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Quality of Life in Canton Uri

Population
34,540
Municipalities
19
Largest municipality
Altdorf (UR)

Canton Uri includes 19 communes evaluated by VivaMap. With an average score of 5.5/10, it stands out for Noise (9.7/10) and Nature & Green Spaces (9.5/10). The Nightlife & Dining criterion (2.6/10) is its main area for improvement. Living in Canton Uri is particularly suited for those seeking a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus.

Canton Average Scores

Noise
9.7
Air Quality
9.0
Public Transport
2.7
Education & Culture
2.7
Nightlife & Dining
2.6
Nature & Green Spaces
9.5
Healthcare
4.3
Taxation
4.4
Annual Sunshine
4.2
National average

Canton Uri's national strengths

#1 in Switzerland · Air Quality ↗#3 in Switzerland · Noise ↗
Per our methodology ↗

Top Communes

  1. #1Altdorf (UR)6.7
  2. #2Flüelen6.2
  3. #3Seelisberg6.0
  4. #4Spiringen6.0
  5. #5Schattdorf5.9

Lowest-Ranked Communes

  1. Gurtnellen4.5
  2. Hospental4.6
  3. Isenthal4.9
  4. Silenen5.0
  5. Göschenen5.0

Best Communes by Profile

  • Family: Altdorf (UR) (7/10) — ideal for families thanks to strong Education & Culture scores.
  • Young Professional: Altdorf (UR) (6.2/10) — ideal for young professionals thanks to strong Public Transport scores.
  • Retirement: Flüelen (6.9/10) — ideal for retirees thanks to strong Nature & Green Spaces scores.
  • Nature: Spiringen (8.3/10) — ideal for nature lovers thanks to strong Nature & Green Spaces scores.

Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Alpine Forschungs- und Ausbildungstation FurkaUniversity
Haus für Kunst UriMuseum
Talmuseum UrsernMuseum
Tell-MuseumMuseum
KirchenschatzmuseumMuseum
Historisches Museum UriMuseum
Alte Kirche St. Georg und NikolausMuseum
Urner Mineralien-MuseumMuseum

Public Transport

Altdorf URTrain Station
AndermattTrain Station
FlüelenTrain Station
GöschenenTrain Station
NätschenTrain Station
OberalppassTrain Station
ErstfeldTrain Station
GurtnellenTrain Station

Healthcare Facilities

Kantonsspital UriHospital
Orthopädische Klinik UriMedical Centre
Praxis ReusstalMedical Centre
BristenpraxisDoctor
AmavitaDoctor
KinderarztpraxisDoctor
Artzpraxis Dipl. Med. Ariele Fabris, Dr. med. Peter InkDoctor
Zahnarzt-Uri.chDoctor

Frequently Asked Questions

Which commune in Canton Uri is best for families?
In Canton Uri, Altdorf (UR) (7/10 on the family profile) leads the ranking. Its strongest scores are in Healthcare and Noise — two criteria that the family profile weights heavily.
Where is taxation lowest in Canton Uri?
Schattdorf offers the lowest tax burden in Canton Uri (score 4.8/10), 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 Uri have the best public transport?
The best-served communes for public transport in Canton Uri are Andermatt (5.0/10), Attinghausen (5.0/10) and Bürglen (UR) (5.0/10), based on ARE service-quality classes.
Which is the quietest commune in Canton Uri?
Isenthal (10.0/10) is the quietest commune in Canton Uri, per the FOEN SonBase model that aggregates road, rail and air noise.
Does Canton Uri rank above the Swiss average for quality of life?
With an overall average score of 5.5/10, Canton Uri sits below the Swiss national average (5.7/10). Its strongest dimension is Noise (9.7/10); its weakest is Nightlife & Dining (2.6/10).

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

All Communes

Altdorf (UR)FlüelenSeelisbergSpiringenSchattdorfBürglen (UR)Seedorf (UR)ErstfeldAttinghausenAndermattRealpSisikonWassenUnterschächenGöschenenSilenenIsenthalHospentalGurtnellen

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 20 %20–64 years 59.2 %65 and over 20.8 %
Density
35 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+4.0 %
Vacant housing
1.5 %
New dwellings
10.1 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
1.7 %
Tertiary employment
59.5 %

Land use

Built-up area 10 %Agricultural land 30.2 %Forest 33.1 %

Source: FSO — Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Last updated: 17 July 2026

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

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