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Quality of life in Beromünster (Lucerne) — scores, review and neighborhoods

5.7/ 10
Good
Population
6,144
Commune type
Town

Living in Beromünster, a commune of 6144 inhabitants in Canton Lucerne — with an overall score of 5.7/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Nature & Green Spaces (9.5/10) and Noise (9.3/10). Its score is in line with the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
9.3
Air Quality
6.0
Public Transport
0.7
Education & Culture
5.5
Nightlife & Dining
3.6
Nature & Green Spaces
9.5
Healthcare
6.7
Taxation
4.4
Annual Sunshine
5.5
Cantonal average

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Retirement
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Family
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Young Professional
Fair
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For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Beromünster achieves a compatibility score of 7/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (4.5/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Beromünster excels in Nature & Green Spaces (9.5/10) — a green environment with many accessible green spaces, Noise (9.3/10) — a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus, Healthcare (6.7/10) — excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals.

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Public Transport (0.7/10) — limited public transport connections, Nightlife & Dining (3.6/10) — limited dining and nightlife options, Taxation (4.4/10) — a higher tax burden than average.

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Schlossmuseum BeromünsterMuseum
KKLBMuseum
KKLB Kunst TripMuseum
Haus zum DolderMuseum
Kantonsschule BeromünsterSchool
PS SchwarzenbachSchool
Schule NeudorfSchool

Public Transport

Beromünster FleckenBus Stop
BushaltestelleBus Stop
MooskapelleBus Stop
Beromünster PostBus Stop
Gunzwil DorfBus Stop
ParadisliBus Stop
WinonBus Stop
WitwilBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Praxis Dr. GrothDoctor
St. Michaels-ApothekeDoctor
Praxis Dr. StüttgenDoctor
Praxis Dr. EichmannDoctor
Praxis Dr. Meier GustavDoctor
Xundheitszentrum BeromünsterDoctor

Guides to read for this area

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

By lifestyle profile

Family
Where to Live in Lucerne as a Family
Young Professional
Where to Live in Lucerne as a Young Professional
Retirement
Where to Live in Lucerne in Retirement
Nature
Where to Live in Lucerne Close to Nature
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Frequently asked questions about Beromünster

What's it like to live in Beromünster? Resident impressions and quality of life
Beromünster stands out as a quiet rural commune where natural surroundings and peaceful living dominate daily experience. The commune excels in environmental quality, with a nature score of 9.5 and noise levels remarkably low at 9.3, making it ideal for those seeking tranquility away from urban bustle. Air quality is solid at 7.1, supporting outdoor activities. Healthcare access scores 6.1, providing reasonable medical services. However, public transport connectivity is minimal at 0.3, and dining and education options are limited at 1.4 and 2.6 respectively, reflecting its rural character. Neighboring communes like Menziken and Ermensee share similar profiles. Living here means trading convenient urban amenities and services for exceptional natural peace and clean air—a clear tradeoff between rural serenity and accessibility.
How sunny and clean is the air in Beromünster?
Beromünster excels in environmental quality, with an exceptional nature score of 9.5 and outstanding noise levels at 9.3, making it remarkably quiet. Air quality is respectable at 7.1, though sunshine exposure remains moderate at 5.5, slightly below the Swiss average. Located in the Lucerne agglomeration alongside neighbors Menziken, Ermensee, and Rickenbach, this commune of around 6,100 residents benefits from strong natural surroundings and low pollution. However, the modest sunshine score reflects its position in central Switzerland's climate zone, presenting a tradeoff between pristine environmental conditions and consistent sunny weather.
How well-connected is Beromünster? Transport, schools, dining
Beromünster excels in environmental quality with exceptional nature access (9.5) and very low noise pollution (9.3), yet connectivity presents significant challenges. Public transport infrastructure is severely limited, scoring just 0.3, making car dependency inevitable for residents. Educational facilities score marginally better at 2.6, while dining and restaurant options are sparse at 1.4. The commune's isolation from services contrasts sharply with its natural appeal. Located in the Lucerne agglomeration near Menziken, Ermensee, and Rickenbach, Beromünster offers those prioritizing peaceful, nature-rich living a compelling choice, though residents must accept minimal public services and transport connectivity as the primary tradeoff.
What are the neighboring communes of Beromünster and how big is it?
Beromünster is a small commune of 6,144 residents in Lucerne, bordered by Menziken, Ermensee, and Rickenbach (LU). The commune stands out for its exceptional natural environment, scoring 9.5 on nature and 9.3 on noise levels, reflecting a quiet, green setting. It also performs well in air quality at 7.1. However, public transport connectivity is notably limited at 0.3, making personal mobility essential for residents. This geographic isolation defines Beromünster's character—a peaceful rural setting that demands self-reliance for mobility.
Is Beromünster a tax-friendly municipality?
Beromünster is not particularly tax-friendly compared to other Swiss communes. With a fiscal score of 4.4, the municipality sits below the middle range, indicating moderately higher tax burdens. The commune's true strengths lie elsewhere: it excels in environmental quality, with exceptional nature preservation (9.5) and low noise levels (9.3), alongside respectable air quality (7.1). Healthcare services also perform adequately at 6.1. However, education infrastructure lags significantly at 2.6. Beromünster presents a clear tradeoff—those prioritizing natural surroundings and peaceful living may overlook its tax position, yet budget-conscious residents and families requiring strong schools should weigh these limitations carefully.

Neighboring communes of Beromünster

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 23.8 %20–64 years 60.6 %65 and over 15.6 %
Density
157 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+13.3 %
Vacant housing
1.5 %
New dwellings
4.3 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
1.2 %
Tertiary employment
52.9 %

Land use

Built-up area 9 %Agricultural land 68.9 %Forest 21.5 %

Source: FSO — Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Lucerne (LU)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.1993, 8.1959
BFS Number
1081
Last updated
29 June 2026

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

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