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Forstau, Austria

Salzburg · Austria

Forstau is a small town in Salzburg, Austria with a population of 540. Elevation: 2,927 ft (892 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
540 Population 22/sq mi density
2,927 ft Elevation 892 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 Forstau

Forstau

Forstau is a municipality in the St. Johann im Pongau district in the Austrian state of Salzburg.

People

Population540
Density22/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$54,324

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain76.5 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation2,927 ft (892 m)
Population540
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation2,927 ft (892 m)
Coordinates47.3784°, 13.5556°
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 Forstau

Forstau is a small town in Austria (Salzburg) with a population of 540. The city sits at an elevation of 2,927 feet (892 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 Forstau is $54,324, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 21 business establishments.

Income: Forstau vs Austria

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)21

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Forstau 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 2,927 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

Elevation2,927 ft (892 m)
Area25.1 sq mi (65.1 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates47.3784°N, 13.5556°W
TimezoneEurope/Vienna

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.5"
101% above Austria avg
Snowfall 263.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.68"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.99"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

622 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 M5.6 126 km
Jul 12, 2004 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.2 121 km
Jul 21, 2003 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria M4.7 63 km
Nov 11, 1990 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.7 143 km
Feb 14, 2002 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.7 116 km
May 6, 1998 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia M4.6 128 km
May 28, 1998 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy M4.5 132 km
Oct 5, 1991 0 km W of Nimis, Italy M4.5 132 km
May 13, 1999 2 km NW of Clodig, Italy M4.4 134 km
Oct 1, 2004 3 km S of Oberaich, Austria M4.4 125 km
Jan 30, 2015 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.4 112 km
Sep 30, 2002 5 km SW of Kranjska Gora, Slovenia M4.3 108 km
Apr 20, 1994 5 km NE of Claut, Italy M4.3 141 km
Aug 29, 2004 1 km S of Enemonzo-Quinis, Italy M4.3 120 km
Nov 10, 1995 3 km WSW of Gaal, Austria M4.3 82 km
Apr 15, 1998 7 km ESE of Kobarid, Slovenia M4.3 128 km
Mar 27, 2024 6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy M4.3 127 km
Jul 13, 2020 9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy M4.3 138 km
Jan 14, 2005 6 km NNE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.3 137 km
Oct 2, 1993 4 km WNW of Bordano, Italy M4.3 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 4.0 in
April 35°F (2°C) 4.3 in
May 44°F (7°C) 5.0 in
June 49°F (10°C) 7.0 in
July 56°F (14°C) 7.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 53°F (12°C) 6.7 in
September 47°F (9°C) 5.2 in
October 41°F (5°C) 4.1 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 4.3 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 4.1 in

Forstau has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 24°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.7") and February the driest (3.0").

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Radio Stations near Forstau

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Antenne Salzburg AAC
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

Museums in Forstau

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alpin-Museum Ramsau Dachstein
Bartlkasten
Bartlmühle
Bauerhofmuseum Edelweißalm
Dekanatsmuseum
Denkmalhof Gererhof
Denkmalhof Maurergut
Erze, Gold & Mineralien
Fossilienausstellung Gamsjäger
Hausmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Hermann Maier Fanshop/Museum
Höhlenmuseum
Jakobermühle
Kammerhof
Kapuzinerturm
Lotus Museum
Lungauer Landschaftsmuseum
Nickelmuseum Hopfriesen
Pfarr- und Wallfahrtsmuseum
Radstädter Radgarten
Salzwelten Hallstatt
Schaugrab
Schloss Lerchen
Soleleitungsmuseum
Stadtmuseum
Tauernstraßenmuseum
Walcherhäusl
Welterbemuseum Hallstatt
Wintersportmuseum
Zeitroas - Ramsau am Dachstein

Libraries in Forstau

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek Abtenau0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei Flauchau0.0
Bücherei und Ludothek0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Lesestübchen0.0
Minibiblio0.0

Hotels in Forstau

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Das Geringer
Hotel Innviertler
Unterreith

Restaurants in Forstau

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aualm
Das Geringer
Forstauer Wirt
Mandlberggut
Trinkeralm
Unterreith
Winklhütte
Zeffereralm

Train Stations in Forstau

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mandling

Gas Stations in Forstau

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Breweries in Forstau

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brau Union Brauerei Schladming

Stadiums & Teams in Forstau

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Forstau

63 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Sepp Bradl-Skistadion 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
Skigebiet Riesneralm - Donnersbachwald 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
Snow Space Salzburg 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
Hinterstoder 0.0 $0
Feuerkogel 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Hochlecken 0.0 $0
Skilift Kronberg 0.0 $0
Sportgastein 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Gerlitzen Alpe 0.0 $0
Bergbahn Weissensee 0.0 $0
Goldeck 0.0 $0
Embergeralm 0.0 $0
Simonhöhe 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Bad Kleinkirchheim 0.0 $0
Hochrindl 0.0 $0
Skilift Mühldorf 0.0 $0
Raunigwiese 0.0 $0
Heidialm 0.0 $0
Turracher Höhe 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Flattnitz 0.0 $0
Mölltaler Gletscher 0.0 $0
Ankogel Mallnitz 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Großglockner Heiligenblut 0.0 $0
Vorhegg 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
Zauchensee-Flachauwinkl 0.0 $0
Shuttleberg Flachauwinkl-Kleinarl 0.0 $0
Goldegger Buchberg 0.0 $0
Wagrain 0.0 $0

Airports Near Forstau

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Salzburg AirportSZGLarge Airport
Feldkirchen AirfieldSmall Airport
Fiala-Fernbrugg Air BaseSmall 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

Treatment Centers in Forstau

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Rehabilitationszentrum Bad Aussee

Churches & Religious Organizations in Forstau

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kapelle
Lourdeskapelle
St. Leonhard

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Elevation
858 m (2,815 ft)
Area
60.8 km² (23.5 mi²)
Postal Code
5550
Website
radstadt.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 Forstau

What is the population of Forstau?

Forstau has a population of 540 residents and is located in Austria. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 25.1 square miles.

Is Forstau 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 Forstau?

Forstau 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 Forstau?

There are 21 business establishments in the area.

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