Quality of life in Schlierbach (Lucerne) — scores, review and neighborhoods

5.5/ 10
Fair
Population
858
Commune type
Hamlet

Living in Schlierbach, a commune of 858 inhabitants in Canton Lucerne — with an overall score of 5.5/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Nature & Green Spaces (9.5/10) and Noise (9.4/10). Its score is in line with the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
9.4
Air Quality
6.5
Public Transport
1.0
Education & Culture
4.3
Nightlife & Dining
1.9
Nature & Green Spaces
9.5
Healthcare
6.8
Taxation
4.8
Annual Sunshine
5.0
Cantonal average

Recommended Profiles

Nature
Good
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Retirement
Good
mediantop
Family
Fair
mediantop
Young Professional
Fair
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For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Schlierbach achieves a compatibility score of 7/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (4.2/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Schlierbach excels in Nature & Green Spaces (9.5/10) — a green environment with many accessible green spaces, Noise (9.4/10) — 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 (1/10) — limited public transport connections, Nightlife & Dining (1.9/10) — limited dining and nightlife options, Education & Culture (4.3/10) — limited educational and cultural infrastructure.

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Key Infrastructure

Public Transport

Schlierbach OberdorfBus Stop
EtzelwilBus Stop
Schlierbach DorfBus Stop

Guides to read for this area

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

Considering buying property in Schlierbach 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 Schlierbach

What's it like to live in Schlierbach? Resident impressions and quality of life
Schlierbach offers a distinctly rural quality of life compared to its neighbors Büron, Geuensee, and Rickenbach. The commune's main challenge is accessibility: transportation infrastructure scores only 0.5, reflecting limited public transit options. Dining and dining-related amenities are similarly sparse at 0.7. However, nature lovers will thrive here, with an exceptional nature score of 9.5, complemented by outstanding air quality at 7.3. The quiet environment is remarkable at 9.4. Healthcare services are adequate at 6.2, though education opportunities remain modest at 3.4. Schlierbach exemplifies a classic rural tradeoff: sacrificing urban convenience and dining culture for pristine natural surroundings and peaceful living conditions.
How sunny and clean is the air in Schlierbach?
Compared to its neighbors Büron, Geuensee, and Rickenbach, Schlierbach presents a mixed environmental profile. Sunshine exposure is modest at 5.0, indicating moderate daylight availability relative to regional standards. Air quality tells a different story—Schlierbach scores 7.3, positioning it favorably for respiratory health and outdoor comfort. The commune's strongest environmental dimension is nature access, scoring 9.5, reflecting abundant green space and landscape quality. Nonetheless, the gap between air quality and sunshine highlights a typical tradeoff: while residents enjoy clean air in a nature-rich setting, the region's cloud cover or topography limits solar exposure.
How well-connected is Schlierbach? Transport, schools, dining
Compared to its neighbors Büron, Geuensee, and Rickenbach (LU), Schlierbach faces notable connectivity challenges. Transport accessibility stands as its weakest dimension at 0.5, reflecting limited public transit options typical of smaller rural communes. Education services score modestly at 3.4, while dining and restaurant options are equally sparse at 0.7. Nonetheless, the commune's strength lies elsewhere: nature access reaches 9.5 and air quality scores 7.3. For residents, Schlierbach presents a fundamental tradeoff—genuine rural appeal and environmental quality come at the cost of limited services, making it better suited for those prioritizing natural surroundings over urban convenience.
What are the neighboring communes of Schlierbach and how big is it?
Schlierbach is a small commune in the Lucerne agglomeration with 858 residents, comparable in scale to its neighbors Büron, Geuensee, and Rickenbach (LU). The commune excels in environmental quality, with outstanding noise and nature scores of 9.4 and 9.5 respectively, yet it faces significant challenges in transport accessibility, scoring merely 0.5. Education and restaurant offerings are also limited at 3.4 and 0.7 respectively. The tradeoff is clear: Schlierbach offers a serene, nature-rich setting for those prioritizing environmental peace, however at the cost of mobility and urban conveniences.
Is Schlierbach a tax-friendly municipality?
Compared to neighbors Büron, Geuensee, and Rickenbach (LU), Schlierbach presents a moderate tax profile. The commune scores 4.8 on fiscal attractiveness, positioning it as neither particularly tax-friendly nor burdensome. While transport infrastructure remains notably weak at 0.5, and education services lag at 3.4, the municipality compensates with exceptional environmental qualities: noise pollution scores an impressive 9.4, and nature access reaches 9.5. Health services are reasonably adequate at 6.2. For prospective residents, Schlierbach presents a tradeoff between moderate tax conditions and outstanding natural amenities, making it appealing primarily to those prioritizing environmental quality over fiscal incentives.

Neighboring communes of Schlierbach

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 25 %20–64 years 61.2 %65 and over 13.8 %
Density
129 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+32.5 %
Vacant housing
0.3 %
New dwellings
23.9 per 1,000 inhab.
Tertiary employment
41.1 %

Land use

Built-up area 6.5 %Agricultural land 62 %Forest 31.3 %

Source: FSO — Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Lucerne (LU)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.2242, 8.1196
BFS Number
1100
Last updated
17 July 2026

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