Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
458 51.0%
Men
440 49.0%
Children & youth (0–19)
214 23.8%
Swiss citizens
852 97.3%
Foreign residents
24 2.7%
0–19 · 214 · 23.8%20–64 · 531 · 59.1%65+ · 153 · 17.0%
Foreign residents 2.7%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 63.7%59.4% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 63.7%67.4% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 57.0%37.6% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 57.0%17.3% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP46.0% · strongest party
SVP46.0%
SP10.7%
EDU10.1%
GRÜNE8.6%
GLP6.8%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier183%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
183%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 235 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Thun · 5.6 kmAnnual mean temperature 20259.9 °C
Precipitation 2025937 mm
9.9 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitegurzelen.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
swisstopoNearby municipalities
swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Gurzelen?
- Gurzelen has 2 postal codes: 3663, 3664.
- What is the tax rate in Gurzelen?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Gurzelen is 183% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Gurzelen have?
- Gurzelen has 898 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Gurzelen in?
- Gurzelen is located in canton BE.