Why Hergiswil NW?
- Nidwalden lump-sum taxation - the lowest effective rate in Switzerland (around 23%)
- Direct access to Lake Lucerne
- The Hergiswil glass manufactory (a tradition)
- The Renggpass and Lopperberg as premium hillside locations
- 8 min. to Lucerne, 1h to Zurich
Market data Hergiswil NW (Q1 2026)
The property market in Hergiswil NW shows a rising trend, with prices up 5.3% year-on-year. Villas and detached houses trade at a median of CHF 15'800/m², apartments at CHF 12'800/m².
Taxes in Hergiswil NW
Municipal tax rate: 80%
Property transfer tax (buyer): 1.3%
Imputed rental value factor: 70% of market rental value
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Location & infrastructure
- Public transport: S-Bahn S5 to Lucerne (8 min.) plus InterCity to Zurich (1h)
- Distance to lake: 50m
- Schools: Primary school, ISZL Baar in 40 min.
Frequently asked questions about Hergiswil NW
- What is the tax rate in Hergiswil?
- The municipal tax rate is 80%. The Canton of Nidwalden offers lump-sum taxation with the lowest effective rate in Switzerland (around 23%) - a top choice for international HNWIs without Swiss gainful employment.
- What do villas cost in Hergiswil?
- Villas sit at a median of CHF 15,800/m2. Direct lakeside plots and Renggpass hillside plots reach CHF 18,000+/m2.
- Can foreign nationals buy in Hergiswil?
- A B/C permit for a primary residence. Nidwalden lump-sum taxation is a classic residence strategy for HNWIs without gainful employment.
- How good are Hergiswil's connections?
- The S5 suburban train reaches Lucerne main station in 8 minutes. InterCity to Zurich in 1 hour. The Buergenstock resort 15 min. by car.
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Discreet consultationSource: IAZI, Wüest Partner, FSO, FSO municipality profile, cantonal tax authority. Average values Q1 2026. Not an individual valuation.