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Bretstein, Austria

Styria · Austria

Bretstein is a small town in Styria, Austria with a population of 298. Elevation: 3,360 ft (1,024 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
298 Population 20/sq mi density
3,360 ft Elevation 1,024 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
51.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Vienna Timezone
$58,104 Median Income
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Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$58,104 median income

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About Bretstein

Bretstein

Bretstein is a former municipality in the district of Murtal in the Austrian state of Styria. Since the 2015 Styria municipal structural reform, it is part of the municipality Pölstal.

People

Population298
Density20/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$58,104

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain51.8 in/yr
Sunny Days242/yr
Elevation3,360 ft (1,024 m)
Population298
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation3,360 ft (1,024 m)
Coordinates47.3333°, 14.4167°
TimezoneEurope/Vienna
Country🇦🇹 Austria
State / ProvinceStyria
Average Temperature40°F (4°C)
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation51.8 inches (1,315 mm)
Annual Snowfall15.9 inches (40 cm)
Median Household Income$58,104

About Bretstein

Bretstein is a small town in Austria (Styria) with a population of 298. The city sits at an elevation of 3,360 feet (1,024 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Vienna.

The median household income in Bretstein is $58,104, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 12 business establishments.

Income: Bretstein vs Austria

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Income

Median HH Income$58,104
23% below Austria avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)12

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Bretstein has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,360 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average39.5°F
27% below Austria avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,360 ft (1,024 m)
Area14.8 sq mi (38.2 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates47.3333°N, 14.4167°W
TimezoneEurope/Vienna

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"
36% above Austria avg
Snowfall 15.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.69"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

643 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.0 on Feb 1, 2024.

Apr 12, 1998 5 km E of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.6 134 km
Jul 12, 2004 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.2 130 km
Jul 1, 2001 1 km NNW of Breitenau, Austria M5.1 137 km
Feb 14, 2002 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.7 143 km
Nov 11, 1990 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.7 136 km
Jul 21, 2003 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria M4.7 20 km
Dec 3, 1994 1 km W of Pitten, Austria M4.6 138 km
May 6, 1998 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia M4.6 133 km
Jan 30, 2015 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.4 141 km
May 13, 1999 2 km NW of Clodig, Italy M4.4 144 km
Oct 1, 2004 3 km S of Oberaich, Austria M4.4 60 km
Jan 14, 2005 6 km NNE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.3 132 km
Dec 3, 2012 6 km NNE of Morav?e, Slovenia M4.3 130 km
Sep 30, 2002 5 km SW of Kranjska Gora, Slovenia M4.3 115 km
Apr 15, 1998 7 km ESE of Kobarid, Slovenia M4.3 135 km
Nov 10, 1995 3 km WSW of Gaal, Austria M4.3 18 km
Jan 1, 2007 5 km SSW of Ferlach, Austria M4.2 95 km
Apr 15, 1998 5 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia M4.2 132 km
May 7, 2009 Austria M4.2 99 km
Apr 12, 1998 2 km NNE of Kobarid, Slovenia M4.1 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 26°F (-4°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 3.6 in
April 37°F (3°C) 3.9 in
May 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in
June 52°F (11°C) 6.3 in
July 55°F (13°C) 6.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 55°F (13°C) 5.7 in
September 49°F (10°C) 4.9 in
October 42°F (5°C) 3.9 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 3.9 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 3.4 in

Bretstein has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 24°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and February the driest (2.5").

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Radio Stations near Bretstein

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Blechradio 1 brass MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bretstein

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Afrika Museum
Besucherbergwerk Oberzeiring
Blasmusik- und Heimatmuseum
Museum Heimatkreis
Museum Stift Admont
Puchmuseum Judenburg
Schmalspurbahn-Museum Frojach
Stadtmuseum Judenburg
Stiftsbibliothek Admont

Libraries in Bretstein

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
70.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei Stadtgemeinde Trieben0.0
Dokumentationszentrum des Österreichischen Blasmusikverbandes0.0
Gemeindebücherei Admont0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei Lassing0.0
Stadt Bücherei0.0
Stiftsbibliothek Admont0.0

Restaurants in Bretstein

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wirtshaus Schaffer

Ski Resorts Near Bretstein

42 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Tauplitz / Bad Mitterndorf 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Riesneralm - Donnersbachwald 0.0 $0
Planai 0.0 $0
Hauser Kaibling 0.0 $0
Galsterberg 0.0 $0
Planneralm 0.0 $0
Hohentauern 0.0 $0
Eisenerzer Ramsau 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Präbichl 0.0 $0
Kaiserau 0.0 $0
Spechtenseelift - Wörschachwald 0.0 $0
Horsefeathers Superpark Planai 0.0 $0
Wurzeralm 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Loser-Altaussee 0.0 $0
Hinterstoder 0.0 $0
Hochkar 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Königsberg - Hollenstein 0.0 $0
Feuerkogel 0.0 $0
Maiszinken 0.0 $0
Schilifte Molln 0.0 $0
Schigebiet Forsteralm 0.0 $0
Klippitztörl 0.0 $0
Simonhöhe 0.0 $0
Koralpe 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Bad Kleinkirchheim 0.0 $0
Weinebene 0.0 $0
Hochrindl 0.0 $0
Heidialm 0.0 $0
Klug Lifte 0.0 $0
Turracher Höhe 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Flattnitz 0.0 $0
Modriach-Winkel Hoislifte 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Gerlitzen Alpe 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Grebenzen 0.0 $0
Schilift Obdach 0.0 $0
Salzstiegl 0.0 $0
Kreischberg 0.0 $0
Rieseralm 0.0 $0
Gaberl 0.0 $0
Schilifte Kleinlobming 0.0 $0
Gaaler Lifte 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Lachtal 0.0 $0

Airports Near Bretstein

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Klagenfurt AirportKLULarge Airport
Hinterstoisser Air BaseMedium Airport
Feldkirchen AirfieldSmall Airport
Fiala-Fernbrugg Air BaseSmall Airport
Flugplatz SeitenstettenSmall Airport
Friesach/Hirt AirfieldSmall Airport
Gmunden-Laakirchen AirfieldSmall Airport
Leoben/Timmersdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Libeliče AirfieldSmall Airport
Mauterndorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Mayerhofen AirfieldSmall Airport
Micheldorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Niederöblarn AirfieldSmall Airport
Ossiacher See Paraglider Landing FieldSmall Airport
Sankt Donat / Mairist AirfieldSmall Airport
Scharnstein AirfieldSmall Airport
Ternberg Landing FieldSmall Airport
Trieben AirfieldSmall Airport
Wolfsberg AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bretstein

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hl Latharina und Ulrich
Weißes Kreuz

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Elevation
1,036 m (3,399 ft)
Area
91.3 km² (35.2 mi²)
Postal Code
8763

🇦🇹 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 Bretstein

What is the population of Bretstein?

Bretstein has a population of 298 residents and is located in Austria. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 14.8 square miles.

Is Bretstein expensive to live in?

The median household income is $58,104, 23% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Bretstein?

Bretstein has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.8 inches, with 15.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bretstein?

There are 12 business establishments in the area.

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