Baar 
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Baar is a commune in the canton of Zug with 25,519 residents (FSO), 32.2 % of them foreign nationals. On a gross salary of CHF 100,000 a single person pays CHF 5,197 in income tax here, rank 1 of 2,110 communes (FTA). Mayor: Walter Lipp. Next meeting (Commune assembly (budget)): 9 Dec 2026, Gemeindesaal, Schulhaus Marktgasse, 6340 Baar.
News from the commune
Upcoming dates
- Commune assembly (budget)19:30 · Gemeindesaal, Schulhaus Marktgasse, 6340 Baar
News
- The municipality shows how to promote biodiversity
From 17 to 24 October the commune holds a free action week on biodiversity and climate adaptation.
Original: Die Gemeinde zeigt, wie man Biodiversität fördert - Resurfacing at the Zuwebe bus stop
From 7 am on 13 October to 6 am on 14 October, Untere Rainstrasse in Inwil is closed to all traffic.
Original: Bei der Bushaltestelle Zuwebe wird der Belag eingebaut - Our environment tip: mast years, when beeches and oaks suddenly produce millions of seedsOriginal: Unser Umwelttipp: Mastjahre, Wenn Buchen und Eichen plötzlich Millionen Samen produzieren
- Baar updates its energy and climate guidelines
The new guideline replaces the 2012 one, covers six themes including climate adaptation and sets goals up to 2050.
Original: Baar aktualisiert sein Energie- und Klimaleitbild
More news (4)
- A pipe is being repaired on Notikonerstrasse
From 7 to 9 October a pipe between Büessikon and Notikon is being repaired, with traffic disruption.
Original: An der Notikonerstrasse wird eine Leitung saniert - The whole commune council is re-elected
All seven incumbents were re-elected for 2027 to 2030, Walter Lipp also as mayor.
Original: Der gesamte Gemeinderat wird im Amt bestätigt - New form for trench works
The application for trench works is now online.
Original: Neues Formular für Grabenaufbrüche - Exceptional closureOriginal: Ausserordentliche Schliessung
Tenders
- Public tender: New school building Wiesental, BKP 282.5 Wooden wall coverings Stage 2 machine translated
Deadline: 9 Nov 2026
Original: Neubau Schule Wiesental, BKP 282.5 Wandbekleidungen aus Holz 2. Etappe - Extended environmental design Sternmatt 2, Baar machine translated
Deadline: 6 Nov 2026
Original: Erweiterte Umgebungsgestaltung Sternmatt 2, Baar - Replacement of the fire engine "Barro 2" machine translated
Deadline: 28 Oct 2026
Original: Ersatzbeschaffung Tanklöschfahrzeug "Barro 2" - External overall project management (client representation) Development Bahnmatt, 6341 Baar machine translated
Deadline: 16 Oct 2026
Original: Externe Gesamtprojektleitung (Bauherrenvertretung) Entwicklung Bahnmatt, 6341 Baar
Projects
- Wiesental Schoolunder construction, stage 2 until August 2027Original: Schule Wiesental
- Extended landscaping Sternmatt 2building from summer 2026, finished autumn 2028Original: Erweiterte Umgebungsgestaltung Sternmatt 2
- Area planning Unterfeld Südplanning, about 400 homes and 1,000 jobsOriginal: Gebietsplanung Unterfeld Süd
- Development of the Bahnmatt areaplanningOriginal: Arealentwicklung Bahnmatt
Read from the commune website on 8 Oct 2026. The commune website is authoritative.
Taxes
Federal, cantonal and communal, without church tax, official FTA tax calculator. Rank 1 = lowest tax.
Commune tax multiplier
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | 56 | 53 | 53 | 50.88 | 53 | 53 | 50.88 | 50.88 | 51 | 47.53 |
FTA; comparable within the canton only. All multipliers in the canton of Zug
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Typically Baar: specialities, brands, sights
What makes Baar special, from official registers and gathered with pleasure.
Protected specialities (PDO/PGI)
Baar lies in the area of origin of these protected specialities:
- Emmentaler cheese
- Sbrinz cheese
- Zuger Kirschtorte baked goods
- Zuger Kirsch / Rigi Kirsch spirit
Good to know
- 3 cultural properties of national importance, for example: Baarburg, Sennweid, Spinnerei an der Lorze (Altbau
Sources: FOAG (register of PDO/PGI), FOC and FOEN (UNESCO World Heritage, parks), FOCP (inventory of cultural property), commercial register (Zefix), Culinary Heritage of Switzerland.
Charging stations near you
Free public charge points within 3 km, live from the Swiss Federal Office of Energy. Your location is used for this one lookup only and is never stored.
Commune finances
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| Year | Revenue m | Expenditure m | Result m | per resident CHF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 172.3 | 170.7 | 1.7 | 68 |
| 2023 | 179.0 | 195.1 | −16.1 | −645 |
| 2022 | 155.6 | 171.0 | −15.4 | −617 |
| 2021 | 149.7 | 154.7 | −5.0 | −204 |
| 2020 | 157.4 | 148.7 | 8.7 | 353 |
| 2019 | 159.4 | 137.0 | 22.4 | 908 |
| 2018 | 158.8 | 126.0 | 32.7 | 1,338 |
| 2017 | 137.9 | 128.4 | 9.5 | 390 |
| 2016 | 133.4 | 120.8 | 12.6 | 522 |
| 2015 | 123.9 | 128.4 | −4.5 | −192 |
Result = revenue minus expenditure of the income statement. Source: FFA financial statistics.
Authorities
Commune council
- WLWalter LippMayor · Die MittePresidency / Culture
- SZSonja Zeberg-LangeneggerDeputy mayor · FDP.Die LiberalenProperty / Sport
- ZDZari DzaferiHead of building · SPPlanning / Building
- MGMark GustafsonHead of finance · FDP.Die LiberalenFinance / Economy
- VHVital HotzHead of schools · Die MitteSchools / Education
- HKHans KüngCouncillor · SVPSafety / Public works
- BSBarbara Schmid-HäseliHead of social affairs · Die MitteSocial affairs / Society
Other authorities
- Commune secretaryAndrea Bertolosi
- Audit and oversight committeeDaniel Eichenberger (SVP)
The commune in figures
Births and deaths
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Births | 284 | 248 | 289 | 285 | 230 | 257 | 228 | 243 | 228 | 241 |
| Deaths | 130 | 162 | 149 | 162 | 180 | 177 | 175 | 169 | 198 | 187 |
FSO, demographic balance · Births and deaths in the canton of Zug
Immigration and emigration
In 2025, 441 people moved to Baar from abroad, 378 of them foreign nationals; 328 moved abroad. Net international migration: +113.
Arrivals and departures by world region 2025
| Origin | arrived | left |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 63 | 71 |
| EU | 249 | 164 |
| EFTA | 1 | 0 |
| rest of Europe | 54 | 39 |
| Africa | 9 | 7 |
| North America | 15 | 4 |
| Latin America and Caribbean | 15 | 6 |
| Asia | 31 | 22 |
| Oceania | 3 | 15 |
For individual communes the FSO publishes nationality by world region only. Source: FSO, migration statistics of the permanent resident population.
Naturalisations
Origin of people naturalised in 2025: EU 72rest of Europe 30Africa 23North America 4Latin America 5Asia 7Oceania 1
FSO
The canton compared
| Figure | Value | Rank | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton tax (example) | CHF 3,339 | 1 / 26 | 2026 |
| Average rent | CHF 2,024 | 26 / 26 | 2024 |
| Health premium | CHF 448 | 1 / 26 | 2027 |
| Electricity price | 21.15 Rp./kWh | 1 / 26 | 2027 |
| Vacant homes | 0.4 % | 25 / 26 | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 2.8 % | 14 / 26 | 2026 |
Nearby communes
- ZugZug · 3 km
- SteinhausenZug · 3 km
- Kappel am AlbisZurich · 4 km
- NeuheimZug · 4 km
- ChamZug · 5 km
- MenzingenZug · 6 km
- Hausen am AlbisZurich · 6 km
- KnonauZurich · 6 km
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Baar?
25,519 (FSO).
How high are taxes in Baar?
On a gross salary of CHF 100,000 a single person pays CHF 5,197 in federal, cantonal and communal tax (FTA).
How much tax does a family pay in Baar?
A married couple with two children and a gross salary of CHF 100,000 pays CHF 0 in federal, cantonal and communal tax (FTA).
What share of residents are foreign nationals in Baar?
32.2 % of residents do not hold Swiss citizenship (FSO).
Who is the Mayor of Baar?
Walter Lipp.
When is the next meeting in Baar?
9 Dec 2026, Gemeindesaal, Schulhaus Marktgasse, 6340 Baar (Commune assembly (budget)).
Sources: FSO, FTA, FFA, SECO, FOPH · www.baar.ch · JSON · Coat of arms: Wikimedia Commons (public domain) · Profile as JSON · Archive
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