Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
304 49.3%
Men
313 50.7%
Children & youth (0–19)
119 19.3%
Swiss citizens
581 92.4%
Foreign residents
48 7.6%
0–19 · 119 · 19.3%20–64 · 354 · 57.4%65+ · 144 · 23.3%
Foreign residents 7.6%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 65.1%69.4% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 65.1%79.5% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 58.4%27.9% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 58.4%12.3% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP68.3% · strongest party
SVP68.3%
EDU9.3%
Übrige5.7%
SP4.0%
GLP3.5%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier185%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
185%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 246 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Interlaken · 10.3 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.3 °C
Precipitation 20251'169 mm
10.3 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitehabkern.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
swisstopoNearby municipalities
swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Habkern?
- Habkern has 2 postal codes: 3804, 6197.
- What is the tax rate in Habkern?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Habkern is 185% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Habkern have?
- Habkern has 617 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Habkern in?
- Habkern is located in canton BE.