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Weggis

Lucerne · 4'707 inhabitants
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Location profile

Key location factors for Weggis at a glance.

Costs

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Tax burden
14.2 %
↓ Low
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 21,314 on an income of CHF 150,000. Rank 4 of 79 municipalities in Lucerne.
CH median 19.8 %
8 % 16.5 % 25 %
Single, without church tax · FTA 2025
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Health insurance
CHF 400
↓ Cheap region
Average monthly premium for adults 2027. CHF 400 / month.
CH median ca. CHF 450
CHF 300 CHF 450 CHF 600
ChildCHF 102 Young adultCHF 262
FOPH Priminfo 2027 · average premium across all deductibles and models

Property prices

Rent (apartment)
High
More expensive than 85 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 90 % in LU.
Typical range CHF 23–35 per m² / month · median
Buy (apartment)
Very high
More expensive than 96 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 99 % in LU.
Typical range CHF 10–16k per m² · median
Buy (house)
Very high
More expensive than 96 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 96 % in LU.
Typical range CHF 10–16k 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
0.8 %
Tight market
0.8 % of all homes are vacant — 23 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
ZugZG63 min
Altdorf (UR)UR75 min
Wohlen (AG)AG80 min
Luzern LU 58 min
Zürich ZH 97 min
Lugano TI 123 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
ZugZG32 min
Altdorf (UR)UR50 min
Wohlen (AG)AG57 min
Luzern LU 36 min
Zürich ZH 50 min
Lugano TI 123 min
Normal traffic · NPVM 2023

Quality of life

Land use
37.0 %
37.0 % forest, 19.1 % built-up area, 42.7 % farmland. The nearest forest edge is a median 100 metres away.
Source: FSO, land use statistics
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Safety
25.1 ‰
Very safe
25.1 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.
Median of size class
Excludes narcotics and immigration law (enforcement-driven offences) · FSO Police Crime Statistics 2025
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Education
47 %
↑ Above average
Tertiary level · CH Ø 35 %
Tertiary level
47 %
Upper secondary
43 %
Compulsory
10 %
FSO Structural Survey 2023
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Demographics
4'707 inhabitants
Children
12.4 %
Seniors 65+
27.7 %
Foreign nat.
28.1 %
Growth 5yr
+9.0 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
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Second homes
24.9 %
⚠ Law applies
Tourism municipality
Share of second homes in housing stock (3,054 units total). Above the 20% threshold — second-home law applies.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 75.05 % · ARE 2025
Building structure
Single-family house
55 %
Building with 2 units
17 %
Multi-family house
23 %
1973 Median build year 56 % of which pre-1980 26 % Heat pump (from 2015) 3.7 Avg. rooms 107 m² Avg. floor area

Weggis has a mixed building structure: 55 % single-family, 23 % multi-family and 17 % 2-unit buildings.

The median build year 1973 is below the Swiss average (1991). 56 % of buildings date from before 1980.

Heat pumps are recorded in 26 % of updated GWR entries (from 2015).

FSO Register of Buildings and Dwellings (GWR) 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Wie teuer ist Wohneigentum in Weggis?

Der Quadratmeterpreis für Wohneigentum liegt bei CHF 12'823, das ist teurer als in 96 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden. Auch die Mieten mit CHF 28.80 pro m2 und Monat liegen über dem Niveau der meisten anderen Gemeinden.

Wie einfach ist es, in Weggis eine Wohnung zu finden?

Die Leerwohnungsziffer liegt bei 0.76 % und gilt als knapper Markt. Zusätzlich macht der Zweitwohnungsanteil von 24.95 % einen Teil des Wohnungsbestands aus.

Wie hoch sind die Steuern und Krankenkassenprämien in Weggis?

Bei einem Bruttoeinkommen von CHF 150'000 liegt die Steuerbelastung für Alleinstehende ohne Kirchensteuer bei 14.2 % beziehungsweise CHF 21'314, was günstiger ist als in 97 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden. Die Krankenkassenprämie im Standardmodell liegt bei CHF 381 pro Monat, ebenfalls günstiger als in 97 % aller Gemeinden.

Wie naturnah ist die Umgebung von Weggis?

Weggis liegt an einem Grossee, im Umkreis gibt es mehr unversiegelte Fläche als bei 84 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden. Innerhalb der Gemeinde selbst entfallen 37 % der Fläche auf Wald und 43 % auf Landwirtschaft, der Siedlungsanteil liegt bei 19 %.

Wer lebt in Weggis?

Weggis zählt 4'707 Einwohner, 27.7 % davon sind 65 Jahre oder älter und 12.4 % unter 15 Jahre. Die Bevölkerung ist in den letzten fünf Jahren um 9 % gewachsen.

What do these prices mean?

Rents in the range of CHF 26-32/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Weggis. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Weggis — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Weggis cost per month?

Rental prices in Weggis are currently typically in the range CHF 26-32 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 1,850–2,200 per month — the effective market range starts lower for small apartments and rises disproportionately for large ones.

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

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Weggis is typically in the range CHF 12'100-13'500 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

What does a single-family house in Weggis cost?

The m² price for houses in Weggis is typically in the range CHF 11'000-14'100 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 Weggis?

The effective tax burden in Weggis is 14.2 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 21,314 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Weggis is below. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Weggis?

Yes — in Weggis the share of second homes is 24.9 %, 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 Weggis?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Weggis the median is around CHF 12'823 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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