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Hof, Austria

Salzburg · Austria

Hof is a small town in Salzburg, Austria with a population of 1,295. Elevation: 3,068 ft (935 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,295 Population 52/sq mi density
3,068 ft Elevation 935 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 Hof

Hof

Wagrain is a market town in the St. Johann im Pongau District in the Austrian state of Salzburg. It is located in a high valley stretching from the Salzach at Sankt Johann in the west to the Enns river in the east. The municipality includes the Katastralgemeinden Hof, Hofmarkt, Schwaighof and Vorderkleinarl. The population is about 3,020.

People

Population1,295
Density52/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$54,324

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain76.5 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation3,068 ft (935 m)
Population1,295
Population Density52 / sq mi
Elevation3,068 ft (935 m)
Coordinates47.3500°, 13.3167°
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 Hof

Hof is a small town in Austria (Salzburg) with a population of 1,295. The city sits at an elevation of 3,068 feet (935 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 Hof is $54,324, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 51 business establishments.

Income: Hof vs Austria

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)51

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Hof 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 3,068 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

Elevation3,068 ft (935 m)
Area25.1 sq mi (65.1 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates47.3500°N, 13.3167°W
TimezoneEurope/Vienna

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.5"
101% above Austria avg
Snowfall 263.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

638 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 M5.2 120 km
Jul 21, 2003 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria M4.7 80 km
Feb 14, 2002 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.7 109 km
Nov 11, 1990 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.7 146 km
May 6, 1998 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia M4.6 127 km
May 28, 1998 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy M4.5 125 km
Oct 5, 1991 0 km W of Nimis, Italy M4.5 127 km
Jun 9, 2012 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy M4.5 143 km
Jan 30, 2015 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.4 105 km
May 13, 1999 2 km NW of Clodig, Italy M4.4 132 km
Oct 1, 2004 3 km S of Oberaich, Austria M4.4 143 km
Apr 20, 1994 5 km NE of Claut, Italy M4.3 130 km
Aug 29, 2004 1 km S of Enemonzo-Quinis, Italy M4.3 111 km
Jul 13, 2020 9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy M4.3 126 km
Apr 15, 1998 7 km ESE of Kobarid, Slovenia M4.3 127 km
Mar 27, 2024 6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy M4.3 118 km
Nov 10, 1995 3 km WSW of Gaal, Austria M4.3 99 km
Jan 14, 2005 6 km NNE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.3 140 km
Oct 2, 1993 4 km WNW of Bordano, Italy M4.3 115 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 2,000 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 3.2 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.4 in
June 55°F (13°C) 6.5 in
July 56°F (14°C) 7.2 in Wettest
August 58°F (15°C) 6.4 in Warmest
September 52°F (11°C) 4.6 in
October 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in
November 34°F (1°C) 3.5 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.4 in

Hof has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 24°F in January to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and February the driest (2.6").

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Radio Stations near Hof

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Antenne Salzburg AAC
ORF Radio Salzburg HQ orf MP3 192 kbps
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
Red Bull TV UNKNOWN

Museums in Hof

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
7 Mühlen
Alte Wacht
Bartlkasten
Bartlmühle
Bauerhofmuseum Edelweißalm
Bergbau-Museum
Blasnerhof - Landwirtschaftliche Sammlung
Burg Golling
Denkmalhof Gererhof
Denkmalhof Maurergut
Erze, Gold & Mineralien
Gasteiner Museum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Hermann Maier Fanshop/Museum
Jakobermühle
Kapuzinerturm
Mineralien museum
Radstädter Radgarten
Salzburger Landesskimuseum
Schaubergwerk Sunnpau
Schloss Lerchen
Seelackenmuseum
Stille Nacht Museum im Pflegerschlössl
Talmuseum Hüttschlag
Tauernbahnmuseum
Tauernstraßenmuseum
Technische Sammlung Breyer
Waggerl Haus Museum
Walcherhäusl

Libraries in Hof

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek Abtenau0.0
Bibliothek Bad Hofgastein0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei Flauchau0.0
Duado0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei der Gemeinde Hüttschlag0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei Golling0.0
Schulbibliothek0.0
Stadt Bücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Bischofshofen0.0

Hotels in Hof

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aparthotel Steger
Hofgut Apartment & Lifestyle Resort Wagrain
Hotel Edelweiss Wagrain

Restaurants in Hof

10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Almstadl
Edelweißalm
Franzl Alm
Gipfelstadl
Jausenstation Oberseitn
Koglalm
Maria's Sonnenquartier
Moawirt
Schwaighofwirt
Wilderer Alm

Stadiums & Teams in Hof

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Ski Resorts Near Hof

68 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Horsefeathers Superpark Planai 0.0 $0
Monte Popolo - Eben im Pongau 0.0 $0
Schladming Dachstein 0.0 $0
Galsterberg 0.0 $0
Hochkönig 0.0 $0
Hauser Kaibling 0.0 $0
Planai 0.0 $0
Hochwurzen 0.0 $0
Reiteralm 0.0 $0
Skicircus Saalbach-Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn 0.0 $0
Radstadt-Altenmarkt 0.0 $0
Fageralm 0.0 $0
St. Johann im Pongau 0.0 $0
Flachau 0.0 $0
Snow Space Salzburg 0.0 $0
Schmittenhöhe Zell am See 0.0 $0
Wagrain 0.0 $0
Almenwelt Lofer 0.0 $0
Skilift Kronberg 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Hochlecken 0.0 $0
Feuerkogel 0.0 $0
Wildalmlifte 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Loser-Altaussee 0.0 $0
Zinkenlifte – Dürrnberg (Hallein) 0.0 $0
Rossfeld 0.0 $0
Kälbersteinschanze 0.0 $0
Goldegger Buchberg 0.0 $0
Tauplitz / Bad Mitterndorf 0.0 $0
Skiregion Dachstein West 0.0 $0
Freesports Arena Dachstein Krippenstein 0.0 $0
Werfenweng 0.0 $0
Filzmoos-Neuberg 0.0 $0
Ramsau am Dachstein 0.0 $0
Sepp Bradl-Skistadion 0.0 $0
Lienzer Bergbahnen 0.0 $0
Mölltaler Gletscher 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Flattnitz 0.0 $0
Turracher Höhe 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Lienz - Zettersfeld 0.0 $0
Heidialm 0.0 $0
Raunigwiese 0.0 $0
Skilift Mühldorf 0.0 $0
Hochrindl 0.0 $0
Ankogel Mallnitz 0.0 $0
Hochstein 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Bad Kleinkirchheim 0.0 $0
Embergeralm 0.0 $0
Goldeck 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Golzentipp/Obertilliach 0.0 $0
Bergbahn Weissensee 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Gerlitzen Alpe 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Fanningberg 0.0 $0
Shuttleberg Flachauwinkl-Kleinarl 0.0 $0
Zauchensee-Flachauwinkl 0.0 $0
Maiskogel 0.0 $0
Obertauern 0.0 $0
Ski amadé 0.0 $0
Großarltal-Dorfgastein 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Raurisertal 0.0 $0
Kitzsteinhorn 0.0 $0
Vorhegg 0.0 $0
Weißsee Gletscherwelt 0.0 $0
Ski Gastein - Stubnerkogel/Schlossalm 0.0 $0
Großeck-Speiereck 0.0 $0
Graukogel 0.0 $0
Katschberg-Aineck 0.0 $0
Sportgastein 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Großglockner Heiligenblut 0.0 $0

Airports Near Hof

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Salzburg AirportSZGLarge Airport
Gmunden-Laakirchen AirfieldSmall Airport
Lienz-Nikolsdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Mauterndorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Niederöblarn AirfieldSmall Airport
Ossiacher See Paraglider Landing FieldSmall Airport
Scharnstein AirfieldSmall Airport
Zell am See AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Hof

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Badehospiz
Klinikum Bad Gastein
Regenerationszentrum Goldegg
Reha-Zentrum Bad Hofgastein

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hof

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Josefskapelle
Lackenkapelle
Schwaighofkapelle

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Elevation
838 m (2,749 ft)
Area
50.6 km² (19.5 mi²)
Postal Code
5602
Website
wagrain.salzburg.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 Hof

What is the population of Hof?

Hof has a population of 1,295 residents and is located in Austria. The population density is 52 people per square mile, spread across 25.1 square miles.

Is Hof 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 Hof?

Hof 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 Hof?

There are 51 business establishments in the area.

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