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Scharnstein, Austria

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Scharnstein is a small town in Upper Austria, Austria with a population of 1,287. Elevation: 1,680 ft (512 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,287 Population 56/sq mi density
1,680 ft Elevation 512 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
50.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Vienna Timezone
$53,568 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
$53,568 median income

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About Scharnstein

Scharnstein

Scharnstein is a municipality in the district of Gmunden in the Austrian state of Upper Austria.

People

Population1,287
Density56/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$53,568

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain50.3 in/yr
Sunny Days235/yr
Elevation1,680 ft (512 m)
Population1,287
Population Density56 / sq mi
Elevation1,680 ft (512 m)
Coordinates47.9043°, 13.9614°
TimezoneEurope/Vienna
Country🇦🇹 Austria
State / ProvinceUpper Austria
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation50.3 inches (1,278 mm)
Annual Snowfall46.6 inches (118 cm)
Median Household Income$53,568

About Scharnstein

Scharnstein is a small town in Austria (Upper Austria) with a population of 1,287. The city sits at an elevation of 1,680 feet (512 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Vienna.

The median household income in Scharnstein is $53,568, which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 50 business establishments.

Income: Scharnstein vs Austria

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Income

Median HH Income$53,568
29% below Austria avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)50

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Scharnstein experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 46.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,680 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below Austria avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,680 ft (512 m)
Area22.9 sq mi (59.4 km²)
Population Density56/sq mi
Coordinates47.9043°N, 13.9614°W
TimezoneEurope/Vienna

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.3"
32% above Austria avg
Snowfall 46.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.22"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

165 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.0 on Feb 1, 2024.

Jul 21, 2003 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria M4.7 87 km
Oct 1, 2004 3 km S of Oberaich, Austria M4.4 111 km
Nov 10, 1995 3 km WSW of Gaal, Austria M4.3 87 km
May 7, 2009 Austria M4.2 134 km
Jul 18, 2008 Austria M4.1 51 km
Feb 1, 2024 0 km NNE of Semmering, Austria M4.0 143 km
Jun 18, 2004 3 km NW of St. Martin of Tennengebirge, Austria M3.9 65 km
Mar 31, 1999 1 km WSW of Micheldorf in Oberösterreich, Austria M3.9 12 km
Jan 20, 2021 3 km NNE of Ardning, Austria M3.9 45 km
Apr 17, 2008 4 km ESE of Inzell, Germany M3.8 89 km
Nov 10, 1995 0 km NNW of Pöls, Austria M3.8 89 km
Aug 25, 2003 5 km S of Rennweg am Katschberg, Austria M3.7 108 km
Jun 1, 1990 1 km SW of Molln, Austria M3.7 22 km
Jun 28, 1997 4 km NE of Erpfendorf, Austria M3.7 113 km
Aug 27, 1996 2 km NE of Winklern, Austria M3.7 138 km
May 20, 1998 1 km E of Spital am Semmering, Austria M3.6 139 km
Jun 29, 2004 1 km SW of Werfenweng, Austria M3.6 73 km
May 19, 2006 3 km NNE of Liebenfels, Austria M3.6 129 km
Jun 27, 1995 4 km ENE of Inzell, Germany M3.5 87 km
Aug 26, 2003 6 km ENE of Gmünd, Austria M3.5 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.0 in
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 3.6 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 5.5 in
July 69°F (21°C) 6.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 62°F (17°C) 5.1 in
September 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.1 in
November 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.7 in Coldest

Scharnstein has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 31°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.2") and February the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Scharnstein

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
NMS Scharnstein - - - -
Landesmusikschule - - - -
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Radio Stations near Scharnstein

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ORF Radio Oberösterreich | HQ orf MP3 192 kbps
ORF Radio Oberösterreich orf MP3 128 kbps
Freies Radio Salzkammergut freies radio salzkammergut MP3 192 kbps
Flash90s 90s, pop MP3
Radio Arabella Oberösterreich 2000s, 80s AAC
Life Radio ClassicRock classic rock MP3
Radio Freequenns - AAC+ 56 kbps
Radio FRO art, charitable OGG 131 kbps

Museums in Scharnstein

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alpineum
Eggerhaus
Email-Museum Vorchdorf
Feuerwehroldtimerverein
Forum Hall, neues Badhaus
Freilichtmuseum Hackenschmiede
Handarbeitsmuseum
Heimathaus
Heimathaus Viechtau
Kaffee, Teekannen Museum
Kammerhofmuseum
Kinoptikum Gaspoltshofen
Kriminalmuseum
Kulturzentrum ALFA Steyrermühl
Kunstundhistorisches Hofmuseum
Max Schwediauer Kunstmühle
Modelleisenbahn
Motorradmuseum Vorchdorf
Museum Angerlehner
Museum Bartlhaus - Schrift- und Heimatmuseum
Museum für österreichische Zeitgeschichte
Museum Geyerhammer
Naturmuseum
Papiermachermuseum, Feuerwehrmuseum, Druckereimuseum
Schaukraftwerk Gschröff
Schaukraftwerk Kronawettwehr
Schiffleutmuseum
Solewegstube Wimmersberg
Sternwarte Kremsmünster
Tempus
Thomas Bernhard Haus
Welios
Wilderermuseum
Zeitgeschichte Museum

Libraries in Scharnstein

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek Sattledt0.0
Bibliothek Vorchdorf0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei Gmunden0.0
Bücherei Grünau im Almtal0.0
Gemeinde- und Pfarrbücherei Ebensee0.0
Öffentliche Bibliothek Gschwandt0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei der Pfarre Kematen / Krems0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei der Pfarre Pettenbach0.0
Pfarrbücherei0.0
Pfarrbücherei0.0
Pfarrbücherei0.0
Pfarrbücherei Nußbach0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stiftsbibliothek Kremsmünster0.0

Farmers Markets in Scharnstein

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bauernmarkt
Bauernmarkt
Bauernmarkt Vorchdorf

Restaurants in Scharnstein

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pizzeria Delphin
Pizzeria Schloßtaverne
Wegscheider Longhorn

Cafes in Scharnstein

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mittermaier

Castles in Scharnstein

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schloss Scharnstein

Dentists in Scharnstein

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Kitzmantel

Train Stations in Scharnstein

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Scharnstein-Mühldorf

Gas Stations in Scharnstein

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Banks in Scharnstein

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Raiffeisen Bank
Sparkasse
Volksbank

Breweries in Scharnstein

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Sandbergbräu

Stadiums & Teams in Scharnstein

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Scharnstein

39 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Skigebiet Loser-Altaussee 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ramsau am Dachstein 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Filzmoos-Neuberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Werfenweng 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kaiserau 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Freesports Arena Dachstein Krippenstein 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skiregion Dachstein West 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Spechtenseelift - Wörschachwald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tauplitz / Bad Mitterndorf 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wurzeralm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hohentauern 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hinterstoder 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Feuerkogel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet Hochlecken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schilifte Molln 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Kronberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schilifte Kirchschlag 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schilift Freistadt 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sternsteinlifte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schigebiet Viehberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Reiteralm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Obertauern 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet Lachtal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Zauchensee-Flachauwinkl 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Shuttleberg Flachauwinkl-Kleinarl 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snow Space Salzburg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Flachau 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fageralm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Radstadt-Altenmarkt 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Horsefeathers Superpark Planai 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski amadé 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hochwurzen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet Riesneralm - Donnersbachwald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Planai 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hauser Kaibling 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Galsterberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schladming Dachstein 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Planneralm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Monte Popolo - Eben im Pongau 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Scharnstein

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Linz-Hörsching AirportLNZLarge Airport
Eferding Airfield-Small Airport
Fiala-Fernbrugg Air Base-Small Airport
Flugplatz Seitenstetten-Small Airport
Flugplatz Usting-Small Airport
Freistadt Airfield-Small Airport
Fürstenzell Airfield-Small Airport
Gmunden-Laakirchen Airfield-Small Airport
Hofkirchen Airfield-Small Airport
Linz-East Glider Field-Small Airport
Micheldorf Airfield-Small Airport
Niederöblarn Airfield-Small Airport
Ried-Kirchheim Airfield-Small Airport
Schärding-Suben Airfield-Small Airport
Scharnstein Airfield-Small Airport
Ternberg Landing Field-Small Airport
Trieben Airfield-Small Airport
Wels Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Scharnstein

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
OptimaMed Gesundheitsresort Bad Wimsbach
Therapiezentrum Justuspark

Churches & Religious Organizations in Scharnstein

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Evangelische Kirche Scharnstein
Katholische Kirche Scharnstein

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Elevation
488 m (1,601 ft)
Area
47.7 km² (18.4 mi²)
Postal Code
4644
Website
scharnstein.ooe.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 Scharnstein

What is the population of Scharnstein?

Scharnstein has a population of 1,287 residents and is located in Austria. The population density is 56 people per square mile, spread across 22.9 square miles.

Is Scharnstein expensive to live in?

The median household income is $53,568, 29% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Scharnstein?

Scharnstein has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.3 inches, with 46.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Scharnstein?

There are 50 business establishments in the area.

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