What is the postal code of Hofstetten bei Brienz?

The postal code of Hofstetten bei Brienz is 3858.

What is the tax rate in Hofstetten bei Brienz?

The municipal tax multiplier of Hofstetten bei Brienz is 170% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.

How many residents does Hofstetten bei Brienz have?

Hofstetten bei Brienz has 542 residents (2023).

Which canton is Hofstetten bei Brienz in?

Hofstetten bei Brienz is located in canton BE.

Switzerland · Canton BE

Hofstetten bei Brienz

3858

BE CANTON3858

Residents

542

Area

8.8 km²

Tax multiplier

170%

Postal codes

Demographics

BFS · 2023

Women

278 51.3%

Men

264 48.7%

Children & youth (0–19)

71 13.1%

Swiss citizens

481 90.9%

Foreign residents

48 9.1%

0–19 · 71 · 13.1%20–64 · 321 · 59.2%65+ · 150 · 27.7%

Foreign residents 9.1%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 61.5%58.2% yes

14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 61.5%65.4% yes

08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 57.3%41.1% yes

08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 57.3%18.6% yes

Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Politics

National Council election 2023

SVP47.3% · strongest party

SVP47.3%

GLP9.7%

GRÜNE9.0%

SP9.0%

Übrige5.8%

Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Taxes 2026

ESTV

Municipal tax multiplier170%

Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%

170%CH range 25%525%

Tax rank 144 of 334 in canton Bern

Source: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026

Climate

Meiringen · 7.6 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

Websitehofstetten-ballenberg.ch ↗

Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026

Postal codes (1)

swisstopo

3858

Hofstetten b. Brienz

Nearby municipalities

swisstopo

Frequently asked questions

What is the postal code of Hofstetten bei Brienz?: The postal code of Hofstetten bei Brienz is 3858.
What is the tax rate in Hofstetten bei Brienz?: The municipal tax multiplier of Hofstetten bei Brienz is 170% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
How many residents does Hofstetten bei Brienz have?: Hofstetten bei Brienz has 542 residents (2023).
Which canton is Hofstetten bei Brienz in?: Hofstetten bei Brienz is located in canton BE.

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