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

5.4/ 10
Average
Population
858
Commune type
Hamlet

Living in Schlierbach, a commune of 858 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 Noise (9.1/10) and Nature & Green Spaces (8.9/10). Its score is below the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
9.1
Air Quality
5.5
Public Transport
1.4
Education & Culture
5.5
Nightlife & Dining
1.5
Nature & Green Spaces
8.9
Healthcare
6.6
Taxation
4.8
Annual Sunshine
5.1
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
Good
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Retirement
Fair
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Family
Fair
mediantop
Young Professional
Average
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For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Schlierbach achieves a compatibility score of 6.7/10. 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 Noise (9.1/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus), Nature & Green Spaces (8.9/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces), Healthcare (6.6/10, excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Public Transport (1.4/10, limited public transport connections), Nightlife & Dining (1.5/10, limited dining and nightlife options), Taxation (4.8/10, a higher tax burden than average).

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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.

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 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
Compared with Büron, Geuensee and Rickenbach (LU), Schlierbach trades everyday convenience for calm and green surroundings. Its weakest dimension is transport, scoring just 1.4, so a car is effectively essential here. Restaurant options are similarly thin at 1.5. However, the commune performs strongly on quiet, at 9.1, and nature, at 8.9, which together define daily life for its 858 residents. Air quality and education both sit at 5.5, health at 6.6, and fiscal attractiveness at 4.8. The main tradeoff is clear: Schlierbach offers an exceptionally peaceful, nature-rich setting within the Lucerne agglomeration, yet residents accept very limited public transport and few dining choices in return.
How sunny and clean is the air in Schlierbach?
Compared with Büron, Geuensee, and Rickenbach (LU), Schlierbach offers a mixed environmental profile. Its weakest environmental dimension is transport, scoring just 1.4, which suggests limited mobility options. Air quality is moderate at 5.5, and sunshine sits at 5.1, so bright days are not guaranteed year-round. However, nature scores a strong 8.9 and noise a notably low 9.1, meaning quiet surroundings and green space are genuine assets. The main tradeoff is clear: Schlierbach delivers calm, nature-rich living with low noise, yet weaker transport connections and only average air and sunshine make it less ideal for those needing frequent travel or reliable brightness.
How well-connected is Schlierbach? Transport, schools, dining
Compared with Büron, Geuensee, and Rickenbach (LU), Schlierbach offers a quieter, more rural profile. Its weakest dimension is transport, scoring just 1.4, which means connections to the Lucerne agglomeration are limited and car reliance is likely. Dining is similarly thin at 1.5, so residents should expect few local options. Schools sit at 5.5, an average figure. The strongest dimensions are noise at 9.1 and nature at 8.9, reflecting a calm, green setting. However, this tranquility comes at a cost: the commune trades everyday accessibility and amenities for quiet and landscape.
What are the neighboring communes of Schlierbach and how big is it?
Compared with Büron, Geuensee and Rickenbach (LU), Schlierbach is a small commune of 858 residents in the Lucerne agglomeration. Its weakest dimension is transport, scoring just 1.4, followed by restaurants at 1.5. However, the commune performs strongly on noise, at 9.1, and nature, at 8.9. Three neighboring communes border Schlierbach: Büron, Geuensee and Rickenbach (LU). The tradeoff is clear: residents gain quiet surroundings and abundant nature, yet they accept very limited transport links and few dining options.
Is Schlierbach a tax-friendly municipality?
Compared with its neighbors Büron, Geuensee and Rickenbach (LU), Schlierbach offers a mixed tax picture. Its weakest dimension is transport, scoring just 1.4, and restaurant options are similarly thin at 1.5. Taxation itself sits at a middling 4.8, so it is not especially tax-friendly relative to surrounding communes. The strongest assets are quiet, rated 9.1, and nature at 8.9, with health at 6.6. However, the tradeoff is clear: Schlierbach delivers calm, green living, yet residents accept weaker transport links and only average fiscal appeal.

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
7 October 2026

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

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