What is the postal code of Brienz?

The postal code of Brienz is 3855.

What is the tax rate in Brienz?

The municipal tax multiplier of Brienz is 175% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.

How many residents does Brienz have?

Brienz has 3'278 residents (2023).

Which canton is Brienz in?

Brienz is located in canton BE.

Switzerland · Canton BE

Brienz

3855

BE CANTON3855

Residents

3'278

Area

48.1 km²

Tax multiplier

175%

Postal codes

Demographics

BFS · 2023

Women

1'673 51.0%

Men

1'605 49.0%

Children & youth (0–19)

582 17.8%

Swiss citizens

2'740 84.2%

Foreign residents

516 15.9%

0–19 · 582 · 17.8%20–64 · 1'857 · 56.7%65+ · 839 · 25.6%

Foreign residents 15.9%0%61.6%

Source: BFS/OFS · retrieved 24.07.2026

Recent federal votes

BFS · sd-t-17-02

14.06.2026Änderung des Bundesgesetzes über den zivilen Ersatzdienst (Zivildienstgesetz, ZDG)● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 58.2%56.8% yes

14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 58.2%55.1% yes

08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 56.2%43.3% yes

08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 56.2%23.0% yes

Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Politics

National Council election 2023

SVP37.3% · strongest party

SVP37.3%

SP16.7%

FDP9.3%

GLP9.2%

GRÜNE7.6%

Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Taxes 2026

ESTV

Municipal tax multiplier175%

Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%

175%CH range 25%525%

Tax rank 178 of 334 in canton Bern

Source: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026

Climate

Meiringen · 10.4 km

Annual mean temperature 20259.8 °C

Precipitation 20251'244 mm

9.8 °CCH range -5.5°14°

Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026

Municipality

Wikidata · CC0

Websitebrienz.ch ↗

Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026

Postal codes (1)

swisstopo

3855

Brienz BE

Nearby municipalities

swisstopo

Oberried am Brienzersee

BE · 6.4 km

Hofstetten bei Brienz

Frequently asked questions

What is the postal code of Brienz?: The postal code of Brienz is 3855.
What is the tax rate in Brienz?: The municipal tax multiplier of Brienz is 175% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
How many residents does Brienz have?: Brienz has 3'278 residents (2023).
Which canton is Brienz in?: Brienz is located in canton BE.

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