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Bischofshofen, Austria

Salzburg · Austria

Bischofshofen is a small city in Salzburg, Austria with a population of 7,457. Elevation: 1,831 ft (558 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
7,457 Population 329/sq mi density
1,831 ft Elevation 558 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
94.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Vienna Timezone
$54,324 Median Income
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Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$54,324 median income

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About Bischofshofen

Bischofshofen

Bischofshofen is a town in the district of St. Johann im Pongau in the Austrian federal state of Salzburg. It is an important traffic junction located both on the Salzburg-Tyrol Railway line and at the Tauern Autobahn, a major highway route crossing the main chain of the Alps.

People

Population7,457
Density329/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$54,324

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain94.9 in/yr
Sunny Days213/yr
Elevation1,831 ft (558 m)
Population7,457
Population Density329 / sq mi
Elevation1,831 ft (558 m)
Coordinates47.4167°, 13.2167°
TimezoneEurope/Vienna
Country🇦🇹 Austria
State / ProvinceSalzburg
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation94.9 inches (2,410 mm)
Annual Snowfall281.8 inches (716 cm)
Median Household Income$54,324

About Bischofshofen

Bischofshofen is a small city in Austria (Salzburg) with a population of 7,457. The city sits at an elevation of 1,831 feet (558 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 94.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Vienna.

The median household income in Bischofshofen is $54,324, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 291 business establishments.

Income: Bischofshofen vs Austria

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Income

Median HH Income$54,324
28% below Austria avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)291

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Bischofshofen

Bischofshofen has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1441 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 121.9
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 85.8
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 80.9
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 188.1
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 174.7
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 180.1
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 180.6
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 153.7
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 106.6
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 69.5
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 99.5
Bischofshofen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 94.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 281.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,831 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average42.7°F
21% below Austria avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days213 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,831 ft (558 m)
Area22.7 sq mi (58.8 km²)
Population Density329/sq mi
Coordinates47.4167°N, 13.2167°W
TimezoneEurope/Vienna

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.9"
150% above Austria avg
Snowfall 281.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

611 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M3.9 on Jan 12, 2025.

Apr 12, 1998 5 km E of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.6 134 km
Jul 12, 2004 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.2 129 km
Feb 14, 2002 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.7 116 km
Jul 21, 2003 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria M4.7 89 km
May 6, 1998 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia M4.6 137 km
Oct 5, 1991 0 km W of Nimis, Italy M4.5 135 km
Jun 9, 2012 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy M4.5 147 km
May 28, 1998 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy M4.5 131 km
Jan 30, 2015 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.4 112 km
May 13, 1999 2 km NW of Clodig, Italy M4.4 141 km
Jul 13, 2020 9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy M4.3 130 km
Apr 20, 1994 5 km NE of Claut, Italy M4.3 134 km
Apr 15, 1998 7 km ESE of Kobarid, Slovenia M4.3 136 km
Jan 14, 2005 6 km NNE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.3 149 km
Nov 10, 1995 3 km WSW of Gaal, Austria M4.3 108 km
Sep 30, 2002 5 km SW of Kranjska Gora, Slovenia M4.3 118 km
Oct 2, 1993 4 km WNW of Bordano, Italy M4.3 122 km
Aug 29, 2004 1 km S of Enemonzo-Quinis, Italy M4.3 116 km
Mar 27, 2024 6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy M4.3 124 km
Aug 30, 2003 5 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy M4.2 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 2,000 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-3°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 3.2 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.4 in
June 55°F (13°C) 6.5 in
July 59°F (15°C) 7.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 58°F (15°C) 6.4 in
September 52°F (11°C) 4.6 in
October 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in
November 34°F (1°C) 3.5 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.4 in

Bischofshofen has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 28°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and February the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Bischofshofen

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Missionsprivatgymnasium St.Rupert
Volksschule Neue Heimat
MS - Mohshammer
MS Herman Wielandner
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Radio Stations near Bischofshofen

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Antenne Salzburg AAC
ORF Radio Salzburg HQ orf MP3 192 kbps
Welle 1 - Salzburg - HQ at_welle1 MP3 256 kbps
ORF - Radio Salzburg orf MP3 128 kbps
Welle 1 - Salzburg at_welle1 MP3 128 kbps
Radiofabrik MP3 192 kbps
Red Bull TV UNKNOWN

Museums in Bischofshofen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
7 Mühlen
Alte Wacht
Bauerhofmuseum Edelweißalm
Bergbau-Museum
Bildungszentrum - Haus der Berge
Burg Golling
Denkmalhof Gererhof
Denkmalhof Maurergut
Dokumentation Obersalzberg
Erze, Gold & Mineralien
Haus der Berge - Nationalparkzentrum Berchtesgaden
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Kuchl
Hermann Maier Fanshop/Museum
Kapuzinerturm
Mesnerhäusl
Mineralien museum
Museum Mineralien
Museum Schloss Adelsheim
Radstädter Radgarten
Rauriser Talmuseum
Rehmuseum
Romy-Schneider-Ausstellung
Salzburger Landesskimuseum
Schaubergwerk Sunnpau
Schloss Lerchen
Seelackenmuseum
Stille Nacht Museum im Pflegerschlössl
Tauernbahnmuseum
Tauernstraßenmuseum
Technische Sammlung Breyer
Waggerl Haus Museum

Libraries in Bischofshofen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek Abtenau0.0
Bibliothek Bad Hofgastein0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei Flauchau0.0
Duado0.0
Marktbücherei0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei der Gemeinde Hüttschlag0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei Golling0.0
Schulbibliothek0.0
Stadt Bücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Bischofshofen0.0

Hotels in Bischofshofen

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Harry's Home Hotel

Restaurants in Bischofshofen

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Drunter und Drüber
Marktküche Billa
Namaste
Ortners
Papa Roy
Pizza Alla Casa
Schützenhof
The Beef Man Burgerhaus
Tirolerwirt

Cafes in Bischofshofen

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Da GiGi Eis
Die Speis
Patisserie-Café Madl
Wilhelm's Café

Dentists in Bischofshofen

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Dragan STEFANOVIC
Dr. med. univ. et med. dent. Loe WENSTERN VON
ÖGK Zahngesundheitszentrum Bischofshofen

Veterinaries in Bischofshofen

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tierarzt Dr. Sorgo

Train Stations in Bischofshofen

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bischofshofen
Pöham

Gas Stations in Bischofshofen

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
Turmöl

Banks in Bischofshofen

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

bank99
Raiffeisenbank
Sparda-Bank
Sparkasse
Volksbank

Shopping Malls in Bischofshofen

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EKZ Süd
KARO Bischofshofen

Breweries in Bischofshofen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Hofbrauhaus Berchtesgaden
Rolbrettbräu

Stadiums & Teams in Bischofshofen

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Bischofshofen

67 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Planai 0.0 $0
Ramsau am Dachstein 0.0 $0
Sepp Bradl-Skistadion 0.0 $0
Skicircus Saalbach-Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn 0.0 $0
Monte Popolo - Eben im Pongau 0.0 $0
Schladming Dachstein 0.0 $0
Galsterberg 0.0 $0
Hochkönig 0.0 $0
Hauser Kaibling 0.0 $0
Filzmoos-Neuberg 0.0 $0
Hochwurzen 0.0 $0
Reiteralm 0.0 $0
Horsefeathers Superpark Planai 0.0 $0
Radstadt-Altenmarkt 0.0 $0
Fageralm 0.0 $0
St. Johann im Pongau 0.0 $0
Flachau 0.0 $0
Kälbersteinschanze 0.0 $0
Skilift Kronberg 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Hochlecken 0.0 $0
Feuerkogel 0.0 $0
Hochfelln 0.0 $0
Wildalmlifte 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Loser-Altaussee 0.0 $0
Zinkenlifte – Dürrnberg (Hallein) 0.0 $0
Rossfeld 0.0 $0
Snow Space Salzburg 0.0 $0
Steinplatte Waidring-Tirol 0.0 $0
Almenwelt Lofer 0.0 $0
Hausberglift - Waidring 0.0 $0
Skiregion Dachstein West 0.0 $0
Freesports Arena Dachstein Krippenstein 0.0 $0
Buchensteinwand (Pillersee) 0.0 $0
Werfenweng 0.0 $0
Heidialm 0.0 $0
Katschberg-Aineck 0.0 $0
Sportgastein 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Großglockner Heiligenblut 0.0 $0
Ankogel Mallnitz 0.0 $0
Mölltaler Gletscher 0.0 $0
Kals-Matrei 0.0 $0
Turracher Höhe 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Lienz - Zettersfeld 0.0 $0
Graukogel 0.0 $0
Raunigwiese 0.0 $0
Skilift Mühldorf 0.0 $0
Lienzer Bergbahnen 0.0 $0
Hochstein 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Bad Kleinkirchheim 0.0 $0
Embergeralm 0.0 $0
Goldeck 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Golzentipp/Obertilliach 0.0 $0
Großeck-Speiereck 0.0 $0
Ski Gastein - Stubnerkogel/Schlossalm 0.0 $0
Weißsee Gletscherwelt 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Fanningberg 0.0 $0
Kitzsteinhorn 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Raurisertal 0.0 $0
Großarltal-Dorfgastein 0.0 $0
Ski amadé 0.0 $0
Obertauern 0.0 $0
Maiskogel 0.0 $0
Zauchensee-Flachauwinkl 0.0 $0
Shuttleberg Flachauwinkl-Kleinarl 0.0 $0
Goldegger Buchberg 0.0 $0
Wagrain 0.0 $0
Schmittenhöhe Zell am See 0.0 $0

Airports Near Bischofshofen

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Salzburg AirportSZGLarge Airport
Gmunden-Laakirchen AirfieldSmall Airport
Grabenstätt AirfieldSmall Airport
Lienz-Nikolsdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Mauterndorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Scharnstein AirfieldSmall Airport
Schönberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Zell am See AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Bischofshofen

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
5500 Bischofshofen
Post

Treatment Centers in Bischofshofen

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Klinik Schönsicht
Regenerationszentrum Goldegg
Reha-Zentrum Bad Hofgastein

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bischofshofen

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Evang. Christuskirche
Georgikirchlein
Kreuzbergkirche
Liebfrauenkirche
Pfarrkirche St. Maximillian
Rainkapelle

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Elevation
544 m (1,785 ft)
Area
49.6 km² (19.1 mi²)
Postal Code
5500
Website
bischofshofen.at/
Twinned With
Adeje, Unterhaching

🇦🇹 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 Bischofshofen

What is the population of Bischofshofen?

Bischofshofen has a population of 7,457 residents and is located in Austria. The population density is 329 people per square mile, spread across 22.7 square miles.

Is Bischofshofen expensive to live in?

The median household income is $54,324, 28% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Bischofshofen?

Bischofshofen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 213 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 94.9 inches, with 281.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bischofshofen?

There are 291 business establishments in the area.

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