Complete Expat Guide to Wollerau

High-earner commune on Lake Zurich's south shore, one of the lowest-tax municipalities in canton Schwyz.

Quick facts

  • Population: 7,300
  • Cantons: Schwyz
  • Nearest Airport: Zurich Airport (ZUR)
  • Airport Distance: 40 minutes by train
  • Average Rent1 Bedroom: CHF 1,800-2,600/month
  • Average Rent3 Bedroom: CHF 3,500-5,500/month
  • Tax Rate: 9-13% (among Switzerland's lowest)
  • Safety Rating: 9.8/10 (Extremely Safe)
  • Public Transport Rating: 8.5/10 (Very Good)
  • Language Spoken: Swiss German, High German, English
  • Average Salary: CHF 110,000-180,000
  • Unemployment Rate: 1.5%

Complete Expat Guide to Wollerau

Wollerau sits on a sunny terrace above Lake Zurich in canton Schwyz. It combines exceptional views, one of the lowest tax burdens in Switzerland, and a 30-minute rail link to Zurich:

  • Very low taxes: Schwyz cantonal rate plus Wollerau's low communal multiplier
  • Lake views: South-facing terrace overlooking the Obersee
  • Zurich commute: Direct S-Bahn to Zurich HB in around 30 minutes
  • Quiet, residential: No urban density, no through traffic

The trade-off is limited housing supply and prices at the top of the market. Nothing here is cheap, but the tax saving is real.

Living & Housing

Almost all housing is single-family homes or small apartment buildings on the hillside. Expect long waiting lists, small on-market inventory, and a lot of transactions happening off-market through local agents.

Getting Around

Wollerau station is on the S2/S8 line to Zurich HB. The A3 motorway runs at the base of the hill for fast access to Zurich, Chur and the mountains. A car is useful but not essential.