Sarnen
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Overview
Annual Rev
CHF41.4k
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓16%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
CHF229
12 mo avg
↑20%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
42 days
12 mo avg
↓6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
CHF71
12 mo avg
↓20%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Sarnen 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:
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning | — | +CHF 23,417 | — | — |
| Sauna | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +CHF 2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 7•••• | 🔒 CHF 5•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +CHF 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 7•••• | 🔒 CHF 5•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 6 (•%) | 🔒 +CHF 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 7•••• | 🔒 CHF 5•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +CHF 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 6•••• | 🔒 CHF 4•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 2• (••%) | 🔒 +CHF 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 7•••• | 🔒 CHF 5•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 8• (••%) | 🔒 +CHF 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 6•••• | 🔒 CHF 5•••• |
| Ski | 🔒 4• (••%) | 🔒 +CHF 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 6•••• | 🔒 CHF 5•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +CHF 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 6•••• | 🔒 CHF 5•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 4• (••%) | 🔒 +CHF 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 6•••• | 🔒 CHF 5•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +CHF 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 6•••• | 🔒 CHF 5•••• |
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 (4.7 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.5 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.2 nights)
1 bedroom (3.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (CHF 214)
3 bedrooms (CHF 199)
2 bedrooms (CHF 147)
1 bedroom (CHF 133)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (62%)
Independent hosts (38%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Sarnen market averaged 256 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 3% from a year earlier.
An average Sarnen listing earns CHF40K/year. High-performing listings earn CHF96K, while low-performing listings earn CHF20K.
Average occupancy in Sarnen is 45%, producing RevPAR of CHF70 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Sarnen, at CHF77K.
Rules vary across Sarnen. Sarnen: Moderate. Registration required, cantonal tourism rules apply. Standard enforcement through municipal oversight. Engelberg: Moderate. Tourist destination with registration requirements, zoning compliance needed. Enforcement present but tourism-friendly approach. Lucerne: Moderate. Registration mandatory, cantonal regulations apply, some zoning restrictions in residential areas. Regular enforcement with compliance checks. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Sarnen Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 16%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in July and August; it is lowest in November and April.
The most common amenities are Internet (92%), TV (85%), Parking (77%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Air Conditioning (+54%), Washing Machine (+46%), Sauna (+35%).
Average daily rate in Sarnen is CHF258, up 26% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in November.
Guests in Sarnen book an average of 42 days in advance, down 4% from last year. Booking windows range from 40 days for 1-bedroom listings to 50 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Monday. Weekend occupancy is 10% higher than weekday occupancy.