Quality of life in Berg am Irchel (Zurich): scores, review and neighborhoods

5.9/ 10
Fair
Population
581
Commune type
Hamlet

Living in Berg am Irchel, a commune of 581 inhabitants in Canton Zurich. With an overall score of 5.9/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Noise (9.4/10) and Nature & Green Spaces (8.8/10). Its score is below the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
9.4
Air Quality
5.4
Public Transport
1.7
Education & Culture
6.3
Nightlife & Dining
6.9
Nature & Green Spaces
8.8
Healthcare
5.7
Taxation
5.8
Annual Sunshine
3.3
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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Nature
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Retirement
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Young Professional
Good
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Family
Fair
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For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Berg am Irchel achieves a compatibility score of 6.6/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (5.4/10) is the weakest of the four, while still sitting above the Swiss median.

Strengths: Berg am Irchel excels in Noise (9.4/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus), Nature & Green Spaces (8.8/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces), Nightlife & Dining (6.9/10, a rich selection of restaurants, bars, and entertainment).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Public Transport (1.7/10, limited public transport connections), Annual Sunshine (3.3/10).

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Key Infrastructure

Public Transport

Berg am IrchelBus Stop
GräslikonBus 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 Berg am Irchel or moving to Canton Zurich? Our interactive map lets you explore quality of life at the neighborhood level and compare with nearby communes.

Frequently asked questions about Berg am Irchel

What's it like to live in Berg am Irchel? Resident impressions and quality of life
Compared with Freienstein-Teufen, Buch am Irchel, and Flaach, Berg am Irchel stands out for its quiet setting and green surroundings. Noise levels score 9.4 and nature access 8.8, the two strongest dimensions, so everyday life here leans toward calm and open landscape. Daily dining options are moderate at 6.3 for education and 6.9 for restaurants, while public transport is the clear weak point at just 1.7, meaning a car or careful planning matters. Air quality sits at 5.4, healthcare at 5.7, and taxation at 5.8, all middling. Sunshine is limited at 3.3. Meanwhile, the commune's small population of 581 keeps things intimate. Explore the full score breakdown on the map to see how each dimension fits your priorities.
How sunny and clean is the air in Berg am Irchel?
Berg am Irchel offers a quieter environmental profile than its neighbors Freienstein-Teufen, Buch am Irchel, and Flaach. Its strongest asset is noise, scoring 9.4, well above what you would expect for a commune of 581 residents within the Winterthur agglomeration. Nature follows closely at 8.8, reflecting the surrounding Irchel landscape. Air quality sits at a moderate 5.4, while sunshine is the clear weak point at just 3.3, meaning the commune sees noticeably less sun than many Swiss locations. Meanwhile, transport connectivity is limited at 1.7, which helps explain the low noise levels. Together these scores sketch a rural, calm setting with trade-offs in sunlight and mobility. Explore the full dimension breakdown on the map to see how each value compares.
How well-connected is Berg am Irchel? Transport, schools, dining
Berg am Irchel is far quieter than its neighbors Freienstein-Teufen, Buch am Irchel, and Flaach when it comes to noise, scoring 9.4 for tranquility and 8.8 for nature. These strengths come at a cost: transport connectivity is the weakest dimension at just 1.7, so a car is effectively essential here. Education sits at a moderate 6.3, while dining reaches 6.9, offering limited but present local options. Air quality (5.4), healthcare (5.7), and fiscal attractiveness (5.8) fall in the middle range, and sunshine is comparatively low at 3.3. Meanwhile, the commune's small population of 581 shapes its everyday rhythm. Explore the map to see how these scores compare across the region.
What are the neighboring communes of Berg am Irchel and how big is it?
Berg am Irchel is a small commune of 581 residents in the Winterthur agglomeration, sharing its borders with Freienstein-Teufen, Buch am Irchel, and Flaach. Compared with these neighbors, it stands out most for its quiet setting, scoring 9.4 on noise, alongside a strong nature score of 8.8. By contrast, public transport access is limited, with a score of just 1.7, and sunshine is modest at 3.3. Air quality sits at 5.4, while education reaches 6.3. Meanwhile, its fiscal framework scores 5.8 and healthcare 5.7. These figures sketch a rural profile where tranquility and landscape lead, and mobility lags. Explore the map for more detail.
Is Berg am Irchel a tax-friendly municipality?
Compared with Freienstein-Teufen, Buch am Irchel and Flaach, Berg am Irchel stands out most for its quiet setting, scoring 9.4 on noise, and its nature access at 8.8. On taxation, however, it sits in the middle of the range with a fiscal score of 5.8, so it is not among the strongest performers on that dimension. Transport is notably the weakest aspect at 1.7, while air quality reaches 5.4 and healthcare 5.7. For a small commune of 581 residents in the Winterthur agglomeration, these figures suggest a peaceful residential profile rather than a pronounced tax advantage. Explore the map to compare the full details.

Neighboring communes of Berg am Irchel

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 14.2 %20–64 years 61.7 %65 and over 24.1 %
Density
82 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
-3.7 %
Vacant housing
2.0 %
New dwellings
1.8 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
1.2 %
Tertiary employment
50.4 %

Land use

Built-up area 5 %Agricultural land 48.1 %Forest 45.4 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Zurich (ZH)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.5598, 8.5979
BFS Number
23
Last updated
7 October 2026

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