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

6.0/ 10
Good
Population
5,654
Commune type
Town

Living in Hergiswil (NW), a commune of 5654 inhabitants in Canton Nidwalden. With an overall score of 6/10, this commune is attractive for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Education & Culture (9.2/10) and Nightlife & Dining (8.8/10). Its score is in line with the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
6.0
Air Quality
2.6
Public Transport
3.9
Education & Culture
9.2
Nightlife & Dining
8.8
Nature & Green Spaces
8.0
Healthcare
8.4
Taxation
6.0
Annual Sunshine
1.5
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
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Family
Fair
mediantop
Retirement
Average
mediantop
Nature
Average
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For families looking to settle in Switzerland, Hergiswil (NW) achieves a compatibility score of 6.1/10. Key strengths for this profile include Education & Culture and Noise. The Nature profile (5.2/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Hergiswil (NW) excels in Education & Culture (9.2/10, excellent access to schools, libraries, and cultural venues), Nightlife & Dining (8.8/10, a rich selection of restaurants, bars, and entertainment), Healthcare (8.4/10, excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Annual Sunshine (1.5/10), Air Quality (2.6/10, degraded air quality from traffic emissions), Public Transport (3.9/10, limited public transport connections).

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Glasi HergiswilMuseum
DorfSchool
GrossmattSchool
MattSchool
Kindergarten MattSchool

Public Transport

Hergiswil NWTrain Station
Hergiswil MattTrain Station
BüelstrasseBus Stop
Ober BuolterliBus Stop
BuolterlistrasseBus Stop
RenggstrasseBus Stop
AlthuserbrückeBus Stop
GrauensteinBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Praxis ProjeunesseDoctor
Praxis UrologiezentrumDoctor
Praxis Dr. Petroviv DjordjeDoctor
Praxis Dr. Suter AlexDoctor
ArgusaugenDoctor
Praxis Dr. Britschgi ArthurDoctor
Praxis CuraMedDoctor

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 Hergiswil (NW)

What's it like to live in Hergiswil (NW)? Resident impressions and quality of life
Living in Hergiswil (NW) is defined by its position between lake and mountains, with a population of 5,654 in the Lucerne agglomeration. Transport links and dining stand out: the commune scores 3.9 for transport and 8.8 for restaurants, alongside strong education at 9.2 and healthcare at 8.4. Notably, air quality is a weak point at just 2.6, and sunshine is very low at 1.5, so grey days are common. Neighbours include Kriens, Horw and Ennetmoos, which shape the local feel. By contrast, nature scores a solid 8.0, and noise sits at a moderate 6. This profile suits nature lovers and families who value schooling and access to Lucerne over bright skies and clean air.
How sunny and clean is the air in Hergiswil (NW)?
Hergiswil (NW) stands out for its strong education and dining scores, at 9.2 and 8.8 respectively, alongside a solid nature score of 8. Air quality is a clear strength, with a score of 2.6, indicating low pollution levels. Sunshine, by contrast, is the weakest dimension at just 1.5, so expect relatively limited sunny days compared with other Swiss communes. Noise sits at a moderate 6. With 5,654 residents, the commune borders Kriens, Horw, and Ennetmoos, placing it within the Lucerne agglomeration. Given the clean air, abundant nature, and quieter setting, Hergiswil (NW) best suits nature lovers and families who value outdoor access over abundant sunshine.
How well-connected is Hergiswil (NW)? Transport, schools, dining
Hergiswil (NW) stands out for its strong education and dining offerings, scoring 9.2 and 8.8 respectively. Transport connections are moderate at 3.9, with the commune sitting in the Lucerne agglomeration and bordering Kriens, Horw and Ennetmoos, which supports regional access. Air quality is notably good at 2.6, while nature reaches 8.0, reflecting the lakeside setting. By contrast, sunshine is low at 1.5, and noise sits at a middling 6.0. Healthcare is solid at 8.4, and fiscal attractiveness is 6.0. Overall, the profile suits families drawn to education and dining, though nature lovers may also appreciate the strong environmental scores.
What are the neighboring communes of Hergiswil (NW) and how big is it?
Hergiswil (NW) is a commune of 5,654 residents in the Lucerne agglomeration, within Nidwalden canton. It borders three neighboring communes: Kriens, Horw, and Ennetmoos. With more than 5,000 inhabitants, transport and dining matter here: transport scores 3.9, while dining reaches 8.8. Education is a clear strength at 9.2, and healthcare follows at 8.4. Nature sits at 8, though air quality is weaker at 2.6, and sunshine is notably low at 1.5. Meanwhile, noise registers 6 and fiscal attractiveness 6. Given this mix, Hergiswil suits families drawn by education and healthcare, while nature lovers may weigh the limited sunshine against the strong green score.
Is Hergiswil (NW) a tax-friendly municipality?
Hergiswil (NW) is a municipality of 5,654 residents in the Lucerne agglomeration where tax friendliness is moderate rather than exceptional. Its fiscal score of 6 sits in the middle of the range, so households should not expect the low burdens found in some neighbouring cantons. Meanwhile, the strongest dimensions are education at 9.2 and dining at 8.8, with healthcare also solid at 8.4 and nature at 8. Transport, by contrast, scores 3.9, and sunshine is notably low at 1.5. For tax purposes specifically, Hergiswil offers a balanced position rather than a standout advantage. The profile that suits this commune best is families, who benefit most from the education and healthcare strengths despite the unremarkable fiscal score.

Neighboring communes of Hergiswil (NW)

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 14.6 %20–64 years 62.5 %65 and over 22.8 %
Density
404 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+5.6 %
Vacant housing
2.1 %
New dwellings
3.5 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
1.2 %
Tertiary employment
82.6 %

Land use

Built-up area 10.5 %Agricultural land 28.8 %Forest 45.9 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Nidwalden (NW)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
46.9852, 8.2781
BFS Number
1507
Last updated
7 October 2026

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

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