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Quality of life in Beckenried (Nidwalden): scores, review and neighborhoods

6.1/ 10
Good
Population
3,536
Commune type
Village

Living in Beckenried, a commune of 3536 inhabitants in Canton Nidwalden. 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 (8.9/10) and Nightlife & Dining (8.7/10). Its score is in line with the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
7.9
Air Quality
4.1
Public Transport
3.5
Education & Culture
7.6
Nightlife & Dining
8.7
Nature & Green Spaces
8.9
Healthcare
6.2
Taxation
5.5
Annual Sunshine
2.4
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

Young Professional
Good
mediantop
Family
Fair
mediantop
Retirement
Fair
mediantop
Nature
Average
mediantop

For families looking to settle in Switzerland, Beckenried achieves a compatibility score of 6.2/10. Key strengths for this profile include Education & Culture and Noise. The Nature profile (6/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Beckenried excels in Nature & Green Spaces (8.9/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces), Nightlife & Dining (8.7/10, a rich selection of restaurants, bars, and entertainment), Noise (7.9/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Annual Sunshine (2.4/10), Public Transport (3.5/10, limited public transport connections), Air Quality (4.1/10, degraded air quality from traffic emissions).

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Ermitage Isabelle KaiserMuseum
Isabella KaiserMuseum
Oberstufenschulhaus BeckenriedSchool
Unterstufenschulhaus BeckenriedSchool
Primarschulhaus BeckenriedSchool

Public Transport

HöfeBus Stop
BodenBus Stop
Beckenried PostBus Stop
FellerwilBus Stop
NidwaldnerhofBus Stop
HungacherBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Praxis Dr. KlauserDoctor
Praxis Dr. BeckerDoctor

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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Frequently asked questions about Beckenried

What's it like to live in Beckenried? Resident impressions and quality of life
Living in Beckenried means accepting a quiet lakeside setting where noise is genuinely low, scoring 7.9 for quiet. The weakest dimension is sunshine, at just 2.4, so expect many overcast days. Transport is also limited, scoring 3.5, and air quality sits at 4.1. The strongest assets are nature at 8.9 and dining at 8.7, followed by education at 7.6 and health at 6.2. Fiscal attractiveness is moderate at 5.5. Neighboring communes include Emmetten, Buochs, and Oberdorf (NW). Thus, Beckenried best suits nature lovers and retirees seeking calm, low-noise surroundings, rather than young professionals dependent on frequent public transport connections.
How sunny and clean is the air in Beckenried?
Beckenried's most striking score is its sunshine at just 2.4, the lowest of its dimensions, meaning the commune sees notably limited sunlight. Air quality is stronger at 4.1, though it still ranks below several other local scores. The weakest dimension overall is sunshine, followed by transport at 3.5, while the strongest are nature at 8.9 and restaurants at 8.7. Additionally, noise sits at 7.9 and education at 7.6, with health at 6.2 and fiscalite at 5.5. Thus, despite modest sun and air readings, Beckenried offers excellent nature access. This profile best suits nature lovers who prioritise outdoor surroundings over abundant sunshine or pristine air.
How well-connected is Beckenried? Transport, schools, dining
Beckenried’s transport score is only 3.5, its weakest dimension, so car-free commuting is limited despite the Lucerne agglomeration location. Dining is far stronger at 8.7, and nature reaches 8.9, the highest score. Education scores 7.6, noise 7.9, health 6.2, fiscalité 5.5, air 4.1, and sunshine just 2.4. Neighbors Emmetten, Buochs, and Oberdorf (NW) sit nearby, though connections between them remain modest. Thus, Beckenried suits nature lovers and retirees who value quiet lakeside surroundings and local restaurants over frequent public transport. Families may find schools adequate, while young professionals relying on daily transit should weigh the low transport score carefully.
What are the neighboring communes of Beckenried and how big is it?
With a nature score of 8.9, Beckenried ranks among Nidwalden's most green-favoured communes. Its weakest dimension is sunshine, at just 2.4, followed by transport at 3.5 and air quality at 4.1. Additionally, the commune counts 3,536 residents and sits within the Lucerne agglomeration. It shares borders with three neighbouring communes: Emmetten, Buochs and Oberdorf (NW). Furthermore, dining options score 8.7 and noise levels 7.9, while education reaches 7.6. Thus, despite limited public transport and low sunlight hours, Beckenried offers strong nature access and quiet surroundings. This profile suits nature lovers and retirees seeking a calm lakeside setting over urban convenience.
Is Beckenried a tax-friendly municipality?
With a fiscalite score of 5.5, Beckenried sits in the middle range for tax friendliness rather than standing out as a low-tax commune. The weakest dimension here is ensoleillement at just 2.4, while transport is also modest at 3.5. By contrast, the strongest assets are nature at 8.9 and resto at 8.7, followed by bruit at 7.9 and education at 7.6. Air quality scores 4.1 and sante 6.2. Thus, while the tax burden is moderate, the commune's appeal rests far more on its lakeside setting and dining scene than on fiscal advantages. This profile suits nature lovers and retirees seeking tranquility, though families may also appreciate the solid education score.

Neighboring communes of Beckenried

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 20 %20–64 years 60.7 %65 and over 19.4 %
Density
153 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+11.5 %
Vacant housing
3.4 %
New dwellings
0.0 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
1 %
Tertiary employment
65.7 %

Land use

Built-up area 6 %Agricultural land 48.7 %Forest 37.3 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Nidwalden (NW)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
46.9437, 8.4753
BFS Number
1501
Last updated
7 October 2026

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

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