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Schmitten, Austria

Salzburg · Austria

Schmitten is a small town in Salzburg, Austria with a population of 588. Elevation: 2,963 ft (903 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
588 Population 20/sq mi density
2,963 ft Elevation 903 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 Schmitten

Schmitten

Zell am See is the administrative capital of the Zell am See District in the Austrian state of Salzburg. Located in the Kitzbühel Alps, the town is an important tourist destination due to its ski resorts and shoreline on Lake Zell. While Zell am See has been a favored winter and summer resort for the European aristocracy since the 19th century, it is known as a hub of the international jet set today. Today, Zell am See is an internationally renowned holiday destination and one of the most important summer and winter sports resorts in Austria and an important transport hub in the region.

People

Population588
Density20/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$54,324

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain94.9 in/yr
Sunny Days213/yr
Elevation2,963 ft (903 m)
Population588
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation2,963 ft (903 m)
Coordinates47.3268°, 12.7776°
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 Schmitten

Schmitten is a small town in Austria (Salzburg) with a population of 588. The city sits at an elevation of 2,963 feet (903 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 Schmitten is $54,324, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 23 business establishments.

Income: Schmitten vs Austria

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)23

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Schmitten 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 2,963 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

Elevation2,963 ft (903 m)
Area28.9 sq mi (74.8 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates47.3268°N, 12.7776°W
TimezoneEurope/Vienna

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.9"
150% above Austria avg
Snowfall 281.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.73"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

621 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 M5.6 138 km
Jul 12, 2004 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.2 132 km
Jul 17, 2001 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy M4.7 136 km
Feb 14, 2002 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.7 110 km
Jul 21, 2003 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria M4.7 119 km
May 6, 1998 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia M4.6 141 km
Oct 5, 1991 0 km W of Nimis, Italy M4.5 130 km
Jun 9, 2012 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy M4.5 127 km
May 28, 1998 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy M4.5 122 km
May 13, 1999 2 km NW of Clodig, Italy M4.4 142 km
Jan 30, 2015 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.4 106 km
Apr 15, 1998 7 km ESE of Kobarid, Slovenia M4.3 139 km
Nov 10, 1995 3 km WSW of Gaal, Austria M4.3 140 km
Apr 20, 1994 5 km NE of Claut, Italy M4.3 115 km
Sep 30, 2002 5 km SW of Kranjska Gora, Slovenia M4.3 125 km
Jul 13, 2020 9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy M4.3 113 km
Oct 2, 1993 4 km WNW of Bordano, Italy M4.3 113 km
Aug 29, 2004 1 km S of Enemonzo-Quinis, Italy M4.3 104 km
Mar 27, 2024 6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy M4.3 111 km
Aug 30, 2003 5 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy M4.2 110 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 2,000 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-3°C) 2.8 in
February 25°F (-4°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 3.4 in
April 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in
May 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in
June 50°F (10°C) 6.0 in
July 59°F (15°C) 6.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 54°F (12°C) 5.9 in
September 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
October 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 3.7 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 3.4 in

Schmitten has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 25°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and February the driest (2.6").

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Radio Stations near Schmitten

6 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
Red Bull TV UNKNOWN

Museums in Schmitten

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alpine Naturschau
Bergbau- und Gotikmuseum
Erlebniswelt Mühlauersäge
Erlebniswelt Strom & Eis
Gletscher - Klima - Wetter
Heimathaus und Schimuseum
Heimatmuseum
Hochtor
Kulturverein Samerstall
Leben unter Wasser
Rauriser Talmuseum
Steinerbauer
Straßenbaumuseum
Vogtturm Museum
Vötter's Oldtimer-Museum

Libraries in Schmitten

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
3-Brüder0.0
Öffentliche Bibliothek der Pfarre Leogang0.0
Öffentliche Bibliothek Weißbach0.0
Pfarrbibliothek0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0

Hotels in Schmitten

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AlpineResort
Berghotel Schmittenhöhe
Der Schmittenhof
Der Sonnberg
Gartenhotel Daxer
Pension Margarete

Restaurants in Schmitten

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blaickner
Breiteckalm
Das Panorama
Flo's Restaurant
Gasthof Mittelstation
Jaga-Alm
Köhlergraben Hütte
Pension Schmittental

Breweries in Schmitten

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Pinzgau Bräu

Stadiums & Teams in Schmitten

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Schmitten

64 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser Brixental 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
Radstadt-Altenmarkt 0.0 $0
KitzSki 0.0 $0
Hochkönig 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
Niederau (Wildschönau) 0.0 $0
Wildkogel 0.0 $0
Werfenweng 0.0 $0
Buchensteinwand (Pillersee) 0.0 $0
St. Johann in Tirol 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
Zahmer Kaiser 0.0 $0
Kälbersteinschanze 0.0 $0
Hochkössen - Unterberghorn 0.0 $0
Rossfeld 0.0 $0
Zinkenlifte – Dürrnberg (Hallein) 0.0 $0
Wildalmlifte 0.0 $0
Hochfelln 0.0 $0
Herrnberg 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Lienz - Zettersfeld 0.0 $0
Drei Zinnen - Tre Cime 0.0 $0
Vorhegg 0.0 $0
Bergbahn Weissensee 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Golzentipp/Obertilliach 0.0 $0
Kartitsch / St. Oswald 0.0 $0
Winterwichtelland 0.0 $0
Sillian - Hochpustertal 0.0 $0
Ski Fun Park 0.0 $0
Goldeck 0.0 $0
Embergeralm 0.0 $0
Gsieser Tal 0.0 $0
Hochstein 0.0 $0
Lienzer Bergbahnen 0.0 $0
Skilift Mühldorf 0.0 $0
Raunigwiese 0.0 $0
Val Comelico - Padola 0.0 $0
Brunnalm / St. Jakob 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
Graukogel 0.0 $0
Ski Gastein - Stubnerkogel/Schlossalm 0.0 $0
Weißsee Gletscherwelt 0.0 $0
Kitzsteinhorn 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Raurisertal 0.0 $0
Wintersportschule Krimml 0.0 $0
Großarltal-Dorfgastein 0.0 $0
Ski amadé 0.0 $0
Maiskogel 0.0 $0

Airports Near Schmitten

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Salzburg AirportSZGLarge Airport
Bad Endorf/Jolling AirfieldSmall Airport
Brannenburg AirfieldSmall Airport
Dobbiaco-Toblach AirstripSmall Airport
Felling AirfieldSmall Airport
Grabenstätt AirfieldSmall Airport
Gsiesertal / Valle di CasiesSmall Airport
Kufstein-Langkampfen AirfieldSmall Airport
Lienz-Nikolsdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Sankt Johann AirfieldSmall Airport
Schönberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Unterwössen AirfieldSmall Airport
Vogtareuth AirfieldSmall Airport
Zell am See AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Schmitten

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Reha-Zentrum Saalfelden der Pensionsversicherung

Churches & Religious Organizations in Schmitten

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Elisabeth-Kapelle

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Elevation
770 m (2,526 ft)
Area
55.2 km² (21.3 mi²)
Postal Code
5700
Website
zellamsee.eu/
Twinned With
Vellmar

🇦🇹 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 Schmitten

What is the population of Schmitten?

Schmitten has a population of 588 residents and is located in Austria. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 28.9 square miles.

Is Schmitten 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 Schmitten?

Schmitten 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 Schmitten?

There are 23 business establishments in the area.

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