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

5.5/ 10
Fair
Population
420
Commune type
Hamlet

Living in Wisen (SO), a commune of 420 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 Noise (9.6/10) and Nature & Green Spaces (9.5/10). Its score is in line with the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
9.6
Air Quality
5.4
Public Transport
1.3
Education & Culture
4.8
Nightlife & Dining
6.7
Nature & Green Spaces
9.5
Healthcare
6.9
Taxation
1.7
Annual Sunshine
3.8
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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Nature
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Retirement
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Young Professional
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Family
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For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Wisen (SO) achieves a compatibility score of 6.6/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (4.7/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Wisen (SO) excels in Noise (9.6/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus), Nature & Green Spaces (9.5/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces), Healthcare (6.9/10, excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Public Transport (1.3/10, limited public transport connections), Taxation (1.7/10, a higher tax burden than average), Annual Sunshine (3.8/10).

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Key Infrastructure

Public Transport

Wisen KircheBus Stop
Wisen SonneBus Stop
AdlikenBus Stop

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 Aarau-Olten as a Family
Young Professional
Where to Live in Aarau-Olten as a Young Professional
Retirement
Where to Live in Aarau-Olten in Retirement
Nature
Where to Live in Aarau-Olten Close to Nature
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Considering buying property in Wisen (SO) 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 Wisen (SO)

What's it like to live in Wisen (SO)? Resident impressions and quality of life
Living in Wisen (SO) means trading urban convenience for quiet: transport scores just 1.3 and fiscalité 1.7, the weakest dimensions, so a car and patience with the tax burden are practical realities. By contrast, noise sits at 9.6 and nature at 9.5, giving the 420 residents remarkable calm and green surroundings. Air quality (5.4), healthcare (6.9) and restaurants (6.7) are moderate, while education (4.8) and sunshine (3.8) rank lower. Neighboring Läufelfingen, Häfelfingen and Zeglingen share this rural Aarau-Olten setting. Overall, Wisen suits nature lovers and retirees seeking tranquillity far more than young professionals dependent on frequent public transport.
How sunny and clean is the air in Wisen (SO)?
Wisen (SO) records a noise score of 9.6 and a nature score of 9.5, its two strongest dimensions. Air quality sits at 5.4, while sunshine reaches only 3.8, so bright days are comparatively limited. The weakest scores are transport at 1.3 and fiscalité at 1.7, with education at 4.8 also below average. Meanwhile, healthcare stands at 6.9 and restaurants at 6.7. Neighboring communes include Läufelfingen, Häfelfingen and Zeglingen. With 420 residents in the Aarau-Olten agglomeration, Wisen offers quiet, green surroundings rather than urban convenience. This profile suits nature lovers and retirees seeking calm and clean air, though limited sunshine and weak transport may not appeal to young professionals or families needing daily connections.
How well-connected is Wisen (SO)? Transport, schools, dining
Wisen (SO) scores lowest on transport at just 1.3, so residents depend heavily on private cars for commuting toward the Aarau-Olten agglomeration. Education is also modest at 4.8, and fiscal attractiveness sits at 1.7. By contrast, the commune performs strongly on quiet with 9.6 and nature with 9.5, while dining reaches a respectable 6.7 and healthcare 6.9. Notably, neighboring Läufelfingen, Häfelfingen and Zeglingen share this rural setting, so everyday amenities remain limited locally. This profile suits nature lovers and retirees seeking calm and green surroundings rather than young professionals or families needing frequent public transport and nearby schooling.
What are the neighboring communes of Wisen (SO) and how big is it?
Wisen (SO) is a small commune of 420 residents in the Aarau-Olten agglomeration, and its most striking score is noise at 9.6, followed closely by nature at 9.5. Its weakest dimension is transport, scoring just 1.3, while fiscalité sits at 1.7. By contrast, health reaches 6.9 and restaurants 6.7, though education lags at 4.8 and air quality is moderate at 5.4. The commune borders three neighbors: Läufelfingen, Häfelfingen, and Zeglingen. Meanwhile, sunshine is limited at 3.8. Given the quiet setting and strong nature score, Wisen best suits nature lovers or retirees seeking calm, rather than young professionals dependent on frequent transport connections.
Is Wisen (SO) a tax-friendly municipality?
Wisen (SO) scores just 1.7 on fiscal attractiveness, its weakest dimension, so the commune is not tax-friendly compared with most Swiss municipalities. By contrast, noise levels rate 9.6 and nature 9.5, reflecting a very quiet, green setting. Notably, health services score 6.9 and restaurants 6.7, while air quality sits at 5.4 and education at 4.8. Transport is the second-lowest value at 1.3, and sunshine reaches only 3.8. With 420 residents in the Aarau-Olten agglomeration, Wisen borders Läufelfingen, Häfelfingen and Zeglingen. The low fiscal score means higher earners should weigh costs carefully. Overall, this profile suits nature lovers and retirees seeking calm over tax savings, rather than young professionals or families prioritizing services.

Neighboring communes of Wisen (SO)

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 20.1 %20–64 years 63.3 %65 and over 16.6 %
Density
90 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+4.3 %
Vacant housing
1.9 %
New dwellings
2.5 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
2.2 %
Tertiary employment
64 %

Land use

Built-up area 6 %Agricultural land 54.1 %Forest 39.9 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Solothurn (SO)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.3953, 7.8876
BFS Number
2502
Last updated
7 October 2026

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

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