1 Apartments & Houses for sale in Albinen

Albinen is a municipality in the district of Leuk in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.

Canton: Valais
Area: 15.6 km²

Population

259residents

Median taxable income

CHF 51'923

Vacancy

2.82%

Foreign residents

14.3%

Dwellings

496

Jobs (FTE)

91

Tax multiplier

130%

Land use across the commune

Every 100 × 100 m of Albinen, 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

91 full-time-equivalent jobs across 0 businesses — services make up 73% of employment, industry 16% (2018).

Source BFS STATENT

91FTE total

Primary11.0%

Secondary16.5%

Tertiary72.5%

Land use

3% built-up, 44% agricultural, 41% forest. Measured across 1'556 hectares (2018).

Source BFS Arealstatistik

Settlement3.4%

Agriculture50.1%

Forest46.5%

Water0.0%

Election Results

Mitte led the 2023 National Council election with 38.6%, ahead of SVP at 32.4%.

Source BFS

Mitte

38.6%

SVP

32.4%+5.0 pp

Grüne

12.0%+2.1 pp

SP

11.7%+2.5 pp

GLP

2.9%+2.0 pp

FDP

1.8%+1.4 pp

PdA

0.7%

2023 vs 2019

Primary / second-home mix

28.6% of dwellings are primary residences; 71.4% are second homes (2026). The Zweitwohnungsgesetz applies here — new second-home construction is restricted.

Source BFS

Primary residences28.6%

Second homes71.4%

Second-home quota > 20% — Zweitwohnungsgesetz applies

Climate data

Annual mean 6.3°C with 1'303 mm of rain. Warmest in July (14.5°C), coldest in January (-1.2°C). Station: Adelboden, 1321 m.

Source MeteoSchweiz

6.3°C

Annual mean

Mean 6.3°C

Rain 1303 mm

Sun ≈131 days

Adelboden · 1321 m.a.s.l. · 1991–2020 normals

Warming trend

Mean annual temperature at Grächen has risen by +2.4°C between the first 30 observed years (1864–1893) and the most recent (1996–2025).

Source MeteoSchweiz NBCN

+2.4°C

mean 1996–2025 vs. 1864–1893

Grächen · 1605 m.a.s.l. · 1864–2025

1 property in Albinen

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CHF295'000.–

3 rooms80 m²

3 roomsCHF295'000.–80 m²

Dorbu 21, 3955 Albinen

"A Jewel for Nature Lovers in Albinen"

Become the owner of a particularly beautiful Maiensäss in a wonderful location, far from any hustle and bustle. Here you will definitely find peace and relaxation. The property convinces with the cozy rooms designed with love. A rustic oven warms the good room. Particularly noteworthy are the many detailed woodwork, where old and new harmonize wonderfully. There is enough space to sleep for family and friends: sleep romantically under the roof or idyllically in the room on the ground floor. A Swedish oven is also located on this floor. Water connection is available, heating is done with the wood oven, in front of the house there is a solar panel, a generator is also available. A special highlight is the garden house, which invites you to cozy evenings and barbecue parties, especially in summer. You buy half of the authentic Valais house in the midst of untouched nature. The basement and attic offer a lot of space for storage. The property includes various meadows in the surrounding area. Look forward to your new home in Valais with versatile potential in a picturesque environment.Albinen is located above Leuk in Valais and is very close to the Leukerbad destination with its famous thermal baths. The Gemmi can be reached from here; the region is considered a hiking and skiing paradise. To this day, many customs that are deeply rooted in history have been preserved. These include the costumes, which are worn on various occasions, as well as the care of traditional music and festivals. Even today, there are many costume and music societies that perform at festivals and processions. The village is considered one of the most beautiful villages in Switzerland with historical significance. The property is located above Leuk in the sunny Valais at an ideal height of 1300 m above sea level. The hamlet of Dorbu is located in a quiet and idyllic location with a unique view of the highest mountain peaks, between Albinen and Leukerbad.

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2.2 km

CHF 550'000

3.5 rooms · 75 m²

Ringstrasse 309, 3954 Leukerbad

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2.7 km

CHF 398'000

308 m²

Ringstrasse 196, 3954 Leukerbad

2.9 km

CHF 499'000

4.5 rooms · 101 m²

3954 Leukerbad

Frequently asked questions

How many apartments & houses are available to buy in Albinen?

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

Which canton is Albinen in?

Albinen is located in the canton of Valais.

What is the population of Albinen?

Albinen has approximately 259 residents.

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

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Albinen is 130% 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 & houses are available to buy in Albinen?

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

Which canton is Albinen in?

Albinen is located in the canton of Valais.

What is the population of Albinen?

Albinen has approximately 259 residents.

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

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Albinen is 130% of the cantonal base rate. Note: this is a multiplier of the cantonal income tax, not an effective tax rate.

1 property in Albinen

1 / 13

CHF295'000.–

3 rooms80 m²

3 roomsCHF295'000.–80 m²

Dorbu 21, 3955 Albinen

"A Jewel for Nature Lovers in Albinen"

Become the owner of a particularly beautiful Maiensäss in a wonderful location, far from any hustle and bustle. Here you will definitely find peace and relaxation. The property convinces with the cozy rooms designed with love. A rustic oven warms the good room. Particularly noteworthy are the many detailed woodwork, where old and new harmonize wonderfully. There is enough space to sleep for family and friends: sleep romantically under the roof or idyllically in the room on the ground floor. A Swedish oven is also located on this floor. Water connection is available, heating is done with the wood oven, in front of the house there is a solar panel, a generator is also available. A special highlight is the garden house, which invites you to cozy evenings and barbecue parties, especially in summer. You buy half of the authentic Valais house in the midst of untouched nature. The basement and attic offer a lot of space for storage. The property includes various meadows in the surrounding area. Look forward to your new home in Valais with versatile potential in a picturesque environment.Albinen is located above Leuk in Valais and is very close to the Leukerbad destination with its famous thermal baths. The Gemmi can be reached from here; the region is considered a hiking and skiing paradise. To this day, many customs that are deeply rooted in history have been preserved. These include the costumes, which are worn on various occasions, as well as the care of traditional music and festivals. Even today, there are many costume and music societies that perform at festivals and processions. The village is considered one of the most beautiful villages in Switzerland with historical significance. The property is located above Leuk in the sunny Valais at an ideal height of 1300 m above sea level. The hamlet of Dorbu is located in a quiet and idyllic location with a unique view of the highest mountain peaks, between Albinen and Leukerbad.