1 5.5-room Apartments & Houses for sale in Forel (Lavaux)

Forel is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Vaud, located in the district of Lavaux-Oron.

Canton: Vaud
Area: 18.5 km²

Population

2'087residents

Median taxable income

CHF 69'601

Vacancy

0.30%

Foreign residents

19.8%

Dwellings

1'000

Jobs (FTE)

1'002

Tax multiplier

69%

Land use across the commune

Every 100 × 100 m of Forel (Lavaux), 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

1'002 full-time-equivalent jobs across 189 businesses — services make up 35% of employment, industry 55% (2018).

Source BFS STATENT

1'002FTE total

Primary9.7%

Secondary54.9%

Tertiary35.4%

Land use

9% built-up, 63% agricultural, 28% forest. Measured across 1'848 hectares (2025).

Source BFS Arealstatistik

Settlement8.9%

Agriculture63.0%

Forest28.1%

Water0.0%

Election Results

FDP led the 2023 National Council election with 30.6%, ahead of SVP at 25.1%.

Source BFS

FDP

30.6%−1.7 pp

SVP

25.1%+1.1 pp

SP

19.3%+4.8 pp

Grüne

12.1%−1.2 pp

GLP

5.1%−2.3 pp

Mitte

3.1%

Sol.

1.4%±0 pp

Others

1.2%

2023 vs 2019

Primary / second-home mix

90.1% of dwellings are primary residences; 9.9% are second homes (2026).

Source BFS

Primary residences90.1%

Second homes9.9%

Climate data

Annual mean 11.3°C with 1'132 mm of rain. Warmest in July (20.5°C), coldest in January (2.7°C). Station: Pully, 456 m.

Source MeteoSchweiz

11.3°C

Annual mean

Mean 11.3°C

Rain 1132 mm

Sun ≈157 days

Pully · 456 m.a.s.l. · 1991–2020 normals

Warming trend

Mean annual temperature at Payerne has risen by +1.8°C between the first 30 observed years (1965–1984) and the most recent (2006–2025).

Source MeteoSchweiz NBCN

+1.8°C

mean 2006–2025 vs. 1965–1984

Payerne · 490 m.a.s.l. · 1965–2025

1 property in Forel (Lavaux)

Architect's Villa 6 Rooms - Exceptional Plot 1'963 m²

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CHF1'830'000.–

6 rooms162 m²

6 roomsCHF1'830'000.–162 m²

Chemin de la Chercotte 33, 1072 Forel (Lavaux)

"Architect's Villa 6 Rooms - Exceptional Plot 1'963 m²"

Forel (Lavaux), between the UNESCO-classified vineyards and the preserved countryside of the Plateau, offers an exceptional living environment, just 20 minutes from Lausanne, 15 minutes from Vevey, and 7 minutes from the A9 motorway. Schools, shops, and public transport are nearby.Nestled in a peaceful residential area, this contemporary 6-room villa stretches out over an exceptional plot of 1'963 m² - a rarity in the region. Designed by an architect and completely redesigned between 2003 and 2011, it combines modern aesthetics and large, bright spaces.The ground floor opens onto an entrance hall with a dressing room, followed by a spacious, two-zone living room flooded with light and animated by a convivial fireplace. The equipped and habitable kitchen naturally prolongs the living area. Master suite with dressing room and en-suite bathroom, second bedroom with dressing room, third bedroom, additional bathroom/shower.On the upper floor: three bedrooms, bathroom, gallery, and attic space - an ideal distribution for families or to set up an office, a creative workshop, or a playroom.The southwest-facing, covered terrace opens onto a 1'665 m² garden - a true private park where it's good to live all year round. A separate garage and several outdoor parking spaces complete the set.Photovoltaic installation on the roof and CO₂ A class at CECB: the villa is part of an environmental performance logic, without direct CO₂ emissions.CECB class: Envelope: D Global efficiency: DCO₂ emissions: AAvailability: To be agreedThomas Schmidt079 413 23 26thomas.schmidt@nideal.chThe information presented in this description is indicative and not contractual.Consult all our offers on: www.nideal.chAre you considering selling your property?Contact us for a free and non-binding estimate, or visit our website for an online estimate: https://www.nideal.ch/estimer-bien-immobilier/

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Frequently asked questions

How many apartments & houses are available to buy in Forel (Lavaux)?

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

Which canton is Forel (Lavaux) in?

Forel (Lavaux) is located in the canton of Vaud.

What is the population of Forel (Lavaux)?

Forel (Lavaux) has approximately 2'087 residents.

What is the municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Forel (Lavaux)?

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Forel (Lavaux) is 69% 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 Forel (Lavaux)?

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

Which canton is Forel (Lavaux) in?

Forel (Lavaux) is located in the canton of Vaud.

What is the population of Forel (Lavaux)?

Forel (Lavaux) has approximately 2'087 residents.

What is the municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Forel (Lavaux)?

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Forel (Lavaux) is 69% of the cantonal base rate. Note: this is a multiplier of the cantonal income tax, not an effective tax rate.

1 property in Forel (Lavaux)

1 day ago

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CHF1'830'000.–

6 rooms162 m²

6 roomsCHF1'830'000.–162 m²

Chemin de la Chercotte 33, 1072 Forel (Lavaux)

"Architect's Villa 6 Rooms - Exceptional Plot 1'963 m²"

Forel (Lavaux), between the UNESCO-classified vineyards and the preserved countryside of the Plateau, offers an exceptional living environment, just 20 minutes from Lausanne, 15 minutes from Vevey, and 7 minutes from the A9 motorway. Schools, shops, and public transport are nearby.Nestled in a peaceful residential area, this contemporary 6-room villa stretches out over an exceptional plot of 1'963 m² - a rarity in the region. Designed by an architect and completely redesigned between 2003 and 2011, it combines modern aesthetics and large, bright spaces.The ground floor opens onto an entrance hall with a dressing room, followed by a spacious, two-zone living room flooded with light and animated by a convivial fireplace. The equipped and habitable kitchen naturally prolongs the living area. Master suite with dressing room and en-suite bathroom, second bedroom with dressing room, third bedroom, additional bathroom/shower.On the upper floor: three bedrooms, bathroom, gallery, and attic space - an ideal distribution for families or to set up an office, a creative workshop, or a playroom.The southwest-facing, covered terrace opens onto a 1'665 m² garden - a true private park where it's good to live all year round. A separate garage and several outdoor parking spaces complete the set.Photovoltaic installation on the roof and CO₂ A class at CECB: the villa is part of an environmental performance logic, without direct CO₂ emissions.CECB class: Envelope: D Global efficiency: DCO₂ emissions: AAvailability: To be agreedThomas Schmidt079 413 23 26thomas.schmidt@nideal.chThe information presented in this description is indicative and not contractual.Consult all our offers on: www.nideal.chAre you considering selling your property?Contact us for a free and non-binding estimate, or visit our website for an online estimate: https://www.nideal.ch/estimer-bien-immobilier/