Area guide

Wollerau

Schwyz low tax, lake views, between Zurich and Zug

Price per sqft

$1,650-$2,050 (CHF 14,500-18,000/m², relo estimate)

Population

~7,500 municipality | ~165,000 canton of Schwyz

Crime scale

Very low for Switzerland

0.6 assaults per 1,000, Canton of Schwyz, 2023

Overview

Wollerau sits in canton Schwyz on the slopes above the southern end of Lake Zurich, with very low taxes and views across the water. It suits principals who want Zug-level tax with Zurich closer at hand. Life is quiet and car-based.

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School fit
4/5
Zurich International School (Wädenswil upper school) is nearby; Swiss public schools teach in German.
Tax position
5/5
Canton Schwyz with Wollerau's very low municipal rate; lump-sum taxation available.
Commute
3/5
Zurich about 25 to 30 minutes by car or train; Zug about 25 minutes; Zurich Airport about 35 minutes.
Family network density
4/5
Wealthy Swiss and international residents, including sports and business figures.
Inventory in price band
2/5
Villas and apartments; Lex Koller applies until resident.

Best for

· Principals wanting very low tax
· Families wanting views and quiet
· Households splitting time between Zurich and Zug

Key neighborhoods

· Wollerau slopes, villas with lake views
· Freienbach, lakeside homes next door
· Bäch, small lakeside village

Commute and access

Zurich about 25 to 30 minutes by car or train; Zug about 25 minutes; Zurich Airport about 35 minutes.

Housing profile

Villas and apartments; Lex Koller applies until resident. Lump-sum taxation is available in Schwyz.

Key tradeoffs

· Quiet, with few restaurants
· Car-dependent
· Schwyz is less international than Zug

Demographics

Wealthy Swiss and international residents, including sports and business figures.

Schools overview

Zurich International School (Wädenswil upper school) is nearby; Swiss public schools teach in German.

Restaurants & bars

Where we would take you in your first month in Wollerau. A handful of places locals return to, picked by relo for a family dinner, a celebration or meeting new neighbours, so you can skip the trial and error and feel at home sooner.