Bern, Switzerland

Lauterbrunnen cadastral map: plots, homes and population

Lauterbrunnen had 2,356 residents at the end of 2025 and 3,652 homes, 61.4% of them second homes.

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Housing in Lauterbrunnen

Official figures for the municipality of Lauterbrunnen, canton of Bern.

Residents, end of 2025
2,356
Homes
3,652
Second homes
61.4%
New homes 2020–2024
24
per 1,000 residents: 10.2
Density
14
residents per km²
Municipal area
164.7 km²

Change since the end of 2024: +1.1% (Switzerland: +0.8%).

From 2020 to 2024, 24 new homes were built in Lauterbrunnen, 10.2 per 1,000 residents (Switzerland: 24.9).

As the share is above 20%, the Second Homes Act (Article 6) in principle bars permits for new second homes in Lauterbrunnen.

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

2,356

Sun exposure

N · E · S · W

Source

Mensuration officielle (swisstopo)

Frequently asked questions

What share of homes in Lauterbrunnen are second homes?

61.4% of the 3,652 homes in Lauterbrunnen are second homes (Federal Office for Spatial Development housing inventory, March 2026), against 15% across Switzerland. As the share is above 20%, the Second Homes Act (Article 6) in principle bars permits for new second homes in Lauterbrunnen.

How many homes are being built in Lauterbrunnen?

From 2020 to 2024, 24 new homes were built in Lauterbrunnen, 10.2 per 1,000 residents (Switzerland: 24.9). Change since the end of 2024: +1.1% (Switzerland: +0.8%).

Are there official property prices for Lauterbrunnen?

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 Lauterbrunnen?

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

Is the Lauterbrunnen 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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