The municipality of Beckenried is idyllically located on the shores of the beautiful Lake Lucerne and the Klewenalp in the south. The approximately 3,700 residents appreciate the attractive holiday and residential location. In addition to a variety of workplaces in small and medium-sized enterprises, the village also offers an extremely attractive leisure and club program.
Transport
With public transport, you have a choice. If you are in a hurry, take the train or bus and reach Lucerne in about 45 minutes from the nearby bus stop Beckenried Boden, which is 100 m away, via Stans station. If you have a little more time, use the passenger ships of the Lake Lucerne shipping company.
The A2 motorway runs through the canton of Nidwalden, one of the most important north-south transport axes in Europe. This allows you to reach the city of Lucerne in 20 minutes and Zurich Airport in about 65 minutes.
Tourism and Leisure
Beckenried, with its traditional hotels and holiday apartments and its direct location by the lake, is a paradise for water sports enthusiasts: Whether swimming, SUP, sailing, boating, or wakeboarding - the possibilities are extensive. Beckenried also offers ideal conditions for playing tennis and mini-golf, hiking, mountain biking, or simply relaxing.
Within walking distance is a public bathing area with lake access. You can also enjoy delightful and carefree moments by the lake at the Beckenried beach or in a restaurant on the lakeside promenade.
Schools/Education
At the Beckenried school, all eleven years of primary school can be attended. There is a two-year kindergarten, six primary school classes, and three classes of orientation school. After primary school, there is the option to attend the St. Fidelis College (gymnasium) in the neighboring municipality of Stans. The Beckenried school also has its own music school and a library.
Shopping
The shops Metzgerei Zurfluh, Christen Beck, and Volg, which are only about 400 meters away, offer almost everything for daily needs. Other shopping options such as a Denner and Chäs Käslin, as well as various service companies, complete the offerings in the municipality of Beckenried.
The nearest Migros and Coop are located in the neighboring municipality of Buochs. And if a larger shopping trip is planned, the Länderpark Stans with around 53 shops is reachable in just seven minutes by car.
Taxes
The tax rates in the canton of Nidwalden range from 4.15 units (Hergiswil) to 5.16 units (Wolfenschiessen). With 4.45 tax units, Beckenried ranks fourth among the most tax-friendly municipalities in Nidwalden.
The apartment offers an unobstructed view over Lake Lucerne and the surrounding green mountain landscape. The practical floor plan impresses with 89.5 m² of net living space and a covered balcony of 18.0 m². Additionally, the apartment has a storage room with a sink and a washing tower.
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No dataEmmetterstrasse 12
6375 Beckenried (NW)