1 Apartments for sale in Tafers

Tafers is a municipality in the district of Sense in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. It is one of the municipalities with a large majority of German speakers in the mostly French speaking Canton of Fribourg. On 1 January 2021 the former municipalities of St. Antoni and Alterswil merged into the municipality of Tafers.

Canton: Fribourg
Area: 41.4 km²

Population

8'026residents

Median taxable income

CHF 65'046

Vacancy

1.09%

Foreign residents

14.1%

Dwellings

3'761

Jobs (FTE)

3'076

Tax multiplier

75%

Land use across the commune

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

Source BFS Arealstatistik

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Jobs & economy

3'076 full-time-equivalent jobs across 534 businesses — services make up 67% of employment, industry 22% (2018).

Source BFS STATENT

3'076FTE total

Primary10.9%

Secondary21.7%

Tertiary67.4%

Land use

10% built-up, 71% agricultural, 19% forest. Measured across 4'139 hectares (2025).

Source BFS Arealstatistik

Settlement10.0%

Agriculture71.2%

Forest18.9%

Water0.0%

Election Results

SVP led the 2023 National Council election with 29.6%, ahead of Mitte at 28.2%.

Source BFS

SVP

29.6%+3.1 pp

Mitte

28.2%

SP

14.3%−1.6 pp

Grüne

12.1%−0.3 pp

GLP

5.2%+0.9 pp

FDP

4.8%−3.3 pp

CSP

4.4%+0.7 pp

Others

0.9%

2023 vs 2019

Primary / second-home mix

91.4% of dwellings are primary residences; 8.6% are second homes (2026).

Source BFS

Primary residences91.4%

Second homes8.6%

Climate data

Annual mean 7.4°C with 1'200 mm of rain. Warmest in July (16.1°C), coldest in January (-0.4°C). Station: Plaffeien, 1042 m.

Source MeteoSchweiz

7.4°C

Annual mean

Mean 7.4°C

Rain 1200 mm

Sun ≈153 days

Plaffeien · 1042 m.a.s.l. · 1991–2020 normals

Warming trend

Mean annual temperature at Bern / Zollikofen has risen by +2.2°C between the first 30 observed years (1864–1893) and the most recent (1996–2025).

Source MeteoSchweiz NBCN

+2.2°C

mean 1996–2025 vs. 1864–1893

Bern / Zollikofen · 553 m.a.s.l. · 1864–2025

1 property in Tafers

Beautiful 5.5-room apartment with garden and view in Alterswil

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CHF760'000.–

5.5 rooms151 m²

5.5 roomsCHF760'000.–151 m²

1715 Alterswil FR

"Beautiful 5.5-room apartment with garden and view in Alterswil"

Beautiful 5.5-room apartment with garden and view of the Freiburg Alps For sale in Alterswil (FR)5.5-room apartment with garden and view of the Freiburg Alps Location: Alterswil, 15 minutes from Freiburg Ground floor | 134 m² living area 151 m² sale area CHF 760'000. (+ CHF 30'000. for the indoor parking space) Availability: to be agreed The advantages of this unique property: 4 spacious bedrooms from 15m² to 17m² 2 bathrooms Bright living room with fireplace Fully equipped kitchen Large entrance hall Beautiful 35m² terrace with view of the Freiburg Alps (Schwyberg, Kaiseregg) and the surrounding countryside Private garden of 185 m² Unbeatable view of the Freiburg Alps - every day a picture like on a postcard! Maintenance & renovations: District heating (2022) Roof of the building renovated (2024) Well-maintained building with elevator Indoor parking space (CHF 30'000. extra) Private laundry room per apartment Cellar included Perfect for families: Playground right next door Public transport within 2 steps Peace, green spaces, space - everything is there! About Alterswil:Alterswil is a charming rural municipality in the canton of Freiburg, which enchants with its peaceful and green surroundings. It offers an excellent compromise between country life and proximity to urban centers like Freiburg and Bern. Alterswil has practical local infrastructure (schools, shops, public transport) and benefits from a natural environment suitable for walks and relaxation. The municipality also has a modern sports hall, the Alterswil triple hall, which was inaugurated in May 2025 and serves as a regional performance center for unihockey, offering young talents a place to combine sports and training. Additionally, Alterswil offers a disc golf course in nature, providing a fun and sporting activity in a quiet and wooded environment. Ideal for families or people looking for tranquility, this municipality combines quality of life and village conviviality.Do not hesitate to contact me for a visit on site:Christophe Berger0786012530

More listings in the Tafers area

Marly - Appartement 3.5 pièces rénové avec balcon ensoleillé et vue verdoyante

2.1 km

CHF 440'000

3.5 rooms · 76 m²

Sur demande 1, 1723 Marly

Sonnige 4.5-Zimmerwohnung mit Balkon in Heitenried

3.5 km

CHF 390'000

4.5 rooms · 86 m²

Magdalenastrasse 10, 1714 Heitenried

Wohnen mit Weitblick – Exklusive Eigentumswohnungen in Rechthalten

4.8 km

CHF 899'000

4.5 rooms · 131 m²

Frequently asked questions

How many apartments are available to buy in Tafers?

1 apartments are currently listed to buy in Tafers on Homematch. The selection updates throughout the day as agencies publish new listings.

Which canton is Tafers in?

Tafers is located in the canton of Fribourg.

What is the population of Tafers?

Tafers has approximately 8'026 residents.

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

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Tafers is 75% of the cantonal base rate. Note: this is a multiplier of the cantonal income tax, not an effective tax rate.

Frequently asked questions

How many apartments are available to buy in Tafers?

1 apartments are currently listed to buy in Tafers on Homematch. The selection updates throughout the day as agencies publish new listings.

Which canton is Tafers in?

Tafers is located in the canton of Fribourg.

What is the population of Tafers?

Tafers has approximately 8'026 residents.

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

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Tafers is 75% of the cantonal base rate. Note: this is a multiplier of the cantonal income tax, not an effective tax rate.

1 property in Tafers

1 / 18

CHF760'000.–

5.5 rooms151 m²

5.5 roomsCHF760'000.–151 m²

1715 Alterswil FR

"Beautiful 5.5-room apartment with garden and view in Alterswil"

Beautiful 5.5-room apartment with garden and view of the Freiburg Alps For sale in Alterswil (FR)5.5-room apartment with garden and view of the Freiburg Alps Location: Alterswil, 15 minutes from Freiburg Ground floor | 134 m² living area 151 m² sale area CHF 760'000. (+ CHF 30'000. for the indoor parking space) Availability: to be agreed The advantages of this unique property: 4 spacious bedrooms from 15m² to 17m² 2 bathrooms Bright living room with fireplace Fully equipped kitchen Large entrance hall Beautiful 35m² terrace with view of the Freiburg Alps (Schwyberg, Kaiseregg) and the surrounding countryside Private garden of 185 m² Unbeatable view of the Freiburg Alps - every day a picture like on a postcard! Maintenance & renovations: District heating (2022) Roof of the building renovated (2024) Well-maintained building with elevator Indoor parking space (CHF 30'000. extra) Private laundry room per apartment Cellar included Perfect for families: Playground right next door Public transport within 2 steps Peace, green spaces, space - everything is there! About Alterswil:Alterswil is a charming rural municipality in the canton of Freiburg, which enchants with its peaceful and green surroundings. It offers an excellent compromise between country life and proximity to urban centers like Freiburg and Bern. Alterswil has practical local infrastructure (schools, shops, public transport) and benefits from a natural environment suitable for walks and relaxation. The municipality also has a modern sports hall, the Alterswil triple hall, which was inaugurated in May 2025 and serves as a regional performance center for unihockey, offering young talents a place to combine sports and training. Additionally, Alterswil offers a disc golf course in nature, providing a fun and sporting activity in a quiet and wooded environment. Ideal for families or people looking for tranquility, this municipality combines quality of life and village conviviality.Do not hesitate to contact me for a visit on site:Christophe Berger0786012530