Quality of Life in Canton Valais

Q: Which commune in Canton Valais is best for families?

In Canton Valais, Veysonnaz (7.6/10 on the family profile) leads the ranking. Its strongest scores are in Noise and Air Quality — two criteria that the family profile weights heavily.

Q: Where is taxation lowest in Canton Valais?

Brig-Glis offers the lowest tax burden in Canton Valais (score 5.6/10), computed for a reference household (married couple, 1 child, CHF 125,000 gross, tax year 2025) via the official ESTV calculator.

Q: Which is the quietest commune in Canton Valais?

Eggerberg (10.0/10) is the quietest commune in Canton Valais, per the FOEN SonBase model that aggregates road, rail and air noise.

Q: Does Canton Valais rank above the Swiss average for quality of life?

With an overall average score of 5.8/10 , Canton Valais sits near the Swiss national average (5.7/10). Its strongest dimension is Noise (9.6/10); its weakest is Public Transport (2.7/10).

Population: 340,892
Municipalities: 122
Largest municipality: Sion

Canton Valais includes 122 communes evaluated by VivaMap. With an average score of 5.8/10, it stands out for Noise (9.6/10) and Nature & Green Spaces (9.4/10). The Public Transport criterion (2.7/10) is its main area for improvement. Living in Canton Valais is particularly suited for those seeking a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus.

Canton Average Scores

Noise

9.6

Air Quality

8.4

Public Transport

2.7

Education & Culture

3.2

Nightlife & Dining

3.2

Nature & Green Spaces

9.4

Healthcare

4.8

Taxation

4.9

Annual Sunshine

6.0

National average

Canton Valais's national strengths

Top 5 · Air Quality ↗Top 5 · Annual Sunshine ↗

Per our methodology ↗

Top Communes

Lowest-Ranked Communes

Best Communes by Profile

Family: Veysonnaz (7.6/10) — ideal for families thanks to strong Education & Culture scores.
Young Professional: Veysonnaz (6.7/10) — ideal for young professionals thanks to strong Public Transport scores.
Retirement: Vex (7.7/10) — ideal for retirees thanks to strong Nature & Green Spaces scores.
Nature: Vex (8.5/10) — ideal for nature lovers thanks to strong Nature & Green Spaces scores.

Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

EPFLUniversity

HES-SOUniversity

Fondation universitaire Kurt BöschUniversity

Barryland - Musée et Chiens du Saint-BernardMuseum

Satelliten Bodenstation BrentjongMuseum

Musée des traditions et des barques du LémanMuseum

Alte KaserneMuseum

Musée de l'Hospice du Grand Saint-BernardMuseum

Public Transport

Saint-Gingolph (Suisse)Train Station

Saint-MauriceTrain Station

RiffelbergTrain Station

RotenbodenTrain Station

RiffelalpTrain Station

FindelbachTrain Station

ZermattTrain Station

Brig BahnhofplatzTrain Station

Healthcare Facilities

Hôpital de SierreHospital

Hôpital de SionHospital

Spitalzentrum Oberwallis (SZO) BrigHospital

Maison de la Santé de la GravenneHospital

Hôpital de MartignyHospital

Hôpital du Chablais de MontheyHospital

Hôpital psychiatrique de MalévozHospital

Spital VispHospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Which commune in Canton Valais is best for families?

In Canton Valais, Veysonnaz (7.6/10 on the family profile) leads the ranking. Its strongest scores are in Noise and Air Quality — two criteria that the family profile weights heavily.

Where is taxation lowest in Canton Valais?

Brig-Glis offers the lowest tax burden in Canton Valais (score 5.6/10), 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 Valais have the best public transport?

The best-served communes for public transport in Canton Valais are Visp (6.5/10), Naters (5.0/10) and Termen (5.0/10), based on ARE service-quality classes.

Which is the quietest commune in Canton Valais?

Eggerberg (10.0/10) is the quietest commune in Canton Valais, per the FOEN SonBase model that aggregates road, rail and air noise.

Does Canton Valais rank above the Swiss average for quality of life?

With an overall average score of 5.8/10, Canton Valais sits near the Swiss national average (5.7/10). Its strongest dimension is Noise (9.6/10); its weakest is Public Transport (2.7/10).