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Schnepfau, Austria

Vorarlberg · Austria

Schnepfau is a small town in Vorarlberg, Austria with a population of 272. Elevation: 2,421 ft (738 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
272 Population 5/sq mi density
2,421 ft Elevation 738 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
104.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Vienna Timezone
$62,316 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$62,316 median income

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About Schnepfau

Schnepfau

Schnepfau is a municipality in the district of Bregenz in the Austrian state of Vorarlberg.

People

Population272
Density5/mi²

Economy

B+
Median Income$62,316

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain104.4 in/yr
Sunny Days239/yr
Elevation2,421 ft (738 m)
Population272
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation2,421 ft (738 m)
Coordinates47.3521°, 9.9452°
TimezoneEurope/Vienna
Country🇦🇹 Austria
State / ProvinceVorarlberg
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation104.4 inches (2,653 mm)
Annual Snowfall237.8 inches (604 cm)
Median Household Income$62,316

About Schnepfau

Schnepfau is a small town in Austria (Vorarlberg) with a population of 272. The city sits at an elevation of 2,421 feet (738 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 104.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Vienna.

The median household income in Schnepfau is $62,316, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 11 business establishments.

Income: Schnepfau vs Austria

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Income

Median HH Income$62,316
17% below Austria avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)11

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Schnepfau

Schnepfau has an average annual temperature of 7.4°C (45°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1791 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -2.2°C / 28°F -7.3° / 2.9° 146.0
Feb -0.9°C / 30°F -6.8° / 4.9° 110.3
Mar 2.9°C / 37°F -3.1° / 8.9° 126.1
Apr 6.9°C / 44°F 0.4° / 13.4° 93.9
May 11.1°C / 52°F 4.7° / 17.5° 180.9
Jun 14.8°C / 59°F 8.7° / 21° 172.2
Jul 16.6°C / 62°F 10.4° / 22.8° 199.4
Aug 16.4°C / 62°F 10.2° / 22.6° 221.4
Sep 12.4°C / 54°F 6.6° / 18.2° 154.7
Oct 8.4°C / 47°F 2.7° / 14.1° 122.8
Nov 3°C / 37°F -2.1° / 8.2° 112.2
Dec -1.2°C / 30°F -5.8° / 3.3° 151.2
Schnepfau has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 104.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 237.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,421 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average44.0°F
19% below Austria avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,421 ft (738 m)
Area54.6 sq mi (141.3 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates47.3521°N, 9.9452°W
TimezoneEurope/Vienna

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 104.4"
175% above Austria avg
Snowfall 237.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.32"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.78"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

582 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 4, 2024.

Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 88 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 119 km
Jul 17, 2001 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy M4.7 117 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 72 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 19 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 56 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 75 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 88 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 103 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 48 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 87 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 35 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 38 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 36 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 62 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 88 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 94 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 93 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 130 km
Jan 21, 2008 4 km N of Cazis, Switzerland M4.2 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 95.0 m (312 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1987 VALTELLINA Meteorological 95.0 m 27 112 km
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 3.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 3.9 in
March 37°F (3°C) 4.0 in
April 42°F (6°C) 4.5 in
May 51°F (11°C) 5.2 in
June 56°F (14°C) 7.0 in
July 59°F (15°C) 7.3 in Wettest
August 60°F (16°C) 6.7 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in
November 37°F (3°C) 4.8 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 4.3 in

Schnepfau has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 28°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 60.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.3") and January the driest (3.8").

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Schools in Schnepfau

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Volksschule Schnepfau
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Radio Stations near Schnepfau

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Vorarlberg HQ orf MP3 192 kbps
Antenne Vorarlberg Partymix club, dance AAC
Radio Grischa (CH) infos, music MP3 128 kbps
SWR 4 Studio Friedrichshafen (DE) regional radio AAC 128 kbps
Radio Vorarlberg orf MP3 128 kbps
Antenne Vorarlberg Oldies but Goldies classic, classic hits AAC
Radio Vaterland (LI) MP3
Antenne Vorarlberg AAC
Antenne Vorarlberg Classic Rock classic, rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio RTR (CH) AAC 128 kbps
Antenne Vorarlberg Musica Italiana italian AAC
Antenne Vorarlberg 2000er Hits 2000er, 2000s AAC
Proton - das freie Radio MP3 192 kbps
Antenne Vorarlberg Christkindl Radio christmas AAC
AllgäuHIT (DE) MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Schnepfau

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alpmuseum uf m Tannberg
Altes Schulhüsle
Angelika Kauffmann Museum
Barockbaumeister-Museum
Egg Museum
Felder Museum
FIS Skimuseum
Flatz Museum
Hall Of Fame
Handwerkermuseum
Heimatmuseum "Beim Strumpfar"
Heimatmuseum Alberschwende
Heimatmuseum Bezau
Heimatmuseum Großes Walsertal
Heimatmuseum Paarhof Buacher
Heimatstube
Hittisau Women's Museum
Huber Hus
inatura-ErlebnisNaturschau Dornbirn
Klostertalmuseum
Kornhaus
Krippenmuseum Dornbirn
Kunst im Rohnerhaus
Kunsthaus Bregenz
Martinsturm Bregenz
Mohren Biererlebniswelt
Naturparkzentrum Nagelfluhkette
Pfänderbahn-Museum
Puppenmuseum Blons
Rolls-Royce-Museum
s'Huimatle
Stadtmuseum Bludenz
Stadtmuseum Dornbirn
Textildruckmuseum Mittelweiherburg
vai Vorarlberger Architektur Institut
vorarlberg museum
Walser Museum
Walserhus
Wang-Hus
Westallgäuer Heimatmuseum

Libraries in Schnepfau

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
AK-Bibliothek Bludenz0.0
Andelsbücherei0.0
Bibliothek am Gitz0.0
Bibliothek Kennelbach0.0
Bücherei Egg0.0
Bücherei im Walserhaus0.0
Bücherei Krumbach0.0
Bücherei Langenegg0.0
Bücherei Ludesch0.0
Bücherei Mediathek & Weltladen0.0
Bücherei Rohrbach0.0
Bücherei Thüringen0.0
Bücherei und Spielothek Hatlerdorf0.0
Bücherei und Spielothek Wallenmahd0.0
FH Bibliothek0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Hüttenbibliothek0.0
Lindohus0.0
Mediathek- und Schulbibliothek Lauterach0.0
Spielothek und Spielberatung St. Martin0.0
Stadtarchiv Bregenz0.0
Stadtbibliothek Dornbirn0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Bregenz0.0
Vorarlberger Landesarchiv0.0
Vorarlberger Landesbibliothek0.0
Walserbibliothek Blons0.0
Walserbibliothek St. Gerold0.0

Farmers Markets in Schnepfau

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bauernmarkt
Dornbirner Wochenmarkt
GITZ Bauernmarkt
Unternehmen Chance gGmbH
Viehmarktplatz
Wochenmarkt
Wolfurter Markt
Ziegen-, Noriker- und Schafausstellung

Restaurants in Schnepfau

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alpe Rüschere
Alpengasthof Edelweiss
Berghaus Kanisfluh
Jausestation Obere Alpe

Cafes in Schnepfau

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Lässer

Breweries in Schnepfau

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauerei Egg
Inselbrauerei
Pfänder Bräu – Hobby Brauwerkstatt
Schäffler Bräu

Stadiums & Teams in Schnepfau

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Schnepfau

115 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Obermutten 0.0 $0
Alvaneu 0.0 $0
Lenz 0.0 $0
Tschappina 0.0 $0
Watles - Vatles 0.0 $0
Sarn-Heinzenberg 0.0 $0
Rinerhorn 0.0 $0
Tenna 0.0 $0
Arosa Lenzerheide 0.0 $0
Jakobshorn 0.0 $0
Tarasp 0.0 $0
Schöneben - Belpiano 0.0 $0
Feldis 0.0 $0
Schatzalp/Strela (Davos Klosters) 0.0 $0
Pischa 0.0 $0
Tschiertschen 0.0 $0
Bündalift – Davos 0.0 $0
Scuol Motta Naluns 0.0 $0
Chur - Brambrüesch 0.0 $0
Parsenn 0.0 $0
Hochwang – Goldgruben 0.0 $0
Skilift Selfranga 0.0 $0
Fideriser Heuberge 0.0 $0
Nauders am Reschenpass 0.0 $0
Madrisa 0.0 $0
Silvretta-Bielerhöhe 0.0 $0
Pany 0.0 $0
Grüsch Danusa 0.0 $0
Gargellen 0.0 $0
Galtür 0.0 $0
Skilift Mastrils 0.0 $0
Ischgl-Samnaun 0.0 $0
Junker - St. Antönien 0.0 $0
Skilift Tristeli St. Margrethenberg 0.0 $0
Übungsgelände Valisera 0.0 $0
Mathon 0.0 $0
Flensa-Seewis 0.0 $0
Pizol Bad Ragaz 0.0 $0
Silvretta Montafon 0.0 $0
Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis 0.0 $0
See 0.0 $0
Kappl 0.0 $0
Flumserberg 0.0 $0
Golm 0.0 $0
Malbun 0.0 $0
Kristberg-Silbertal 0.0 $0
Sonnenkopf 0.0 $0
Brandnertal – Brand/​Bürserberg 0.0 $0
Rotecklift / Tobadill 0.0 $0
Skilift Malbun 0.0 $0
Venet 0.0 $0
Flirsch 0.0 $0
Chäserrugg-Alt St. Johann 0.0 $0
Tschardund – Nenzing 0.0 $0
Wildhaus 0.0 $0
Ski Arlberg 0.0 $0
Frastanz-Gurtis 0.0 $0
Raggal 0.0 $0
Sonntag Stein 0.0 $0
Gröllerkopf-Übersaxen 0.0 $0
Gföllberglift 0.0 $0
Laterns-Gapfohl 0.0 $0
Jöchelspitze 0.0 $0
Zwergberg Furx 0.0 $0
Furx 0.0 $0
Knittellifte 0.0 $0
Ebenalp-Horn 0.0 $0
Brülisau Leugangen 0.0 $0
Urnäsch Osteregg 0.0 $0
Gonten 0.0 $0
Sollegg 0.0 $0
Diedamskopf 0.0 $0
Tallifte 0.0 $0
Ski lift Schwärzenbach 0.0 $0
Heuberg Arena/Walmendingerhorn 0.0 $0
Heumöserlift 0.0 $0
Fellhorn/Kanzelwand 0.0 $0
Ifen 0.0 $0
Kleinwalsertal-Oberstdorf 0.0 $0
Heini-Klopfer-Skiflugschanze 0.0 $0
Familienskipark Stanzach 0.0 $0
Nordic Zentrum Oberstdorf 0.0 $0
Söllereck 0.0 $0
Niedere Andelsbuch-Bezau 0.0 $0
Orlen Arena Oberstdorf Allgäu 0.0 $0
Bödele 0.0 $0
Nebelhorn 0.0 $0
Schetteregg 0.0 $0
Oberegg-St. Anton 0.0 $0
Bischofsberg 0.0 $0
Grub-Kaien 0.0 $0
Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/​Riedberger Horn 0.0 $0
Hörnerbahn Bolsterlang 0.0 $0
Hochhäderich 0.0 $0
Tannheim-Zöblen-Schattwald 0.0 $0
Pfänder 0.0 $0
Ofterschwang/​Gunzesried 0.0 $0
Hochlitten-Riefensberg 0.0 $0
Füssener Jöchle-Grän 0.0 $0
Hindelang Oberjoch 0.0 $0
Hagenberg Sulzberg-Thal 0.0 $0
Spieserlifte 0.0 $0
Hinterstaufen 0.0 $0
Immenstadt 0.0 $0
Skizentrum Pfronten 0.0 $0
Skilifte Thaler Höhe 0.0 $0
Sonnenlifte Röfleuten/Halden 0.0 $0
Buron 0.0 $0
Nesselwang - Alpspitzbahnen 0.0 $0
Ellegglifte – Faistenoy 0.0 $0
Iberg 0.0 $0
Sulzberg 0.0 $0
Wengen 0.0 $0
Isny / Felderhalde 0.0 $0
Gohrersberg – Kreuzthal 0.0 $0

Airports Near Schnepfau

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bodensee Airport FriedrichshafenFDHLarge Airport
Memmingen Allgau AirportFMMLarge Airport
Mengen-Hohentengen AirfieldMedium Airport
Sankt Gallen Altenrhein AirportACHMedium Airport
Agathazell AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Ragaz AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Saulgau AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Wörishofen (Nord) AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Wörishofen Glider AirfieldSmall Airport
Berg AirfieldSmall Airport
Füssen Glider AirfieldSmall Airport
Heiligenberg Glider FieldSmall Airport
Hohenems-Dornbirn AirfieldHOHSmall Airport
Isny Glider FieldSmall Airport
Kaufbeuren Air BaseSmall Airport
Kempten-Durach AirfieldSmall Airport
Leutkirch-Unterzeil AirfieldSmall Airport
Markdorf Glider FieldSmall Airport
Pfullendorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Reute/Bad Waldsee AirfieldSmall Airport
Reutte-Höfen AirfieldSmall Airport
Sitterdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Tannheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Wangen-Kißlegg AirfieldSmall Airport
Wildberg AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Schnepfau

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Evangelische Mutter-Kind-Kurklinik Scheidegg
Fachklinik Prinzregent Luitpold
Klinik Maximilian
Vitrea-Klinik

Churches & Religious Organizations in Schnepfau

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Guter Hirte
Kapelle Hl. Martin
Lourdeskapelle
Pfarrkirche Schnepfau
Wendelinkapelle

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Elevation
650 m (2,133 ft)
Area
34.4 km² (13.3 mi²)
Postal Code
6870
Website
bezau.at/
Twinned With
Heiden

🇦🇹 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 Schnepfau

What is the population of Schnepfau?

Schnepfau has a population of 272 residents and is located in Austria. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 54.6 square miles.

Is Schnepfau expensive to live in?

The median household income is $62,316, 17% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Schnepfau?

Schnepfau has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 104.4 inches, with 237.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Schnepfau?

There are 11 business establishments in the area.

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