CHF 16'000Median/m² (villa)
CHF 12'500Median/m² (apt.)
↗ +5.1%Price trend YoY
Why Vitznau?
- The Park Hotel Vitznau setting (premium gastronomy)
- Rigi railway connection (the oldest cog railway in Europe)
- A mild climate zone with palm trees
- A very small municipality with a premium character
- The Hertenstein peninsula partly on the Vitznau side
Market data Vitznau (Q1 2026)
The property market in Vitznau shows a rising trend, with prices up 5.1% year-on-year. Villas and detached houses trade at a median of CHF 16'000/m², apartments at CHF 12'500/m².
Taxes in Vitznau
Municipal tax rate: 75%
Property transfer tax (buyer): 1.5%
Imputed rental value factor: 70% of market rental value
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Location & infrastructure
- Public transport: Boat to Lucerne (60 min.), Rigi railway
- Distance to lake: 50m
- Schools: Primary school, ISZL Baar in 40 min.
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Frequently asked questions about Vitznau
- What is the tax rate in Vitznau?
- The municipal tax rate is 75% (the Lucerne standard). Lump-sum taxation is possible for international retirees.
- What do villas cost in Vitznau?
- Villas sit at a median of CHF 16,000/m2. Vitznau is a very small premium municipality with a limited stock - off-market brokerage predominates.
- Can foreign nationals buy in Vitznau?
- A B/C permit is required; the Lex Koller applies in the ordinary way. Vitznau has no resort status (unlike the Valais resorts).
- How good are Vitznau's connections?
- Boat to Lucerne (60 min.). The Rigi railway runs from Vitznau to Rigi Kulm. By car, Lucerne in 25 minutes.
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Discreet consultationSource: IAZI, Wüest Partner, FSO, FSO municipality profile, cantonal tax authority. Average values Q1 2026. Not an individual valuation.