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Flachau, Austria

Salzburg · Austria

Flachau is a small town in Salzburg, Austria with a population of 827. Elevation: 2,976 ft (907 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
827 Population 33/sq mi density
2,976 ft Elevation 907 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
76.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Vienna Timezone
$54,324 Median Income
B
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 Flachau

Flachau

Flachau is a village in the district of St. Johann im Pongau in the Austrian state of Salzburg, with a population of 2,802. Its numerous skiing facilities are part of the Skí Arcade network of ski areas, one of the largest in Europe.

People

Population827
Density33/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$54,324

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain76.5 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation2,976 ft (907 m)
Population827
Population Density33 / sq mi
Elevation2,976 ft (907 m)
Coordinates47.3441°, 13.3915°
TimezoneEurope/Vienna
Country🇦🇹 Austria
State / ProvinceSalzburg
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$54,324

About Flachau

Flachau is a small town in Austria (Salzburg) with a population of 827. The city sits at an elevation of 2,976 feet (907 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 Flachau is $54,324, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 32 business establishments.

Income: Flachau vs Austria

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)32

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Flachau 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 2,976 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

Elevation2,976 ft (907 m)
Area25.1 sq mi (65.1 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates47.3441°N, 13.3915°W
TimezoneEurope/Vienna

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.5"
101% above Austria avg
Snowfall 263.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.28"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

632 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 M5.6 124 km
Jul 12, 2004 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.2 118 km
Feb 14, 2002 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.7 109 km
Nov 11, 1990 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.7 144 km
Jul 21, 2003 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria M4.7 74 km
May 6, 1998 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia M4.6 126 km
Jun 9, 2012 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy M4.5 145 km
May 28, 1998 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy M4.5 125 km
Oct 5, 1991 0 km W of Nimis, Italy M4.5 127 km
Jan 30, 2015 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.4 106 km
Oct 1, 2004 3 km S of Oberaich, Austria M4.4 137 km
May 13, 1999 2 km NW of Clodig, Italy M4.4 131 km
Jul 13, 2020 9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy M4.3 128 km
Mar 27, 2024 6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy M4.3 119 km
Oct 2, 1993 4 km WNW of Bordano, Italy M4.3 116 km
Aug 29, 2004 1 km S of Enemonzo-Quinis, Italy M4.3 112 km
Jan 14, 2005 6 km NNE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.3 137 km
Apr 15, 1998 7 km ESE of Kobarid, Slovenia M4.3 125 km
Sep 30, 2002 5 km SW of Kranjska Gora, Slovenia M4.3 107 km
Apr 20, 1994 5 km NE of Claut, Italy M4.3 132 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 24°F (-5°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 28°F (-3°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 3.2 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in
May 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
June 53°F (12°C) 6.7 in
July 56°F (14°C) 7.3 in Wettest
August 57°F (14°C) 6.5 in Warmest
September 51°F (10°C) 4.7 in
October 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
November 33°F (1°C) 3.5 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.5 in

Flachau has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 24°F in January to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.3") and February the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Flachau

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Volksschule Flachau
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Radio Stations near Flachau

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 Flachau

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
7 Mühlen
Alpin-Museum Ramsau Dachstein
Alte Wacht
Bartlkasten
Bartlmühle
Bauerhofmuseum Edelweißalm
Blasnerhof - Landwirtschaftliche Sammlung
Denkmalhof Gererhof
Denkmalhof Maurergut
Erze, Gold & Mineralien
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Hermann Maier Fanshop/Museum
Jakobermühle
Kapuzinerturm
Kaufhausmuseum
Radstädter Radgarten
Salzburger Landesskimuseum
Schloss Lerchen
Seelackenmuseum
Stille Nacht Museum im Pflegerschlössl
Talmuseum Hüttschlag
Tauernbahnmuseum
Tauernstraßenmuseum
Waggerl Haus Museum
Walcherhäusl
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Libraries in Flachau

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

Hotels in Flachau

17 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alpenwelt
Aparthotel Panorama
Appartment Holzmannhof
B&B Hotel Die Bergquelle
Central Flachau
Dips&Drops - The First Bike And Ski Hub
Ennshof
Ferienhaus Eva Flachau
Flachauerhof
Forellenhof
Hotel Bergzeit by seven
Jagdhof
Matteo
Schitreff;Sporthotel Flachauwinkl
Schlosshotel Lacknerhof
The Place
Wieseneck

Restaurants in Flachau

38 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ansitz
Bella Grotta
Birkhahnalm
Bodenalm
Brennhütt'n
Burgstall Hütte
Flachauerhof
Gloneralm
Glückskind
Griessenkarhaus
Gutshof - Musistadl
Hoagascht
Hofalm
Hofstadl
Holzwurm
Jagdhof
Jandlalm
Kaiserstubn
Kuchlberghütte
Latschenhof
Lisa-Alm
Munzenalm
Neureitalm
Ofentürl
Paularei
Pfeiffei Alm
Purzelbaum Alm
SalzBurger
Sattelbauer
Schauphof
Schitreff;Sporthotel Flachauwinkl
Schusterhäusl
Seestüberl
The Place
Umami Sushi Bar
Unterbergalm
Waldgasthof
Winklalm

Cafes in Flachau

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

D‘ Bachstub’n

Theatres in Flachau

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Naturkino

Dentists in Flachau

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr. AUFMESSER

Banks in Flachau

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Raiffeisen

Stadiums & Teams in Flachau

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Ski Resorts Near Flachau

64 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Monte Popolo - Eben im Pongau 0.0 $0
Wagrain 0.0 $0
Schmittenhöhe Zell am See 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
Planai 0.0 $0
Hauser Kaibling 0.0 $0
Hochkönig 0.0 $0
Galsterberg 0.0 $0
Schladming Dachstein 0.0 $0
Goldegger Buchberg 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
Skiregion Dachstein West 0.0 $0
Spechtenseelift - Wörschachwald 0.0 $0
Tauplitz / Bad Mitterndorf 0.0 $0
Kälbersteinschanze 0.0 $0
Rossfeld 0.0 $0
Zinkenlifte – Dürrnberg (Hallein) 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Loser-Altaussee 0.0 $0
Feuerkogel 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Hochlecken 0.0 $0
Skilift Kronberg 0.0 $0
Ankogel Mallnitz 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Gerlitzen Alpe 0.0 $0
Bergbahn Weissensee 0.0 $0
Goldeck 0.0 $0
Embergeralm 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Bad Kleinkirchheim 0.0 $0
Hochstein 0.0 $0
Lienzer Bergbahnen 0.0 $0
Hochrindl 0.0 $0
Skilift Mühldorf 0.0 $0
Raunigwiese 0.0 $0
Heidialm 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Lienz - Zettersfeld 0.0 $0
Turracher Höhe 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Flattnitz 0.0 $0
Mölltaler Gletscher 0.0 $0
Vorhegg 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Großglockner Heiligenblut 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
Maiskogel 0.0 $0
Zauchensee-Flachauwinkl 0.0 $0
Shuttleberg Flachauwinkl-Kleinarl 0.0 $0

Airports Near Flachau

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Salzburg AirportSZGLarge Airport
Feldkirchen AirfieldSmall Airport
Gmunden-Laakirchen AirfieldSmall Airport
Lienz-Nikolsdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Mauterndorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Micheldorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Niederöblarn AirfieldSmall Airport
Ossiacher See Paraglider Landing FieldSmall Airport
Scharnstein AirfieldSmall Airport
Zell am See AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Flachau

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Postpartner 5542, Tabak Trafik Kofler

Churches & Religious Organizations in Flachau

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Pfarrkirche Flachau

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Elevation
842 m (2,763 ft)
Area
48.6 km² (18.8 mi²)
Postal Code
5541
Website
altenmarkt.at/

🇦🇹 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 Flachau

What is the population of Flachau?

Flachau has a population of 827 residents and is located in Austria. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 25.1 square miles.

Is Flachau 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 Flachau?

Flachau 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 Flachau?

There are 32 business establishments in the area.

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