Quality of life in Ennetbürgen (Nidwalden) — scores, review and neighborhoods

6.2/ 10
Top 25% in Switzerland#2 in the cantonVery good
Population
4,784
Commune type
Village

Living in Ennetbürgen, a commune of 4784 inhabitants in Canton Nidwalden — with an overall score of 6.2/10, this commune is attractive for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Noise (9.9/10) and Nature & Green Spaces (9.1/10). Its score is in line with the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
9.9
Air Quality
6.6
Public Transport
0.3
Education & Culture
5.6
Nightlife & Dining
6.8
Nature & Green Spaces
9.1
Healthcare
6.9
Taxation
5.8
Annual Sunshine
4.9
Cantonal average

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For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Ennetbürgen achieves a compatibility score of 7.2/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (5.4/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Ennetbürgen excels in Noise (9.9/10) — a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus, Nature & Green Spaces (9.1/10) — a green environment with many accessible green spaces, Healthcare (6.9/10) — excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals.

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Public Transport (0.3/10) — limited public transport connections, Annual Sunshine (4.9/10).

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Schulbibliothek «Robin Book»Library

Public Transport

Ennetbürgen DorfBus Stop
OeltrotteBus Stop
HerdernBus Stop
Abzweigung TrogenBus Stop
FlugplatzBus Stop
Bürgenstock OstBus Stop
Unter-MisliBus Stop
WaldhotelBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Praxis Dr. Gürber PeterDoctor
Praxis am BürgenDoctor

Guides to read for this area

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

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

Frequently asked questions about Ennetbürgen

What's it like to live in Ennetbürgen? Resident impressions and quality of life
Ennetbürgen stands apart from neighboring Buochs, Stansstad, and Stans primarily through its exceptional environmental qualities. The commune's weakest dimension is transport, scoring just 0.2, reflecting limited public connectivity. However, this small community of 4,784 residents excels dramatically in noise and nature protection, with air quality at 7.2 and nature preservation at 9.1. Sound levels are outstanding at 9.9, among the region's quietest. Healthcare access scores 6.4, supporting daily wellbeing. Located within the Lucerne agglomeration, Ennetbürgen offers a serene Alpine setting with strong environmental stewardship. The essential tradeoff reflects rural alpine living: residents gain remarkable tranquility and natural surroundings but sacrifice convenient public transit access, making personal mobility necessary for daily life.
How sunny and clean is the air in Ennetbürgen?
Compared to its neighbors Buochs, Stansstad, and Stans, Ennetbürgen presents a mixed environmental profile. Sunshine remains a modest concern, scoring 4.9 out of 10—notably lower than what many lakeside communes in the region achieve. Air quality, however, reaches 7.2, indicating reasonably clean conditions, though this reflects typical rather than exceptional standards for the Lucerne agglomeration area. The commune's greatest strength lies in its exceptional noise levels at 9.9 and strong natural surroundings at 9.1, positioning it as a peaceful, nature-rich settlement. Thus, Ennetbürgen trades limited sunshine exposure for notably quiet living conditions and access to quality green spaces.
How well-connected is Ennetbürgen? Transport, schools, dining
Ennetbürgen lags significantly behind neighbors Buochs, Stansstad, and Stans in transport connectivity, scoring just 0.2—a notable weakness reflecting limited public transit options. Education similarly underperforms with a score of 3.4, suggesting sparse schooling infrastructure for a commune of 4,784 residents. Dining options remain modest at 2.9. Thus, Ennetbürgen appeals primarily to those prioritizing natural environment and air quality over urban convenience. The commune's strength lies in its exceptional noise levels (9.9) and nature access (9.1), making it a trade-off between peaceful countryside living and limited everyday services.
What are the neighboring communes of Ennetbürgen and how big is it?
Ennetbürgen, with 4,784 inhabitants, sits between three neighbors: Buochs, Stansstad, and Stans. Compared to these communes, Ennetbürgen stands out for exceptional environmental qualities. Its weakest dimension is transport connectivity, scoring only 0.2, reflecting its smaller size and rural character. However, the commune excels in noise protection at 9.9 and nature access at 9.1, making it an exceptionally quiet, green setting. Air quality also performs strongly at 7.2. Thus, Ennetbürgen offers a clear tradeoff: limited transit infrastructure in exchange for outstanding natural tranquility and environmental conditions ideal for those prioritizing landscape and peace over urban convenience.
Is Ennetbürgen a tax-friendly municipality?
Ennetbürgen's tax competitiveness sits middling among its neighbors Buochs, Stansstad, and Stans, with a fiscal score of 5.8—neither particularly advantageous nor burdensome. Transport accessibility presents the commune's main weakness at 0.2, reflecting its rural positioning despite Lucerne agglomeration membership. More positively, noise levels are exceptional at 9.9, while air quality scores a respectable 7.2. The commune thus embodies a typical alpine tradeoff: modest tax efficiency balanced against outstanding environmental tranquility and moderate air standards, making it appealing primarily to those prioritizing natural surroundings over fiscal incentives or urban convenience.

Neighboring communes of Ennetbürgen

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 16.9 %20–64 years 59.5 %65 and over 23.6 %
Density
513 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+10.3 %
Vacant housing
1.0 %
New dwellings
9.2 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
0.9 %
Tertiary employment
70.7 %

Land use

Built-up area 16 %Agricultural land 49.3 %Forest 33.8 %

Source: FSO — Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Nidwalden (NW)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
46.9911, 8.4110
BFS Number
1505
Last updated
29 June 2026

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