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Fresach, Austria

Carinthia · Austria

Fresach is a small town in Carinthia, Austria with a population of 560. Elevation: 2,464 ft (751 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
560 Population 8/sq mi density
2,464 ft Elevation 751 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
57.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Vienna Timezone
$48,060 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,060 median income

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About Fresach

Fresach

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

People

Population560
Density8/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$48,060

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain57.9 in/yr
Sunny Days231/yr
Elevation2,464 ft (751 m)
Population560
Population Density8 / 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)
Median Household Income$48,060

About Fresach

Fresach is a small town in Austria (Carinthia) with a population of 560. 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.

The median household income in Fresach is $48,060, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 22 business establishments.

Income: Fresach vs Austria

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Income

Median HH Income$48,060
36% below Austria avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)22

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

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. The area gets 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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)
Sunny Days231 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,464 ft (751 m)
Area67.0 sq mi (173.6 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates46.7156°N, 13.6908°W
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 (NCES 2022-23 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 BaseMedium Airport
Ali Friuli AirfieldSmall Airport
Always AirfieldSmall Airport
Bovec AirfieldSmall Airport
Feldkirchen AirfieldSmall Airport
Ferlach-Glainach AirfieldSmall Airport
Fly Evolution Flying FieldSmall Airport
Fly Synthesis AirfieldSmall Airport
Friesach/Hirt AirfieldSmall Airport
Lesce AirfieldSmall Airport
Mauterndorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Mayerhofen AirfieldSmall Airport
Nötsch im Gailtal AirfieldSmall Airport
Ossiacher See Paraglider Landing FieldSmall Airport
Podpeč AirfieldSmall Airport
Rivoli Avro AirfieldSmall Airport
San Mauro AirfieldSmall Airport
Sankt Donat / Mairist AirfieldSmall Airport
Udine-Campoformido AirfieldSmall 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Fresach

What is the population of Fresach?

Fresach has a population of 560 residents and is located in Austria. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 67.0 square miles.

Is Fresach expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,060, 36% below the national average of $75,149.

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. The area receives 231 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.9 inches, with 18.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Fresach?

There are 22 business establishments in the area.

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