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Quality of Life in Canton Schwyz

Population
153,186
Municipalities
30
Largest municipality
Einsiedeln

Canton Schwyz includes 30 communes evaluated by VivaMap. With an average score of 6.7/10, it stands out for Nightlife & Dining (8.7/10) and Education & Culture (8.5/10). The Annual Sunshine criterion (3.9/10) is its main area for improvement. Living in Canton Schwyz is particularly suited for those seeking a rich selection of restaurants, bars, and entertainment.

Canton Average Scores

Noise
8.0
Air Quality
4.4
Public Transport
4.2
Education & Culture
8.5
Nightlife & Dining
8.7
Nature & Green Spaces
7.3
Healthcare
8.1
Taxation
7.5
Annual Sunshine
3.9
National average

Canton Schwyz's national strengths

#2 in Switzerland · Taxation ↗Top 5 · Nightlife & Dining ↗
Per our methodology ↗

Top Communes

  1. #1Lachen7.2
  2. #2Morschach7.1
  3. #3Freienbach7.0
  4. #4Schwyz6.9
  5. #5Einsiedeln6.9

Lowest-Ranked Communes

  1. Innerthal5.3
  2. Vorderthal5.6
  3. Riemenstalden5.7
  4. Muotathal5.9
  5. Lauerz6.2

Best Communes by Profile

  • Family: Morschach (7.3/10), ideal for families thanks to strong Education & Culture scores.
  • Young Professional: Lachen (7.2/10), ideal for young professionals thanks to strong Public Transport scores.
  • Retirement: Morschach (7.3/10), ideal for retirees thanks to strong Nature & Green Spaces scores.
  • Nature: Morschach (7.6/10), ideal for nature lovers thanks to strong Nature & Green Spaces scores.

Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

BundesbriefmuseumMuseum
Schafbock- und LebkuchenmuseumMuseum
DioramaMuseum
PanoramaMuseum
ChärnehusMuseum
HeimatmuseumMuseum
MarchmuseumMuseum
BergsturzmuseumMuseum

Public Transport

BiberbruggTrain Station
Schindellegi-FeusisbergTrain Station
HurdenTrain Station
KräbelTrain Station
Arth-Goldau RigibahnTrain Station
Arth-GoldauTrain Station
Goldau A 4Train Station
FruttliTrain Station

Healthcare Facilities

Spital und Gesundheitszentrum EinsiedelnHospital
Spital LachenHospital
Spital SchwyzHospital
Seeklinik BrunnenClinic
TellKlinikClinic
Cardiance ClinicMedical Centre
Spitex Regio Arth-GoldauMedical Centre
Triaplus Ambulante Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie SchwyzMedical Centre

Frequently Asked Questions

Which commune in Canton Schwyz is best for families?
In Canton Schwyz, Morschach (7.3/10 on the family profile) leads the ranking. Its strongest scores are in Noise and Nightlife & Dining, two criteria that the family profile weights heavily.
Where is taxation lowest in Canton Schwyz?
Freienbach offers the lowest tax burden in Canton Schwyz (score 8.6/10), computed for a reference household (married couple, 1 child, CHF 125,000 gross, tax year 2025) via the official ESTV calculator.
Which communes in Canton Schwyz have the best public transport?
The best-served communes for public transport in Canton Schwyz are Freienbach (5.6/10), Lachen (5.3/10) and Arth (5.2/10), based on ARE service-quality classes.
Which is the quietest commune in Canton Schwyz?
Innerthal (10.0/10) is the quietest commune in Canton Schwyz, per the FOEN SonBase model that aggregates road, rail and air noise.
Does Canton Schwyz rank above the Swiss average for quality of life?
With an overall average score of 6.7/10, Canton Schwyz sits above the Swiss national average (6.5/10). Its strongest dimension is Nightlife & Dining (8.7/10); its weakest is Annual Sunshine (3.9/10).

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 Zurich as a Family
Young Professional
Where to Live in Zurich as a Young Professional
Retirement
Where to Live in Zurich in Retirement
Nature
Where to Live in Zurich Close to Nature

All Communes

LachenMorschachFreienbachSchwyzEinsiedelnIngenbohlWangen (SZ)ReichenburgSchübelbachArthFeusisbergGalgenenTuggenRothenthurmGersauWollerauKüssnacht (SZ)AltendorfOberibergSteinerbergIllgauUnteribergSattelSteinenAlpthalLauerzMuotathalRiemenstaldenVorderthalInnerthal

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 19.3 %20–64 years 62.6 %65 and over 18.2 %
Density
189 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+9.6 %
Vacant housing
1.3 %
New dwellings
8.0 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
1.5 %
Tertiary employment
67 %

Land use

Built-up area 16.7 %Agricultural land 45.4 %Forest 33.1 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Last updated: 7 October 2026

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

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