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Quality of life in Fischenthal (Zurich): scores, review and neighborhoods

5.7/ 10
Fair
Population
2,394
Commune type
Village

Living in Fischenthal, a commune of 2394 inhabitants in Canton Zurich. With an overall score of 5.7/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Nature & Green Spaces (9.2/10) and Noise (8.6/10). Its score is below the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
8.6
Air Quality
5.1
Public Transport
1.2
Education & Culture
7.6
Nightlife & Dining
7.2
Nature & Green Spaces
9.2
Healthcare
4.8
Taxation
5.2
Annual Sunshine
2.6
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

Young Professional
Fair
mediantop
Family
Fair
mediantop
Nature
Fair
mediantop
Retirement
Average
mediantop

For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Fischenthal achieves a compatibility score of 6.3/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (5.2/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Fischenthal excels in Nature & Green Spaces (9.2/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces), Noise (8.6/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus), Education & Culture (7.6/10, excellent access to schools, libraries, and cultural venues).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Public Transport (1.2/10, limited public transport connections), Annual Sunshine (2.6/10), Healthcare (4.8/10, more limited healthcare access).

Transaction prices in Fischenthal

Rolling median of sales from 2021 to 2025

Detached house

835’000 CHF

middle half of sales: 517’500 – 1’092’500 · 68 sales

Owner-occupied flat

600’000 CHF

middle half of sales: 490’000 – 685’000 · 17 sales

Source: property transfer statistics, Canton of Zurich (land registries and notaries). Actual sale prices, not an estimate.

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Drechslerei Museum ChlithalMuseum
Ortsmuseum FischenthalMuseum
Gemeinde- u. SchulbibliothekLibrary
Schule BurghaldenSchool
Schulhaus SchmittenbachSchool
Schulhaus BodmenSchool
Schule BodmenSchool

Public Transport

GibswilTrain Station
FischenthalTrain Station
StegTrain Station
SchmittenbachBus Stop
Fischenthal BahnhofBus Stop
Steg BahnhofBus Stop
FistelBus Stop
Gibswil BahnhofBus 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 Winterthur as a Family
Young Professional
Where to Live in Winterthur as a Young Professional
Retirement
Where to Live in Winterthur in Retirement
Nature
Where to Live in Winterthur Close to Nature
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Considering buying property in Fischenthal or moving to Canton Zurich? Our interactive map lets you explore quality of life at the neighborhood level and compare with nearby communes.

Frequently asked questions about Fischenthal

What's it like to live in Fischenthal? Resident impressions and quality of life
Living in Fischenthal means quiet: a noise score of 8.6 and a nature score of 9.2 stand out first. Transport is the weak point, at just 1.2, so a car shapes daily routines. Sunshine sits low at 2.6, while healthcare at 4.8 and air quality at 5.1 remain modest. Fiscal pressure is moderate at 5.2, but restaurants at 7.2 and education at 7.6 offer solid everyday anchors. It is worth noting the commune borders Bäretswil, Wald (ZH) and Bauma, which broadens options beyond the village itself. Worth flagging that these figures describe trade-offs rather than a verdict. Explore the full score breakdown on the map to judge the fit yourself.
How sunny and clean is the air in Fischenthal?
With a nature score of 9.2, Fischenthal ranks among the most green settings, though its sunshine score of 2.6 is notably low. Air quality sits at a middling 5.1, so conditions are acceptable rather than pristine. It is worth noting that noise exposure scores 8.6, indicating a quiet environment overall. Transport connectivity, by contrast, is very weak at 1.2, which may offset some of the environmental appeal for daily commuters. Education (7.6) and dining options (7.2) are comparatively solid, while healthcare (4.8) and fiscal attractiveness (5.2) remain moderate. Worth flagging is the gap between strong nature and limited sun. Explore the full score breakdown for Fischenthal on the map to see how each dimension compares.
How well-connected is Fischenthal? Transport, schools, dining
Fischenthal's most striking score is its transport connectivity, which sits at just 1.2, the lowest figure in its profile. Education, by contrast, reaches 7.6, and dining options score 7.2, so local schooling and restaurants are comparatively well rated. It is worth noting that healthcare lands at 4.8 and fiscal attractiveness at 5.2, placing both in mid-range territory. Air quality, meanwhile, scores 5.1, while noise sits at a quiet 8.6. Nature stands out at 9.2, though sunshine is limited at 2.6. Neighboring communes include Bäretswil, Wald (ZH), and Bauma. Worth flagging is how sharply transport trails the other dimensions. Explore the full score breakdown on the map to see how these figures compare.
What are the neighboring communes of Fischenthal and how big is it?
With a nature score of 9.2, Fischenthal stands out as a strongly green commune of 2,394 residents in the Winterthur agglomeration. Its transport score of just 1.2 suggests limited public mobility, while education reaches 7.6 and restaurant options sit at 7.2. Air quality is moderate at 5.1, fiscal attractiveness is 5.2, and healthcare is 4.8. Sunshine is low at 2.6, and noise exposure scores 8.6. The commune shares borders with Bäretswil, Wald (ZH), and Bauma. It is worth noting how these neighboring communes compare on the same dimensions. Explore the map for detailed scores and spatial context.
Is Fischenthal a tax-friendly municipality?
With a fiscalité score of 5.2, Fischenthal sits mid-range on tax attractiveness. The commune's weakest dimension is transport at just 1.2, which may weigh on accessibility for commuters. It is worth noting that noise sits at 8.6, a comparatively strong result, while healthcare at 4.8 remains modest. Nature scores an impressive 9.2, and education reaches 7.6, both clear strengths. Air quality comes in at 5.1, and sunshine is limited at 2.6, so the fiscal picture is only one part of local life. Worth flagging that these figures describe relative performance rather than absolute tax rates. Explore the full breakdown on the map to see how Fischenthal compares with Bäretswil, Wald (ZH), and Bauma.

Neighboring communes of Fischenthal

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 23.9 %20–64 years 60.5 %65 and over 15.6 %
Density
83 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+9.2 %
Vacant housing
1.3 %
New dwellings
5.6 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
2.3 %
Tertiary employment
39.9 %

Land use

Built-up area 4.6 %Agricultural land 32.4 %Forest 61.7 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Zurich (ZH)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.3344, 8.9317
BFS Number
114
Last updated
7 October 2026

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

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