Engelberg, CH
Part of the Lucerne market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
CHF77.3k
12 mo avg
↓0%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
50%
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
CHF331
12 mo avg
↑17%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
44 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
CHF149
12 mo avg
↑3%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Lucerne market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
0
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2
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4+
Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | — | +CHF 36,916 | — | — |
| Heating | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +CHF 3•••• (+•••%) | 🔒 CHF 6•••• | 🔒 CHF 3•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 9 (•%) | 🔒 +CHF 3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 9•••• | 🔒 CHF 6•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +CHF 2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 6•••• | 🔒 CHF 4•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +CHF 2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 7•••• | 🔒 CHF 5•••• |
| TV | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +CHF 2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 7•••• | 🔒 CHF 4•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +CHF 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 7•••• | 🔒 CHF 6•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +CHF 7••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 7•••• | 🔒 CHF 6•••• |
| Air conditioning | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +CHF 2••• (+•%) | 🔒 CHF 6•••• | 🔒 CHF 6•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (4.0 nights)
1 bedroom (3.9 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.8 nights)
3 bedrooms (3.5 nights)
Studio (3.4 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (CHF 200)
3 bedrooms (CHF 118)
2 bedrooms (CHF 105)
1 bedroom (CHF 64)
Studio (CHF 45)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (72%)
Independent hosts (28%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Lucerne market averaged 501 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 5% from a year earlier and up 22% over two years.
An average Lucerne listing earns CHF51K/year. High-performing listings earn CHF140K, while low-performing listings earn CHF23K.
Average occupancy in Lucerne is 43%, producing RevPAR of CHF96 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Lucerne, at CHF90K.
Rules vary across Lucerne. Lucerne: Moderate. Registration required, cantonal tourism tax collection mandatory. Some municipalities require permits. Enforcement exists but varies by district. Engelberg: Lenient. Tourism tax registration needed, minimal restrictions in resort area. Light enforcement, many operate freely given tourism focus. Interlaken: Moderate. Registration and tourism tax mandatory, some zoning restrictions apply. Enforcement present but inconsistent, popular STR market tolerated. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Lucerne Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 26%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in July and August; it is lowest in November and January.
The most common amenities are Heating (98%), Kitchen (98%), Internet (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Heating (+93%), Internet (+62%), TV (+43%).
Average daily rate in Lucerne is CHF289, up 31% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in November.
Guests in Lucerne book an average of 41 days in advance, down 7% from last year. Booking windows range from 38 days for 1-bedroom listings to 49 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Thursday. Weekend occupancy is 12% higher than weekday occupancy.