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Rettenstein, Austria

Salzburg · Austria

Rettenstein is a small town in Salzburg, Austria with a population of 689. Elevation: 2,487 ft (758 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
689 Population 22/sq mi density
2,487 ft Elevation 758 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 Rettenstein

Rettenstein

St. Johann im Pongau is a city in the state of Salzburg, Austria. It is the administrative centre of the St. Johann im Pongau District.

People

Population689
Density22/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$54,324

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain94.9 in/yr
Sunny Days213/yr
Elevation2,487 ft (758 m)
Population689
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation2,487 ft (758 m)
Coordinates47.3500°, 13.2167°
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 Rettenstein

Rettenstein is a small town in Austria (Salzburg) with a population of 689. The city sits at an elevation of 2,487 feet (758 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 Rettenstein is $54,324, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 27 business establishments.

Income: Rettenstein vs Austria

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)27

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Rettenstein

Rettenstein has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1441 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 121.9
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 85.8
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 80.9
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 188.1
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 174.7
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 180.1
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 180.6
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 153.7
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 106.6
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 69.5
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 99.5
Rettenstein 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 2,487 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

Elevation2,487 ft (758 m)
Area31.8 sq mi (82.2 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates47.3500°N, 13.2167°W
TimezoneEurope/Vienna

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.9"
150% above Austria avg
Snowfall 281.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

644 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 M5.6 127 km
Jul 12, 2004 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.2 122 km
Nov 11, 1990 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.7 149 km
Feb 14, 2002 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.7 109 km
Jul 21, 2003 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria M4.7 87 km
May 6, 1998 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia M4.6 129 km
May 28, 1998 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy M4.5 124 km
Oct 5, 1991 0 km W of Nimis, Italy M4.5 127 km
Jun 9, 2012 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy M4.5 140 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 M4.4 134 km
Apr 15, 1998 7 km ESE of Kobarid, Slovenia M4.3 129 km
Aug 29, 2004 1 km S of Enemonzo-Quinis, Italy M4.3 109 km
Sep 30, 2002 5 km SW of Kranjska Gora, Slovenia M4.3 111 km
Jan 14, 2005 6 km NNE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.3 143 km
Apr 20, 1994 5 km NE of Claut, Italy M4.3 127 km
Oct 2, 1993 4 km WNW of Bordano, Italy M4.3 114 km
Nov 10, 1995 3 km WSW of Gaal, Austria M4.3 107 km
Mar 27, 2024 6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy M4.3 116 km
Jul 13, 2020 9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy M4.3 123 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 2,000 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-3°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 59°F (15°C) 7.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 58°F (15°C) 6.4 in
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

Rettenstein has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 28°F in January to 59°F in July. 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 Rettenstein

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 Rettenstein

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

Libraries in Rettenstein

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 Rettenstein

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Hahnbaum

Restaurants in Rettenstein

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Buchau Saletti
Gasthaus Hetzenbichl
Gasthof Grubhöhe
Vögeihütte

Stadiums & Teams in Rettenstein

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Ski Resorts Near Rettenstein

69 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Planai 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
Filzmoos-Neuberg 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
Kälbersteinschanze 0.0 $0
Skilift Kronberg 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Hochlecken 0.0 $0
Feuerkogel 0.0 $0
Hochfelln 0.0 $0
Wildalmlifte 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Loser-Altaussee 0.0 $0
Zinkenlifte – Dürrnberg (Hallein) 0.0 $0
Rossfeld 0.0 $0
Schmittenhöhe Zell am See 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
Skilift Mühldorf 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Großglockner Heiligenblut 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
Sportgastein 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
Skigebiet Raurisertal 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
Vorhegg 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

Airports Near Rettenstein

9 airports within the area.

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

Treatment Centers in Rettenstein

4 treatment centers.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rettenstein

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bergkapelle

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Elevation
565 m (1,854 ft)
Area
78.1 km² (30.2 mi²)
Postal Code
5600
Website
st.johann.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 Rettenstein

What is the population of Rettenstein?

Rettenstein has a population of 689 residents and is located in Austria. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 31.8 square miles.

Is Rettenstein 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 Rettenstein?

Rettenstein 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 Rettenstein?

There are 27 business establishments in the area.

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