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Wolfenschiessen

Nidwalden · 2'121 inhabitants
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Location profile

Key location factors for Wolfenschiessen at a glance.

Costs

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Tax burden
14.7 %
↓ Low
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 22,084 on an income of CHF 150,000. Highest tax burden in Nidwalden.
CH median 19.8 %
8 % 16.5 % 25 %
Single, without church tax · FTA 2025
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Health insurance
CHF 397
↓ Cheap region
Average monthly premium for adults 2027. CHF 397 / month.
CH median ca. CHF 450
CHF 300 CHF 450 CHF 600
ChildCHF 101 Young adultCHF 270
FOPH Priminfo 2027 · average premium across all deductibles and models

Property prices

Rent (apartment)
Average
Cheaper than 59 % of all municipalities in Switzerland.
Typical range CHF 17–26 per m² / month · median
Buy (apartment)
High
More expensive than 77 % of all municipalities in Switzerland.
Typical range CHF 6–11k per m² · median
Buy (house)
Average
More expensive than 56 % of all municipalities in Switzerland.
Typical range CHF 6'000–8'500 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
0.5 %
Tight market
0.5 % of all homes are vacant — 6 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
ZugZG77 min
OltenSO79 min
AarauAG94 min
Luzern LU 44 min
Basel BS 107 min
Zürich ZH 107 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
ZugZG49 min
OltenSO64 min
AarauAG75 min
Luzern LU 29 min
Basel BS 88 min
Zürich ZH 67 min
Normal traffic · NPVM 2023

Quality of life

Land use
34.3 %
34.3 % forest, 1.5 % built-up area, 39.1 % farmland. The nearest forest edge is a median 100 metres away.
Source: FSO, land use statistics
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Safety
28.3 ‰
Very safe
28.3 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
27 %
≈ Average
Tertiary level · CH Ø 35 %
Tertiary level
27 %
Upper secondary
60 %
Compulsory
13 %
FSO Structural Survey 2023
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Demographics
2'121 inhabitants
Children
19.1 %
Seniors 65+
20.4 %
Foreign nat.
12.5 %
Growth 5yr
+1.6 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
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Second homes
8.0 %
✓ No restriction
Share of second homes in housing stock (1,120 units total). Below the 20% threshold — no second-home restrictions.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 92.05 % · ARE 2025
Building structure
Single-family house
38 %
Building with 2 units
20 %
Multi-family house
21 %
1970 Median build year 58 % of which pre-1980 33 % Heat pump (from 2015) 3.9 Avg. rooms 102 m² Avg. floor area

Wolfenschiessen has a mixed building structure: 38 % single-family, 21 % multi-family and 20 % 2-unit buildings.

The median build year 1970 is below the Swiss average (1991). 58 % of buildings date from before 1980.

Heat pumps are recorded in 33 % 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 Wolfenschiessen?

Der Quadratmeterpreis liegt bei CHF 8'450 und damit höher als in 78 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden. Gleichzeitig ist die Leerwohnungsziffer mit 0.54 % niedrig, was auf einen knappen Markt hinweist.

Wie hoch sind die Mietpreise?

Die Miete liegt bei CHF 20.8 pro m2 und Monat, was günstiger ist als in 60 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie sieht es mit den Steuern in Wolfenschiessen aus?

Bei einem Bruttoeinkommen von CHF 150'000 (alleinstehend, ohne Kirchensteuer) liegt die Steuerbelastung bei 14.7 %, entsprechend CHF 22'084. Das ist günstiger als in 95 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie ist die Bevölkerungsstruktur in Wolfenschiessen?

Von den 2'121 Einwohnern sind 19.1 % unter 15 Jahren und 20.4 % ab 65 Jahren. Die Bevölkerung ist in den letzten 5 Jahren um 1.6 % gewachsen.

Wie naturnah ist die Umgebung von Wolfenschiessen?

Im Umkreis gibt es mehr unversiegelte Fläche als bei 81 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden. Innerhalb der Gemeinde selbst macht der Wald 34 % und die Landwirtschaftsfläche 39 % aus, während die Siedlungsfläche bei 2 % liegt.

What do these prices mean?

Rents in the range of CHF 19-23/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Wolfenschiessen. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Wolfenschiessen — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Wolfenschiessen cost per month?

Rental prices in Wolfenschiessen are currently typically in the range CHF 19-23 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 1,350–1,550 per month — the effective market range starts lower for small apartments and rises disproportionately for large ones.

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

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Wolfenschiessen is typically in the range CHF 8'000-8'900 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

What does a single-family house in Wolfenschiessen cost?

The m² price for houses in Wolfenschiessen is typically in the range CHF 6'100-7'900 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 Wolfenschiessen?

The effective tax burden in Wolfenschiessen is 14.7 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 22,084 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Wolfenschiessen is below. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Wolfenschiessen?

No — in Wolfenschiessen the share of second homes is 8.0 %, below the 20 % threshold. The second-home law does not apply here, and new second homes are generally permitted. Source: Federal Office for Spatial Development (ARE), 2025.

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

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Wolfenschiessen the median is around CHF 8'450 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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