Switzerland · Canton BE
Farnern
4539BE CANTON4539
Residents
224
Area
3.7 km²
Tax multiplier
179%
Postal codes
1
Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
117 52.2%
Men
107 47.8%
Children & youth (0–19)
44 19.6%
Swiss citizens
217 96.0%
Foreign residents
9 4.0%
0–19 · 44 · 19.6%20–64 · 129 · 57.6%65+ · 51 · 22.8%
Foreign residents 4.0%0%61.6%
Source: BFS/OFS · retrieved 24.07.2026
Recent federal votes
BFS · sd-t-17-0214.06.2026Änderung des Bundesgesetzes über den zivilen Ersatzdienst (Zivildienstgesetz, ZDG)● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 71.3%61.2% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 71.3%70.5% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 51.3%50.5% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 51.3%23.5% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP59.1% · strongest party
SVP59.1%
SP18.0%
Mitte5.9%
GLP4.9%
FDP4.2%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier179%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
179%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 208 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Wynau · 12.7 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.5 °C
Precipitation 20251'082 mm
10.5 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitefarnern.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (1)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Farnern?
- The postal code of Farnern is 4539.
- What is the tax rate in Farnern?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Farnern is 179% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Farnern have?
- Farnern has 224 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Farnern in?
- Farnern is located in canton BE.