Living in Härkingen, a commune of 1664 inhabitants in Canton Solothurn. With an overall score of 5.5/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Education & Culture (7.7/10) and Nature & Green Spaces (7.3/10). Its score is in line with the 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.
For families looking to settle in Switzerland, Härkingen achieves a compatibility score of 5.8/10. Key strengths for this profile include Education & Culture and Noise. The Young Professional profile (4.8/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.
Strengths: Härkingen excels in Education & Culture (7.7/10, excellent access to schools, libraries, and cultural venues), Nature & Green Spaces (7.3/10, 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 (2.4/10, limited public transport connections), Taxation (3.1/10, a higher tax burden than average), Annual Sunshine (4.3/10).
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Four guides by lifestyle profile and three analyses of this area's strongest criteria.
Considering buying property in Härkingen or moving to Canton Solothurn? Our interactive map lets you explore quality of life at the neighborhood level and compare with nearby communes.
Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021
Data: FSO, geo.admin.ch, OSM. Scores normalised 0-10