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Seelisberg

Uri · 736 inhabitants
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*Safety: Uri publishes no municipal breakdown of its crime statistics. Shown is the cantonal figure, not a measurement for Seelisberg.
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Location profile

Key location factors for Seelisberg at a glance.

Costs

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Tax burden
14.7 %
↓ Low
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 22,004 on an income of CHF 150,000. Rank 15 of 19 municipalities in Uri.
CH median 19.8 %
8 % 16.5 % 25 %
Single, without church tax · FTA 2025
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Health insurance
CHF 378
↓ Cheap region
Average monthly premium for adults 2027. CHF 378 / month.
CH median ca. CHF 450
CHF 300 CHF 450 CHF 600
ChildCHF 96 Young adultCHF 241
FOPH Priminfo 2027 · average premium across all deductibles and models

Property prices

Rent (apartment)
High
More expensive than 77 % of all municipalities in Switzerland.
Typical range CHF 21–32 per m² / month · median
Buy (apartment)
Average
More expensive than 67 % of all municipalities in Switzerland.
Typical range CHF 6'000–9'000 per m² · median
Buy (house)
High
More expensive than 79 % of all municipalities in Switzerland.
Typical range CHF 7–11k per m² · median
House prices vary considerably depending on plot, buildability and location within the municipality.

Source: third-party market data · July 2026 · asking rents from listings

Vacant homes
0.9 %
Tight market
0.9 % of all homes are vacant — 5 units, as of 1 June 2025. Below 1 % the market counts as tight, from 2 % as loose.
0 %1.5 %3 %
Source: FSO, vacant dwelling count

Commutes

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Public Transport
Altdorf (UR)UR68 min
ZugZG99 min
BellinzonaTI117 min
Luzern LU 82 min
Lugano TI 133 min
Zürich ZH 151 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
Altdorf (UR)UR36 min
ZugZG58 min
BellinzonaTI96 min
Luzern LU 38 min
Lugano TI 108 min
Zürich ZH 76 min
Normal traffic · NPVM 2023

Quality of life

Land use
51.9 %
51.9 % forest, 4.6 % built-up area, 32.1 % farmland. The nearest forest edge is a median 0 metres away.
Source: FSO, land use statistics
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Safety
25.6 ‰
Very safe
25.6 offences per 1,000 residents (Swiss Criminal Code, 2025). Rated against municipalities of the same size class (under 5,000, median 37.8) — not the national average. Cantonal figure: Uri publishes no municipal breakdown. Cantonal figures are dominated by urban centres.
Median of size class
Excludes narcotics and immigration law (enforcement-driven offences) · FSO Police Crime Statistics 2025
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Education
31 %
≈ Average
Tertiary level · CH Ø 35 %
Tertiary level
31 %
Upper secondary
60 %
Compulsory
9 %
FSO Structural Survey 2023
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Demographics
736 inhabitants
Children
12.5 %
Seniors 65+
31.7 %
Foreign nat.
17.3 %
Growth 5yr
+8.6 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
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Second homes
31.9 %
⚠ Law applies
Tourism municipality
Share of second homes in housing stock (554 units total). Above the 20% threshold — second-home law applies.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 68.05 % · ARE 2025
Building structure
Single-family house
59 %
Building with 2 units
20 %
Multi-family house
12 %
2011 Median build year 7 % of which pre-1980 62 % Heat pump (from 2015) 3.8 Avg. rooms 97 m² Avg. floor area

Seelisberg is predominantly a single-family housing area: 59 % of residential buildings are single-family homes, 20 % have 2 units.

The median build year 2011 is above the Swiss average (1991). 7 % of buildings date from before 1980.

Heat pumps are recorded in 62 % of updated GWR entries (from 2015).

FSO Register of Buildings and Dwellings (GWR) 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Wie teuer ist Wohnen in Seelisberg im Vergleich zu anderen Gemeinden?

Der Kaufpreis liegt bei CHF 7'581 pro m2 und damit höher als in 68 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden. Die Miete liegt bei CHF 25.8 pro m2 und Monat, teurer als in 77 % aller Gemeinden.

Wie stehen die Chancen, in Seelisberg eine Wohnung zu finden?

Die Leerwohnungsziffer lag 2025 bei 0.9 %, was als knapper Markt eingestuft wird. Das Angebot an verfügbaren Wohnungen ist entsprechend begrenzt.

Wie hoch sind die Steuern und Krankenkassenprämien in Seelisberg?

Bei einem Bruttoeinkommen von CHF 150'000 liegt die Steuerbelastung für Alleinstehende ohne Kirchensteuer bei 14.7 %, das entspricht CHF 22'004 und ist günstiger als in 95 % aller Gemeinden. Die Krankenkassenprämie liegt bei CHF 363 pro Monat, günstiger als in 99 % aller Gemeinden.

Wie ist die Umgebung von Seelisberg geprägt?

52 % der Gemeindefläche sind Wald, 32 % Landwirtschaft und nur 5 % Siedlungsfläche. Im Umkreis gibt es zudem mehr unversiegelte Fläche als bei 84 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden, und die Gemeinde liegt an einem Grosssee.

Wie viele Einwohner hat Seelisberg und wie ist die Altersstruktur?

Seelisberg zählt 736 Einwohner. Der Anteil der Bevölkerung ab 65 Jahren liegt bei 31.7 %, unter 15 Jahren bei 12.5 %.

What do these prices mean?

Rents in the range of CHF 23-28/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Seelisberg. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Seelisberg — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Seelisberg cost per month?

Rental prices in Seelisberg are currently typically in the range CHF 23-28 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 1,650–1,950 per month — the effective market range starts lower for small apartments and rises disproportionately for large ones.

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

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Seelisberg is typically in the range CHF 7'200-8'000 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

What does a single-family house in Seelisberg cost?

The m² price for houses in Seelisberg is typically in the range CHF 7'600-9'800 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 Seelisberg?

The effective tax burden in Seelisberg is 14.7 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 22,004 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Seelisberg is below. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Seelisberg?

Yes — in Seelisberg the share of second homes is 31.9 %, 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 Seelisberg?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Seelisberg the median is around CHF 7'581 per m² for condominiums. A realistic estimate also factors in location, year of construction, condition, fit-out quality and view. How the price compares with other municipalities is shown by the Immoskop municipality comparison: all 2’110 municipalities by housing costs, taxes and health insurance premiums — as guidance, not a substitute for an official or bank-verified valuation.

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