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

5.4/ 10
Average
Population
138
Commune type
Hamlet

Living in Realp, a commune of 138 inhabitants in Canton Uri. With an overall score of 5.4/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Nature & Green Spaces (9.5/10) and Noise (9.1/10). Its score is below the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
9.1
Air Quality
8.4
Public Transport
1.9
Education & Culture
2.8
Nightlife & Dining
5.0
Nature & Green Spaces
9.5
Healthcare
0.0
Taxation
4.7
Annual Sunshine
7.3
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

Nature
ExcellentTop 10% in Switzerland
mediantop
Retirement
Fair
mediantop
Young Professional
Fair
mediantop
Family
Average
mediantop

For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Realp achieves a compatibility score of 7.3/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (5/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Realp excels in Nature & Green Spaces (9.5/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces), Noise (9.1/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus), Air Quality (8.4/10, clean air with low pollutant concentrations).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Healthcare (0/10, more limited healthcare access), Public Transport (1.9/10, limited public transport connections), Education & Culture (2.8/10, limited educational and cultural infrastructure).

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Alpine Forschungs- und Ausbildungstation FurkaUniversity

Public Transport

Tiefenbach DFBTrain Station
Realp DFBTrain Station
RealpTrain Station
Furka DFBTrain Station
Rotondo Ost (Verzw)Train Station
Kreuzungsstation RotondoTrain Station
Rotondo West (Verzw)Train Station
Galenstock (Furka)Bus Stop

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 Realp 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 Realp

What's it like to live in Realp? Resident impressions and quality of life
Compared with its neighbors Hospental, Obergoms and Bedretto, Realp stands out for its air and nature, though daily life here depends heavily on private mobility. The weakest dimension is healthcare, with a score of 0, followed by transport at just 1.9, so residents must travel for most services. Education also scores low at 2.8. What compensates is the environment: nature reaches 9.5 and air quality 8.4, among the highest values in the area, while noise sits at a quiet 9.1. Sunshine is decent at 7.3. Worth flagging is the small population of 138, which shapes the limited local offer. Explore the full score breakdown on the map to see how Realp compares.
How sunny and clean is the air in Realp?
Compared with Hospental, Obergoms and Bedretto, Realp stands out for its air quality, with an air score of 8.4, while its nature score reaches 9.5. The weakest dimension is healthcare, which sits at 0, and transport is also low at 1.9. It is worth noting that sunshine is relatively strong at 7.3, and noise is minimal at 9.1. These figures suggest a quiet, nature-oriented setting rather than a service-rich one. Worth flagging that education, at 2.8, and dining, at 5, remain moderate. For a fuller picture of how these scores compare across the region, explore the details on the map.
How well-connected is Realp? Transport, schools, dining
Compared with its neighbors Hospental, Obergoms and Bedretto, Realp is a small commune of 138 inhabitants where air quality and nature clearly stand out, scoring 8.4 and 9.5 respectively. The weakest dimension is transport, at just 1.9, which reflects limited connectivity for a commune of this size. Education follows at 2.8, and dining sits at a moderate 5.0, while healthcare registers 0. It is worth noting that these figures describe the commune's own profile rather than the wider Altdorf agglomeration. For a fuller picture of how transport, schools and dining compare across the region, explore the details on the map.
What are the neighboring communes of Realp and how big is it?
Compared with its neighbors Hospental, Obergoms and Bedretto, Realp is a very small commune of just 138 inhabitants in the canton of Uri, within the Altdorf agglomeration. Its weakest dimension is healthcare, with a score of 0, followed by transport at 1.9 and education at 2.8. It is worth noting that the commune performs far better on air quality at 8.4 and nature at 9.5, while noise sits at 9.1. Three neighboring communes border Realp: Hospental, Obergoms and Bedretto. Explore the map to see how these scores compare across the surrounding area.
Is Realp a tax-friendly municipality?
Compared with its neighbors Hospental, Obergoms and Bedretto, Realp presents a mixed fiscal picture. The weakest dimension here is healthcare, which scores 0, and transport is also low at 1.9, so everyday accessibility is limited. Worth flagging is the commune's tax score of 4.7, a middling figure that sits below the strongest local dimensions. By contrast, nature reaches 9.5 and noise sits at 9.1, reflecting the quiet alpine setting. Air quality scores 8.4 and sunshine 7.3. On balance, Realp is not among the most tax-friendly profiles, and its fiscal appeal is modest relative to its environmental strengths. Explore the full score breakdown on the map to see how it compares.

Neighboring communes of Realp

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 8.7 %20–64 years 55.3 %65 and over 36 %
Density
2 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+4.2 %
Vacant housing
1.2 %
New dwellings
0.0 per 1,000 inhab.

Land use

Built-up area 0.8 %Agricultural land 38.7 %Forest 3.1 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Uri (UR)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
46.5770, 8.4733
BFS Number
1212
Last updated
7 October 2026

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

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