Density
299 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+6.2 %
Vacant housing
1.2 %
New dwellings
1.5 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
1.6 %
Tertiary employment
57.7 %

Land use

Built-up area 13.1 %Agricultural land 71.9 %Forest 14.6 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Fribourg (FR)
Language region
French-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
46.8520, 7.2471
BFS Number
2305
Last updated
7 October 2026

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

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