Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
692 48.4%
Men
738 51.6%
Children & youth (0–19)
213 14.9%
Swiss citizens
1'030 69.8%
Foreign residents
446 30.2%
0–19 · 213 · 14.9%20–64 · 868 · 60.7%65+ · 349 · 24.4%
Foreign residents 30.2%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 68.9%60.6% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 69.8%53.2% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 65.2%48.4% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 65.0%23.7% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023FDP29.7% · strongest party
FDP29.7%
SVP27.4%
Mitte23.9%
SP8.5%
GRÜNE4.6%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier140%
Cantonal tax multiplier145%
140%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 5 of 79 in canton LucerneSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Gersau · 5.6 kmAnnual mean temperature 202511.1 °C
Precipitation 20251'637 mm
11.1 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitevitznau.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Vitznau?
- Vitznau has 2 postal codes: 6354, 6356.
- What is the tax rate in Vitznau?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Vitznau is 140% (2026); canton LU levies 145%.
- How many residents does Vitznau have?
- Vitznau has 1'430 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Vitznau in?
- Vitznau is located in canton LU.