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

5.8/ 10
Fair
Population
1,302
Commune type
Village

Living in Meierskappel, a commune of 1302 inhabitants in Canton Lucerne. With an overall score of 5.8/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Nature & Green Spaces (8.3/10) and Noise (8.2/10). Its score is in line with the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
8.2
Air Quality
5.6
Public Transport
2.2
Education & Culture
7.4
Nightlife & Dining
6.7
Nature & Green Spaces
8.3
Healthcare
6.6
Taxation
4.2
Annual Sunshine
3.0
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.

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For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Meierskappel achieves a compatibility score of 6.2/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (5.2/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Meierskappel excels in Nature & Green Spaces (8.3/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces), Noise (8.2/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus), Education & Culture (7.4/10, excellent access to schools, libraries, and cultural venues).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Public Transport (2.2/10, limited public transport connections), Annual Sunshine (3/10), Taxation (4.2/10, a higher tax burden than average).

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Primarschule MeierskappelSchool
HöfliSchool

Public Transport

KäppelihofBus Stop
Meierskappel DorfplatzBus Stop
FeissenacherBus Stop
RobmattBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Praxis Dr. Brenneis WinfriedDoctor

Guides to read for this area

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

Considering buying property in Meierskappel 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 Meierskappel

What's it like to live in Meierskappel? Resident impressions and quality of life
Compared with its neighbors Risch, Gisikon, and Küssnacht (SZ), Meierskappel is a small commune of 1,302 residents where quiet and green space stand out. Air quality scores 5.6 and nature reaches 8.3, while noise sits at a comfortable 8.2, so daily life leans toward calm and outdoor access. Education is solid at 7.4, and dining options score 6.7 despite the village's size. The weaker side is mobility: transport scores just 2.2, and sunshine is limited at 3.0, with fiscal attractiveness at 4.2. The main tradeoff is that residents gain low noise and strong nature at the cost of weaker public transport connections and less sunshine than nearby larger communities.
How sunny and clean is the air in Meierskappel?
Compared with its neighbors Risch, Gisikon and Küssnacht (SZ), Meierskappel stands out for its quiet environment and access to nature. Air quality scores 5.6, a moderate result, while noise levels reach 8.2, reflecting the commune's calm, rural character. Nature scores 8.3, the strongest dimension here, and education follows at 7.4. Sunshine, by contrast, is the weakest point at 3.0, so expect relatively limited solar exposure across the year. Transport is also low at 2.2, meaning car travel is often necessary. The main tradeoff is clear: Meierskappel offers a peaceful, nature-rich setting with clean-enough air, but residents accept modest sunshine and weak public transport connections in return.
How well-connected is Meierskappel? Transport, schools, dining
Compared with its neighbors Risch, Gisikon and Küssnacht (SZ), Meierskappel is a small commune of 1,302 residents where air quality and nature stand out most, scoring 8.2 and 8.3 respectively. Education is also solid at 7.4, and dining reaches 6.7. Transport, by contrast, is the clear weak point at just 2.2, so car dependence is likely for daily commuting toward Lucerne or Zug. Notably, the commune combines quiet, green surroundings and reasonable local schooling with limited public transport links. The main tradeoff is therefore between a calm, nature-oriented setting and weaker connectivity to regional centres.
What are the neighboring communes of Meierskappel and how big is it?
Compared with its neighbors Risch, Gisikon, and Küssnacht (SZ), Meierskappel is a small commune of 1,302 inhabitants in the Lucerne agglomeration. Its strongest dimensions are nature and quiet, scoring 8.3 and 8.2 respectively, which reflects the rural character of this low-population setting. Education also performs well at 7.4. Meanwhile, transport is the clear weak point at just 2.2, and sunshine is limited at 3.0. The main tradeoff is that residents gain considerable environmental quality and calm, but must accept weaker public transport connections and less sunlight than larger neighboring communes.
Is Meierskappel a tax-friendly municipality?
Compared with its neighbors Risch, Gisikon, and Küssnacht, Meierskappel stands out less for tax appeal than for its quiet setting. Its strongest dimensions are nature at 8.3 and noise at 8.2, reflecting a calm, green environment. By contrast, the fiscal score of 4.2 suggests the commune is not especially tax-friendly relative to surrounding options. Transport is notably weak at 2.2, and sunshine sits at 3.0. So the main tradeoff is clear: Meierskappel offers a peaceful, nature-oriented residential character, but residents likely accept a less advantageous tax position and limited mobility in exchange for that calm.

Neighboring communes of Meierskappel

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 23.9 %20–64 years 61.1 %65 and over 15 %
Density
213 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+16.9 %
Vacant housing
1.3 %
New dwellings
24.1 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
0.8 %
Tertiary employment
38.4 %

Land use

Built-up area 10.1 %Agricultural land 63 %Forest 26.7 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Lucerne (LU)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.1149, 8.4447
BFS Number
1064
Last updated
7 October 2026

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