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Scharnitz, Austria
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Scharnitz is a small town in Tyrol, Austria with a population of 1,403. Elevation: 3,159 ft (963 m). Average temperature: 38°F (4°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Scharnitz
Scharnitz is a municipality in the district of Innsbruck-Land in the Austrian state of Tyrol located 16.4 kilometres (10.2 mi) north of Innsbruck and 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) from Seefeld in Tirol on the German border. It is one of the largest municipalities and has 10 parts: Au, Eisack, Gießenbach, Inrain, Jägerviertel, Oberdorf, Schanz, Schießstand, Siedlung, Unterdorf. The village was founded in the early Middle Ages and was once an important commercial route between Germany and Italy. The main source of income is tourism, both in summer and winter. Scharnitz is the western entry point to the Hinterau valley, where the source of river Isar is located.
People
Economy
B+Climate
| Population | 1,403 |
| Population Density | 46 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,159 ft (963 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.3890°, 11.2646° |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
| Country | 🇦🇹 Austria |
| State / Province | Tyrol |
| Average Temperature | 38°F (4°C) |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 86.4 inches (2,196 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 236.1 inches (600 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $71,064 |
About Scharnitz
Scharnitz is a small town in Austria (Tyrol) with a population of 1,403. The city sits at an elevation of 3,159 feet (963 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 22°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 86.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Vienna.
Income: Scharnitz vs Austria
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Income
| Median HH Income | $71,064 |
| 5% below Austria avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 55 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Scharnitz
Scharnitz has an average annual temperature of 7.9°C (46°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.7°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1417 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 38.4°F |
| 29% below Austria avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,159 ft (963 m) |
| Area | 30.5 sq mi (79.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 46/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3890°N, 11.2646°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis 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 | 149 km |
| 1987 | VALTELLINA | Meteorological | 95.0 m | 27 | 132 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 6.6 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in |
Scharnitz has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 22°F in January to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and February the driest (2.5").
Schools in Scharnitz
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volksschule Scharnitz | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Scharnitz
14 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORF Tirol HQ | orf, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Life Radio Tirol - MUSIC ONLY | - | MP3 | |
| Radio VM1 | folklore, schlager | MP3 | |
| Life Radio Tirol | pop, rock | AAC | |
| Life Radio Tirol - Schlagerpuls | - | MP3 | |
| Radio U1 Tirol | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio VM1 - Steiermark | folklore, schlager | MP3 | |
| ORF Tirol | orf, local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Alpenwelle (DE) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio VM1 - Wien | folklore, schlager | MP3 | |
| Radio Oberland (DE) | 80s, 90s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| T-Rock | classic rock, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Life Radio Tirol- Alles Malle | - | MP3 | |
| U1 Tirol | evergreen, schlager | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Scharnitz
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anatomisches Museum | ||||
| Anich-Hueber-Museum | ||||
| Archäologisches Museum Innsbruck | ||||
| Audioversum | ||||
| AUT Architektur und Tirol | ||||
| Bergbauernmuseum | ||||
| Bergbaumuseum | ||||
| Bobschuppen (Bobmuseum) | ||||
| Das kleine Seilbahnmuseum | ||||
| Dorfmuseum | ||||
| Dorfmuseum Ohlstadt im Kaulbachhaus | ||||
| Eisenhower Museum | ||||
| Fasnacht- und Heimatmuseum Telfs | ||||
| Fire Department Seefeld | ||||
| Fotoforum West | ||||
| Galerie Mathias Mayr | ||||
| Ganghofermuseum | ||||
| Geigenbau-Museum | ||||
| Gemeindemuseum Absam | ||||
| Glockengießerei Grassmayr | ||||
| Golden Roof Museum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Hofburg | ||||
| Höllental Museum | ||||
| Kraftwerk der Rauchmühle | ||||
| Krippenverein Thaur | ||||
| Landesmuseum Ferdinandeum | ||||
| Localbahnmuseum | ||||
| mSE Kunsthalle | ||||
| Münze Hall | ||||
| Münzerturm | ||||
| Museum Aschenbrenner | ||||
| Museum Weiherburg | ||||
| Museum Werdenfels | ||||
| Natur-Informationszentrum Bergwelt Karwendel | ||||
| Naturparkhaus Hinterriß | ||||
| Naturraum Karwendel | ||||
| NIMU - Artur Nikodem Museum | ||||
| Oberammergau Museum | ||||
| Radiomuseum Radiowelt | ||||
| Radiomuseum Schuchter Innsbruck | ||||
| Raetermuseum Hohe Birga | ||||
| Richard-Strauß-Institut | ||||
| rundumTHAUR | ||||
| Schloss Ambras Innsbruck | ||||
| Schmiedemuseum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Hall | ||||
| The wood's way | ||||
| Thurnfels | ||||
| Tirol Panorama | ||||
| Tiroler Kaiserjägermuseum | ||||
| Tiroler Krippenmuseum | ||||
| Townmuseum - Stadtarchiv | ||||
| Unterschloss | ||||
| Volkskunstmuseum | ||||
| Wetzsteinmuseum | ||||
| Zeughaus |
Libraries in Scharnitz
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP | 0.0 | |||||
| AK-Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibiliothek Institut für Translationswissenschaften | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek des Ferdinandeums | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothekszentrum West | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei & Spielothek Telfs | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Axams | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei der Gemeinde Telfes | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei der Gemeinde Thaur | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Flaurling | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Fulpmes | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Garmisch | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Grainau | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Hindenburgstraße | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Völs | 0.0 | |||||
| Evangelische Jugend- und Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Freiwillige Feuerwehr Krün | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Absam | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Pettnau | 0.0 | |||||
| Hauptbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Historischer Lesesaal | 0.0 | |||||
| kontakt&co | 0.0 | |||||
| Kulturdreh Bücherei Lans | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Innsbruck | 0.0 | |||||
| Medizinisch-Biologische Fachbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Bibliothek Seefeld | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Bibliothek Zirl | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Bücherei der Pfarre und Gemeinde Birgitz | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Bücherei Götzens | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Bücherei Inzing | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Bücherei Kematen | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Bücherei Mühlau | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Bücherei Mutters | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Bücherei Patsch | 0.0 | |||||
| Österreichische Selbsthilfe-Initiative Stottern (ÖSIS) | 0.0 | |||||
| Partenkirchener Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Pfarrbibliothek Allerheiligen | 0.0 | |||||
| Provinzbibliothek der Kapuziner Innsbruck | 0.0 | |||||
| SoWi Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Hall | 0.0 | |||||
| Tiroler Landesarchiv | 0.0 | |||||
| Universitäts- und Landesbibliothek Tirol | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Scharnitz
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axamer Bauernmarkt | |||||
| Bauernmarkt | |||||
| Bauernmarkt | |||||
| Bauernmarkt Alte Markthalle | |||||
| Fliessen Otto | |||||
| Hans-Brenner-Platz | |||||
| Weihnachtsmarkt am goldenen Dach | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Partenkirchen | |||||
| Wölfl's Hofladen |
Restaurants in Scharnitz
10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Scharnitz
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Scharnitz
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Scharnitz
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Scharnitz
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Scharnitz
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Scharnitz
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bierfabrik Innsbruck | ||||
| Branger | ||||
| Brauerei Mittenwald | ||||
| Innsbrucker Bräu | ||||
| Karwendelbräu | ||||
| Schnapsbrennerei Leitner Franz |
Stadiums & Teams in Scharnitz
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Scharnitz
76 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toni Seelos Sprungschanzen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Lermoos - Grubigstein | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ehrwalder Almbahn | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mühlberg Scharnitz | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Leutasch - Katzenkopflift | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Biberwier - Marienberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Seefeld / Birkenlift & Geigenbühellift | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Seefeld - Rosshütte | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kellerjoch | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Spieljoch - Fügen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski Juwel - Reith im Alpbachtal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Seefeld - Gschwandtkopf | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nordkette | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bungerloch | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Hochfügen - Zillertal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bergisel Schanze | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Glungezer | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rangger Köpfl | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Muttereralm - Mutters/Götzens | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Eckbauer | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Beuerberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Brauneck | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Spitzingsee-Tegernsee | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Steckenberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nachwuchsförderzentrum "Reithlift" | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Füssener Jöchle-Grän | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Christlum | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Olympiaschanzen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hahnenkamm Höfen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kühtai | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schollenwiesenlift Höfen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiweltcup Garmisch-Kandahar Rennen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Garmisch-Classic Skiarea | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rofan Seilbahn | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski resort Zugspitze | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Karwendel Bergbahn | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Berwang | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ehrwald Wettersteinbahnen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kaunertaler Gletscher | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fendels | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stubaier Gletscher | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rifflsee | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Klausberg Skiarena | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sölden | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Speikboden | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pitztaler Gletscher | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rosskopf | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Obergurgl-Hochgurgl | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stubai | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Vent | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ratschings-Jaufen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gitschberg Jochtal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Terenten - Terento | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski Resort Pfelders | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Val Senales-Schnalstal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kronplatz - Plan de Corones | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Reinswald | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schlick 2000 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hochoetz-Kühtai | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hochoetz | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Patscherkofel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gerlosstein / Hainzenberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sonnenberglift in Gries | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Galtwiesenlift | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Axamer Lizum | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mayrhofen Hippach | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hochzeiger | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Antermoia | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Venet | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Serlesbahnen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Floiten Ginzling | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sonnenbergbahn | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Elferlifte Neustift im Stubaital | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hintertuxer Gletscher | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Krößbach | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bergeralm | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Scharnitz
28 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Innsbruck Airport | INN | Large Airport |
| Oberpfaffenhofen Airport | OBF | Medium Airport |
| Altenstadt Army Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Antdorf Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Antersberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Wörishofen (Nord) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Wörishofen Glider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Benediktbeuern Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Campo Volo Trens | - | Small Airport |
| Füssen Glider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Geitau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Geratshof Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Greiling Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Heimatshofen Private Airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Kaufbeuren Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Kleinhartpenning UL | - | Small Airport |
| Königsdorf Gliding Center | - | Small Airport |
| Mindelheim-Mattsies Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ohlstadt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Paterzell Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Peißenberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Peiting Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Reutte-Höfen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sollach Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Starnberg-Landstetten Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sterzing / Vipiteno Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wangen bei Starnberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Warngau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Scharnitz
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| miniM Postpartner |
Treatment Centers in Scharnitz
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ambulantes Rehazentrum VITREA | ||
| Fachklinik am Kofel | ||
| Reha Innsbruck | ||
| Sonnenpark Lans |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Scharnitz
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Antoniuskapelle | |
| Franzosenkapelle, Itzlkapelle | |
| Grabkapelle | |
| Hl. Johannes der Täufer | |
| Höllkapelle | |
| Kath. Pfarrkirche Mariahilf | |
| Stundkapelle | |
| Zenznkapelle |
Quick Facts
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Scharnitz
What is the population of Scharnitz?
Scharnitz has a population of 1,403 residents and is located in Austria. The population density is 46 people per square mile, spread across 30.5 square miles.
Is Scharnitz expensive to live in?
The median household income is $71,064, 5% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Scharnitz?
Scharnitz has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 86.4 inches, with 236.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Scharnitz?
There are 55 business establishments in the area.