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

4.7/ 10
Average
Population
1,188
Commune type
Village

Living in Luthern, a commune of 1188 inhabitants in Canton Lucerne. With an overall score of 4.7/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Nature & Green Spaces (9.5/10) and Noise (9.2/10). Its score is below the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
9.2
Air Quality
5.8
Public Transport
0.7
Education & Culture
2.4
Nightlife & Dining
2.9
Nature & Green Spaces
9.5
Healthcare
3.9
Taxation
3.3
Annual Sunshine
4.5
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
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Retirement
Average
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Young Professional
Average
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Family
Average
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For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Luthern achieves a compatibility score of 6.5/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (3.8/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Luthern excels in Nature & Green Spaces (9.5/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces), Noise (9.2/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Public Transport (0.7/10, limited public transport connections), Education & Culture (2.4/10, limited educational and cultural infrastructure), Nightlife & Dining (2.9/10, limited dining and nightlife options).

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Key Infrastructure

Public Transport

Luthern DorfBus Stop
WiedenBus Stop
ChrutziBus Stop
GrünenbodenBus Stop
DreilindenplatzBus Stop
Hofstatt DorfBus Stop
RüediswilBus Stop
GyrstockBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Praxis Dr. MohadjerDoctor

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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Considering buying property in Luthern 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 Luthern

What's it like to live in Luthern? Resident impressions and quality of life
Living in Luthern means trading urban convenience for quiet and open country. Air quality is a clear strength at 5.8, and nature scores 9.5, so daily life leans heavily outdoors. Noise is minimal at 9.2, which suits anyone seeking calm. However, transport is a real weakness at just 0.7, so a car is effectively necessary. Dining options are limited too, with restaurants at 2.9, and education sits at 2.4. Healthcare at 3.9 and taxation at 3.3 are middling, while sunshine at 4.5 is modest. Neighbors include Hergiswil bei Willisau, Eriswil, and Ufhusen. The main tradeoff is clear: exceptional nature and quiet against very weak transport and few local amenities.
How sunny and clean is the air in Luthern?
Luthern stands out for its exceptional air quality, scoring 5.8, paired with a remarkable nature score of 9.5. Sunshine, however, is more limited at 4.5, so expect a somewhat subdued light profile. Noise levels are very low at 9.2, reinforcing the calm rural character. Yet transport access is minimal at just 0.7, meaning a car is often necessary. Education sits at 2.4 and dining at 2.9, both modest. Neighbors include Hergiswil bei Willisau, Eriswil, and Ufhusen. The main tradeoff is clear: outstanding air and nature come at the cost of weak transport and limited sunshine.
How well-connected is Luthern? Transport, schools, dining
Luthern stands out for its exceptional quiet and natural setting, with a noise score of 9.2 and nature score of 9.5. Yet its transport connectivity is very limited, scoring just 0.7, which reflects the commune's remote position within the Lucerne agglomeration. However, education access is also weak at 2.4, and dining options are sparse with a score of 2.9. Nonetheless, residents benefit from low noise and abundant nature, alongside a modest healthcare score of 3.9. The main tradeoff is clear: Luthern offers remarkable tranquility and green surroundings, but this comes at the cost of poor transport links, limited schooling, and few dining choices.
What are the neighboring communes of Luthern and how big is it?
Luthern is a small Lucerne commune of 1,188 inhabitants, distinguished by its strong air and nature scores of 5.8 and 9.5 respectively. It borders Hergiswil bei Willisau, Eriswil, and Ufhusen. However, its transport score of 0.7 is very low, indicating limited connectivity. The commune also scores 2.4 for education and 2.9 for dining, both modest. Nonetheless, noise levels are low at 9.2, and healthcare reaches 3.9. The main tradeoff is between excellent nature and quiet, and weak transport and amenities.
Is Luthern a tax-friendly municipality?
Luthern’s tax appeal is modest rather than compelling, with a fiscal score of 3.3. What distinguishes this small Lucerne commune is its outstanding natural setting, reflected in a nature score of 9.5 and an air score of 5.8. Yet its transport score of just 0.7 signals very limited connectivity. Dining options are similarly thin at 2.9, while education sits at 2.4. Healthcare access scores 3.9, and sunshine reaches only 4.5. Neighbors such as Hergiswil bei Willisau, Eriswil, and Ufhusen share this rural context. However, the low fiscal score means Luthern is not especially tax-friendly. The main tradeoff is clear: exceptional quiet and nature come at the cost of weak tax attractiveness and minimal transport links.

Neighboring communes of Luthern

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 23 %20–64 years 58.6 %65 and over 18.3 %
Density
33 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
-9.2 %
Vacant housing
4.7 %
New dwellings
7.7 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
1.2 %
Tertiary employment
33.8 %

Land use

Built-up area 3.9 %Agricultural land 48.3 %Forest 46.6 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Lucerne (LU)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.0541, 7.9085
BFS Number
1135
Last updated
7 October 2026

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

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