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

5.5/ 10
Fair
Population
3,097
Commune type
Village

Living in Entlebuch, a commune of 3097 inhabitants in Canton Lucerne. With an overall score of 5.5/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Nature & Green Spaces (8.9/10) and Noise (8.3/10). Its score is below the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
8.3
Air Quality
5.1
Public Transport
1.8
Education & Culture
4.2
Nightlife & Dining
5.5
Nature & Green Spaces
8.9
Healthcare
6.6
Taxation
3.9
Annual Sunshine
5.4
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

Nature
Good
mediantop
Retirement
Fair
mediantop
Young Professional
Fair
mediantop
Family
Average
mediantop

For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Entlebuch achieves a compatibility score of 6.5/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (4.8/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Entlebuch excels in Nature & Green Spaces (8.9/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces), Noise (8.3/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus), Healthcare (6.6/10, excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Public Transport (1.8/10, limited public transport connections), Taxation (3.9/10, a higher tax burden than average), Education & Culture (4.2/10, limited educational and cultural infrastructure).

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek EntlebuchLibrary
Primarschule PfrundmattSchool
Schulhaus EbnetSchool

Public Transport

EntlebuchTrain Station
Doppleschwand-RomoosTrain Station
Finsterwald KircheBus Stop
LippernBus Stop
EntlemattBus Stop
ChilenwaldBus Stop
Finsterwald alte PostBus Stop
ErlengrabenBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Gesundheitszentrum EntlebuchDoctor
Entlebucher DrogerieDoctor
Praxis Dr. W. BaldiDoctor
Praxis Dr. Krol AdamDoctor

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 Entlebuch

What's it like to live in Entlebuch? Resident impressions and quality of life
Compared with Hasle (LU), Doppleschwand, and Schwarzenberg, Entlebuch stands out for its quiet and green setting, with a nature score of 8.9 and a noise score of 8.3. Meanwhile, everyday mobility is limited, as the transport score of 1.8 suggests. Air quality sits at 5.1, a moderate result, while healthcare reaches 6.6. By contrast, education is modest at 4.2, and dining options score 5.5. Notably, taxation is comparatively low at 3.9, and sunshine averages 5.4. For its 3,097 residents, the commune offers a calm rural lifestyle with trade-offs in connectivity and services. Explore the detailed scores on the map to see how each dimension compares.
How sunny and clean is the air in Entlebuch?
Compared with Hasle (LU), Doppleschwand, and Schwarzenberg, Entlebuch stands out for its air quality, scoring 5.1, while its sunshine sits at a moderate 5.4. Notably, the commune's nature score reaches 8.9, one of its strongest assets, and low noise levels of 8.3 reinforce that calm rural character. By contrast, transport is limited at just 1.8, which may offset some of the environmental gains for daily commuters. Education, at 4.2, and fiscal conditions, at 3.9, remain modest. Meanwhile, healthcare at 6.6 and dining at 5.5 offer reasonable local coverage. Explore the map to see how these figures compare across the region.
How well-connected is Entlebuch? Transport, schools, dining
Compared with Hasle (LU), Doppleschwand, and Schwarzenberg, Entlebuch stands out for its quiet, nature-rich setting rather than its connections. Air quality scores 5.1 and nature reaches 8.9, among the strongest environmental results in the area. Transport, by contrast, is the clear weak point at just 1.8, so car travel tends to matter here. Education sits at a modest 4.2, while dining offers a middling 5.5. Notably, noise exposure is low at 8.3, and healthcare scores 6.6, both supporting everyday livability. Sunshine is moderate at 5.4, and taxation comes in at 3.9. Explore the map to see how these scores compare across the surrounding communes.
What are the neighboring communes of Entlebuch and how big is it?
Compared with its neighbors Hasle (LU), Doppleschwand, and Schwarzenberg, Entlebuch stands out for its quiet and green setting, with a noise score of 8.3 and a nature score of 8.9. Meanwhile, transport connectivity is limited at just 1.8, which may matter for daily commuting. By contrast, the commune offers a decent healthcare score of 6.6 and a moderate restaurant score of 5.5. Notably, education sits at 4.2 and sunshine at 5.4, suggesting a calm rural profile rather than a bustling one. With 3,097 inhabitants, Entlebuch is a small commune in the Lucerne agglomeration, bordered by Hasle (LU), Doppleschwand, and Schwarzenberg. Explore the map for more details.
Is Entlebuch a tax-friendly municipality?
Compared with its neighbors Hasle (LU), Doppleschwand, and Schwarzenberg, Entlebuch stands out for its natural setting rather than its tax appeal. Its fiscal score of 3.9 is modest, suggesting the commune is not especially tax-friendly relative to surrounding areas. Meanwhile, air quality sits at 5.1 and nature at a strong 8.9, so the appeal here leans toward environment over savings. By contrast, transport is very weak at 1.8, which may matter for commuters weighing costs. Notably, health scores 6.6 and restaurants 5.5, offering some everyday balance. For households focused purely on tax burden, the numbers point elsewhere. Explore the detailed scores on the map to judge how Entlebuch fits your priorities.

Neighboring communes of Entlebuch

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 21.8 %20–64 years 59.7 %65 and over 18.5 %
Density
58 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
-0.5 %
Vacant housing
1.1 %
New dwellings
8.4 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
1.4 %
Tertiary employment
51.6 %

Land use

Built-up area 3.7 %Agricultural land 49.6 %Forest 42.8 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Lucerne (LU)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
46.9704, 8.0997
BFS Number
1002
Last updated
7 October 2026

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

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