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Gastern, Austria

Lower Austria · Austria

Gastern is a small town in Lower Austria, Austria with a population of 347. Elevation: 1,654 ft (504 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
347 Population 14/sq mi density
1,654 ft Elevation 504 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
25.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Vienna Timezone
$66,852 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$66,852 median income

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About Gastern

Gastern

Gastern is a municipality in the district of Waidhofen an der Thaya in the Austrian state of Lower Austria. It has population of approximately 1,165 residents as of 2024.

People

Population347
Density14/mi²

Economy

B+
Median Income$66,852

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain25.0 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation1,654 ft (504 m)
Population347
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation1,654 ft (504 m)
Coordinates48.8945°, 15.2203°
TimezoneEurope/Vienna
Country🇦🇹 Austria
State / ProvinceLower Austria
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation25.0 inches (634 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.6 inches (14 cm)
Median Household Income$66,852

About Gastern

Gastern is a small town in Austria (Lower Austria) with a population of 347. The city sits at an elevation of 1,654 feet (504 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Vienna.

The median household income in Gastern is $66,852, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 14 business establishments.

Income: Gastern vs Austria

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Income

Median HH Income$66,852
11% below Austria avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)14

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Gastern has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,654 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below Austria avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,654 ft (504 m)
Area25.3 sq mi (65.4 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates48.8945°N, 15.2203°W
TimezoneEurope/Vienna

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.0"
34% below Austria avg
Snowfall 5.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.50"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

90 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.0 on Feb 1, 2024.

Jul 11, 2000 2 km W of Moosbrunn, Austria M5.3 132 km
Jul 1, 2001 1 km NNW of Breitenau, Austria M5.1 144 km
Jul 11, 2000 3 km ESE of Oberwaltersdorf, Austria M5.0 133 km
Dec 3, 1994 1 km W of Pitten, Austria M4.6 149 km
Jan 9, 1996 1 km WNW of Weigelsdorf, Austria M4.5 135 km
Apr 25, 2016 3 km NNE of Heiligenkreuz, Austria M4.2 113 km
Sep 20, 2013 1 km SSW of Leithaprodersdorf, Austria M4.2 142 km
Jul 25, 2005 1 km NW of Neudörfl, Austria M4.1 144 km
Mar 30, 2023 1 km WNW of Buchbach, Austria M4.0 144 km
Feb 1, 2024 0 km NNE of Semmering, Austria M4.0 147 km
Mar 30, 2021 3 km NW of Lanzenkirchen, Austria M4.0 145 km
Mar 31, 1999 1 km WSW of Micheldorf in Oberösterreich, Austria M3.9 140 km
Apr 19, 2021 3 km SW of Wiener Neustadt, Austria M3.9 143 km
Feb 26, 2008 2 km S of Pottschach, Austria M3.9 148 km
Nov 21, 2001 0 km SE of Enzersdorf an der Fischa, Austria M3.8 137 km
May 2, 1991 0 km WNW of Leobersdorf, Austria M3.8 130 km
Jan 30, 2008 0 km WSW of Seebenstein, Austria M3.8 149 km
Jun 27, 2001 2 km SW of Seebenstein, Austria M3.7 150 km
Jun 1, 1990 1 km SW of Molln, Austria M3.7 134 km
Jul 12, 2000 2 km WSW of Seibersdorf, Austria M3.7 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 1.6 in
April 44°F (6°C) 2.0 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
September 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.5 in
November 35°F (2°C) 1.7 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.5 in

Gastern has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 27°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.2").

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Radio Stations near Gastern

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Stadtradio Krems pop MP3
Queenradio.net (CZ) queen, rock MP3

Museums in Gastern

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aussiedlermuseum
Das Kunstmuseum Waldviertel
Das Kunstmuseum Waldviertel
Dům gobelínů
Erdäpfelwelt Schweiggers
Expozice k historii hradu
Feuerwehrmuseum
Feuerwehrmuseum
Geologisches Freiluftmuseum
Glas und Stein
Händlerlogo AnnoLIGNUM-Blumberger moebel-architektur
Hauke Guitars Museum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Kautzen
Heimatmuseum Thaya
Kaiser Franz-Josef-Museum
Kautzner Computermuseum
Lebendes Textilmuseum
letecké muzeum
Märchenhain/Märchenwelt
Městské muzeum a galerie Dačice
Moor und Torfmuseum
Museum der Stadtgemeinde Waidhofen/Thaya
Museum Humanum Fratres
Museum und Bücherei der Stadtgemeinde
Muzeum československého opevnění - Klášter
Muzeum Čs. armády 1938
Muzeum čs. opevnění 1935-1938
Muzeum fotografie a moderních obrazových médií
Muzeum Jindřichohradecka
Muzeum samorostů
RABL - MUSEUM
Sakralmuseum Groß-Siegharts
Schnaps-Glas-Museum
Sparkassenmuseum
stará márnice
Uhrenmuseum Karlstein
UnterWasserReich
Veteran muzeum

Libraries in Gastern

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek Vitis0.0
Buch-Media Schweiggers0.0
Bücherei Heidenreichstein0.0
Bücherei Waldenstein0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Khihovna Vajgar0.0
knihovna Matěje Mikšíčka0.0
Místní knihovna Kunžak0.0
Stadtbücherei Schrems0.0
Stadtbuecherei0.0
Städtische Bücherei Gmünd0.0
Waidhofner Stadtbibliothek0.0

Restaurants in Gastern

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasthaus Müllner
Heuriger Kainz
Marktplatz Cafe Restaurant Gastern
Trollstiege

Cafes in Gastern

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kranner Irmgard – Irmi’s Cafe

Monuments in Gastern

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Prügl Gedenkstein

Castles in Gastern

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schloss Peigarten

Breweries in Gastern

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauerei Schrems
Grasel
Hopfenspinnerei

Stadiums & Teams in Gastern

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Ski Resorts Near Gastern

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Jauerling 0.0 $0
Schigebiet Viehberg 0.0 $0
Aichelberglifte Karlstift 0.0 $0
Schigebiet Arralifte Harmanschlag 0.0 $0
Ski areál Šacberk 0.0 $0

Airports Near Gastern

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Budíškovice AirstripSmall Airport
Částkovice AirfieldSmall Airport
Dačice AirfieldSmall Airport
Dobersberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Doudleby AirstripSmall Airport
Dynín AirstripSmall Airport
Havlíčkův Brod AirfieldSmall Airport
Hosín AirfieldSmall Airport
Jarošov AirstripSmall Airport
Jihlava AirfieldSmall Airport
Jindřichův Hradec AirfieldSmall Airport
Jiřičky ULSmall Airport
Kejžlice AirfieldSmall Airport
Kramolín ULSmall Airport
Krems/Langenlois AirfieldSmall Airport
Luka nad Jihlavou ULMSmall Airport
Moravské Budějovice AirfieldSmall Airport
Nová Včelnice AirstripSmall Airport
Ottenschlag AirfieldSmall Airport
Přibyslav AirfieldSmall Airport
Šeborov North ULSmall Airport
Šeborov South AirstripSmall Airport
Soběslav AirfieldSmall Airport
Stránecká Zhoř cropduster stripSmall Airport
Tábor AirfieldSmall Airport
Tandem Airlebnis Paraglider FieldSmall Airport
Třebíč AirfieldSmall Airport
Völtendorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Zbilidy UltrallightportSmall Airport
Želeč AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Gastern

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Postpartner 3852, Marktgemeinde

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gastern

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Filialkirche hl. Andreas
Ortskapelle
Pfarrkirche hl. Martin
Pfarrkirche hl. Martin
Wehrkirche Kleinzwettl

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Elevation
578 m (1,896 ft)
Area
20.2 km² (7.8 mi²)
Postal Code
3861
Website
eggern.gv.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 Gastern

What is the population of Gastern?

Gastern has a population of 347 residents and is located in Austria. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 25.3 square miles.

Is Gastern expensive to live in?

The median household income is $66,852, 11% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Gastern?

Gastern has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.0 inches, with 5.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Gastern?

There are 14 business establishments in the area.

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