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Quality of life in Bürglen (UR) (Uri): scores, review and neighborhoods

6.5/ 10
Top 25% in SwitzerlandVery good
Population
3,721
Commune type
Village

Living in Bürglen (UR), a commune of 3721 inhabitants in Canton Uri. With an overall score of 6.5/10, this commune is attractive for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Noise (8.7/10) and Healthcare (8.6/10). Its score is in line with the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
8.7
Air Quality
5.7
Public Transport
4.3
Education & Culture
7.4
Nightlife & Dining
8.0
Nature & Green Spaces
7.4
Healthcare
8.6
Taxation
4.7
Annual Sunshine
3.4
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.

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Family
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For families looking to settle in Switzerland, Bürglen (UR) achieves a compatibility score of 6.7/10. Key strengths for this profile include Education & Culture and Noise. The Young Professional profile comes last of the four, yet still reaches 6.2/10, in the top 25% of Switzerland.

Strengths: Bürglen (UR) excels in Noise (8.7/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus), Healthcare (8.6/10, excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals), Nightlife & Dining (8/10, a rich selection of restaurants, bars, and entertainment).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Annual Sunshine (3.4/10), Public Transport (4.3/10, limited public transport connections), Taxation (4.7/10, a higher tax burden than average).

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Tell-MuseumMuseum

Public Transport

GrindliBus Stop
TrudelingenBus Stop
BrüggBus Stop
LoretoBus Stop
St. SebastianBus Stop
SonneggstrasseBus Stop
Bürglen DorfBus Stop
HartolfingenBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Praxis Dr. Cristina NockDoctor

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

Frequently asked questions about Bürglen (UR)

What's it like to live in Bürglen (UR)? Resident impressions and quality of life
Living in Bürglen (UR) means trading some convenience for quiet: transport access scores just 4.3 and fiscal attractiveness 4.7, the weakest dimensions here. Sunshine is also modest at 3.4. What compensates is calm and setting: noise sits at 8.7, among the highest values in the profile, while healthcare reaches 8.6 and nature 7.4, with air at 5.7. Everyday dining scores 8.0 and education 7.4. Neighbours include Riemenstalden, Altdorf (UR) and Sisikon. Worth flagging: this is a small commune of 3,721 within the Altdorf agglomeration, so larger centres remain within reach. It suits nature lovers and retirees seeking quiet, less so young professionals dependent on frequent public transport.
How sunny and clean is the air in Bürglen (UR)?
Bürglen (UR) stands out for its low noise exposure, scoring 8.7, alongside strong healthcare access at 8.6. The weakest dimension is sunshine, which registers only 3.4, so expectations of a bright, sun-drenched setting should be modest. Air quality sits at a moderate 5.7, meaning cleanliness is acceptable but not a defining strength. It is worth noting that nature and education both score 7.4, while transport lags at 4.3. With 3,721 residents, the commune borders Riemenstalden, Altdorf (UR), and Sisikon. Overall, this profile suits nature lovers and retirees seeking quiet and green surroundings more than sun-seekers or daily commuters.
How well-connected is Bürglen (UR)? Transport, schools, dining
Bürglen (UR) stands out for its quiet, low-density setting within the Altdorf agglomeration. Its weakest dimension is transport, scoring just 4.3, so car reliance is likely for daily commuting. Sunshine is also limited at 3.4. Against that, air quality is solid at 5.7 and nature access reaches 7.4, which matters given the commune has fewer than 5,000 residents. Dining scores 8.0, education 7.4, and healthcare 8.6, while noise sits at 8.7 and fiscal attractiveness at 4.7. Neighboring communes include Riemenstalden, Altdorf (UR), and Sisikon. Worth flagging: this profile suits nature lovers and retirees more than young professionals needing frequent public transport.
What are the neighboring communes of Bürglen (UR) and how big is it?
Bürglen (UR) is a small Uri commune of 3,721 residents in the Altdorf agglomeration, and its weakest score is sunshine at just 3.4, followed by transport at 4.3 and taxation at 4.7. Its strengths lie in quiet and health, with noise at 8.7 and healthcare at 8.6, while air and nature both sit at 5.7 and 7.4 respectively. It borders three communes: Riemenstalden, Altdorf (UR) and Sisikon. Worth flagging, education reaches 7.4 and dining 8.0, so everyday amenities are reasonably covered despite the modest transport score. Given the calm setting and strong nature access, this commune best suits nature lovers and retirees seeking a quiet base within the Altdorf area.
Is Bürglen (UR) a tax-friendly municipality?
Bürglen (UR) is not especially tax-friendly, with a fiscalité score of just 4.7, the weakest dimension in its profile. By contrast, the commune performs strongly on quietness at 8.7 and healthcare access at 8.6, while air quality sits at a moderate 5.7. It is worth noting that transport connectivity is limited, scoring 4.3, and sunshine is the lowest value at 3.4. Neighbours include Riemenstalden, Altdorf (UR) and Sisikon. Given this mix, Bürglen suits nature lovers and retirees who prioritise calm, clean surroundings and nearby healthcare over low taxation or frequent commuting.

Neighboring communes of Bürglen (UR)

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 21 %20–64 years 59.8 %65 and over 19.2 %
Density
75 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+0.7 %
Vacant housing
2.2 %
New dwellings
3.5 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
1.1 %
Tertiary employment
54.4 %

Land use

Built-up area 2.4 %Agricultural land 53.4 %Forest 20.3 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Uri (UR)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
46.8975, 8.7227
BFS Number
1205
Last updated
7 October 2026

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

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