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Pieterlen

City in Bern, Switzerland

Overview

Pieterlen is a tranquil Swiss town set in the canton of Bern, offering picturesque scenery and a friendly local vibe. With a mix of history and modern amenities, it makes an excellent base for exploring the Jura mountains and nearby cities. Though small, Pieterlen charms visitors with its welcoming community and easy access to nature.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Bern
Population
4,364
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.18°, 7.34°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
93
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
93
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,838
Local Cost
$1,910
Local Income
$4,700
Cashless
91
English
67
Temperature
8.5°C
Summer Avg
17.4°C
Winter Avg
-0.3°C
Record High
34.1°C
Record Low
-19.7°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1142 mm
Internet Speed
262 Mbps
Upload
76 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
21
Walk Score
21
Footways
41.0
Airport
BRN
Distance
32 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 12 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 72/100.

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