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3234 Vinelz (BE)

Bern · 3234 · 910 inhabitants
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Vinelz (3234)Canton BECH Ø
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*Safety: no separate figure for Vinelz (3234). Police crime statistics list only the ~40 largest municipalities per canton individually — shown is the combined rate for the remaining municipalities in Bern.
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Location profile

Key location factors for Vinelz at a glance.

Costs

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Tax burden
20.9 %
↑ Above CH median
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 31,348 on an income of CHF 150,000. Rank 127 of 334 municipalities in Bern.
CH median 19.8 %
8 % 16.5 % 25 %
Single, without church tax · FTA 2025
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Health insurance
CHF 489
≈ CH median
Average monthly premium for adults 2027. CHF 489 / month.
CH median ca. CHF 450
CHF 300 CHF 450 CHF 600
ChildCHF 124 Young adultCHF 333
FOPH Priminfo 2027 · average premium across all deductibles and models

Property prices

Rent (apartment)
Average
Cheaper than 68 % of all municipalities in Switzerland, more expensive than 56 % in BE.
Typical range CHF 16–25 per m² / month · median
Buy (apartment)
Average
Cheaper than 65 % of all municipalities in Switzerland, more expensive than 57 % in BE.
Typical range CHF 5'000–7'500 per m² · median
Buy (house)
Average
More expensive than 57 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 81 % in BE.
Typical range CHF 6'000–8'500 per m² · median
House prices vary considerably depending on plot, buildability and location within the municipality.

Source: third-party market data · July 2026 · asking rents from listings

Vacant homes
1.3 %
Balanced
1.3 % of all homes are vacant — 7 units, as of 1 June 2025. Below 1 % the market counts as tight, from 2 % as loose.
0 %1.5 %3 %
Source: FSO, vacant dwelling count

Commutes

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Public Transport
Biel/BienneBE57 min
NeuchâtelNE60 min
FribourgFR71 min
Bern BE 50 min
Lausanne VD 124 min
Genève GE 136 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
Biel/BienneBE32 min
NeuchâtelNE24 min
FribourgFR52 min
Bern BE 38 min
Lausanne VD 69 min
Genève GE 110 min
Normal traffic · NPVM 2023

Quality of life

Land use
34.4 %
34.4 % forest, 14.8 % built-up area, 50.9 % farmland. The nearest forest edge is a median 100 metres away.
Source: FSO, land use statistics
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Safety
37.8 ‰
Safe
37.8 offences per 1,000 residents (Swiss Criminal Code, 2025). Rated against municipalities of the same size class (under 5,000, median 37.8) — not the national average. No separate figure: police crime statistics list only the ~40 largest municipalities per canton individually. Shown is the combined rate for the remaining municipalities in Bern.
Median of size class
Excludes narcotics and immigration law (enforcement-driven offences) · FSO Police Crime Statistics 2025
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Education
45 %
≈ Average
Tertiary level · CH Ø 35 %
Tertiary level
45 %
Upper secondary
49 %
Compulsory
6 %
FSO Structural Survey 2023
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Demographics
910 inhabitants
Children
15.7 %
Seniors 65+
26.3 %
Foreign nat.
8.9 %
Growth 5yr
+3.8 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
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Second homes
23.6 %
⚠ Law applies
Tourism municipality
Share of second homes in housing stock (559 units total). Above the 20% threshold — second-home law applies.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 76.39 % · ARE 2025
Building structure
Single-family house
77 %
Building with 2 units
10 %
Multi-family house
9 %
2006 Median build year 4 % of which pre-1980 25 % Heat pump (from 2015) 4.0 Avg. rooms 114 m² Avg. floor area

Vinelz is predominantly a single-family housing area: 77 % of residential buildings are single-family homes, 10 % have 2 units.

The median build year 2006 is above the Swiss average (1991). 4 % of buildings date from before 1980.

Heat pumps are recorded in 25 % of updated GWR entries (from 2015).

FSO Register of Buildings and Dwellings (GWR) 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Wie hoch sind die Wohnkosten in Vinelz im Vergleich zu anderen Gemeinden?

Der Kaufpreis für Wohneigentum liegt bei 6'148 CHF pro m2 und damit günstiger als in 64% aller Schweizer Gemeinden. Die Miete liegt bei 20 CHF pro m2 und Monat, günstiger als in 69% aller Gemeinden.

Wie sieht es mit freien Wohnungen in Vinelz aus?

Die Leerwohnungsziffer lag 2025 bei 1.26%, was als ausgeglichener Markt eingestuft wird.

Wie hoch ist die Steuerbelastung in Vinelz?

Bei einem Bruttoeinkommen von CHF 150'000 liegt die Steuerbelastung für Alleinstehende ohne Kirchensteuer bei 20.9%, das entspricht CHF 31'348. Das ist höher als in 74% aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie naturnah ist die Umgebung von Vinelz?

Im Umkreis von Vinelz gibt es mehr unversiegelte Fläche als bei 84% aller Schweizer Gemeinden, zudem liegt die Gemeinde an einem Grosssee. Innerhalb der Gemeinde selbst teilt sich die Fläche in 34% Wald, 51% Landwirtschaft und 15% Siedlung auf.

Wie ist die Altersstruktur der Bevölkerung in Vinelz?

26.3% der Bevölkerung sind 65 Jahre oder älter, 15.7% sind unter 15 Jahren. Die Bevölkerung ist in den letzten 5 Jahren um 3.8% gewachsen.

What do these prices mean?

Rents in the range of CHF 18-22/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Vinelz. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Vinelz — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Vinelz cost per month?

Rental prices in Vinelz are currently typically in the range CHF 18-22 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 1,300–1,500 per month — the effective market range starts lower for small apartments and rises disproportionately for large ones.

What does an owner-occupied apartment in Vinelz cost per m²?

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Vinelz is typically in the range CHF 5'800-6'500 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

What does a single-family house in Vinelz cost?

The m² price for houses in Vinelz is typically in the range CHF 6'200-8'000 per m² (defensive range ±12 %). House prices vary considerably depending on plot size, buildability and micro-location within the municipality — a direct m² comparison serves only as an initial orientation.

How high is the tax burden in Vinelz?

The effective tax burden in Vinelz is 20.9 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 31,348 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Vinelz is above. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Vinelz?

Yes — in Vinelz the share of second homes is 23.6 %, above the 20 % threshold. The second-home law applies and construction of new second homes is restricted (primary-residence obligation for new builds, exceptions for legacy dwellings). Source: Federal Office for Spatial Development (ARE), 2025.

How can I estimate a property's value in Vinelz?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Vinelz the median is around CHF 6'148 per m² for condominiums. A realistic estimate also factors in location, year of construction, condition, fit-out quality and view. How the price compares with other municipalities is shown by the Immoskop municipality comparison: all 2’110 municipalities by housing costs, taxes and health insurance premiums — as guidance, not a substitute for an official or bank-verified valuation.

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