1 Apartments for sale in Walenstadt

Walenstadt is a municipality in the Wahlkreis (constituency) of Sarganserland in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. It is located on Lake Walen.

Canton: St. Gallen
Area: 48.8 km²

Population

5'926residents

Median taxable income

CHF 64'187

Vacancy

0.09%

Foreign residents

19.7%

Dwellings

3'333

Jobs (FTE)

2'256

Tax multiplier

110%

Land use across the commune

Every 100 × 100 m of Walenstadt, coloured by how it's used. Drawn from the BFS Arealstatistik 2025 release — the most recent nationwide snapshot.

Source BFS Arealstatistik

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Jobs & economy

2'256 full-time-equivalent jobs across 377 businesses — services make up 72% of employment, industry 22% (2018).

Source BFS STATENT

2'256FTE total

Primary5.5%

Secondary22.3%

Tertiary72.2%

Land use

6% built-up, 34% agricultural, 41% forest. Measured across 4'569 hectares (2018).

Source BFS Arealstatistik

Settlement7.9%

Agriculture41.3%

Forest50.8%

Water0.0%

Election Results

SVP led the 2023 National Council election with 35.7%, ahead of Mitte at 23.9%.

Source BFS

SVP

35.7%+4.1 pp

Mitte

23.9%

FDP

11.7%−1.7 pp

SP

11.1%±0 pp

Grüne

7.9%−0.3 pp

GLP

6.0%−2.6 pp

EDU

0.8%+0.5 pp

Others

0.8%

2023 vs 2019

Primary / second-home mix

83.1% of dwellings are primary residences; 16.9% are second homes (2026).

Source BFS

Primary residences83.1%

Second homes16.9%

Climate data

Annual mean -0.7°C with 2'840 mm of rain. Warmest in August (6.8°C), coldest in February (-7.5°C). Station: Säntis, 2501 m.

Source MeteoSchweiz

-0.7°C

Annual mean

Mean -0.7°C

Rain 2840 mm

Sun ≈149 days

Säntis · 2501 m.a.s.l. · 1991–2020 normals

Warming trend

Mean annual temperature at Säntis has risen by +2.2°C between the first 30 observed years (1864–1893) and the most recent (1996–2025).

Source MeteoSchweiz NBCN

+2.2°C

mean 1996–2025 vs. 1864–1893

Säntis · 2501 m.a.s.l. · 1864–2025

1 property in Walenstadt

4.5-room apartment in Walenstadt with loggia and mountain view

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CHF850'000.–

4.5 rooms110 m²

4.5 roomsCHF850'000.–110 m²

8880 Walenstadt

"4.5-room apartment in Walenstadt with loggia and mountain view"

This 4.5-room apartment in Walenstadt combines a relaxed living feel with a location that makes everyday life pleasantly easy. Quietly and centrally located, it convinces with shopping opportunities, services and further amenities in the immediate vicinity. At the same time, Lake Walen is quickly accessible and invites you to relax, exercise and water sports activities. The good connection to Zurich underlines the attractive location quality.Inside, the apartment appears bright, well-maintained and pleasantly clear. The practical floor plan creates a natural connection between living, eating and retreating. The living area is friendly and open, while the spacious loggia releases the view into the mountain world and expands the living space into the outdoors.The closed kitchen offers a pleasant separation from the living area and integrates functionally into everyday life. Three bedrooms provide versatile possibilities. One of them has an en-suite bathroom and thus conveys an additional plus in privacy. An additional bathroom supplements the room offer sensibly.A laundry room with a washing tower, a lift in the house and the garage parking space provide additional comfort. This creates a home with a lot of light, good structure and beautiful outdoor space in the immediate vicinity of the lake, mountains and the city center.The property:- 4.5-room apartment- Approx. 110 m² living space- Loggia with mountain view- Central location with proximity to Lake Walen and the old town- 1 garage parking space, another can be rented

More listings in the Walenstadt area

4.5-ZIMMER-WOHNUNG MIT SCHÖNEM BALKON UND FLUMSERBERG-BLICK

4.1 km

CHF 920'000

4.5 rooms · 126 m²

8890 Flums

Ferienwohnung in den Flumserbergen - inklusive Vermietungskonzept

4.7 km

CHF 530'000

1.5 rooms · 40 m²

8897 Flumserberg

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5.7 km

CHF 1'290'000

4.5 rooms · 149 m²

Frequently asked questions

How many apartments are available to buy in Walenstadt?

1 apartments are currently listed to buy in Walenstadt on Homematch. The selection updates throughout the day as agencies publish new listings.

Which canton is Walenstadt in?

Walenstadt is located in the canton of St. Gallen.

What is the population of Walenstadt?

Walenstadt has approximately 5'926 residents.

What is the municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Walenstadt?

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Walenstadt is 110% of the cantonal base rate. Note: this is a multiplier of the cantonal income tax, not an effective tax rate.

Frequently asked questions

How many apartments are available to buy in Walenstadt?

1 apartments are currently listed to buy in Walenstadt on Homematch. The selection updates throughout the day as agencies publish new listings.

Which canton is Walenstadt in?

Walenstadt is located in the canton of St. Gallen.

What is the population of Walenstadt?

Walenstadt has approximately 5'926 residents.

What is the municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Walenstadt?

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Walenstadt is 110% of the cantonal base rate. Note: this is a multiplier of the cantonal income tax, not an effective tax rate.

1 property in Walenstadt

1 / 6

CHF850'000.–

4.5 rooms110 m²

4.5 roomsCHF850'000.–110 m²

8880 Walenstadt

"4.5-room apartment in Walenstadt with loggia and mountain view"

This 4.5-room apartment in Walenstadt combines a relaxed living feel with a location that makes everyday life pleasantly easy. Quietly and centrally located, it convinces with shopping opportunities, services and further amenities in the immediate vicinity. At the same time, Lake Walen is quickly accessible and invites you to relax, exercise and water sports activities. The good connection to Zurich underlines the attractive location quality.Inside, the apartment appears bright, well-maintained and pleasantly clear. The practical floor plan creates a natural connection between living, eating and retreating. The living area is friendly and open, while the spacious loggia releases the view into the mountain world and expands the living space into the outdoors.The closed kitchen offers a pleasant separation from the living area and integrates functionally into everyday life. Three bedrooms provide versatile possibilities. One of them has an en-suite bathroom and thus conveys an additional plus in privacy. An additional bathroom supplements the room offer sensibly.A laundry room with a washing tower, a lift in the house and the garage parking space provide additional comfort. This creates a home with a lot of light, good structure and beautiful outdoor space in the immediate vicinity of the lake, mountains and the city center.The property:- 4.5-room apartment- Approx. 110 m² living space- Loggia with mountain view- Central location with proximity to Lake Walen and the old town- 1 garage parking space, another can be rented