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Karlstein, Austria

Lower Austria · Austria

Karlstein is a small town in Lower Austria, Austria with a population of 610. Elevation: 1,535 ft (468 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
610 Population 24/sq mi density
1,535 ft Elevation 468 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
23.7 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 Karlstein

Karlstein

Karlstein an der Thaya is a municipality and market town in the district of Waidhofen an der Thaya in the Austrian state of Lower Austria.

People

Population610
Density24/mi²

Economy

B+
Median Income$66,852

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain23.7 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation1,535 ft (468 m)
Population610
Population Density24 / sq mi
Elevation1,535 ft (468 m)
Coordinates48.8833°, 15.4000°
TimezoneEurope/Vienna
Country🇦🇹 Austria
State / ProvinceLower Austria
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation23.7 inches (602 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.2 inches (13 cm)
Median Household Income$66,852

About Karlstein

Karlstein is a small town in Austria (Lower Austria) with a population of 610. The city sits at an elevation of 1,535 feet (468 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Vienna.

The median household income in Karlstein is $66,852, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 24 business establishments.

Income: Karlstein vs Austria

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)24

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Karlstein has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,535 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below Austria avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,535 ft (468 m)
Area25.3 sq mi (65.4 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates48.8833°N, 15.4000°W
TimezoneEurope/Vienna

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.7"
38% below Austria avg
Snowfall 5.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

100 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 M5.3 123 km
Jul 1, 2001 1 km NNW of Breitenau, Austria M5.1 137 km
Jul 11, 2000 3 km ESE of Oberwaltersdorf, Austria M5.0 124 km
Dec 3, 1994 1 km W of Pitten, Austria M4.6 142 km
Jan 9, 1996 1 km WNW of Weigelsdorf, Austria M4.5 126 km
Apr 25, 2016 3 km NNE of Heiligenkreuz, Austria M4.2 104 km
May 7, 2009 Austria M4.2 148 km
Sep 20, 2013 1 km SSW of Leithaprodersdorf, Austria M4.2 133 km
Jul 25, 2005 1 km NW of Neudörfl, Austria M4.1 136 km
Feb 1, 2024 0 km NNE of Semmering, Austria M4.0 142 km
Mar 30, 2021 3 km NW of Lanzenkirchen, Austria M4.0 138 km
Mar 30, 2023 1 km WNW of Buchbach, Austria M4.0 138 km
Feb 26, 2008 2 km S of Pottschach, Austria M3.9 142 km
Mar 31, 1999 1 km WSW of Micheldorf in Oberösterreich, Austria M3.9 147 km
Apr 19, 2021 3 km SW of Wiener Neustadt, Austria M3.9 136 km
May 2, 1991 0 km WNW of Leobersdorf, Austria M3.8 122 km
Nov 21, 2001 0 km SE of Enzersdorf an der Fischa, Austria M3.8 126 km
Jan 30, 2008 0 km WSW of Seebenstein, Austria M3.8 143 km
Jun 27, 2001 2 km SW of Seebenstein, Austria M3.7 143 km
May 2, 1999 1 km SW of Neunkirchen, Austria M3.7 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.1 in
March 37°F (3°C) 1.4 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.7 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.4 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.7 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.3 in

Karlstein has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 28°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Karlstein

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bundesberufsschule für Uhrmacher Karlstein
Höhere technische Bundeslehranstalt Karlstein
Volksschule
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Radio Stations near Karlstein

2 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Karlstein

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aussiedlermuseum
Expozice k historii hradu
Feuerwehrmuseum
Feuerwehrmuseum
Grenzlandmuseum
Händlerlogo AnnoLIGNUM-Blumberger moebel-architektur
Hauke Guitars Museum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Kautzen
Heimatmuseum Thaya
Kaiser Franz-Josef-Museum
Kautzner Computermuseum
Lebendes Textilmuseum
letecké muzeum
Městské muzeum a galerie Dačice
Museum der Stadtgemeinde Waidhofen/Thaya
Museum für Alltagsgeschichte
Museum Humanum Fratres
Muzeum československého opevnění - Klášter
Muzeum čs. opevnění 1935-1938
Muzeum samorostů
Puppen- und Spielzeugmuseum
Rathaus
Sakralmuseum Groß-Siegharts
Schnaps-Glas-Museum
Sparkassenmuseum
Uhrenmuseum Karlstein

Libraries in Karlstein

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek Vitis0.0
knihovna0.0
knihovna Matěje Mikšíčka0.0
Místní knihovna Kunžak0.0
Obecní knihovna0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbuecherei0.0
Waidhofner Stadtbibliothek0.0

Restaurants in Karlstein

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Birkenhof Heuriger
Gasthaus GERHARD THEURER
Gasthaus Irschik
Gasthaus Roswitha Nöbauer
Gasthof Riedmuehle
Gsthaus Roswitha Zechner
Mühlbachstüberl
Richard Damberger, Genuss for you

Cafes in Karlstein

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hildegard Hündler
Kräuterpfarrer-Weidinger-Zentrum

Monuments in Karlstein

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hl. Johannes Nepomuk

Castles in Karlstein

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Burgruine Hohenwartstein
Burgruine Weikertschlag
Schloss Karlstein

Theme Parks in Karlstein

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dynamite Tours - Männerspielplatz

Gas Stations in Karlstein

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AVIA-Tankstelle, Franz Eigl Gesellschaft m.b.H.

Banks in Karlstein

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Raiffeisen
Raiffeisen
Sparkasse Waldviertel Mitte

Breweries in Karlstein

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Grasel
Hopfenspinnerei

Stadiums & Teams in Karlstein

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Karlstein

7 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Karlstein

35 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Náměšť Air BaseMedium Airport
Bobrová Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Brumowski Air BaseSmall Airport
Budíškovice AirstripSmall Airport
Částkovice AirfieldSmall Airport
Dačice AirfieldSmall Airport
Dobersberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Excalibur City AirfieldSmall Airport
Havlíčkův Brod AirfieldSmall Airport
Jarošov AirstripSmall Airport
Jihlava AirfieldSmall Airport
Jindřichův Hradec AirfieldSmall Airport
Jiřičky ULSmall Airport
Kejžlice AirfieldSmall Airport
Kněževes AirstripSmall Airport
Kramolín ULSmall Airport
Krems/Langenlois AirfieldSmall Airport
Křižanov AirfieldSmall Airport
Luka nad Jihlavou ULMSmall Airport
Moravské Budějovice AirfieldSmall Airport
Nová Včelnice AirstripSmall Airport
Ottenschlag AirfieldSmall Airport
Přibyslav AirfieldSmall Airport
Sazomín Ultralight FieldSmall 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
Znojmo AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Karlstein

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Filialkirche zur heiligen Dreifaltigkeit
Klafferkapelle
Ortskapelle
Pfarrkirche hl. Bartholomäus
Pfarrkirche hl. Nikolaus
Pfarrkirche hl. Nikolaus
Pfarrkirche hl. Stephan
Pfarrkirche hl. Vitus
Schlader
Schlosskapelle
Zur schmerzhaften Muttergottes

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Elevation
442 m (1,450 ft)
Area
48.9 km² (18.9 mi²)
Postal Code
3822
Website
karlstein-thaya.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 Karlstein

What is the population of Karlstein?

Karlstein has a population of 610 residents and is located in Austria. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 25.3 square miles.

Is Karlstein 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 Karlstein?

Karlstein has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.7 inches, with 5.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Karlstein?

There are 24 business establishments in the area.

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