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

5.4/ 10
Average
Population
2,814
Commune type
Village

Living in Menznau, a commune of 2814 inhabitants in Canton Lucerne. With an overall score of 5.4/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Nature & Green Spaces (8.7/10) and Noise (8.3/10). Its score is below the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
8.3
Air Quality
4.9
Public Transport
1.5
Education & Culture
4.7
Nightlife & Dining
4.8
Nature & Green Spaces
8.7
Healthcare
7.1
Taxation
4.2
Annual Sunshine
4.3
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
Fair
mediantop
Retirement
Fair
mediantop
Young Professional
Average
mediantop
Family
Average
mediantop

For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Menznau achieves a compatibility score of 6.3/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (4.6/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Menznau excels in Nature & Green Spaces (8.7/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces), Noise (8.3/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus), Healthcare (7.1/10, excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Public Transport (1.5/10, limited public transport connections), Taxation (4.2/10, a higher tax burden than average), Annual Sunshine (4.3/10).

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek MenznauLibrary

Public Transport

MenznauTrain Station
ObertreienBus Stop
UntertreienBus Stop
TanzerenBus Stop
TwereneggBus Stop
Menznau BahnhofBus Stop
BuchensägeBus Stop
GuteneggBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Praxis SeewagDoctor

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 Menznau 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 Menznau

What's it like to live in Menznau? Resident impressions and quality of life
Living in Menznau means trading urban convenience for quiet and open space. Transport access is the weakest dimension at just 1.5, so a car matters here, and fiscal attractiveness sits at 4.2 with sunshine at 4.3. Education (4.7) and dining options (4.8) are similarly modest. By contrast, air quality reaches 4.9 and healthcare 7.1, while noise levels are low at 8.3 and nature scores 8.7. Neighboring Wolhusen, Hergiswil bei Willisau and Willisau cover most everyday needs. This profile suits nature lovers and retirees who value calm, clean surroundings over frequent transit and nightlife.
How sunny and clean is the air in Menznau?
Menznau stands out for its quiet rural setting rather than for sunshine or air purity. Sunshine scores just 4.3, and air quality is 4.9, both modest figures. Transport access is the weakest dimension at 1.5, while fiscal attractiveness sits at 4.2. By contrast, nature reaches 8.7 and low noise levels score 8.3, with healthcare at 7.1. Neighboring communes include Wolhusen, Hergiswil bei Willisau, and Willisau. So while the air is not exceptionally clean and sunny days are limited, the commune compensates through green surroundings and calm. This profile suits nature lovers more than anyone seeking bright, sun-drenched living.
How well-connected is Menznau? Transport, schools, dining
Menznau is a quiet Lucerne commune where connectivity is limited. Transport scores just 1.5, the weakest dimension, so a car is largely necessary for commuting toward Lucerne. Fiscal attractiveness sits at 4.2, followed by sunshine at 4.3 and education at 4.7, while dining reaches 4.8. Meanwhile, healthcare is solid at 7.1. The real strengths are environmental: air quality at 4.9 is modest, but noise sits at 8.3 and nature at 8.7, reflecting the surrounding countryside. Neighboring Wolhusen, Hergiswil bei Willisau and Willisau offer the nearest larger amenities. By contrast with well-served suburban hubs, Menznau trades daily convenience for calm. This profile best suits nature lovers and retirees who value quiet surroundings and can accept weaker public transport links.
What are the neighboring communes of Menznau and how big is it?
Menznau is a commune of 2,814 residents in the Lucerne agglomeration, bordered by Wolhusen, Hergiswil bei Willisau, and Willisau. Its weakest recorded dimension is transport at 1.5, followed by fiscalité at 4.2 and ensoleillement at 4.3. Meanwhile, education sits at 4.7 and restaurants at 4.8. By contrast, the commune performs strongly on nature at 8.7 and noise at 8.3, with health at 7.1 and air at 4.9. Notably, these figures describe a small, quiet settlement rather than a dense urban centre. With three neighboring communes and a modest population, Menznau best suits nature lovers and retirees seeking calm surroundings over frequent transit connections.
Is Menznau a tax-friendly municipality?
Menznau is not a tax-friendly municipality by Swiss standards. Its fiscal attractiveness score is only 4.2, placing it below average, while public transport access is even weaker at 1.5. Air quality, at 4.9, and sunshine, at 4.3, are similarly modest. Meanwhile, the commune performs far better on quiet, scoring 8.3, and nature, reaching 8.7, with healthcare at a solid 7.1. Notably, education sits at 4.7 and dining at 4.8, both mid-range. For households weighing tax burden heavily, Menznau offers limited advantage. By contrast, nature lovers and retirees seeking calm, green surroundings with reasonable health services will find the profile far more suitable than young professionals or families prioritizing low taxes and strong transit links.

Neighboring communes of Menznau

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 22.6 %20–64 years 60.4 %65 and over 17 %
Density
95 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+1.4 %
Vacant housing
2.3 %
New dwellings
1.7 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
1.6 %
Tertiary employment
36.6 %

Land use

Built-up area 6.2 %Agricultural land 58.5 %Forest 34.4 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Lucerne (LU)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.0670, 8.0290
BFS Number
1136
Last updated
7 October 2026

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

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