Quality of life in Erschwil (Solothurn): scores, review and neighborhoods

4.6/ 10
Average
Population
869
Commune type
Hamlet

Living in Erschwil, a commune of 869 inhabitants in Canton Solothurn. With an overall score of 4.6/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Nature & Green Spaces (9.4/10) and Noise (8.9/10). Its score is below the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
8.9
Air Quality
3.7
Public Transport
2.9
Education & Culture
4.2
Nightlife & Dining
5.3
Nature & Green Spaces
9.4
Healthcare
3.1
Taxation
1.6
Annual Sunshine
2.3
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.

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For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Erschwil achieves a compatibility score of 5.6/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (4.2/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Erschwil excels in Nature & Green Spaces (9.4/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces), Noise (8.9/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Taxation (1.6/10, a higher tax burden than average), Annual Sunshine (2.3/10), Public Transport (2.9/10, limited public transport connections).

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Schulhaus BrühlSchool

Public Transport

Erschwil DorfBus Stop
St. BenediktBus Stop

Guides to read for this area

Four guides by lifestyle profile and three analyses of this area's strongest criteria.

Considering buying property in Erschwil or moving to Canton Solothurn? Our interactive map lets you explore quality of life at the neighborhood level and compare with nearby communes.

Frequently asked questions about Erschwil

What's it like to live in Erschwil? Resident impressions and quality of life
Compared with Büsserach, Grindel, and Beinwil (SO), Erschwil trades urban convenience for quiet and green surroundings. Its nature score of 9.4 and noise score of 8.9 stand out, so daily life leans toward calm streets and easy access to open landscape. However, transport sits at just 2.9 and dining at 5.3, meaning car dependence is likely and evening options are limited. Air quality, at 3.7, is comparatively weak, while healthcare (3.1) and education (4.2) are modest. Sunshine, at 2.3, is low, and the fiscal score of 1.6 offers little relief. The main tradeoff is clear: exceptional quiet and nature against weak transport, services, and financial appeal.
How sunny and clean is the air in Erschwil?
Compared with Büsserach, Grindel, and Beinwil (SO), Erschwil stands out for its natural setting rather than its sunshine. Air quality scores a strong 3.7, and nature reaches 9.4, both clearly above what its neighbors typically offer. However, sunshine is a weak point at just 2.3, so bright days are less frequent here than elsewhere in the region. Noise sits at a comfortable 8.9, yet transport connectivity lags at 2.9, meaning the clean, quiet air comes with fewer mobility options. The main tradeoff is therefore straightforward: Erschwil delivers excellent air and abundant nature at the cost of limited sunshine and weaker transport links.
How well-connected is Erschwil? Transport, schools, dining
Erschwil is quieter and greener than its neighbors Büsserach, Grindel, and Beinwil (SO), with a nature score of 9.4 and air quality at 3.7. Yet its transport connectivity is weak, scoring just 2.9, so residents depend heavily on cars for commuting. Education sits at 4.2, below what larger centers offer, while dining reaches a modest 5.3. Healthcare access is limited at 3.1, and the low fiscal score of 1.6 reflects a heavier tax burden. Sunshine is scarce at 2.3, though noise levels remain low at 8.9. The main tradeoff is clear: Erschwil offers exceptional nature and calm, but weaker transport, schooling, and services than neighboring communes.
What are the neighboring communes of Erschwil and how big is it?
Erschwil, with 869 inhabitants, is far smaller than most of its Aarau-Olten agglomeration neighbours, yet it delivers air and nature scores that larger communes rarely match: 9.4 for nature and 3.7 for air quality. Transport links are weak at 2.9, and healthcare access sits at just 3.1, so residents depend heavily on nearby centres. The commune borders Büsserach, Grindel, and Beinwil (SO), three neighbouring communes that together shape its rural Solothurn setting. Education scores 4.2, dining 5.3, and sunshine only 2.3, while fiscal attractiveness is notably low at 1.6. The main tradeoff is clear: exceptional quiet and green surroundings come at the cost of limited services and connectivity.
Is Erschwil a tax-friendly municipality?
Compared with its neighbors Büsserach, Grindel and Beinwil (SO), Erschwil stands out for its quiet, green setting rather than its tax appeal. Its nature score of 9.4 and noise score of 8.9 are clear strengths, and the air quality score of 3.7 is moderate. However, the fiscal situation is the commune's weakest point, with a tax attractiveness score of just 1.6. Transport sits at 2.9 and healthcare at 3.1, both limited, while education reaches 4.2 and dining 5.3. Sunshine, at 2.3, is also modest. The main tradeoff is therefore clear: Erschwil offers a peaceful, nature-rich environment, yet residents pay for that calm through comparatively unfavourable taxation.

Neighboring communes of Erschwil

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 20.1 %20–64 years 59.9 %65 and over 20 %
Density
126 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+3.2 %
Vacant housing
1.1 %
New dwellings
2.2 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
2.6 %
Tertiary employment
26.5 %

Land use

Built-up area 7.1 %Agricultural land 34.5 %Forest 57.8 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Solothurn (SO)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.3717, 7.5454
BFS Number
2615
Last updated
7 October 2026

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