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Obergäu, Austria

Salzburg · Austria

Obergäu is a small town in Salzburg, Austria with a population of 1,292. Elevation: 1,555 ft (474 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

3.3 /5.0
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1,292 Population 460/sq mi density
1,555 ft Elevation 474 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
94.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Vienna Timezone
$54,324 Median Income
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Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$54,324 median income

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About Obergäu

Obergäu

Golling an der Salzach is a market town in the Hallein district of Salzburg, Austria.

People

Population1,292
Density460/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$54,324

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain94.9 in/yr
Sunny Days213/yr
Elevation1,555 ft (474 m)
Population1,292
Population Density460 / sq mi
Elevation1,555 ft (474 m)
Coordinates47.5896°, 13.1762°
TimezoneEurope/Vienna
Country🇦🇹 Austria
State / ProvinceSalzburg
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation94.9 inches (2,410 mm)
Annual Snowfall281.8 inches (716 cm)
Median Household Income$54,324

About Obergäu

Obergäu is a small town in Austria (Salzburg) with a population of 1,292. The city sits at an elevation of 1,555 feet (474 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 94.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Vienna.

The median household income in Obergäu is $54,324, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 50 business establishments.

Income: Obergäu vs Austria

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)50

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Obergäu

Obergäu has an average annual temperature of 10.1°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.6°C), the coldest is Jan (0.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1416 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.1°C / 32°F -3.1° / 3.4° 116.5
Feb 1.7°C / 35°F -2.2° / 5.6° 78.8
Mar 5.8°C / 42°F 1.1° / 10.4° 83.3
Apr 10.2°C / 50°F 4.8° / 15.5° 70.0
May 14.4°C / 58°F 9° / 19.8° 161.3
Jun 17.9°C / 64°F 12.8° / 23° 166.4
Jul 19.6°C / 67°F 14.4° / 24.9° 179.1
Aug 19.5°C / 67°F 14.3° / 24.7° 158.8
Sep 15.1°C / 59°F 10.4° / 19.8° 144.6
Oct 10.5°C / 51°F 6.2° / 14.8° 94.3
Nov 5°C / 41°F 1.5° / 8.4° 72.4
Dec 1°C / 34°F -1.9° / 3.9° 90.4
Obergäu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 94.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 281.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,555 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average42.7°F
21% below Austria avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days213 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,555 ft (474 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²)
Population Density460/sq mi
Coordinates47.5896°N, 13.1762°W
TimezoneEurope/Vienna

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.9"
150% above Austria avg
Snowfall 281.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.60"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.99"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

390 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Jan 12, 2025.

Jul 12, 2004 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.2 148 km
Jul 21, 2003 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria M4.7 99 km
Feb 14, 2002 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.7 135 km
Jan 30, 2015 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.4 131 km
Mar 27, 2024 6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy M4.3 142 km
Oct 2, 1993 4 km WNW of Bordano, Italy M4.3 140 km
Jul 13, 2020 9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy M4.3 148 km
Sep 30, 2002 5 km SW of Kranjska Gora, Slovenia M4.3 137 km
Nov 10, 1995 3 km WSW of Gaal, Austria M4.3 115 km
Aug 29, 2004 1 km S of Enemonzo-Quinis, Italy M4.3 134 km
Jan 1, 2007 5 km SSW of Ferlach, Austria M4.2 148 km
Aug 30, 2003 5 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy M4.2 142 km
Jul 17, 1996 5 km E of Ellbögen, Austria M4.1 133 km
Jul 18, 2008 Austria M4.1 48 km
Oct 29, 2003 7 km NW of Mariastein, Austria M4.0 90 km
Jul 17, 2020 5 km SSE of Bovec, Slovenia M4.0 147 km
Jul 14, 2004 2 km SSE of Bovec, Slovenia M4.0 145 km
Apr 16, 1996 9 km WSW of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy M4.0 149 km
Apr 18, 2003 2 km SSW of Chiaulis, Italy M4.0 136 km
Mar 21, 1999 5 km S of Prato, Italy M3.9 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-3°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 3.9 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.9 in
May 48°F (9°C) 4.9 in
June 53°F (12°C) 6.9 in
July 59°F (15°C) 7.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 57°F (14°C) 6.7 in
September 51°F (10°C) 4.8 in
October 44°F (6°C) 3.7 in
November 34°F (1°C) 4.0 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 4.1 in

Obergäu has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 28°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and February the driest (3.0").

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Radio Stations near Obergäu

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 Obergäu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
7 Mühlen
Almpassage Austellung
Alte Saline
Bauerhofmuseum Edelweißalm
Berchtholdvilla
Bergbau-Museum
Bibelwelt
Bildungszentrum - Haus der Berge
Burg Golling
Die Bachschmiede - Kultur Museum Kunst
Dokumentation Obersalzberg
DomQuartier
Erze, Gold & Mineralien
Galerie der Stadt
Haus der Berge - Nationalparkzentrum Berchtesgaden
Haus der Natur
Haus der Stadtgeschichte
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Kuchl
Heimatmuseum St. Gilgen
Hermann Maier Fanshop/Museum
Hundsmarktmühle
iDEAS:lab
Katakomben
Kelten.Erlebnis.Berg
Keltenmuseum
Lokwelt
Manro-Classic Auto & Musik Museum
Marmormuseum
Mesnerhäusl
MOONCITY
Mozart Haus St. Gilgen
Mozart Wohnhaus
Mozart's Birthplace
Museum der Moderne
Museum der Moderne, Rupertinum
Museum Elsbethen-Glasenbach
Museum im Fürstenstöckl
Museum Mineralien
Museum Schloss Adelsheim
Museum Zinkenbacher Malerkolonie
Musikinstrumente-Museum der Völker
Panorama Museum
Ploetzhof
Puppenstubenmuseum
Radiomuseum Grödig
Rauchhaus Mühlgrub
Rehmuseum
Residenzgalerie Salzburg
Romanischer Saal
Romy-Schneider-Ausstellung
Salzburg Museum
Salzburg Museum
Salzburger Freilichtmuseum
Salzburger Landesskimuseum
Salzburger Weihnachtsmuseum
SalzburgMuseum in der Neuen Residenz
Schaubergwerk Sunnpau
Schloss Hellbrunn
Schmiede Museum
Silent Night Museum
Spielzeugmuseum
Stadt-Galerie
Stiegl-Brauwelt
Tauernstraßenmuseum
Untersbergmuseum
Untersbergmuseum
Volkskunde Museum Monatsschlössl Hellbrunn
Wassermuseum "Wasser.Spiegel"
Wistaudermühle
World of string puppets

Libraries in Obergäu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek Abtenau0.0
Bibliothek Sankt Peter0.0
Bibliothek Walserfeld0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei Flauchau0.0
Bücherei Grödig0.0
Bücherei Puch0.0
Dr.-Wilfried-Haslauer-Bibliothek0.0
Duado0.0
Fachbibliothek UNIPARK0.0
Filzhofgütl0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei Ainring0.0
Lesessaal Mozarteum0.0
Main Campus Library0.0
Main Campus Library0.0
Marktbücherei0.0
Mini-Bibliothek0.0
Mini-Bibliothek0.0
Öffentliche Bibliothek Ebenau0.0
Öffentliche Bibliothek Hof-Koppl0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei Golling0.0
Robert-Jungk-Bibliothek für Zukunftsfragen0.0
Schulbibliothek0.0
Schulbibliothek BGN, WRG & BORG0.0
Stadt Bücherei0.0
Stadt:Bibliothek0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Bischofshofen0.0

Farmers Markets in Obergäu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bauernmarkt
Bio-Markt Borromäuspoint
Colloredo Center
Schranne

Hotels in Obergäu

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Pass Lueg

Restaurants in Obergäu

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brunnerwirt
Rosenberger
Stegenwald
Tagger Kantine

Gas Stations in Obergäu

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eni
ENI
Esso
OMV

Breweries in Obergäu

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brau Union Brauerei Kaltenhausen
Brauerei Guggenthal
Brauhaus Augustinerbräu
Gusswerk
Hofbrauhaus Berchtesgaden
Rolbrettbräu

Stadiums & Teams in Obergäu

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Ski Resorts Near Obergäu

57 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Freesports Arena Dachstein Krippenstein 0.0 $0
Reiteralm 0.0 $0
Hochwurzen 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
Monte Popolo - Eben im Pongau 0.0 $0
Skicircus Saalbach-Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn 0.0 $0
Sepp Bradl-Skistadion 0.0 $0
Ramsau am Dachstein 0.0 $0
Filzmoos-Neuberg 0.0 $0
Werfenweng 0.0 $0
Buchensteinwand (Pillersee) 0.0 $0
Horsefeathers Superpark Planai 0.0 $0
Skiregion Dachstein West 0.0 $0
Hausberglift - Waidring 0.0 $0
Almenwelt Lofer 0.0 $0
Steinplatte Waidring-Tirol 0.0 $0
Kälbersteinschanze 0.0 $0
Rossfeld 0.0 $0
Zinkenlifte – Dürrnberg (Hallein) 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Loser-Altaussee 0.0 $0
Wildalmlifte 0.0 $0
Hochfelln 0.0 $0
Feuerkogel 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Hochlecken 0.0 $0
Skilift Kronberg 0.0 $0
Großarltal-Dorfgastein 0.0 $0
Kals-Matrei 0.0 $0
Mölltaler Gletscher 0.0 $0
Ankogel Mallnitz 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Großglockner Heiligenblut 0.0 $0
Sportgastein 0.0 $0
Katschberg-Aineck 0.0 $0
Graukogel 0.0 $0
Großeck-Speiereck 0.0 $0
Ski Gastein - Stubnerkogel/Schlossalm 0.0 $0
Weißsee Gletscherwelt 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Fanningberg 0.0 $0
Kitzsteinhorn 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Raurisertal 0.0 $0
Turracher Höhe 0.0 $0
Ski amadé 0.0 $0
Obertauern 0.0 $0
Maiskogel 0.0 $0
Zauchensee-Flachauwinkl 0.0 $0
Shuttleberg Flachauwinkl-Kleinarl 0.0 $0
Goldegger Buchberg 0.0 $0
Wagrain 0.0 $0
Schmittenhöhe Zell am See 0.0 $0
Snow Space Salzburg 0.0 $0
Flachau 0.0 $0
St. Johann im Pongau 0.0 $0
Fageralm 0.0 $0
Radstadt-Altenmarkt 0.0 $0

Airports Near Obergäu

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Salzburg AirportSZGLarge Airport
Altötting AirfieldSmall Airport
Flugplatz UstingSmall Airport
Gmunden-Laakirchen AirfieldSmall Airport
Grabenstätt AirfieldSmall Airport
Kirchdorf/Inn AirfieldSmall Airport
Mauterndorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Mühldorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Ried-Kirchheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Sankt Johann AirfieldSmall Airport
Schönberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Unterwössen AirfieldSmall Airport
Zell am See AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Obergäu

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
APR Salzburg
Klinik Schönsicht
Medizisches Zentrum Bad Vigaun
Reha-Zentrum

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Elevation
476 m (1,562 ft)
Area
82.2 km² (31.7 mi²)
Postal Code
5440
Website
golling.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 Obergäu

What is the population of Obergäu?

Obergäu has a population of 1,292 residents and is located in Austria. The population density is 460 people per square mile, spread across 2.8 square miles.

Is Obergäu 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 Obergäu?

Obergäu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 213 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 94.9 inches, with 281.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Obergäu?

There are 50 business establishments in the area.

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