Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
7'937 51.3%
Men
7'538 48.7%
Children & youth (0–19)
2'865 18.5%
Swiss citizens
12'870 81.4%
Foreign residents
2'947 18.6%
0–19 · 2'865 · 18.5%20–64 · 9'281 · 60.0%65+ · 3'329 · 21.5%
Foreign residents 18.6%0%61.6%
Source: BFS/OFS · retrieved 24.07.2026
Recent federal votes
BFS · sd-t-17-0214.06.2026Änderung des Bundesgesetzes über den zivilen Ersatzdienst (Zivildienstgesetz, ZDG)● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 67.4%55.7% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 68.3%41.4% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 62.0%60.1% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 61.8%29.2% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023Mitte22.7% · strongest party
Mitte22.7%
SVP20.8%
FDP16.7%
SP15.2%
GRÜNE11.8%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier140%
Cantonal tax multiplier145%
140%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 7 of 79 in canton LucerneSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Luzern · 2 kmAnnual mean temperature 202511 °C
Precipitation 20251'222 mm
11 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitehorw.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (4)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Horw?
- Horw has 4 postal codes: 6005, 6047, 6048, 6052.
- What is the tax rate in Horw?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Horw is 140% (2026); canton LU levies 145%.
- How many residents does Horw have?
- Horw has 15'475 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Horw in?
- Horw is located in canton LU.