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

5.6/ 10
Fair
Population
2,501
Commune type
Village

Living in Pfaffnau, a commune of 2501 inhabitants in Canton Lucerne. With an overall score of 5.6/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Nature & Green Spaces (8.8/10) and Noise (8.7/10). Its score is below the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
8.7
Air Quality
4.6
Public Transport
2.3
Education & Culture
6.1
Nightlife & Dining
5.3
Nature & Green Spaces
8.8
Healthcare
6.8
Taxation
3.7
Annual Sunshine
4.1
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
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Family
Fair
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Young Professional
Fair
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Retirement
Fair
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For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Pfaffnau achieves a compatibility score of 6.3/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (4.9/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Pfaffnau excels in Nature & Green Spaces (8.8/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces), Noise (8.7/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus), Healthcare (6.8/10, excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Public Transport (2.3/10, limited public transport connections), Taxation (3.7/10, a higher tax burden than average), Annual Sunshine (4.1/10).

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek PfaffnauLibrary
Schule PfaffnauSchool

Public Transport

Pfaffnau PostBus Stop
Pfaffnau, SagenBus Stop
Pfaffnau DorfplatzBus Stop
LudligenBus Stop
UnterberghofBus Stop
SonnhaldenBus Stop
ChlisonnhaldeBus Stop
SonnhaldenhofBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Luzerner Psychiatrie St. UrbanHospital
Haus BHospital
Haus CHospital
Luzerner Psychiatrie St.Urban LUPSHospital

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 Pfaffnau 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 Pfaffnau

What's it like to live in Pfaffnau? Resident impressions and quality of life
Living in Pfaffnau means trading some mobility for calm: transport scores just 2.3, the weakest dimension, so a car is often needed. Air quality sits at 4.6 and fiscal pressure at 3.7, both below average. Yet the commune excels at nature, scoring 8.8, and noise is low at 8.7, giving a quiet, green setting. Healthcare reaches 6.8 and education 6.1, while restaurants (5.3) and sunshine (4.1) are moderate. Neighboring Roggliswil, Altbüron and Grossdietwil share this rural Lucerne character. Overall, Pfaffnau suits residents prioritizing tranquility and outdoor access over transit convenience. Explore the map for detailed scores.
How sunny and clean is the air in Pfaffnau?
Pfaffnau's weakest environmental dimension is transport access, scoring just 2.3, followed by fiscal pressure at 3.7 and sunshine at 4.1. Air quality sits at a moderate 4.6, so the commune is not especially clean on this measure. However, noise levels are notably low at 8.7, and nature access reaches 8.8, the strongest score in the profile. Healthcare follows at 6.8 and education at 6.1, while restaurant options score 5.3. Neighboring Roggliswil, Altbüron, and Grossdietwil share this rural Lucerne setting. For a fuller picture of how sunshine and air quality compare across the area, explore the detailed scores on the map.
How well-connected is Pfaffnau? Transport, schools, dining
Pfaffnau's most striking score is its nature rating of 8.8, yet connectivity tells a different story. Transport is the weakest dimension at just 2.3, and fiscal pressure sits low at 3.7, followed by air quality at 4.6 and sunshine at 4.1. Dining options score a moderate 5.3, while education reaches 6.1 and healthcare 6.8. The commune borders Roggliswil, Altbüron, and Grossdietwil, so nearby alternatives exist for daily needs. However, the low transport score suggests car dependence for reaching Lucerne's agglomeration. Explore the detailed score breakdown for Pfaffnau on the map to see how each dimension compares.
What are the neighboring communes of Pfaffnau and how big is it?
With a nature score of 8.8, Pfaffnau stands out for its green surroundings. Yet its weakest dimension is transport, at just 2.3, followed by fiscalité at 3.7 and ensoleillement at 4.1. Air quality sits at 4.6 and resto at 5.3, while education reaches 6.1 and health 6.8. The commune counts 2,501 residents and belongs to the Lucerne agglomeration. It shares borders with Roggliswil, Altbüron and Grossdietwil. However, the low transport score suggests car dependency for many trips. Explore the map for more details on how these dimensions compare across the region.
Is Pfaffnau a tax-friendly municipality?
Pfaffnau scores 3.7 for fiscalité, its weakest dimension, so it is not especially tax-friendly. Transport is also low at 2.3, and ensoleillement reaches only 4.1. However, the commune performs strongly on nature at 8.8 and noise at 8.7, with health at 6.8 and education at 6.1. Air quality sits at 4.6 and restaurants at 5.3. Neighboring communes include Roggliswil, Altbüron and Grossdietwil. For a population of 2,501 in the Lucerne agglomeration, these figures suggest fiscal attractiveness is a relative weakness rather than a strength. Explore the detailed score breakdown on the map to see how Pfaffnau compares.

Neighboring communes of Pfaffnau

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 20.9 %20–64 years 63 %65 and over 16.1 %
Density
151 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+21.1 %
Vacant housing
2.2 %
New dwellings
5.2 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
2 %
Tertiary employment
80.4 %

Land use

Built-up area 9.7 %Agricultural land 64.9 %Forest 24.7 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Lucerne (LU)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.2174, 7.8808
BFS Number
1139
Last updated
7 October 2026

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

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