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Bad Ischl, Austria

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Bad Ischl is a small town in Upper Austria, Austria with a population of 1,914. Elevation: 1,542 ft (470 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

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1,914 Population 417/sq mi density
1,542 ft Elevation 470 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
76.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Vienna Timezone
$53,568 Median Income
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Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$53,568 median income

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About Bad Ischl

Bad Ischl

Bad Ischl is a spa town in Austria. It lies in the southern part of Upper Austria, at the river Traun in the centre of the Salzkammergut region. The town consists of the Katastralgemeinden Ahorn, Bad Ischl, Haiden, Jainzen, Kaltenbach, Lauffen, Lindau, Pfandl, Perneck, Reiterndorf and Rettenbach. It is connected to the village of Strobl by the river Ischl, which drains from the Wolfgangsee, and to the Traunsee, into which the stream empties. It is home to the Kaiservilla, summer residence of Austro-Hungarian monarchs Emperor Franz Joseph I and Empress Elisabeth. In 2024, Bad Ischl was one of the European Capitals of Culture – the third city in Austria after Graz (2003) and Linz (2009).

People

Population1,914
Density417/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$53,568

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain76.5 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation1,542 ft (470 m)
Population1,914
Population Density417 / sq mi
Elevation1,542 ft (470 m)
Coordinates47.7111°, 13.6189°
TimezoneEurope/Vienna
Country🇦🇹 Austria
State / ProvinceUpper Austria
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation76.5 inches (1,944 mm)
Annual Snowfall263.6 inches (669 cm)
Median Household Income$53,568

About Bad Ischl

Bad Ischl is a small town in Austria (Upper Austria) with a population of 1,914. The city sits at an elevation of 1,542 feet (470 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Vienna.

The median household income in Bad Ischl is $53,568, which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 75 business establishments.

Income: Bad Ischl vs Austria

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Income

Median HH Income$53,568
29% below Austria avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)75

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Bad Ischl has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 76.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 263.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,542 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 56°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average39.2°F
27% below Austria avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,542 ft (470 m)
Area4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²)
Population Density417/sq mi
Coordinates47.7111°N, 13.6189°W
TimezoneEurope/Vienna

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.5"
101% above Austria avg
Snowfall 263.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

233 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.7 on Aug 16, 2021.

Jul 21, 2003 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria M4.7 81 km
Jan 30, 2015 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.4 149 km
Oct 1, 2004 3 km S of Oberaich, Austria M4.4 125 km
Nov 10, 1995 3 km WSW of Gaal, Austria M4.3 91 km
Sep 30, 2002 5 km SW of Kranjska Gora, Slovenia M4.3 144 km
Jan 1, 2007 5 km SSW of Ferlach, Austria M4.2 145 km
Jul 18, 2008 Austria M4.1 30 km
Oct 29, 2003 7 km NW of Mariastein, Austria M4.0 124 km
Jan 20, 2021 3 km NNE of Ardning, Austria M3.9 58 km
Jun 18, 2004 3 km NW of St. Martin of Tennengebirge, Austria M3.9 32 km
Mar 31, 1999 1 km WSW of Micheldorf in Oberösterreich, Austria M3.9 41 km
Nov 10, 1995 0 km NNW of Pöls, Austria M3.8 90 km
Apr 17, 2008 4 km ESE of Inzell, Germany M3.8 61 km
Mar 11, 2003 3 km NNE of Moggio Udinese, Italy M3.8 144 km
Jun 1, 1990 1 km SW of Molln, Austria M3.7 51 km
Jun 28, 1997 4 km NE of Erpfendorf, Austria M3.7 84 km
Aug 16, 2021 1 km S of Niederau, Austria M3.7 119 km
Aug 25, 2003 5 km S of Rennweg am Katschberg, Austria M3.7 83 km
Aug 27, 1996 2 km NE of Winklern, Austria M3.7 106 km
May 19, 2006 3 km NNE of Liebenfels, Austria M3.6 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 3.4 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 4.4 in
April 42°F (5°C) 4.1 in
May 51°F (11°C) 4.8 in
June 56°F (13°C) 6.9 in
July 56°F (14°C) 7.8 in Wettest
August 60°F (15°C) 6.7 in Warmest
September 53°F (12°C) 4.9 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.3 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 4.5 in

Bad Ischl has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 24°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 59.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (3.4").

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Schools in Bad Ischl

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Volksschule Concordia
Johann Nestroy Mittelschule
Mittelschule 2
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Radio Stations near Bad Ischl

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Freies Radio Salzkammergut freies radio salzkammergut MP3 192 kbps
Radiofabrik MP3 192 kbps
Radio Freequenns AAC+ 56 kbps

Museums in Bad Ischl

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aberseer Heimathaus Lipphaus
Atterseehalle
Auf dem Laufsteg ins Zwetschkenreich
Denkmalhof Gererhof
Deutschvilla
Eggerhaus
Fahrzeug Technik Luftfahrt
Fossilienausstellung Gamsjäger
Freilichtmuseum Anzenaumühle
Gustav Klimt Zentrum
Handarbeitsmuseum
Heimat- und Landlermuseum
Heimathaus
Heimathaus Viechtau
Heimatmuseum
Höhlenmuseum
Holzknechtmuseum
Kammerhof
Kammerhofmuseum
Kunst am Klimtplatz
Lotus Museum
Marmorschlößl Fotomuseum
Museum Aignerhaus
Museum Lehárvilla
Naturmuseum
Pfahlbau-Pavillon
Pfarrmuseum
PKS-Villa Rothstein
Puppenmuseum St. Wolfgang
Salzwelten Altaussee
Salzwelten Hallstatt
Schaugrab
Soleleitungsmuseum
Solewegstube Wimmersberg
Stadtmuseum (ehem. Hotel Austria)
Villa Vockner, Haenel Pancera
Welterbemuseum Hallstatt
Zeitgeschichte Museum

Libraries in Bad Ischl

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bücherei Gmunden0.0
Bücherei und Ludothek0.0
Bücherreich der Pfarre St. Georgen0.0
Gemeinde- und Pfarrbücherei Ebensee0.0
Öffentliche Bibliothek0.0
Öffentliche Bibliothek Gschwandt0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0

Farmers Markets in Bad Ischl

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mieze Schindler
Strobler Bauernmarkt

Hotels in Bad Ischl

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Goldener Ochs
Goldenes Schiff
Grand Elisabeth
Hubertushof
Pension Hufeisen
Thermenhotel Royal
Villa Seilern Vital Resort

Restaurants in Bad Ischl

21 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Babylon Banipal
Best of Best Restaurant
Brasserie 3 Prinzen
Castello Ristorante-Pizzeria
Franz-Lehar-Restaurant
Gasthaus zur Bürgerstub'n
Gasthaus zur Salzmühle
Goldener Ochs
K.u.K. Hofwirt
Kaiser's Feinstes
Kayu Bowl
Kuchltheater
Kurhausstüberl
Mojito
Restaurant La Piazza
Restaurant Weinhaus Attwenger
Restaurant zur Griechin
Restauration Elisabeth
Spoarherd Gastropub
Taverna Corfu
Zum Grillkaiser

Cafes in Bad Ischl

13 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bäckerei - Konditorei Nahmer
Café Kaiser Melange
Cafe Katharina
Cafe, Konditorei Ramsauer
Colibri
Greisslerei
Johann
Konditorei Zauner Esplanade
Rührwerk
Theater Café
Zauner
zum Knecht
Zweitwohnsitz

Cinemas in Bad Ischl

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Leharkino

Monuments in Bad Ischl

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Franz-Carl-Brunnen
Kriegerdenkmal

Dentists in Bad Ischl

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Alexander Heschl
Dr. Gerhard Aster
Dr. Sebastian Hoscher

Veterinaries in Bad Ischl

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Prinz - Tierambulanz Salzkammergut

Banks in Bad Ischl

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

bank99
Oberbank
Raiffeisen
Sparkasse
Volksbank
Volksbank Salzburg

Stadiums & Teams in Bad Ischl

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Ski Resorts Near Bad Ischl

51 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Skiregion Dachstein West 0.0 $0
Planai 0.0 $0
Hauser Kaibling 0.0 $0
Hochkönig 0.0 $0
Galsterberg 0.0 $0
Schladming Dachstein 0.0 $0
Planneralm 0.0 $0
Monte Popolo - Eben im Pongau 0.0 $0
Sepp Bradl-Skistadion 0.0 $0
Ramsau am Dachstein 0.0 $0
Filzmoos-Neuberg 0.0 $0
Werfenweng 0.0 $0
Freesports Arena Dachstein Krippenstein 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Riesneralm - Donnersbachwald 0.0 $0
Spechtenseelift - Wörschachwald 0.0 $0
Tauplitz / Bad Mitterndorf 0.0 $0
Kälbersteinschanze 0.0 $0
Wurzeralm 0.0 $0
Rossfeld 0.0 $0
Zinkenlifte – Dürrnberg (Hallein) 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Loser-Altaussee 0.0 $0
Hinterstoder 0.0 $0
Feuerkogel 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Hochlecken 0.0 $0
Schilifte Molln 0.0 $0
Skilift Kronberg 0.0 $0
Zauchensee-Flachauwinkl 0.0 $0
Ankogel Mallnitz 0.0 $0
Sportgastein 0.0 $0
Katschberg-Aineck 0.0 $0
Kreischberg 0.0 $0
Graukogel 0.0 $0
Großeck-Speiereck 0.0 $0
Ski Gastein - Stubnerkogel/Schlossalm 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Fanningberg 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Raurisertal 0.0 $0
Großarltal-Dorfgastein 0.0 $0
Ski amadé 0.0 $0
Obertauern 0.0 $0
Mölltaler Gletscher 0.0 $0
Shuttleberg Flachauwinkl-Kleinarl 0.0 $0
Goldegger Buchberg 0.0 $0
Wagrain 0.0 $0
Snow Space Salzburg 0.0 $0
Flachau 0.0 $0
St. Johann im Pongau 0.0 $0
Fageralm 0.0 $0
Radstadt-Altenmarkt 0.0 $0
Horsefeathers Superpark Planai 0.0 $0
Reiteralm 0.0 $0
Hochwurzen 0.0 $0

Airports Near Bad Ischl

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Linz-Hörsching AirportLNZLarge Airport
Salzburg AirportSZGLarge Airport
Eferding AirfieldSmall Airport
Fiala-Fernbrugg Air BaseSmall Airport
Flugplatz UstingSmall Airport
Gmunden-Laakirchen AirfieldSmall Airport
Hofkirchen AirfieldSmall Airport
Kirchdorf/Inn AirfieldSmall Airport
Linz-East Glider FieldSmall Airport
Mauterndorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Micheldorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Niederöblarn AirfieldSmall Airport
Ried-Kirchheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Schärding-Suben AirfieldSmall Airport
Scharnstein AirfieldSmall Airport
Ternberg Landing FieldSmall Airport
Wels AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Bad Ischl

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Filiale 4820

Treatment Centers in Bad Ischl

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
HerzReha Bad Ischl
Rehabilitationszentrum Bad Aussee
Rehabilitationszentrum der Pensionsversicherungsanstalt
RehaMed Tisserand

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bad Ischl

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
OFS Bad Ischl
St. Nikolaus
Stadtfriedhof

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Elevation
468 m (1,536 ft)
Area
162.8 km² (62.8 mi²)
Postal Code
4820
Website
bad-ischl.ooe.gv.at/
Twinned With
Gödöllő, Opatija, Porto San Giorgio, Sarajevo

🇦🇹 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 Bad Ischl

What is the population of Bad Ischl?

Bad Ischl has a population of 1,914 residents and is located in Austria. The population density is 417 people per square mile, spread across 4.6 square miles.

Is Bad Ischl expensive to live in?

The median household income is $53,568, 29% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Bad Ischl?

Bad Ischl has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 76.5 inches, with 263.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bad Ischl?

There are 75 business establishments in the area.

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