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

4.5/ 10
Average
Population
1,666
Commune type
Village

Living in Flühli, a commune of 1666 inhabitants in Canton Lucerne — with an overall score of 4.5/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Noise (9.9/10) and Nature & Green Spaces (9.7/10). Its score is below the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
9.9
Air Quality
8.6
Public Transport
1.0
Education & Culture
0.7
Nightlife & Dining
1.8
Nature & Green Spaces
9.7
Healthcare
2.0
Taxation
3.7
Annual Sunshine
3.2
Cantonal average

Recommended Profiles

Nature
Good
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Young Professional
Average
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Retirement
Average
mediantop
Family
Average
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For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Flühli achieves a compatibility score of 6.9/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (3.7/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Flühli excels in Noise (9.9/10) — a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus, Nature & Green Spaces (9.7/10) — a green environment with many accessible green spaces, Air Quality (8.6/10) — clean air with low pollutant concentrations.

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Education & Culture (0.7/10) — limited educational and cultural infrastructure, Public Transport (1/10) — limited public transport connections, Nightlife & Dining (1.8/10) — limited dining and nightlife options.

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Key Infrastructure

Public Transport

Mittlere HirseggBus Stop
HirseggbrückeBus Stop
HirseggBus Stop
SüdelhöchiBus Stop
Skilift RischliBus Stop
HochwaldBus Stop
Sörenberg, OchsenweidBus Stop
HüttlenenBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Praxis Flühli SörenbergDoctor

Guides to read for this area

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

Considering buying property in Flühli 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 Flühli

What's it like to live in Flühli? Resident impressions and quality of life
Flühli impresses with exceptional air quality scoring 9.1, reflecting its pristine Alpine environment. This small rural commune of 1,666 inhabitants also boasts outstanding nature access at 9.7 and nearly silent surroundings with a noise score of 9.9. However, public transport connectivity remains minimal at 0.5, making a personal vehicle essential for commuting. Educational facilities and dining options are similarly limited, scoring 0.8 and 0.7 respectively. Healthcare services are modest at 2.6, and tax efficiency registers at 3.7. Residents experience moderate sunshine at 3.2, typical for higher elevations. Surrounded by neighbors Giswil, Escholzmatt-Marbach, and Schwanden bei Brienz, Flühli suits nature lovers and retirees seeking tranquility over urban convenience, though families may find services constrained.
How sunny and clean is the air in Flühli?
Flühli boasts an exceptional air quality score of 9.1, reflecting its pristine mountain environment in the Lucerne region. The commune's nature score reaches 9.7, underscoring its rural character and natural surroundings. However, sunshine remains limited, with an ensoleillement score of only 3.2, typical for Alpine locations. Noise pollution is virtually absent at 9.9, making the air quality experience even more pleasant. Despite these environmental strengths, transport connectivity scores just 0.5, indicating isolation from urban centers. Healthcare access is similarly constrained at 2.6. Education and dining options score low at 0.8 and 0.7 respectively. Flühli suits nature lovers and retirees seeking tranquility and clean air, though those requiring frequent mobility should consider its remote position.
How well-connected is Flühli? Transport, schools, dining
Flühli stands out with exceptional air quality at 9.1, yet it struggles significantly with connectivity. Transport infrastructure scores just 0.5, making car dependence likely for residents. Educational facilities are similarly limited at 0.8, reflecting its small population of 1,666 inhabitants. Dining options score 0.7, offering minimal restaurant variety. These constraints are balanced by outstanding natural surroundings, with a nature score of 9.7, and remarkable quiet at 9.9. Flühli's position near neighbors Giswil, Escholzmatt-Marbach, and Schwanden bei Brienz provides some access to broader services. This commune suits nature lovers and retirees seeking peaceful living over urban convenience, though families and young professionals may find limited amenities challenging.
What are the neighboring communes of Flühli and how big is it?
Flühli is a small commune in Lucerne canton with a population of 1,666 residents, bordered by Giswil, Escholzmatt-Marbach, and Schwanden bei Brienz. Its most striking quality is exceptional air quality at 9.1, complemented by outstanding noise levels of 9.9 and remarkable natural surroundings scoring 9.7. However, the commune faces significant limitations in public transport connectivity, with a score of just 0.5. Educational facilities and dining options are similarly sparse, scoring 0.8 and 0.7 respectively. Healthcare access is modest at 2.6. This intimate rural setting suits nature lovers and those seeking peaceful mountain living above all others.
Is Flühli a tax-friendly municipality?
Flühli scores 3.7 on fiscal friendliness, indicating it is not particularly tax-advantaged compared to Swiss peers. However, the commune excels dramatically in environmental quality, with an exceptional noise score of 9.9 and air quality of 9.1. Its nature score reaches 9.7, reflecting pristine surroundings ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. Healthcare availability lags at 2.6, and public transport connectivity is minimal at 0.5. Educational facilities and dining options are similarly limited. Neighboring communes like Giswil, Escholzmatt-Marbach, and Schwanden bei Brienz may offer alternative tax structures. Flühli suits nature lovers and retirees seeking tranquility over fiscal incentives, rather than young professionals requiring urban amenities.

Neighboring communes of Flühli

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 21.9 %20–64 years 60.3 %65 and over 17.8 %
Density
18 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+1.8 %
Vacant housing
1.1 %
New dwellings
5.1 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
0.8 %
Tertiary employment
64.7 %

Land use

Built-up area 2.5 %Agricultural land 44.5 %Forest 38.2 %

Source: FSO — Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Lucerne (LU)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
46.8506, 8.0114
BFS Number
1004
Last updated
17 July 2026

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