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Location profile

Key location factors for Grindelwald at a glance.

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Tax burden
20.9 %
↑ Above CH median
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 31,348 on an income of CHF 150,000.
CH median 19.8 %
8 % 16.5 % 25 %
Single, without church tax · FTA 2025
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Second homes
62.8 %
⚠ Law applies
Share of second homes in housing stock (5,382 units total). Above the 20% threshold — second-home law applies.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 37.25 % · ARE 2025
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Public Transport
InterlakenBE38 min
ThunBE76 min
Brig-GlisVS118 min
Bern BE 99 min
Luzern LU 163 min
Basel BS 166 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
InterlakenBE22 min
ThunBE46 min
Brig-GlisVS148 min
Bern BE 64 min
Luzern LU 85 min
Basel BS 127 min
Normal traffic · NPVM 2023
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Health insurance
CHF 432
≈ CH median
Monthly premium for adults (standard model). CHF 432 / month.
CH median ca. CHF 450
CHF 300 CHF 450 CHF 600
ChildCHF 109 Young adultCHF 288
BAG Priminfo 2026 · Standard model · CHF 300 deductible
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Demographics
3'930 inhabitants
Children
11.9 %
Seniors 65+
23.5 %
Foreign nat.
30.2 %
Growth 5yr
+3.1 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
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Education
23 %
↓ Below average
Tertiary level · CH Ø 35 %
Tertiary level
23 %
Upper secondary
59 %
Compulsory
18 %
FSO Structural Survey 2023
Building structure
Single-family house
29 %
Building with 2 units
22 %
Multi-family house
35 %
2003 Median build year 18 % of which pre-1980 11 % Heat pump (from 2015) 2.9 Avg. rooms 72 m² Avg. floor area

Grindelwald has a mixed building structure: 29 % single-family, 35 % multi-family and 22 % 2-unit buildings.

The median build year 2003 is above the Swiss average (1991). 18 % of buildings date from before 1980.

Heat pumps are recorded in 11 % of updated GWR entries (from 2015).

FSO Register of Buildings and Dwellings (GWR) 2026

Property prices

Rent (apartment)
CHF 30-36
per m² / month · median
Range: CHF 15–66 /m²/Mt.
Buy (apartment)
CHF 13'500-15'100
per m² · median
Range: CHF 7'000–27'800 /m²
Buy (house)
CHF 10'800-13'800
per m² · median
House prices vary considerably depending on plot, buildability and location within the municipality.

Source: Own analysis of public Swiss real estate data · July 2026 · Net rent excl. utilities

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What do these prices mean?

Rents in the range of CHF 30-36/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Grindelwald. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Grindelwald — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Grindelwald cost per month?

Rental prices in Grindelwald are currently typically in the range CHF 30-36 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 2,100–2,500 per month as net cold rent — the effective market range starts lower for small apartments and rises disproportionately for large ones.

What does an owner-occupied apartment in Grindelwald cost per m²?

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Grindelwald is typically in the range CHF 13'500-15'100 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

What does a single-family house in Grindelwald cost?

The m² price for houses in Grindelwald is typically in the range CHF 10'800-13'800 per m² (defensive range ±12 %). House prices vary considerably depending on plot size, buildability and micro-location within the municipality — a direct m² comparison serves only as an initial orientation.

How high is the tax burden in Grindelwald?

The effective tax burden in Grindelwald is 20.9 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 31,348 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Grindelwald is above. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Grindelwald?

Yes — in Grindelwald the share of second homes is 62.8 %, above the 20 % threshold. The second-home law applies and construction of new second homes is restricted (primary-residence obligation for new builds, exceptions for legacy dwellings). Source: Federal Office for Spatial Development (ARE), 2025.

How can I estimate a property's value in Grindelwald?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Grindelwald the median is around CHF 14'293 per m² for condominiums. A realistic estimate also factors in location, year of construction, condition, fit-out quality and view. For a free, property-specific indication you can use the Immoskop analysis tool: enter the address and property details to receive a data-based reference value — as guidance, not a substitute for an official or bank-verified valuation.

Property prices nearby

Comparison with neighbouring municipalities — purchase price difference to Grindelwald colour-coded.

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