Luzern, Switzerland

Kriens cadastral map: plots, homes and population

Kriens had 30,685 residents at the end of 2025 and 15,481 homes, 7.8% of them second homes.

Tap a plot in Kriens (Switzerland) on the map to see its size, dimensions and sun exposure.

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Housing in Kriens

Official figures for the municipality of Kriens, canton of Luzern.

Residents, end of 2025
30,685
Homes
15,481
Second homes
7.8%
New homes 2020–2024
779
per 1,000 residents: 25.4
Density
1,124
residents per km²
Municipal area
27.3 km²

Change since the end of 2024: +2.3% (Switzerland: +0.8%).

From 2020 to 2024, 779 new homes were built in Kriens, 25.4 per 1,000 residents (Switzerland: 24.9).

Sources: Swiss Federal Statistical Office, STATPOP (permanent resident population at 31 December 2024 and 2025) and construction and housing statistics; Federal Office for Spatial Development, housing inventory (March 2026); swisstopo, swissBOUNDARIES3D. Free use with the source cited.

Population

30,685

Sun exposure

N · E · S · W

Source

Mensuration officielle (swisstopo)

Frequently asked questions

What share of homes in Kriens are second homes?

7.8% of the 15,481 homes in Kriens are second homes (Federal Office for Spatial Development housing inventory, March 2026), against 15% across Switzerland.

How many homes are being built in Kriens?

From 2020 to 2024, 779 new homes were built in Kriens, 25.4 per 1,000 residents (Switzerland: 24.9). Change since the end of 2024: +2.3% (Switzerland: +0.8%).

Are there official property prices for Kriens?

Switzerland publishes no open sale prices by municipality. Some cantons, such as Zurich, Geneva and Vaud, publish their own transaction statistics. OpenParcels shows the official population and housing figures and every plot of the official cadastral survey.

How do I find the size of a plot in Kriens?

Open the map, zoom into Kriens and tap the plot: its area, perimeter and dimensions appear instantly in m² or sq ft.

Is the Kriens land registry free to browse?

Yes. It is free with no sign-up. Data comes from official cadastral sources where available and OpenStreetMap elsewhere.

How can I tell if a garden gets good sun?

Each plot card has a sun compass showing which way the garden or main façade faces (due south, west…), computed from the plot and building shapes.

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