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

6.1/ 10
Top 25% in SwitzerlandVery good
Population
4,140
Commune type
Village

Living in Weggis, a commune of 4140 inhabitants in Canton Lucerne — with an overall score of 6.1/10, this commune is attractive for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Nature & Green Spaces (9.2/10) and Noise (8.5/10). Its score is in line with the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
8.5
Air Quality
6.5
Public Transport
4.6
Education & Culture
5.9
Nightlife & Dining
6.5
Nature & Green Spaces
9.2
Healthcare
6.1
Taxation
5.4
Annual Sunshine
2.4
Cantonal average

Recommended Profiles

Young Professional
Very goodTop 25% in Switzerland
mediantop
Family
Good
mediantop
Retirement
Good
mediantop
Nature
Fair
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For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Weggis achieves a compatibility score of 6.7/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (5.9/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Weggis excels in Nature & Green Spaces (9.2/10) — a green environment with many accessible green spaces, Noise (8.5/10) — a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus, Air Quality (6.5/10) — clean air with low pollutant concentrations.

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Annual Sunshine (2.4/10), Public Transport (4.6/10) — limited public transport connections.

Considering buying property in Weggis or moving to Canton Lucerne? Our interactive map lets you explore quality of life at the neighborhood level and compare with nearby communes.

Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Gemeindebibliothek WeggisLibrary
Pavillon am SeeCinema / Theatre
KirchmattSchool

Public Transport

Rigi StaffelhöheTrain Station
Rigi Kaltbad-FirstTrain Station
Romiti-FelsentorTrain Station
NeubüelBus Stop
ParadieswegBus Stop
SchiffstationBus Stop
Chenot PalaceBus Stop
ZopfBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Cereneo PraxiszentrumMedical Centre
Praxis Dr. LangDoctor
Arztpraxis im WeggishofDoctor
Praxis Dr. Eigenmann/ Dr. KlingerDoctor
MasielloDoctor

Guides to read for this area

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

Frequently asked questions about Weggis

What's it like to live in Weggis? Resident impressions and quality of life
Weggis stands apart from its neighbors Greppen, Vitznau, and Ennetbürgen primarily through its natural environment and sound quality. The commune's weakest dimension is sunlight exposure, scoring just 2.4, which may limit outdoor enjoyment during darker months. Transportation connectivity also presents challenges at 3.1, making car dependency likely for residents. In contrast, nature access shines with 9.2, offering exceptional outdoor recreation, while noise levels are impressively low at 8.5. It is worth noting that healthcare services score a moderate 5.7. The main tradeoff in Weggis centers on trading convenient transit access and daylight hours for remarkable natural surroundings and a peaceful, quiet residential setting—ideal for those prioritizing environmental quality over urban connectivity.
How sunny and clean is the air in Weggis?
Weggis trails its neighbors Greppen, Vitznau, and Ennetbürgen in sunshine exposure, with a notably low ensoleillement score of 2.4—a significant weakness for this lakeside commune. Air quality, meanwhile, presents a different picture. At 7.4, Weggis achieves respectable air purity, reflecting its location away from major industrial zones. It is worth noting that noise pollution remains exceptionally low at 8.5, suggesting a generally peaceful environment despite modest sunshine. The commune thus embodies a tradeoff between limited daylight hours and genuinely clean air—a pattern typical of sheltered Alpine valleys where geography protects air quality but limits solar exposure.
How well-connected is Weggis? Transport, schools, dining
Compared to neighbors Greppen, Vitznau, and Ennetbürgen, Weggis faces notable connectivity challenges. Public transport connectivity ranks weakest at 3.1, while dining and restaurant options score modestly at 3.3. Educational facilities similarly lag at 3.6. It is worth noting that these constraints reflect Weggis's character as a smaller lakeside commune in the Lucerne agglomeration rather than a major urban hub. The tradeoff here is clear: residents accept limited public transport and service variety in exchange for exceptional natural surroundings, with nature scoring 9.2 and noise pollution remarkably low at 8.5.
What are the neighboring communes of Weggis and how big is it?
Weggis, a commune of 4,140 residents in the Lucerne agglomeration, borders three neighbors: Greppen, Vitznau, and Ennetbürgen. Compared to these surrounding communes, Weggis distinguishes itself through exceptional environmental qualities. Its weakest dimension is sunshine exposure at 2.4, yet this lakeside setting delivers outstanding noise levels at 8.5 and remarkable natural surroundings at 9.2. Air quality scores a solid 7.4. Worth flagging, however, is notably limited public transport access at 3.1, which reflects its semi-rural character. The main tradeoff here is clear: Weggis offers superb natural and acoustic conditions for those seeking tranquility, but residents sacrifice convenient mobility options and year-round sun exposure.
Is Weggis a tax-friendly municipality?
Weggis sits in the middle of the tax landscape compared to its neighbors Greppen, Vitznau, and Ennetbürgen. Its fiscal score of 5.4 suggests moderate tax conditions—neither notably advantageous nor burdensome. It is worth noting that Weggis excels far more in other dimensions: nature access scores 9.2, noise levels reach 8.5, and air quality stands at 7.4. Conversely, transport connectivity and education accessibility remain weaker areas. The main tradeoff here is clear: if tax optimization is your priority, Weggis may not offer special incentives, but the municipality compensates with exceptional environmental quality and livability factors that matter to many residents.

Neighboring communes of Weggis

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 14.5 %20–64 years 58.5 %65 and over 27 %
Density
366 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+2.2 %
Vacant housing
1.1 %
New dwellings
1.4 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
1 %
Tertiary employment
69.7 %

Land use

Built-up area 17.8 %Agricultural land 42.7 %Forest 37.9 %

Source: FSO — Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Lucerne (LU)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.0328, 8.4449
BFS Number
1069
Last updated
29 June 2026

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