Bern, Switzerland

Safnern cadastral map: plots, homes and population

Safnern had 2,049 residents at the end of 2025 and 966 homes, 7.5% of them second homes.

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Housing in Safnern

Official figures for the municipality of Safnern, canton of Bern.

Residents, end of 2025
2,049
Homes
966
Second homes
7.5%
New homes 2020–2024
32
per 1,000 residents: 15.6
Density
365
residents per km²
Municipal area
5.6 km²

Change since the end of 2024: -0.4% (Switzerland: +0.8%).

From 2020 to 2024, 32 new homes were built in Safnern, 15.6 per 1,000 residents (Switzerland: 24.9).

Sources: Swiss Federal Statistical Office, STATPOP (permanent resident population at 31 December 2024 and 2025) and construction and housing statistics; Federal Office for Spatial Development, housing inventory (March 2026); swisstopo, swissBOUNDARIES3D. Free use with the source cited.

Population

2,049

Sun exposure

N · E · S · W

Source

Mensuration officielle (swisstopo)

Frequently asked questions

What share of homes in Safnern are second homes?

7.5% of the 966 homes in Safnern are second homes (Federal Office for Spatial Development housing inventory, March 2026), against 15% across Switzerland.

How many homes are being built in Safnern?

From 2020 to 2024, 32 new homes were built in Safnern, 15.6 per 1,000 residents (Switzerland: 24.9). Change since the end of 2024: -0.4% (Switzerland: +0.8%).

Are there official property prices for Safnern?

Switzerland publishes no open sale prices by municipality. Some cantons, such as Zurich, Geneva and Vaud, publish their own transaction statistics. OpenParcels shows the official population and housing figures and every plot of the official cadastral survey.

How do I find the size of a plot in Safnern?

Open the map, zoom into Safnern and tap the plot: its area, perimeter and dimensions appear instantly in m² or sq ft.

Is the Safnern land registry free to browse?

Yes. It is free with no sign-up. Data comes from official cadastral sources where available and OpenStreetMap elsewhere.

How can I tell if a garden gets good sun?

Each plot card has a sun compass showing which way the garden or main façade faces (due south, west…), computed from the plot and building shapes.

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