What is the tax rate in Stansstad?

The municipal tax rate is 80%. Nidwalden lump-sum taxation offers the lowest effective rate in Switzerland.

What do villas cost in Stansstad?

Villas sit at a median of CHF 17,500/m2. The Buergenstock slope reaches CHF 22,000-35,000/m2 with unobstructed views of Lake Lucerne.

Can foreign nationals buy in Stansstad?

A B/C permit for a primary residence. The Buergenstock resort does not have Lex Koller resort status (unlike the Valais and Graubuenden resorts).

How good are Stansstad's connections?

The S5 suburban train reaches Lucerne main station in 12 minutes. InterCity to Zurich in 1h. The Buergenstock resort is directly accessible via the Buergenstock funicular.

Real Estate in Stansstad: Buy, Sell, Value

CHF 17'500Median/m² (villa)

CHF 13'800Median/m² (apt.)

↗ +5.6%Price trend YoY

Why Stansstad?

The gateway to the Buergenstock resort
Nidwalden lump-sum taxation
Rotzberg as a hillside vantage location
A direct lakeside location on Lake Alpnach
Top premium addresses on the Buergenstock slope

Market data Stansstad (Q1 2026)

The property market in Stansstad shows a rising trend, with prices up 5.6% year-on-year. Villas and detached houses trade at a median of CHF 17'500/m², apartments at CHF 13'800/m².

Taxes in Stansstad

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 (12 min.) plus bus to the Buergenstock resort
Distance to lake: 0m
Schools: Stansstad primary school, ISZL Baar within reach

Micro-locations in Stansstad

Stansstad is divided into several neighbourhoods and districts with distinct characteristics:

Bürgenstock-Hang

The Buergenstock slope combines top private chalets with resort access and Lake Lucerne panoramas at an altitude of 800-1,000 m.

Features: Top views · Close to the Buergenstock resort · Private chalets · International clientele

Premium price range: CHF 22'000–35'000/m²

Frequently asked questions about Stansstad

What is the tax rate in Stansstad?: The municipal tax rate is 80%. Nidwalden lump-sum taxation offers the lowest effective rate in Switzerland.
What do villas cost in Stansstad?: Villas sit at a median of CHF 17,500/m2. The Buergenstock slope reaches CHF 22,000-35,000/m2 with unobstructed views of Lake Lucerne.
Can foreign nationals buy in Stansstad?: A B/C permit for a primary residence. The Buergenstock resort does not have Lex Koller resort status (unlike the Valais and Graubuenden resorts).
How good are Stansstad's connections?: The S5 suburban train reaches Lucerne main station in 12 minutes. InterCity to Zurich in 1h. The Buergenstock resort is directly accessible via the Buergenstock funicular.

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Source: IAZI, Wüest Partner, FSO, FSO municipality profile, cantonal tax authority. Average values Q1 2026. Not an individual valuation.