Quality of life in Adligenswil (Lucerne): scores, review and neighborhoods

6.6/ 10
Top 25% in SwitzerlandVery good
Population
4,988
Commune type
Village

Living in Adligenswil, a commune of 4988 inhabitants in Canton Lucerne. With an overall score of 6.6/10, this commune is attractive for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Education & Culture (9.3/10) and Noise (9.1/10). Its score is in line with the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
9.1
Air Quality
5.1
Public Transport
4.1
Education & Culture
9.3
Nightlife & Dining
8.0
Nature & Green Spaces
7.2
Healthcare
9.1
Taxation
4.2
Annual Sunshine
3.1
Cantonal average

These scores summarise the living environment where residents actually live, not across the whole municipal territory. The map, by contrast, colours the territory: a highly rated commune can still show large, often uninhabited areas with weaker values.

Recommended Profiles

Family
Very goodTop 25% in Switzerland
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Retirement
Very goodTop 25% in Switzerland
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Young Professional
Very goodTop 25% in Switzerland
mediantop
Nature
Fair
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For families looking to settle in Switzerland, Adligenswil achieves a compatibility score of 6.9/10. Key strengths for this profile include Education & Culture and Noise. The Young Professional profile comes last of the four, yet still reaches 6.1/10, in the top 25% of Switzerland.

Strengths: Adligenswil excels in Education & Culture (9.3/10, excellent access to schools, libraries, and cultural venues), Noise (9.1/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus), Healthcare (9.1/10, excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Annual Sunshine (3.1/10), Public Transport (4.1/10, limited public transport connections), Taxation (4.2/10, a higher tax burden than average).

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Bibliothek AdligenswilLibrary
ObmattSchool
ObmattSchool
Dorfschulhaus 2School
KehlhofSchool
Dorfschulhaus 1School

Public Transport

BlatteBus Stop
Adligenswil DorfBus Stop
WidspüelBus Stop
ChliäbnetBus Stop
LuegislandBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

ÄrztezentrumDoctor
Praxis in Adligenswil | Zahnarzt LuzernDoctor

Guides to read for this area

Four guides by lifestyle profile and three analyses of this area's strongest criteria.

Considering buying property in Adligenswil or moving to Canton Lucerne? Our interactive map lets you explore quality of life at the neighborhood level and compare with nearby communes.

Frequently asked questions about Adligenswil

What's it like to live in Adligenswil? Resident impressions and quality of life
Living in Adligenswil means accepting a trade-off: the commune scores just 3.1 for sunshine and 4.1 for transport, its weakest dimensions, so grey days are frequent and car dependence is real. By contrast, education stands at 9.3 and quiet at 9.1, with healthcare close behind at 9.1. Notably, nature reaches 7.2 and restaurants 8, while air quality sits at 5.1 and taxation at 4.2. Neighbouring Dierikon, Meggen and Ebikon are nearby for broader amenities. Explore the map for the full picture.
How sunny and clean is the air in Adligenswil?
Adligenswil stands out for its quiet, green setting rather than its sunshine. Sunshine is the weakest environmental dimension here, scoring just 3.1, while air quality is moderate at 5.1. By contrast, noise levels are excellent at 9.1, and nature access reaches 7.2, so the commune offers calm and greenery more than bright skies. Transport sits at 4.1 and fiscal attractiveness at 4.2, both modest. Meanwhile, education (9.3) and healthcare (9.1) are the strongest scores, with restaurants at 8.0. Neighboring communes Dierikon, Meggen and Ebikon share this Lucerne agglomeration context. Explore the map for detailed environmental and amenity scores.
How well-connected is Adligenswil? Transport, schools, dining
Adligenswil's weakest dimension is sunshine, scoring just 3.1, followed by transport at 4.1 and taxation at 4.2, so car-free mobility and fiscal appeal are comparatively limited. By contrast, education stands out at 9.3, with healthcare at 9.1 and noise at 9.1 also strong, while dining reaches 8.0 and nature 7.2. Air quality sits mid-range at 5.1. Notably, the commune borders Dierikon, Meggen and Ebikon, placing it within the Lucerne agglomeration, which shapes commuting options for its 4,988 residents. Explore the full score breakdown on the map to see how each dimension compares.
What are the neighboring communes of Adligenswil and how big is it?
Adligenswil is a small Lucerne-agglomeration commune of 4,988 residents bordered by Dierikon, Meggen and Ebikon. Its weakest dimension is sunshine, scoring just 3.1, followed by transport at 4.1 and taxation at 4.2. Meanwhile, education stands out at 9.3, with noise and health both at 9.1, while restaurants reach 8.0 and nature 7.2. Air quality sits mid-range at 5.1. So the profile combines modest light and mobility with strong public services. Explore the full dimension breakdown for Adligenswil on the map to see how each score compares.
Is Adligenswil a tax-friendly municipality?
Adligenswil is not a tax-friendly municipality, with a fiscalite score of just 4.2. That is its weakest dimension, alongside limited sunshine at 3.1 and modest transport at 4.1. By contrast, the commune performs strongly on education at 9.3, health at 9.1, and low noise at 9.1, while nature reaches 7.2 and restaurants 8. Air quality sits at 5.1. So while the tax burden is comparatively heavy, residents gain from excellent schooling, healthcare access, and a quiet setting. Neighboring Dierikon, Meggen, and Ebikon may offer different fiscal profiles worth comparing. Explore the full score breakdown for Adligenswil on the map to weigh these trade-offs yourself.

Neighboring communes of Adligenswil

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 21.7 %20–64 years 55.1 %65 and over 23.3 %
Density
781 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
-0.6 %
Vacant housing
0.3 %
New dwellings
10.5 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
0.6 %
Tertiary employment
75.3 %

Land use

Built-up area 23.5 %Agricultural land 50.9 %Forest 23.6 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Lucerne (LU)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.0741, 8.3672
BFS Number
1051
Last updated
7 October 2026

Data: FSO, geo.admin.ch, OSM. Scores normalised 0-10