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Quality of life in Feuerthalen (Zurich) — scores, review and neighborhoods

6.8/ 10
Top 10% in SwitzerlandExcellent
Population
3,543
Commune type
Village

Living in Feuerthalen, a commune of 3543 inhabitants in Canton Zurich — with an overall score of 6.8/10, this commune is attractive for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Healthcare (9.3/10) and Education & Culture (8.9/10). Its score is above the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
8.3
Air Quality
6.2
Public Transport
3.9
Education & Culture
8.9
Nightlife & Dining
7.6
Nature & Green Spaces
8.1
Healthcare
9.3
Taxation
5.4
Annual Sunshine
3.4
Cantonal average

Recommended Profiles

Family
ExcellentTop 5% in Switzerland
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Young Professional
ExcellentTop 10% in Switzerland
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Retirement
ExcellentTop 10% in Switzerland
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Nature
Fair
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For families looking to settle in Switzerland, Feuerthalen achieves a compatibility score of 7.1/10. Key strengths for this profile include Education & Culture and Noise. The Young Professional profile (6.3/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Feuerthalen excels in Healthcare (9.3/10) — excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals, Education & Culture (8.9/10) — excellent access to schools, libraries, and cultural venues, Noise (8.3/10) — a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus.

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Annual Sunshine (3.4/10), Public Transport (3.9/10) — limited public transport connections.

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

StumpenbodenSchool
Schule LangwiesenSchool
Kindergarten HaldenstrasseSchool
Kindergarten SpilbrettSchool
Sekundarschulhaus SpilbrettSchool
Schulhaus SpilbrettSchool

Public Transport

FeuerthalenTrain Station
LangwiesenTrain Station
LindenbuckBus Stop
StumpenbodenBus Stop
RhymarktBus Stop
Zentrum KohlfirstBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

TCM Li NanMedical Centre
Coop VitalityDoctor

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 Schaffhausen as a Family
Young Professional
Where to Live in Schaffhausen as a Young Professional
Retirement
Where to Live in Schaffhausen in Retirement
Nature
Where to Live in Schaffhausen Close to Nature
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Frequently asked questions about Feuerthalen

What's it like to live in Feuerthalen? Resident impressions and quality of life
Feuerthalen offers a notably quieter lifestyle compared to its neighbors Flurlingen, Laufen-Uhwiesen, and Dachsen, though transport connectivity presents a significant challenge with a score of only 2.5. The commune's weakest dimension is limited sunshine at 3.4, reflecting its regional climate. By contrast, air quality scores 7.0 and nature access reaches 8.1, making outdoor living appealing. Sound levels are particularly impressive at 8.3, ensuring peaceful surroundings. Healthcare quality is strong at 8.0. The main tradeoff here is between enjoying exceptional environmental tranquility and natural surroundings versus accepting restricted public transport options and reliance on personal mobility for daily commuting.
How sunny and clean is the air in Feuerthalen?
Feuerthalen sits between Flurlingen, Laufen-Uhwiesen, and Dachsen with notably mixed environmental conditions. While air quality scores respectably at 7.0, sunshine remains the commune's weakest dimension at just 3.4—typical for this region's northern location and topography. By contrast, noise levels impress at 8.3, and nature access scores strongly at 8.1, reflecting the commune's forested setting near the Rhine. This small community of 3,543 residents thus trades limited sunlight for quieter, greener surroundings—a tradeoff that appeals to those prioritizing natural calm over bright skies.
How well-connected is Feuerthalen? Transport, schools, dining
Feuerthalen lags notably behind neighbors like Flurlingen, Laufen-Uhwiesen, and Dachsen in transport accessibility, scoring just 2.5 on connectivity. This remains its primary limitation for commuters. The commune compensates with stronger education services at 6.0, supporting families seeking stable learning environments. Dining options score 3.8, offering modest local amenities. By contrast, Feuerthalen excels in air quality (7.0) and nature access (8.1), making it attractive for those prioritizing environmental settings over urban convenience. The tradeoff is clear: residents gain tranquility and green space but accept limited public transport and fewer dining choices.
What are the neighboring communes of Feuerthalen and how big is it?
Feuerthalen, with a population of 3,543, is notably smaller than its neighbors Flurlingen, Laufen-Uhwiesen, and Dachsen in the Schaffhausen region. This compact rural commune shows considerable strengths in environmental quality, where noise levels score 8.3 and nature access reaches 8.1, reflecting its quieter countryside character. Air quality also performs well at 7.0. By contrast, transport connectivity remains the weakest dimension at 2.5, a typical constraint for smaller settlements in this area. Education and health services score adequately at 6.0 and 8.0 respectively. The main tradeoff reflects a commune balancing rural tranquility and natural amenities against limited public transit options and dining variety.
Is Feuerthalen a tax-friendly municipality?
Feuerthalen's tax-friendliness lags notably behind its neighbors Flurlingen, Laufen-Uhwiesen, and Dachsen. With a fiscal score of 5.4, the commune occupies middle ground—neither particularly advantageous nor burdensome for taxpayers. This modest rating reflects a balanced approach to municipal finances rather than aggressive tax incentives. The commune's genuine strengths lie elsewhere: environmental quality stands out with air and nature scores of 7 and 8.1 respectively, while healthcare and noise levels also score well at 8 and 8.3. The tradeoff here is clear—Feuerthalen prioritizes livability and public health over fiscal competitiveness, making it suitable for residents valuing natural surroundings over tax savings.

Neighboring communes of Feuerthalen

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 20.2 %20–64 years 62.1 %65 and over 17.7 %
Density
1,457 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+3.6 %
Vacant housing
2.3 %
New dwellings
4.7 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
2.6 %
Tertiary employment
75.8 %

Land use

Built-up area 42.8 %Agricultural land 11.2 %Forest 44 %

Source: FSO — Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Zurich (ZH)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.6864, 8.6501
BFS Number
27
Last updated
17 July 2026

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

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