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Obervellach, Austria

Carinthia · Austria

Obervellach is a small town in Carinthia, Austria with a population of 654. Elevation: 2,631 ft (802 m). Average temperature: 37°F (3°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
654 Population 28/sq mi density
2,631 ft Elevation 802 meters
37°F Avg Temperature 3°C
57.6 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 Obervellach

Obervellach

Obervellach is a market town in the district of Spittal an der Drau, in the Austrian state of Carinthia.

People

Population654
Density28/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$48,060

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain57.6 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation2,631 ft (802 m)
Population654
Population Density28 / sq mi
Elevation2,631 ft (802 m)
Coordinates46.9367°, 13.2042°
TimezoneEurope/Vienna
Country🇦🇹 Austria
State / ProvinceCarinthia
Average Temperature37°F (3°C)
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation57.6 inches (1,463 mm)
Annual Snowfall22.4 inches (57 cm)
Median Household Income$48,060

About Obervellach

Obervellach is a small town in Austria (Carinthia) with a population of 654. The city sits at an elevation of 2,631 feet (802 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 37°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Vienna.

The median household income in Obervellach is $48,060, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 26 business establishments.

Income: Obervellach vs Austria

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)26

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Obervellach has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,631 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average36.7°F
32% below Austria avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,631 ft (802 m)
Area23.4 sq mi (60.7 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates46.9367°N, 13.2042°W
TimezoneEurope/Vienna

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.6"
52% above Austria avg
Snowfall 22.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.89"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

762 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 84 km
Jul 12, 2004 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.2 79 km
Jul 21, 2003 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria M4.7 89 km
Feb 14, 2002 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.7 63 km
Nov 11, 1990 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.7 110 km
May 6, 1998 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia M4.6 87 km
Jun 9, 2012 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy M4.5 100 km
May 28, 1998 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy M4.5 78 km
Oct 5, 1991 0 km W of Nimis, Italy M4.5 81 km
May 13, 1999 2 km NW of Clodig, Italy M4.4 89 km
Jan 30, 2015 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.4 59 km
Aug 29, 2004 1 km S of Enemonzo-Quinis, Italy M4.3 65 km
Jul 13, 2020 9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy M4.3 82 km
Nov 10, 1995 3 km WSW of Gaal, Austria M4.3 113 km
Apr 20, 1994 5 km NE of Claut, Italy M4.3 86 km
Apr 15, 1998 7 km ESE of Kobarid, Slovenia M4.3 86 km
Oct 2, 1993 4 km WNW of Bordano, Italy M4.3 68 km
Mar 27, 2024 6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy M4.3 72 km
Jan 14, 2005 6 km NNE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.3 104 km
Sep 30, 2002 5 km SW of Kranjska Gora, Slovenia M4.3 71 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 2,000 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 3.7 in
April 33°F (1°C) 4.6 in
May 42°F (6°C) 5.2 in
June 48°F (9°C) 6.5 in
July 52°F (11°C) 6.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 52°F (11°C) 6.2 in
September 46°F (8°C) 5.4 in
October 39°F (4°C) 5.0 in
November 29°F (-1°C) 4.8 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 3.7 in

Obervellach has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 23°F in January to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Obervellach

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Volksschule Penk
Mittelschule Obervellach
Volksschule Obervellach
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Radio Stations near Obervellach

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Obervellach

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bäuerles Mühle
Besucherzentrum Mallnitz
Blasnerhof - Landwirtschaftliche Sammlung
Dwarf pine extract museum
Gasteiner Museum
Knappenwelt Angertal
Mineralien museum
Mining Museum Altböckstein
Museum Argentum
Römermuseum Teurnia
Schaukraftwerk Naßfeld
Schmiede
Talmuseum Hüttschlag
Technische Sammlung Breyer
Vanni's Vogelwelt

Libraries in Obervellach

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek Bad Hofgastein0.0
Bibliothek Dellach0.0
Bücherei Kleblach/Lind0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei der Gemeinde Hüttschlag0.0

Hotels in Obervellach

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Alpenhof
Panoramahof Holly

Restaurants in Obervellach

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alpenheim
Oregano
Penker Wirt
Restaurant Badcafe
Tennisstüberl

Castles in Obervellach

5 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Burgruine Mölltheuer
Burgruine Oberfalkenstein
Falkenstein Castle
Groppenstein Castle
Schloss Trabuschgen

Veterinaries in Obervellach

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Pacher

Gas Stations in Obervellach

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AT #182331257
Lagerhaus Obervellach

Banks in Obervellach

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kärntner Sparkasse AG Obervellach
Raiffeisenbank

Golf Courses in Obervellach

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golfclub Mölltal Driving Range

Ski Resorts Near Obervellach

71 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Schmittenhöhe Zell am See 0.0 $0
Hochwurzen 0.0 $0
Reiteralm 0.0 $0
Horsefeathers Superpark Planai 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
Planai 0.0 $0
Wagrain 0.0 $0
Goldegger Buchberg 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
Filzmoos-Neuberg 0.0 $0
Kälbersteinschanze 0.0 $0
Steinplatte Waidring-Tirol 0.0 $0
Almenwelt Lofer 0.0 $0
Hausberglift - Waidring 0.0 $0
Skiregion Dachstein West 0.0 $0
Freesports Arena Dachstein Krippenstein 0.0 $0
Buchensteinwand (Pillersee) 0.0 $0
Werfenweng 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Raurisertal 0.0 $0
Ramsau am Dachstein 0.0 $0
Sepp Bradl-Skistadion 0.0 $0
Skicircus Saalbach-Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn 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
Nassfeld 0.0 $0
Lienzer Bergbahnen 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
Vorhegg 0.0 $0
Skilift Mühldorf 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Dreiländereck - Arnoldstein 0.0 $0
Zoncolan 0.0 $0
Kinderalm Valbruna 0.0 $0
Tarvisio 0.0 $0
Macesnovc Rateče 0.0 $0
Planica 0.0 $0
Kranjska Gora 0.0 $0
Sella Nevea - Kanin 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Großglockner Heiligenblut 0.0 $0
Kitzsteinhorn 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Fanningberg 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
Vogel 0.0 $0
Ankogel Mallnitz 0.0 $0
Mölltaler Gletscher 0.0 $0
Kals-Matrei 0.0 $0
Turracher Höhe 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Lienz - Zettersfeld 0.0 $0
Heidialm 0.0 $0
Raunigwiese 0.0 $0

Airports Near Obervellach

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bovec AirfieldSmall Airport
Casera Razzo AltiportSmall Airport
Lienz-Nikolsdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Mauterndorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Nötsch im Gailtal AirfieldSmall Airport
Ossiacher See Paraglider Landing FieldSmall Airport
Rivoli Avro AirfieldSmall Airport
Zampieri AirfieldSmall Airport
Zell am See AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Obervellach

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Postpartner 9821

Treatment Centers in Obervellach

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Badehospiz
Klinikum Bad Gastein
OptimaMed Gesundheitsresort Weißbriach
Reha-Zentrum Bad Hofgastein

Churches & Religious Organizations in Obervellach

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Burgkapelle Groppenstein
Evang. Kirche zum Guten Hirten
Hl. Nikolaus
Johanneskirche
Kalvarienbergkirche Obervellach
Kirche Zur Heiligen Dreifaltigkeit
Pfarrkirche Sankt Martin
Wallfahrtskirche "Maria Tax" Stallhofen

Explore Near Obervellach

Waterfalls
5
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Elevation
686 m (2,251 ft)
Area
104.4 km² (40.3 mi²)
Postal Code
9821
Website
obervellach.gv.at
Twinned With
Budapest District XV, Dilbeek, Freising, Hemer, Kreuzau, Muggia, Seltz, Škofja Loka

🇦🇹 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 Obervellach

What is the population of Obervellach?

Obervellach has a population of 654 residents and is located in Austria. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 23.4 square miles.

Is Obervellach 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 Obervellach?

Obervellach has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.6 inches, with 22.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Obervellach?

There are 26 business establishments in the area.

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