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.

How many foreign residents live in Hofstetten bei Brienz?

Hofstetten bei Brienz has 48 foreign residents, a share of 9.07% (2024).

Which party is strongest in Hofstetten bei Brienz?

In the 2023 National Council election, SVP was the strongest party in Hofstetten bei Brienz with 47.335% of the vote.

Switzerland · Canton BE

Hofstetten bei Brienz

3858

BE CANTON3858

Residents

542

Area

8.8 km²

Elevation

646 m a.s.l.

Tax multiplier

170%

Postal codes

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 27.07.2026

Postal codes (1)

swisstopo

3858

Hofstetten b. Brienz

Localities

swisstopo · 1

Hofstetten b. Brienz3858

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.
How many foreign residents live in Hofstetten bei Brienz?: Hofstetten bei Brienz has 48 foreign residents, a share of 9.07% (2024).
Which party is strongest in Hofstetten bei Brienz?: In the 2023 National Council election, SVP was the strongest party in Hofstetten bei Brienz with 47.335% of the vote.

Map

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