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Forchtenstein, Austria
Burgenland · Austria
Forchtenstein is a small town in Burgenland, Austria with a population of 2,796. Elevation: 1,138 ft (347 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Forchtenstein
Forchtenstein is a town in the district of Mattersburg in the Austrian state of Burgenland. It is the location of Forchtenstein Castle, one of the many palaces of the famous Esterházy family.
People
Economy
BClimate
| Population | 2,796 |
| Population Density | 120 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,138 ft (347 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.7116°, 16.3453° |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
| Country | 🇦🇹 Austria |
| State / Province | Burgenland |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.1 inches (842 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 12.8 inches (32 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $42,120 |
About Forchtenstein
Forchtenstein is a small town in Austria (Burgenland) with a population of 2,796. The city sits at an elevation of 1,138 feet (347 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Vienna.
Income: Forchtenstein vs Austria
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $42,120 |
| 44% below Austria avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 109 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below Austria avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,138 ft (347 m) |
| Area | 23.3 sq mi (60.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 120/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.7116°N, 16.3453°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
Forchtenstein has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 34°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.1").
Schools in Forchtenstein
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volksschule Forchtenstein | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Forchtenstein
34 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORF Hitradio Ö3 | HQ | orf, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Ö1 | ORF | HQ | orf | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Ö1 | ORF | orf | MP3 128 kbps | |
| FM4 | ORF | orf, alternative mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Lounge.FM - 100% Austria | downtempo, easy listening | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Superfly FM | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radino - Mein Kinderradio Wien 103,2 | children, dab+ | MP3 192 kbps | |
| AUSTRIA FIRST – Österreichs Patriotenradio | conservative talk, news | MP3 | |
| Radio Burgenland HQ | orf | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 88.6 Metal | metal | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Darksynth Radio | 80s, darkwave | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 88.6 New Rock | new rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WELLE 1 - Oberöstereich | at_welle1 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Chromatique-Sky | epic, soundtracks | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Technikum City | dab+, easy listening | MP3 128 kbps | |
| JazzW3 | jazz | OGG 128 kbps | |
| CITY23 | dab+, easy listening | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Bluffphonica | forest psytrance, psychedelic | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WELLE 1 - Oberösterreich - HQ | at_welle1 | MP3 256 kbps | |
| PENNY live | - | MP3 100 kbps | |
| ORF Ö1 Campus | HQ | orf, campus radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 1000-ELECTRONIC-DANCE-MUSIC | electronic rock, hardstyle | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Superfly Webradio Pure | chillout, funk | AAC | |
| Viyana FM | - | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| 88.6 Rot-Weiß-Rock | rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Würmchen | ai, ai-powered | MP3 | |
| Orange 94.0 secure | - | MP3 | |
| ARBÖ Verkehrsradio | dab+, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio 1 Sopron (HU) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Rot Weiß Rot | austrian music, austrian pop music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| RES.RADIO | culture, non-commercial | MP3 | |
| Radio Rudina | chill, electronica | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RTV Unirea International | folk, oldies | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Rádió 1 - Sopron (HU) | dance, hits | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Forchtenstein
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ausstellungskirche St. Peter an der Sperr | ||||
| Bányászati Emlékház (ZÁRVA!) | ||||
| Bauernmuseum | ||||
| Berndorfer Stilklassen | ||||
| Die gläserne Burg | ||||
| Diözesanmuseum Eisenstadt | ||||
| Diözesanmuseum, ehem. evangelischer Pfarrhof | ||||
| Erdészeti Múzeum | ||||
| Erzherzog Johann Gedenkraum | ||||
| Fabricius-ház | ||||
| Familie Fehrs Oldtimer Museum | ||||
| Flugmuseum Aviaticum | ||||
| Flugmuseum AVIATICUM | ||||
| Frohsdorfer Feuerwehrmuseum | ||||
| Georgi-Stollen | ||||
| Görbehalmi Bányászmúzeum | ||||
| Hackerhaus | ||||
| Haydnmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum (Museumsdorf) | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Ebreichsdorf | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Rother Hof | ||||
| Hermann Broch Museum | ||||
| Industrieviertelmuseum | ||||
| Jüdisches Museum | ||||
| Katolikus gyűjtemény | ||||
| Keltendorf Schwarzenbach | ||||
| Kőhalmy Vadászati Múzeum | ||||
| Központi Bányászati Múzeum | ||||
| krupp stadt museum | ||||
| Kunstraum NÖ | ||||
| Landesfeuerwehr-Museum | ||||
| Landesmuseum | ||||
| Lenck-villa | ||||
| LEUM | ||||
| Liszt-Geburtshaus | ||||
| Macskakő gyermekmúeum | ||||
| Mida Huber Museum | ||||
| MUBA | ||||
| Museum im Schloss Lackenbach | ||||
| Museum St. Peter an der Sperr | ||||
| Museumsturm | ||||
| Nadelburgmuseum | ||||
| Ózsinagóga | ||||
| Patikamúzeum | ||||
| Pechermuseum | ||||
| Pék-ház | ||||
| Pessenlehner Mühle | ||||
| PIZ 1000 | ||||
| Reckturm | ||||
| Sauriermuseum | ||||
| Scarbantia Fóruma | ||||
| Schloss Esterházy | ||||
| Sconarium | ||||
| Soproni Evangélikus Múzeum, Levéltár és Könyvtár | ||||
| Soproni Horváth József gyűjtemény | ||||
| Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Stadtvilla Eisenstadt | ||||
| Storno-ház | ||||
| Tájház Múzeum | ||||
| Tatra & Oldtimerclub Museum | ||||
| Teesdorfer Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Töpfermuseum Stoob | ||||
| University of West Hungary Building: Ligneum | ||||
| Weinbau- & Fahnenschwinger Museum | ||||
| Zettl-Langer gyűjtemény | ||||
| Zinnfigurenwelt Katzelsdorf |
Libraries in Forchtenstein
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek - FH Wr. Neustadt | 0.0 | |||||
| Burgenländische Landesbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| erlesene Bücherei Pottendorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeinde Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Pfarrbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Soproni Egyetem Központi Könyvtár | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtarchiv Wiener Neustadt | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtarchiv, Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Berndorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Mattersburg | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Forchtenstein
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hauptplatz | |||||
| Kertvárosi Vásárcsarnok | |||||
| Marienmarkt | |||||
| Szolgáltató házak | |||||
| Vásárcsarnok |
Restaurants in Forchtenstein
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Forchtenstein
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Forchtenstein
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Forchtenstein
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfsbräu |
Stadiums & Teams in Forchtenstein
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Forchtenstein
16 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schizentrum Rettenbach | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Strallegg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Familienschiberg St. Jakob im Walde | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Hauereck - St. Kathrein am Hauenstein | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Mönichkirchen - Mariensee | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Arabichl | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Feistritzsattel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wexl Arena | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Stuhleck - Semmering | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schmoll Lifte | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Semmering Hirschenkogel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Happylift – Semmering | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Puchis Welt in Puchberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Furtnerlifte Rohr im Gebirge | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schigebiet Unterberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Brenneralm | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Forchtenstein
19 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Vienna International Airport | VIE | Large Airport |
| Wiener Neustadt East Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Wiener Neustadt West Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Brumowski Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Bükfördö Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fertőszentmiklós Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fürstenfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gajary Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Krems/Langenlois Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pinkafeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Piuszpuszta Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Punitz-Güssing Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pusztacsalád Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sitke Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Spitzerberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stockerau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Szombathely Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vöslau-Kottingbrunn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Weiz-Unterfladnitz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Forchtenstein
5 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Der Sonnberghof | ||
| Gesundheitszentrum Bad Sauerbrunn | ||
| Kokon - Reha für junge Menschen | ||
| Lebens.Med Zentrum Bad Erlach | ||
| Rehabilitationszentrum Hochegg |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Forchtenstein
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Hubertuskapelle | |
| Hubertuskapelle | |
| Kapelle | |
| Rosalienkapelle | |
| Wallfahrtskirche zu Mariä Himmelfahrt |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Austria
20 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Forchtenstein
What is the population of Forchtenstein?
Forchtenstein has a population of 2,796 residents and is located in Austria. The population density is 120 people per square mile, spread across 23.3 square miles.
Is Forchtenstein expensive to live in?
The median household income is $42,120, 44% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Forchtenstein?
Forchtenstein has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.1 inches, with 12.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Forchtenstein?
There are 109 business establishments in the area.