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Municipality Postcode Tax¹ CHF/yr² Rent/m² Buy/m² 2nd homes Tertiary
Sarnen 6056 13.5 % CHF 20,224 23–28 8,600–9,500 16.0 % 39 %
Kerns 6064 14.7 % CHF 22,020 18–23 7,100–7,900 16.3 % 32 %
Sachseln 6072 14.7 % CHF 22,020 20–24 8,600–9,500 12.7 % 40 %
Engelberg 6388 14.8 % CHF 22,127 28–34 11,100–12,300 55.9 % 38 %
Alpnach 6010 14.9 % CHF 22,341 21–25 8,000–8,800 8.0 % 33 %
Giswil 6074 14.9 % CHF 22,341 20–25 7,000–7,700 15.2 % 29 %
Lungern 6078 15.5 % CHF 23,197 21–25 6,600–7,300 18.9 % 32 %
¹ Effective total tax burden (federal, cantonal, municipal) on income for a single person earning CHF 150,000 gross, without church tax. Includes all statutory deductions available without proof of expense (excluding income-dependent deductions like commuting costs or childcare). Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.
² CHF/year tax burden · Rent/buy prices refer to apartments (not houses) and are based on own analysis of public Swiss real estate data
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Which municipalities in Canton Obwalden have the lowest taxes?
The table above shows all municipalities in Canton Obwalden sorted by tax burden. Municipalities with an effective tax rate below 16.5% are highlighted in green. Tax burden refers to a single person earning CHF 150,000 gross without church tax (Swiss Federal Tax Administration 2025).
What are rental prices like in Canton Obwalden?
Rental prices vary considerably between municipalities. The table shows the price range per m² (apartments) for all municipalities. Click on a municipality for a detailed location profile with current market data.
What does the second-home share mean?
The second-home share shows what proportion of dwellings in a municipality are used as holiday or secondary residences. Municipalities with over 20% second homes are subject to the Swiss Second Home Act (Lex Weber), which affects purchase prices and usage rights.
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