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Zweisimmen

BFS 794 · Canton BE · 3’059 residents
36
Rank 1890 / 2’131 Top 89% Canton BE-Ø 41

Zweisimmen Zweisimmen in Canton BE achieves an ImmoCensio overall score of 36/100 and thus ranks below the Swiss average (14 points below the Swiss average of 50). The municipality ranks 1890 of 2'131 analysed Swiss municipalities. (14 points below the Swiss average of 50). The municipality ranks 1890 out of 2'131 analysed Swiss municipalities.

The greatest strength is in Future / Construction Activity (Score 76), while Tax Attractiveness (Score 1) shows the weakest profile. Population is growing moderately (0.6% over 5 years). The vacancy rate of 2.38% suggests oversupply.

▲ Strengths
Future / Construction Activity 76
Infrastructure 73
▼ Weaknesses
Demand (VR) 12
Tax Attractiveness 1
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Score Dimensions

Building Quality (16%) 53
New construction rate, renewable energy, construction year · Kt. Ø 54
Tax Attractiveness (14%) 1
Tax burden index in cantonal comparison · Kt. Ø 1
Demand (VR) (16%) 12
Low vacancy rate = high demand · Kt. Ø 47
Population Dynamics (13%) 18
5-year residential population growth · Kt. Ø 38
Infrastructure (13%) 73
Municipality size and multi-family share · Kt. Ø 47
Future / Construction Activity (13%) 76
Active building projects per capita · Kt. Ø 46
Transport & Accessibility (15%) 22
Travel time & accessibility (car + public transport) · Kt. Ø 51
AI Analysis Claude Haiku

Zweisimmen (3,059 residents) scores 38/100, exactly at the Bern cantonal average, but ranks 1698th out of 2142 municipalities nationwide. The municipality excels with strong Infrastructure and Future prospects, but is hindered by high taxes, weak Demand, and poor Transport connectivity.

▲ Strengths

Infrastructure (73/100) and Future (77/100) are above average: 46.5% renewable energy, 15.2% new construction share, modern building stock. Population grows steadily (+0.6% in 5 years), construction cost index moderate at 1.67%.

▼ Weaknesses

Tax score of only 12/100 is dramatic (cantonal average 35.4% income tax). Demand (14/100) and Population (18/100) reveal an attractiveness gap. Transport is particularly critical: 68 minutes to nearest major centre (Bern), public transport accessibility index 57 completely insufficient.

Investment Perspective

Price pressure of 25/100 signals stagnating market – no capital appreciation prospects. As a single-family home location for commuters, unprofitable due to 68-minute commute and tax burden. Only suitable for owner-occupiers with high income and car dependency, not for capital investment.

➡ Zweisimmen is an overtaxed, poorly accessible residential location without demand dynamics – not recommended for investors, for homebuyers only justifiable with substantial tax savings through remote work.

AI Analysis

Confidence 78%
Trend
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→ Stable
1-Year Forecast
36
3-Year Forecast
36
Influence Factors
+0.5 Slight growth
+1 High new construction rate
-1 Elevated vacancy rate
+1 Many construction projects
AI-generated · Not investment advice · Data may contain errors
AI forecast based on 6 months of history.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the ImmoCensio Score mean for Zweisimmen?+
The score of 36/100 combines 7 dimensions: building quality, tax burden, demand, population dynamics, infrastructure, future and transport.Zweisimmen therefore ranks 1890 out of 2'131 Swiss municipalities.
How does Zweisimmen compare to Canton BE?+
Zweisimmen achieves a score of 36, the cantonal average is 41.. The municipality thus performs weaker than the cantonal average.
Is Zweisimmen a good location for real estate investment?+
The ImmoCensio Score is a data-based indicator, not an investment recommendation. Zweisimmen shows strengths in Future / Construction Activity (Score 76). Investment decisions should always be made with professional advice.
What is the vacancy rate in Zweisimmen?+
The current vacancy rate is 2.38%.
Data sources: FSO STAT-TAB/stats.swiss (population, vacant dwellings), GWR (buildings), FTA/ESTV (taxes, partly cantonal level), SNB (interest rates), ARE/GeoAdmin (accessibility), IAZI/Wüest benchmarks (purchase prices, cantonal). Data as of: 20.07.2026. Percentile ranking across 2'131 municipalities.