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

6.3/ 10
Good
Population
3,708
Commune type
Village

Living in Nottwil, a commune of 3708 inhabitants in Canton Lucerne. With an overall score of 6.3/10, this commune is attractive for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Nature & Green Spaces (8.5/10) and Healthcare (8.5/10). Its score is in line with the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
8.4
Air Quality
4.7
Public Transport
3.8
Education & Culture
6.8
Nightlife & Dining
7.0
Nature & Green Spaces
8.5
Healthcare
8.5
Taxation
4.4
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.

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Retirement
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Family
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Young Professional
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Nature
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For families looking to settle in Switzerland, Nottwil achieves a compatibility score of 6.5/10. Key strengths for this profile include Education & Culture and Noise. The Young Professional profile (5.8/10) is the weakest of the four, while still sitting above the Swiss median.

Strengths: Nottwil excels in Nature & Green Spaces (8.5/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces), Healthcare (8.5/10, excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals), Noise (8.4/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Public Transport (3.8/10, limited public transport connections), Annual Sunshine (4.3/10), Taxation (4.4/10, a higher tax burden than average).

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Schule NottwilSchool

Public Transport

NottwilTrain Station
Nottwil OberdorfBus Stop
WysshüsliBus Stop
Nottwil, BahnhofBus Stop
EymattBus Stop
Nottwil SPZBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Schweizer Paraplegiker-Zentrum (SPZ)Hospital
Zahnarztpraxis NottwilDoctor
Naturheilpraxis Med. MasseurDoctor

Guides to read for this area

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

Considering buying property in Nottwil 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 Nottwil

What's it like to live in Nottwil? Resident impressions and quality of life
Living in Nottwil means quiet surroundings first: a noise score of 8.4 and a nature score of 8.5 stand out, alongside healthcare at 8.5. The weakest dimension is transport, at just 3.8, with fiscalité at 4.4 and ensoleillement at 4.3 also modest. Air quality sits at 4.7, education at 6.8, and dining at 7.0. Neighboring communes Oberkirch, Buttisholz, and Eich are nearby. It is worth noting that this profile favors nature lovers and retirees seeking calm and green space over young professionals who depend on frequent public transport connections. Families may find the education score reasonable but should weigh the limited transport options for daily commuting.
How sunny and clean is the air in Nottwil?
With a nature score of 8.5 and a noise score of 8.4, Nottwil stands out for its quiet, green setting, though its air quality score of 4.7 is the weakest dimension in this pair. Sunshine sits at 4.3, so bright days are moderate rather than abundant. It is worth noting that the commune's strongest scores overall are health and nature, both at 8.5, while transport lags at 3.8. For a village of 3,708 residents near Lucerne, the profile leans toward calm and open space rather than urban convenience. Nature lovers and retirees would find this commune suits them best, especially those prioritising low noise over maximum sunshine.
How well-connected is Nottwil? Transport, schools, dining
With a nature score of 8.5 and air quality at 4.7, Nottwil's weakest dimension is transport, which sits at just 3.8. Worth flagging, this low figure means residents rely heavily on private vehicles or limited regional links toward the Lucerne agglomeration. Schools score a solid 6.8, suggesting adequate local education provision, while dining reaches 7.0, indicating a reasonable but modest restaurant scene. Neighboring communes Oberkirch, Buttisholz, and Eich sit nearby, though connections between them remain car-oriented. It is worth noting that healthcare and nature both score 8.5, balancing the transport gap with strong environmental and medical amenities. This profile suits nature lovers and retirees who value quiet surroundings and green space over frequent public transit, rather than young professionals needing fast urban connectivity.
What are the neighboring communes of Nottwil and how big is it?
With a nature score of 8.5 and an air score of 4.7, Nottwil stands out most for its green setting. The weakest dimension is transport, at just 3.8, followed by fiscalité at 4.4 and ensoleillement at 4.3. The commune has 3,708 inhabitants and sits in the Lucerne agglomeration. Its neighboring communes are Oberkirch, Buttisholz, and Eich. It is worth noting that health also scores 8.5, matching nature, while education reaches 6.8 and dining 7. Given this profile, Nottwil suits nature lovers and retirees seeking quiet surroundings and strong health-related scores, though residents relying on public transport may find the 3.8 transport score a limitation worth flagging.
Is Nottwil a tax-friendly municipality?
With a fiscal score of 4.4, Nottwil sits in modest territory for tax attractiveness, so households seeking low rates should weigh this carefully. The weakest dimension here is transport at 3.8, reflecting limited public mobility options. It is worth noting the strengths that offset this: nature reaches 8.5 and healthcare also scores 8.5, while noise sits at a quiet 8.4. Air quality, at 4.7, and sunshine, at 4.3, remain moderate. Neighboring Oberkirch, Buttisholz and Eich share the same rural Lucerne agglomeration context. Overall, the tax profile is not the draw; the setting is. This commune best suits nature lovers and retirees prioritizing calm, green surroundings and health access over fiscal optimization.

Neighboring communes of Nottwil

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 23.4 %20–64 years 63.2 %65 and over 13.4 %
Density
384 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+17.7 %
Vacant housing
0.8 %
New dwellings
11.7 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
0.8 %
Tertiary employment
82.5 %

Land use

Built-up area 14.2 %Agricultural land 75.7 %Forest 9.1 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Lucerne (LU)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.1273, 8.1344
BFS Number
1094
Last updated
7 October 2026

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