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

5.9/ 10
Fair
Population
2,611
Commune type
Village

Living in Ettiswil, a commune of 2611 inhabitants in Canton Lucerne. With an overall score of 5.9/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Nature & Green Spaces (8.5/10) and Nightlife & Dining (7.9/10). Its score is in line with the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
7.7
Air Quality
4.8
Public Transport
2.9
Education & Culture
6.4
Nightlife & Dining
7.9
Nature & Green Spaces
8.5
Healthcare
6.2
Taxation
3.8
Annual Sunshine
4.9
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

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

For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Ettiswil achieves a compatibility score of 6.3/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (5.5/10) is the weakest of the four, while still sitting above the Swiss median.

Strengths: Ettiswil excels in Nature & Green Spaces (8.5/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces), Nightlife & Dining (7.9/10, a rich selection of restaurants, bars, and entertainment), Noise (7.7/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Public Transport (2.9/10, limited public transport connections), Taxation (3.8/10, a higher tax burden than average), Air Quality (4.8/10, degraded air quality from traffic emissions).

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Schule EttiswilSchool
Primarschule EttiswilSchool

Public Transport

ZuswilBus Stop
SurseestrasseBus Stop
Schloss WyherBus Stop
Ettiswil PostBus Stop
Ettiswil HinterdorfBus Stop
Kottwil DorfBus Stop
Ettiswil OberdorfBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Praxis Gruppe EttiswilDoctor

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 Ettiswil

What's it like to live in Ettiswil? Resident impressions and quality of life
Living in Ettiswil scores highest for nature at 8.5, followed by restaurants at 7.9 and noise at 7.7, so green surroundings and quiet stand out as the commune's main strengths. Air quality sits at 4.8 and sunshine at 4.9, both moderate rather than exceptional. It is worth noting that transport is the weakest dimension at just 2.9, which suggests car dependence for many daily trips. Education reaches 6.4 and healthcare 6.2, while fiscal attractiveness lags at 3.8. Neighboring Alberswil, Grosswangen and Wauwil share this rural Lucerne setting. The main tradeoff is clear: strong nature, low noise and good dining come alongside weak public transport and limited tax appeal.
How sunny and clean is the air in Ettiswil?
Ettiswil's most striking score is its nature dimension at 8.5, which reflects a notably green setting. Air quality, however, scores only 4.8, so cleanliness of the air is moderate rather than exceptional. Sunshine sits at 4.9, meaning sunny days are comparatively limited. It is worth noting that noise performs well at 7.7, suggesting a quiet environment despite the modest air reading. Transport, at 2.9, is the weakest dimension and indicates limited connectivity. The main tradeoff is that Ettiswil offers strong nature and low noise but delivers only middling air quality and sunshine, with weak transport links.
How well-connected is Ettiswil? Transport, schools, dining
Ettiswil's most striking score is its nature rating of 8.5, the highest in its profile. Dining follows at 7.9, suggesting a solid local restaurant scene for a commune of 2,611 residents. It is worth noting that transport scores only 2.9, the weakest dimension, so car reliance is likely for commuters toward the Lucerne agglomeration. Education sits at a moderate 6.4, while healthcare reaches 6.2. Air quality, at 4.8, and sunshine, at 4.9, are middling, and fiscal attractiveness is low at 3.8. Neighboring communes include Alberswil, Grosswangen, and Wauwil. The main tradeoff is clear: Ettiswil offers strong nature and dining but weak public transport connections and limited fiscal appeal.
What are the neighboring communes of Ettiswil and how big is it?
With a nature score of 8.5, Ettiswil stands out for its green surroundings, and the commune is home to 2,611 residents. It borders Alberswil, Grosswangen, and Wauwil, placing it within the Lucerne agglomeration. Worth flagging, the transport score of 2.9 is notably low, while the restaurant score of 7.9 offers a counterweight. Education sits at 6.4 and health at 6.2, both moderate. It is worth noting that noise registers 7.7, yet air quality is only 4.8, and fiscal pressure remains comparatively high at 3.8. The main tradeoff is clear: strong nature and dining appeal come alongside weak transit links and limited tax attractiveness.
Is Ettiswil a tax-friendly municipality?
Ettiswil's most striking score is its nature dimension at 8.5, yet its fiscal profile sits at just 3.8, so the tax picture is modest rather than generous. The commune pairs this with a restaurant score of 7.9 and a noise score of 7.7, both notably strong. Worth flagging, education reaches 6.4 and healthcare 6.2, while air quality is 4.8 and sunshine 4.9. Transport is the weakest dimension at 2.9, which may matter for commuters. It is worth noting that Ettiswil borders Alberswil, Grosswangen and Wauwil. The main tradeoff is clear: residents gain strong nature and dining alongside quiet surroundings, but accept a below-average fiscal score and limited transport links.

Neighboring communes of Ettiswil

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 23.3 %20–64 years 62.3 %65 and over 14.4 %
Density
217 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+13.3 %
Vacant housing
2.2 %
New dwellings
13.4 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
1.7 %
Tertiary employment
53.9 %

Land use

Built-up area 10.5 %Agricultural land 70.9 %Forest 17.5 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Lucerne (LU)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.1533, 8.0272
BFS Number
1128
Last updated
7 October 2026

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

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