Luzern, Switzerland

Luzern cadastral map: plots, homes and population

Luzern had 86,699 residents at the end of 2025 and 48,073 homes, 10.1% of them second homes.

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Housing in Luzern

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

Residents, end of 2025
86,699
Homes
48,073
Second homes
10.1%
New homes 2020–2024
1,476
per 1,000 residents: 17
Density
2,318
residents per km²
Municipal area
37.4 km²

Change since the end of 2024: +0.5% (Switzerland: +0.8%).

From 2020 to 2024, 1,476 new homes were built in Luzern, 17 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

86,699

Sun exposure

N · E · S · W

Source

Mensuration officielle (swisstopo)

Frequently asked questions

What share of homes in Luzern are second homes?

10.1% of the 48,073 homes in Luzern are second homes (Federal Office for Spatial Development housing inventory, March 2026), against 15% across Switzerland.

How many homes are being built in Luzern?

From 2020 to 2024, 1,476 new homes were built in Luzern, 17 per 1,000 residents (Switzerland: 24.9). Change since the end of 2024: +0.5% (Switzerland: +0.8%).

Are there official property prices for Luzern?

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 Luzern?

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

Is the Luzern 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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