Apartments for sale in Pieterlen

Pieterlen in numbers

City · Bern

Pieterlen

Population

5'216

residents

Tax multiplier

175%

Vacancy

2.28%

+111% vs CH

Settlement

22%

Median taxable income

CHF 61'588

+12% vs CH

Foreign residents

33.4%

Dwellings

2'500

Jobs (FTE)

1'283

Primary residences

90%

About Pieterlen

Pieterlen is a municipality in the Biel/Bienne administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.

Land use across the commune

Every 100 × 100 m of Pieterlen, coloured by how it's used. Drawn from the BFS Arealstatistik 2025 release — the most recent nationwide snapshot.

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Frequently asked questions

Which canton is Pieterlen in?

Pieterlen is located in the canton of Bern.

What is the population of Pieterlen?

Pieterlen has approximately 5'216 residents.

What is the municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Pieterlen?

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Pieterlen is 175% of the cantonal base rate. Note: this is a multiplier of the cantonal income tax, not an effective tax rate.