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Absam, Austria

Tyrol · Austria

Absam is a small city in Tyrol, Austria with a population of 7,112. Elevation: 2,103 ft (641 m). Average temperature: 38°F (4°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
7,112 Population 280/sq mi density
2,103 ft Elevation 641 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 4°C
86.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Vienna Timezone
$71,064 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$71,064 median income

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About Absam

Absam

Absam is a municipality in the Innsbruck-Land District, Tyrol (Austria) situated at an altitude of 632 m, which had an area of 51.92 km2 and 6,776 inhabitants as January 2015.

People

Population7,112
Density280/mi²

Economy

B+
Median Income$71,064

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (4°C)
Rain86.4 in/yr
Sunny Days242/yr
Elevation2,103 ft (641 m)
Population7,112
Population Density280 / sq mi
Elevation2,103 ft (641 m)
Coordinates47.2957°, 11.5059°
TimezoneEurope/Vienna
Country🇦🇹 Austria
State / ProvinceTyrol
Average Temperature38°F (4°C)
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation86.4 inches (2,196 mm)
Annual Snowfall236.1 inches (600 cm)
Median Household Income$71,064

About Absam

Absam is a small city in Austria (Tyrol) with a population of 7,112. The city sits at an elevation of 2,103 feet (641 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 22°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 86.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Vienna.

The median household income in Absam is $71,064, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 277 business establishments.

Income: Absam vs Austria

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Income

Median HH Income$71,064
5% below Austria avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)277

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Absam

Absam has an average annual temperature of 7.9°C (46°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.7°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1417 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.8°C / 31°F -5° / 3.3° 76.9
Feb 0.1°C / 32°F -4.6° / 4.7° 66.9
Mar 3.6°C / 38°F -1.6° / 8.7° 94.0
Apr 7.4°C / 45°F 1.7° / 13° 94.0
May 11.5°C / 53°F 5.9° / 17.1° 158.7
Jun 14.9°C / 59°F 9.3° / 20.5° 182.9
Jul 16.7°C / 62°F 11° / 22.4° 183.8
Aug 16.6°C / 62°F 10.9° / 22.3° 189.2
Sep 12.6°C / 55°F 7.3° / 18° 122.0
Oct 8.8°C / 48°F 3.8° / 13.9° 92.0
Nov 3.6°C / 38°F -0.6° / 7.9° 78.7
Dec 0°C / 32°F -3.8° / 3.7° 77.4
Absam has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 86.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 236.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,103 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average38.4°F
29% below Austria avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,103 ft (641 m)
Area25.4 sq mi (65.9 km²)
Population Density280/sq mi
Coordinates47.2957°N, 11.5059°W
TimezoneEurope/Vienna

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 86.4"
127% above Austria avg
Snowfall 236.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

451 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.9 on Jan 12, 2025.

Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 119 km
Jul 17, 2001 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy M4.7 67 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 102 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 62 km
Jun 9, 2012 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy M4.5 140 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 118 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 118 km
Apr 20, 1994 5 km NE of Claut, Italy M4.3 137 km
Mar 27, 2024 6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy M4.3 150 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 118 km
Aug 29, 2004 1 km S of Enemonzo-Quinis, Italy M4.3 145 km
Jul 13, 2020 9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy M4.3 138 km
Aug 30, 2003 5 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy M4.2 148 km
Jul 10, 1993 4 km S of Hirschegg, Austria M4.2 100 km
May 16, 1990 3 km ENE of Galtür, Austria M4.2 103 km
May 19, 2007 2 km N of Zams, Austria M4.1 70 km
Jul 18, 2003 11 km SSW of Davos, Switzerland M4.1 145 km
Jul 17, 1996 5 km E of Ellbögen, Austria M4.1 14 km
Jan 27, 1996 6 km ESE of Claut, Italy M4.1 142 km
Jun 10, 2000 1 km NNW of Warth, Austria M4.0 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 235.0 m (771 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1963 VAJONT DAM, VAJONT RIVER Meteorological 235.0 m 2,000 130 km
1987 VALTELLINA Meteorological 95.0 m 27 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 3.0 in
April 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in
May 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in
June 52°F (11°C) 5.6 in
July 54°F (12°C) 6.1 in Wettest
August 56°F (13°C) 5.5 in Warmest
September 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in
October 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
November 33°F (0°C) 3.3 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.8 in

Absam has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 22°F in January to 56°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.1") and February the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Absam

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mittelschule Absam - - - -
Volksschule Absam-Dorf - - - -
Volksschule Absam-Eichat - - - -
TiroLignum - - - -
Berufsschule Holztechnik - - - -
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Radio Stations near Absam

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ORF Tirol HQ orf, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Life Radio Tirol - MUSIC ONLY - MP3
Radio VM1 folklore, schlager MP3
Life Radio Tirol pop, rock AAC
Life Radio Tirol - Schlagerpuls - MP3
Radio U1 Tirol - MP3 192 kbps
Radio VM1 - Steiermark folklore, schlager MP3
ORF Tirol orf, local radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio VM1 - Wien folklore, schlager MP3
Radio Oberland (DE) 80s, 90s MP3 192 kbps
T-Rock classic rock, rock MP3 128 kbps
Life Radio Tirol- Alles Malle - MP3
U1 Tirol evergreen, schlager MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Absam

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Achenseer Museumswelt
Anatomisches Museum
Archäologisches Museum Innsbruck
Audioversum
AUT Architektur und Tirol
BBT Tunnelwelten
Benediktinerabtei
Bergbaumuseum
Das kleine Seilbahnmuseum
Feuerwehrmuseum
Fotoforum West
Galerie Mathias Mayr
Geigenbau-Museum
Gemeindemuseum Absam
Glockengießerei Grassmayr
Golden Roof Museum
Heimatmuseum „Forsterhaus“
Hofburg
Jöchlhaus
Kraftwerk der Rauchmühle
Krippenverein Thaur
Landesmuseum Ferdinandeum
Localbahnmuseum
Mehlerhaus
Münze Hall
Münzerturm
Museum der Stadt Schwaz
Museum der Völker
Museum und Heimatschutzverein
Museum Wattens
Museum Weiherburg
Natur-Informationszentrum Bergwelt Karwendel
Naturparkhaus Hinterriß
Naturraum Karwendel
NIMU - Artur Nikodem Museum
Rabalderhaus
Rablhaus
Radiomuseum Radiowelt
Radiomuseum Schuchter Innsbruck
Raetermuseum Hohe Birga
rundumTHAUR
Schloss Ambras Innsbruck
Schmiedemuseum
Schreibmaschinenmuseum
Sixenhof
Stadtmuseum Hall
The wood's way
Thurnfels
Tirol Panorama
Tiroler Kaiserjägermuseum
Tiroler Krippenmuseum
Tiroler Landesmuseen Sammlungs- und Forschungszentrum
Tiroler Steinöl
Tiroler Steinöl Vitalberg
Townmuseum - Stadtarchiv
Unterschloss
Volkskunstmuseum
Zeughaus

Libraries in Absam

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
AEP0.0
AK-Bibliothek0.0
Bibiliothek Institut für Translationswissenschaften0.0
Bibliothek & Ludothek Fiecht0.0
Bibliothek des Ferdinandeums0.0
Bibliothek Wattens0.0
Bibliothekszentrum West0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei Axams0.0
Bücherei der Gemeinde Telfes0.0
Bücherei der Gemeinde Thaur0.0
Bücherei Fulpmes0.0
Bücherei Mils0.0
Bücherei Neustift0.0
Bücherei Schönegg0.0
Bücherei Völs0.0
Evangelische Jugend- und Gemeindebücherei0.0
Freiwillige Feuerwehr Krün0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Absam0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Hauptbibliothek0.0
Historischer Lesesaal0.0
kontakt&co0.0
Kulturdreh Bücherei Lans0.0
Library Innsbruck0.0
Medizinisch-Biologische Fachbibliothek0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei Achensee0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei der Pfarre und Gemeinde Birgitz0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei Götzens0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei Kematen0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei Matrei am Brenner0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei Mühlau0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei Mutters0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei Patsch0.0
Österreichische Selbsthilfe-Initiative Stottern (ÖSIS)0.0
Pfarrbibliothek Allerheiligen0.0
Provinzbibliothek der Kapuziner Innsbruck0.0
SoWi Bibliothek0.0
Stadtbücherei Hall0.0
Stadtbücherei Schwaz0.0
Tiroler Landesarchiv0.0
Universitäts- und Landesbibliothek Tirol0.0

Farmers Markets in Absam

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Axamer Bauernmarkt
Bauernmarkt
Bauernmarkt
Bauernmarkt
Bauernmarkt Alte Markthalle
Fliessen Otto
Hans-Brenner-Platz
Stubaier Bauernmarkt
Weihnachtsmarkt am goldenen Dach

Hotels in Absam

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Bogner

Restaurants in Absam

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alpengasthof Walderbrücke
Ebner
Jausenstation St. Magdalena
Kirchenwirt
La Taverna
Landgasthof Bogner
Schmankerlstock

Cafes in Absam

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alpensöhnehütte
Konditorei Mayr

Castles in Absam

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schloss Melans

Dentists in Absam

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr. David Unterholzner
Dr. Gabriela Kraus

Veterinaries in Absam

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tierarztpraxis Absam

Banks in Absam

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Raiffeisenbank

Breweries in Absam

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bierfabrik Innsbruck
Brauerei Mittenwald
Innsbrucker Bräu
Karwendelbräu
Schnapsbrennerei Leitner Franz

Stadiums & Teams in Absam

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Ski Resorts Near Absam

75 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Seefeld - Gschwandtkopf 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mühlberg Scharnitz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet Leutasch - Katzenkopflift 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Biberwier - Marienberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Seefeld / Birkenlift & Geigenbühellift 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Seefeld - Rosshütte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kellerjoch 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Spieljoch - Fügen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Toni Seelos Sprungschanzen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ehrwalder Almbahn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nordkette 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet Hochfügen - Zillertal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bergisel Schanze 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Zillertal Arena 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Glungezer 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rangger Köpfl 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wintersportschule Krimml 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Muttereralm - Mutters/Götzens 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skiweltcup Garmisch-Kandahar Rennen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Beuerberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grafenherberge (Rankenlift) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sudelfeld - Bayrischzell 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brauneck 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Spitzingsee-Tegernsee 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Steckenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Christlum 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Olympiaschanzen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Eckbauer 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kühtai 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Garmisch-Classic Skiarea 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Niederau (Wildschönau) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rofan Seilbahn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski resort Zugspitze 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Karwendel Bergbahn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ehrwald Wettersteinbahnen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski Juwel - Reith im Alpbachtal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lermoos - Grubigstein 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ratschings-Jaufen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rifflsee 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Klausberg Skiarena 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rein in Taufers - Riva di Tures 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sölden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Speikboden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pitztaler Gletscher 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rosskopf 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vent 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Klausberg - Monte Chiusetta 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gitschberg Jochtal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Terenten - Terento 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gsieser Tal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski Resort Pfelders 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kronplatz - Plan de Corones 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Reinswald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Antermoia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brixen Plose - Plose di Bressanone 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Serlesbahnen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hochoetz-Kühtai 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hochoetz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Patscherkofel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gerlosstein / Hainzenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sonnenberglift in Gries 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Axamer Lizum 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mayrhofen Hippach 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schlick 2000 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Meran 2000 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Floiten Ginzling 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sonnenbergbahn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Elferlifte Neustift im Stubaital 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hintertuxer Gletscher 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Krößbach 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bergeralm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stubai 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stubaier Gletscher 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Absam

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Innsbruck AirportINNLarge Airport
Altenstadt Army Airfield-Small Airport
Antdorf Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Antersberg Airfield-Small Airport
Benediktbeuern Airfield-Small Airport
Brannenburg Airfield-Small Airport
Campo Volo Trens-Small Airport
Dobbiaco-Toblach Airstrip-Small Airport
Geitau Airfield-Small Airport
Geratshof Airfield-Small Airport
Greiling Airfield-Small Airport
Gsiesertal / Valle di Casies-Small Airport
Heimatshofen Private Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Kleinhartpenning UL-Small Airport
Königsdorf Gliding Center-Small Airport
Kufstein-Langkampfen Airfield-Small Airport
Locher Field-Small Airport
Ohlstadt Airfield-Small Airport
Paterzell Airfield-Small Airport
Peißenberg Airfield-Small Airport
Peiting Airfield-Small Airport
San Genesio Airfield-Small Airport
Sollach Airstrip-Small Airport
Starnberg-Landstetten Airfield-Small Airport
Sterzing / Vipiteno Airfield-Small Airport
Vogtareuth Airfield-Small Airport
Wangen bei Starnberg Airfield-Small Airport
Warngau Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Absam

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Partner 6067

Treatment Centers in Absam

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Ambulantes Rehazentrum VITREA
Reha Innsbruck
Sonnenpark Lans

Churches & Religious Organizations in Absam

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Basilika Absam
Bergerkapelle
Friedhofskapelle
Lehnerkapelle
Nepomukkapelle
Pfarrkirche Eichat
St. Magdalena
Totenkapelle
Votivkapelle
Walderkapelle

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Elevation
574 m (1,883 ft)
Area
5.5 km² (2.1 mi²)
Postal Code
6060
Mayor
John Fieger the Elder
Website
hall-in-tirol.at/
Twinned With
Brixen, Iserlohn, Sommacampagna, Winterthur

🇦🇹 About Austria

Capital Vienna
Population 8,847,037
Area 83,858 km²
GDP (USD) $516,670,509,629
GDP per capita $56,580
HDI 0.926
Life expectancy 81.5 years
Internet users 95.3%
Urban population 69.2%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages German
Calling code +43
TLD .at
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Austria

20 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Neujahr
Jan 6 Epiphany Heilige Drei Könige
Mar 19 Saint Joseph's Day Josefstag
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Ostersonntag
Apr 6 Easter Monday Ostermontag
May 1 National Holiday Staatsfeiertag
May 4 Saint Florian's Day Florianitag
May 14 Ascension Day Christi Himmelfahrt
May 24 Pentecost Pfingstsonntag
May 25 Whit Monday Pfingstmontag
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Fronleichnam
Aug 15 Assumption Day Maria Himmelfahrt
Sep 24 Saint Rupert's Day Rupertitag
Oct 26 National Holiday Nationalfeiertag
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Allerheiligen
Nov 11 Saint Martin's Day Martinstag
Nov 15 Saint Leopold's Day Leopolditag
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Mariä Empfängnis
Dec 25 Christmas Day Weihnachten
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Stefanitag

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Frequently Asked Questions About Absam

What is the population of Absam?

Absam has a population of 7,112 residents and is located in Austria. The population density is 280 people per square mile, spread across 25.4 square miles.

Is Absam expensive to live in?

The median household income is $71,064, 5% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Absam?

Absam has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 86.4 inches, with 236.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Absam?

There are 277 business establishments in the area.

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