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

5.5/ 10
Fair
Population
2,021
Commune type
Village

Living in Zell (LU), a commune of 2021 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 (9.2/10). Its score is in line with the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
9.2
Air Quality
5.9
Public Transport
4.4
Education & Culture
3.7
Nightlife & Dining
4.1
Nature & Green Spaces
9.5
Healthcare
4.0
Taxation
4.3
Annual Sunshine
4.7
Cantonal average

Recommended Profiles

Young Professional
Good
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Nature
Good
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Retirement
Fair
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Family
Fair
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For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Zell (LU) achieves a compatibility score of 6.8/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (5.1/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Zell (LU) excels in Nature & Green Spaces (9.5/10) — a green environment with many accessible green spaces, Noise (9.2/10) — a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus.

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Education & Culture (3.7/10) — limited educational and cultural infrastructure, Healthcare (4/10) — more limited healthcare access, Nightlife & Dining (4.1/10) — limited dining and nightlife options.

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Key Infrastructure

Public Transport

Zell LUTrain Station
HüswilTrain Station
St. UrbanstrasseBus Stop
StoosBus Stop
Hüswil BahnhofBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Medici ÄrztezentrumDoctor

Guides to read for this area

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

Considering buying property in Zell (LU) 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 Zell (LU)

What's it like to live in Zell (LU)? Resident impressions and quality of life
Zell stands out as a rural commune where natural environment and tranquility define daily life. Environmental quality is the strongest dimension, with exceptional noise levels at 9.2 and outstanding nature access scoring 9.5. Air quality is also solid at 7.2. By contrast, education and dining options lag significantly, scoring 1.8 and 1.6 respectively, reflecting limited local amenities. Transport connectivity remains modest at 3.0. Healthcare and fiscal conditions offer moderate support. The commune sits within the Lucerne agglomeration yet maintains a quiet, nature-oriented character, bordered by Fischbach, Ufhusen, and Schötz. Life here represents a clear tradeoff: those seeking peaceful surroundings with strong natural assets will find them, while residents requiring robust local services or educational infrastructure may need to look elsewhere.
How sunny and clean is the air in Zell (LU)?
Zell (LU) offers notable environmental strengths, though sunshine remains moderate. The commune excels in air quality with a score of 7.2, reflecting clean atmospheric conditions that support daily wellbeing. By contrast, sunshine exposure is less favorable at 4.7, meaning residents experience fewer bright days than some Alpine or southern Swiss locations. This tradeoff reflects Zell's position in the Lucerne region, where air quality benefits from lower industrial density, while topography and weather patterns limit solar exposure. Neighbors Fischbach, Ufhusen, and Schötz face similar conditions, making this a regional characteristic rather than a local anomaly.
How well-connected is Zell (LU)? Transport, schools, dining
Zell is a rural commune where connectivity remains limited across several key dimensions. Transportation scores particularly low at 3.0, reflecting modest public transit access typical of smaller Lucerne villages. Educational facilities and dining options are similarly constrained, with scores of 1.8 and 1.6 respectively. By contrast, the commune excels environmentally, with nature quality at 9.5 and noise levels at 9.2, positioning it as a peaceful retreat. Its neighbors—Fischbach, Ufhusen, and Schötz—offer complementary services. Healthcare access is moderate at 4.1. Zell thus presents a classic tradeoff: those seeking vibrant amenities and seamless transport links will find them lacking, but residents gain exceptional environmental quality and tranquility in exchange.
What are the neighboring communes of Zell (LU) and how big is it?
Zell is a small Lucerne commune with just over 2,000 residents, bordered by Fischbach, Ufhusen, and Schötz. Its defining characteristic is exceptional environmental quality: nature scores 9.5 and noise levels reach 9.2, among its strongest dimensions. Air quality is solid at 7.2. By contrast, education and dining options lag significantly, scoring 1.8 and 1.6 respectively. Healthcare access is moderate at 4.1. The commune presents a clear tradeoff between pristine natural surroundings and limited access to services and amenities typical of larger settlements.
Is Zell (LU) a tax-friendly municipality?
Zell (LU) offers moderate tax conditions rather than exceptional fiscal advantages. With a tax score of 4.3, the commune sits in the middle range, meaning it neither attracts through particularly competitive rates nor stands out as especially burdensome. The municipality's real distinction lies elsewhere: it excels dramatically in environmental quality, with a nature score of 9.5 and noise levels of 9.2, positioning it among Lucerne's cleanest, quietest places. Meanwhile, transport accessibility scores only 3, reflecting limited connectivity. For those prioritizing fiscal optimization, Zell presents a straightforward tradeoff—you gain outstanding natural surroundings and tranquility but accept average tax treatment and moderate isolation from regional transport networks.

Neighboring communes of Zell (LU)

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 22.3 %20–64 years 59.7 %65 and over 18 %
Density
151 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+6.7 %
Vacant housing
2.0 %
New dwellings
0.0 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
3 %
Tertiary employment
43.9 %

Land use

Built-up area 10.3 %Agricultural land 67.3 %Forest 21.6 %

Source: FSO — Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Lucerne (LU)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.1375, 7.9299
BFS Number
1150
Last updated
17 July 2026

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