5-room Houses for sale in Sumiswald

Sumiswald is a municipality in the district of the Emmental administrative district in the canton of Bern, Switzerland. It is mostly known for being the manufacturing location of the Swiss railway clock.

Canton: Bern
Area: 59.3 km²

Population

5'209residents

Median taxable income

CHF 54'934

Vacancy

0.36%

Foreign residents

9.9%

Dwellings

2'778

Jobs (FTE)

2'974

Tax multiplier

179%

Land use across the commune

Every 100 × 100 m of Sumiswald, 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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Land use

6% built-up, 48% agricultural, 46% forest. Measured across 5'938 hectares (2018).

Source BFS Arealstatistik

Settlement5.7%

Agriculture48.2%

Forest46.2%

Water0.0%

Election Results

SVP led the 2023 National Council election with 41.0%, ahead of SP at 15.1%.

Source BFS

SVP

41.0%+1.6 pp

SP

15.1%+2.7 pp

Mitte

10.3%

GLP

7.8%+0.1 pp

Grüne

7.2%−2.3 pp

FDP

5.6%−0.6 pp

EVP

4.8%+0.6 pp

Others

5.1%

2023 vs 2019

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

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Frequently asked questions

Which canton is Sumiswald in?

Sumiswald is located in the canton of Bern.

What is the population of Sumiswald?

Sumiswald has approximately 5'209 residents.

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

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Sumiswald is 179% of the cantonal base rate. Note: this is a multiplier of the cantonal income tax, not an effective tax rate.