Quality of Life in Canton Lucerne

Q: Which commune in Canton Lucerne is best for families?

In Canton Lucerne, Meggen (7.4/10 on the family profile) leads the ranking. Its strongest scores are in Noise and Healthcare — two criteria that the family profile weights heavily.

Q: Where is taxation lowest in Canton Lucerne?

Meggen offers the lowest tax burden in Canton Lucerne (score 6.2/10), computed for a reference household (married couple, 1 child, CHF 125,000 gross, tax year 2025) via the official ESTV calculator.

Q: Which is the quietest commune in Canton Lucerne?

Romoos (10.0/10) is the quietest commune in Canton Lucerne, per the FOEN SonBase model that aggregates road, rail and air noise.

Q: Does Canton Lucerne rank above the Swiss average for quality of life?

With an overall average score of 5.6/10 , Canton Lucerne sits near the Swiss national average (5.7/10). Its strongest dimension is Nature & Green Spaces (9.2/10); its weakest is Public Transport (2.3/10).

Population: 400,190
Municipalities: 79
Largest municipality: Luzern

Canton Lucerne includes 79 communes evaluated by VivaMap. With an average score of 5.6/10, it stands out for Nature & Green Spaces (9.2/10) and Noise (8.8/10). The Public Transport criterion (2.3/10) is its main area for improvement. Living in Canton Lucerne is particularly suited for those seeking a green environment with many accessible green spaces.

Canton Average Scores

Noise

8.8

Air Quality

5.9

Public Transport

2.3

Education & Culture

5.2

Nightlife & Dining

4.3

Nature & Green Spaces

9.2

Healthcare

6.3

Taxation

4.3

Annual Sunshine

4.2

National average

Top Communes

Lowest-Ranked Communes

Best Communes by Profile

Family: Meggen (7.4/10) — ideal for families thanks to strong Education & Culture scores.
Young Professional: Luzern (7.3/10) — ideal for young professionals thanks to strong Public Transport scores.
Retirement: Meggen (7/10) — ideal for retirees thanks to strong Nature & Green Spaces scores.
Nature: Vitznau (7.5/10) — ideal for nature lovers thanks to strong Nature & Green Spaces scores.

Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Universität LuzernUniversity

Interkantonale Polizeischule HitzkirchUniversity

Hochschule Luzern – MusikUniversity

Pädagogische Hochschule LuzernUniversity

Trainingscenter AabachUniversity

Eawag: Das Wasserforschungs-Institut des ETH-BereichsUniversity

Hochschule Luzern - Technik & ArchitekturUniversity

Hochschule LuzernUniversity

Public Transport

EbikonTrain Station

HorwTrain Station

LuzernTrain Station

Luzern VerkehrshausTrain Station

GrubisbalmTrain Station

EntlebuchTrain Station

HasleTrain Station

SchüpfheimTrain Station

Healthcare Facilities

Luzerner KantonsspitalHospital

Schweizer Paraplegiker-Zentrum (SPZ)Hospital

Haus 33 KinderspitalHospital

Luzerner PsychiatrieHospital

Luzerner Psychiatrie St. UrbanHospital

Haus 31 (Spitalzentrum)Hospital

Haus BHospital

Haus CHospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Which commune in Canton Lucerne is best for families?

In Canton Lucerne, Meggen (7.4/10 on the family profile) leads the ranking. Its strongest scores are in Noise and Healthcare — two criteria that the family profile weights heavily.

Where is taxation lowest in Canton Lucerne?

Meggen offers the lowest tax burden in Canton Lucerne (score 6.2/10), computed for a reference household (married couple, 1 child, CHF 125,000 gross, tax year 2025) via the official ESTV calculator.

Which communes in Canton Lucerne have the best public transport?

The best-served communes for public transport in Canton Lucerne are Luzern (9.1/10), Meggen (6.6/10) and Ebikon (6.5/10), based on ARE service-quality classes.

Which is the quietest commune in Canton Lucerne?

Romoos (10.0/10) is the quietest commune in Canton Lucerne, per the FOEN SonBase model that aggregates road, rail and air noise.

Does Canton Lucerne rank above the Swiss average for quality of life?

With an overall average score of 5.6/10, Canton Lucerne sits near the Swiss national average (5.7/10). Its strongest dimension is Nature & Green Spaces (9.2/10); its weakest is Public Transport (2.3/10).