Fresach, Austria

Carinthia · Austria

Fresach is a small city in Carinthia, Austria with a population of 5,819. Elevation: 2,464 ft (751 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

5,819 Population 87/sq mi density
2,464 ft Elevation 751 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
57.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Vienna Timezone

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About Fresach

Fresach

Fresach is a municipality in Villach-Land District, in the Austrian state of Carinthia.

People

Population5,819
Density87/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain57.9 in/yr
Elevation2,464 ft (751 m)
Population5,819
Population Density87 / sq mi
Elevation2,464 ft (751 m)
Coordinates46.7156°, 13.6908°
TimezoneEurope/Vienna
Country🇦🇹 Austria
State / ProvinceCarinthia
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation57.9 inches (1,471 mm)
Annual Snowfall18.0 inches (46 cm)

About Fresach

Fresach is a small city in Austria (Carinthia) with a population of 5,819. The city sits at an elevation of 2,464 feet (751 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Vienna.

Fresach has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,464 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average41.1°F
24% below Austria avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation2,464 ft (751 m)
Area67.0 sq mi (173.6 km²)
Population Density87/sq mi
Coordinates46.7156°N, 13.6908°E
TimezoneEurope/Vienna

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.9"
52% above Austria avg
Snowfall 18.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

939 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 52 km
Jul 12, 2004 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.2 47 km
Mar 13, 1998 4 km NW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia M5.2 131 km
May 22, 1995 6 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia M4.9 129 km
Feb 14, 2002 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.7 55 km
Jul 21, 2003 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria M4.7 70 km
Nov 11, 1990 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.7 70 km
May 6, 1998 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia M4.6 53 km
Jun 2, 2002 6 km SSE of Pivka, Slovenia M4.6 128 km
Jun 9, 2012 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy M4.5 111 km
Apr 22, 2014 7 km SE of Pivka, Slovenia M4.5 128 km
May 28, 1998 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy M4.5 72 km
Oct 5, 1991 0 km W of Nimis, Italy M4.5 65 km
Oct 1, 2004 3 km S of Oberaich, Austria M4.4 136 km
May 13, 1999 2 km NW of Clodig, Italy M4.4 61 km
Jan 30, 2015 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.4 54 km
Mar 13, 2014 9 km E of Ribnica, Slovenia M4.4 140 km
Nov 28, 1993 3 km WNW of Klana, Croatia M4.4 149 km
Apr 24, 2005 0 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia M4.4 134 km
Apr 20, 1994 5 km NE of Claut, Italy M4.3 97 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 2,000 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 3.6 in
April 39°F (4°C) 4.7 in
May 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in
June 54°F (12°C) 6.5 in
July 58°F (14°C) 6.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 57°F (14°C) 5.8 in
September 51°F (11°C) 5.7 in
October 43°F (6°C) 5.5 in
November 33°F (0°C) 5.2 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 3.7 in

Fresach has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 25°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.6") and February the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Fresach

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Volksschule Fresach - - - -
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Radio Stations near Fresach

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Popwelle Wörthersee,AutoDJ musik der 90er, oldies MP3 320 kbps
Popwelle. Das Musikradio,AutoDJ indie, oldie MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Fresach

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
1. Kärntner Fischereimuseum
1. Kärntner Handwerksmuseum
1. Österreichisches Fledermaushaus
Alpengarten Dobratsch
Alter Pfarrhof
Automuseum TAF-TIMER
Biosphärenpark-Zentrum Nockalmhof
Bonsai Museum
Bunkermuseum Wurzenpass
Charcoal Burning Area Exhibit
Ebners Hausmuseum
Foltermuseum Burg Sommeregg
Granatium
Greißlermuseum Thörl-Maglern
Grundalm - Ausstellung Bäume als Überlebenskünstler
Heimat- und Tourismusmuseum
Heimatmuseum Arnoldstein
Liznjekova domačija
Mineralien-Edelsteine-Museum
Montanmuseum Turrach
Museo Antiquarium di Camporosso
Museo della Dogana
Museum Carantana
Museum der Stadt Villach
Museum des Nötscher Kreises
Museum für Volkskultur
Museun
Muzej Planica
Mythos Edelstein Kranzelbinder
Pankratium
Parkschlössl
Pilzmuseum
Porsche Museum Gmünd
Puppenmuseum
Puppenmuseum: Elli Riehl Puppenwelt
Reinhard-Eberhart-Museum (rem)
Relief von Kärnten
Römermuseum Teurnia
Sagamundo - Haus des Erzählens
Schaubergwerk Terra Mystica
Schauraum Villacher Burg
Stiftsmuseum Kreuzgang Millstatt
Türkhaus
Villacher Fahrzeugmuseum

Libraries in Fresach

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arbeiterkammer Bibliothek0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Bibliothek Gmünd0.0
Bibliothek NMS Landskron0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Mediathek Radenthein0.0

Farmers Markets in Fresach

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato di Tarvisio
Spittaler Wochenmarkt
Stadtmarkt Radenthein
Wochenmarkt

Restaurants in Fresach

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Buschenschenke "Stanahof"
Gasthaus "Zum Wirt"
Steinwender

Breweries in Fresach

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brau Union Brauerei Villach
Brauerei Shilling
Hochtål Beer
Malle Biermanufaktur

Stadiums & Teams in Fresach

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Ski Resorts Near Fresach

61 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
St. Johann im Pongau 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 - - -
Großarltal-Dorfgastein 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski amadé 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Obertauern 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet Lachtal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Zauchensee-Flachauwinkl 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Shuttleberg Flachauwinkl-Kleinarl 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Goldegger Buchberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wagrain 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snow Space Salzburg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Flachau 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Katschberg-Aineck 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 - - -
Sepp Bradl-Skistadion 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bergbahn Weissensee 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stari Vrh 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Soriška planina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vogel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sella Nevea - Kanin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mojstrana 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kranjska Gora 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet Bodental 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Planica 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Macesnovc Rateče 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tarvisio 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kinderalm Valbruna 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet Dreiländereck - Arnoldstein 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nassfeld 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet Gerlitzen Alpe 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Smučarski center Cerkno 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 Grebenzen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sportgastein 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Fresach

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Klagenfurt AirportKLULarge Airport
Udine-Rivolto Air Base-Medium Airport
Ali Friuli Airfield-Small Airport
Always Airfield-Small Airport
Bovec Airfield-Small Airport
Feldkirchen Airfield-Small Airport
Ferlach-Glainach Airfield-Small Airport
Fly Evolution Flying Field-Small Airport
Fly Synthesis Airfield-Small Airport
Friesach/Hirt Airfield-Small Airport
Lesce Airfield-Small Airport
Mauterndorf Airfield-Small Airport
Mayerhofen Airfield-Small Airport
Nötsch im Gailtal Airfield-Small Airport
Ossiacher See Paraglider Landing Field-Small Airport
Podpeč Airfield-Small Airport
Rivoli Avro Airfield-Small Airport
San Mauro Airfield-Small Airport
Sankt Donat / Mairist Airfield-Small Airport
Udine-Campoformido Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Fresach

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Kurzentrum Therme Warmbad
SKA Rehabilitation Thermenhof

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fresach

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Evangelische Pfarrkirche A.B. Fresach
Pfarrkirche Heiliger Blasius
Toleranzbethaus Fresach

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Elevation
519 m (1,703 ft)
Area
105.5 km² (40.7 mi²)
Postal Code
9711
Website
paternion.gv.at
Twinned With
Ladenburg

🇦🇹 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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What is the population of Fresach?

Fresach has a population of 5,819 residents and is located in Austria. The population density is 87 people per square mile, spread across 67.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Fresach?

Fresach has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 57.9 inches, with 18.0 inches of snow.

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