Luzern, Switzerland

Willisau cadastral map: plots, homes and population

Willisau had 9,297 residents at the end of 2025 and 4,404 homes, 10% of them second homes.

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

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Housing in Willisau

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

Residents, end of 2025
9,297
Homes
4,404
Second homes
10%
New homes 2020–2024
229
per 1,000 residents: 24.6
Density
197
residents per km²
Municipal area
47.2 km²

Change since the end of 2024: +0.6% (Switzerland: +0.8%).

From 2020 to 2024, 229 new homes were built in Willisau, 24.6 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

9,297

Sun exposure

N · E · S · W

Source

Mensuration officielle (swisstopo)

Frequently asked questions

What share of homes in Willisau are second homes?

10% of the 4,404 homes in Willisau are second homes (Federal Office for Spatial Development housing inventory, March 2026), against 15% across Switzerland.

How many homes are being built in Willisau?

From 2020 to 2024, 229 new homes were built in Willisau, 24.6 per 1,000 residents (Switzerland: 24.9). Change since the end of 2024: +0.6% (Switzerland: +0.8%).

Are there official property prices for Willisau?

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 Willisau?

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

Is the Willisau 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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