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New-build projects in the canton of Schwyz
All planned, authorised and started buildings from the official building register, by municipality. As of 11.10.2026.
In brief
In the canton of Schwyz, the Federal Register of Buildings and Dwellings lists 1'228 buildings that are planned or under construction, spread across 30 municipalities: 426 projected, 508 authorised and 294 under construction. They include 3'671 planned dwellings. As of 11.10.2026.
Municipalities in the canton of Schwyz
30 municipalities with planned or ongoing construction. Sort:
| Municipality | Buildings | Dwellings |
|---|---|---|
| Einsiedeln | 182 | 397 |
| Freienbach | 106 | 356 |
| Schwyz | 103 | 382 |
| Wollerau | 98 | 370 |
| Arth | 67 | 55 |
| Küssnacht (SZ) | 67 | 228 |
| Reichenburg | 56 | 311 |
| Lachen | 53 | 231 |
| Wangen (SZ) | 49 | 88 |
| Schübelbach | 47 | 212 |
| Ingenbohl | 43 | 377 |
| Feusisberg | 40 | 99 |
| Tuggen | 39 | 66 |
| Unteriberg | 37 | 83 |
| Altendorf | 33 | 94 |
| Vorderthal | 33 | 34 |
| Galgenen | 26 | 35 |
| Steinen | 25 | 29 |
| Rothenthurm | 22 | 72 |
| Sattel | 21 | 35 |
| Muotathal | 18 | 29 |
| Gersau | 14 | 29 |
| Morschach | 14 | 21 |
| Steinerberg | 10 | 10 |
| Illgau | 8 | 15 |
| Alpthal | 6 | 2 |
| Innerthal | 4 | 2 |
| Oberiberg | 4 | 9 |
| Lauerz | 2 | 0 |
| Riemenstalden | 1 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions about the canton of Schwyz
How many new-build projects are there in the canton of Schwyz?
In the canton of Schwyz, the Federal Register of Buildings and Dwellings lists 1'228 buildings that are planned or under construction, spread across 30 municipalities: 426 projected, 508 authorised and 294 under construction. They include 3'671 planned dwellings. As of 11.10.2026.
Where is the most building activity in the canton of Schwyz?
The most projects are in Einsiedeln (182), Freienbach (106), Schwyz (103).
Where can I find building permit applications in the canton of Schwyz?
Building permit applications are published in the official gazette of the canton of Schwyz or by the municipalities. Vorbau doesn’t analyse them for this canton yet, but the planned buildings from the building register are fully shown on the map.
Sources: Federal Statistical Office, Federal Register of Buildings and Dwellings (RBD); cantonal official gazettes via amtsblattportal.ch; SOGC.