Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
1'859 49.8%
Men
1'877 50.2%
Children & youth (0–19)
728 19.5%
Swiss citizens
3'199 86.2%
Foreign residents
513 13.8%
0–19 · 728 · 19.5%20–64 · 2'206 · 59.0%65+ · 802 · 21.5%
Foreign residents 13.8%0%61.6%
Source: BFS/OFS · retrieved 24.07.2026
Recent federal votes
BFS · sd-t-17-0214.06.2026Änderung des Bundesgesetzes über den zivilen Ersatzdienst (Zivildienstgesetz, ZDG)● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 66.7%66.7% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 68.0%60.5% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 67.4%40.5% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 67.5%16.4% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP41.8% · strongest party
SVP41.8%
Mitte41.5%
FDP16.6%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier179%
Cantonal tax multiplier261%
179%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 3 of 11 in canton NidwaldenSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Gersau · 4.6 kmAnnual mean temperature 202511.1 °C
Precipitation 20251'637 mm
11.1 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitebeckenried.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Beckenried?
- Beckenried has 2 postal codes: 6375, 6376.
- What is the tax rate in Beckenried?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Beckenried is 179% (2026); canton NW levies 261%.
- How many residents does Beckenried have?
- Beckenried has 3'736 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Beckenried in?
- Beckenried is located in canton NW.