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Schwendau, Austria

Tyrol · Austria

Schwendau is a small town in Tyrol, Austria with a population of 1,725. Elevation: 2,028 ft (618 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,725 Population 1,835/sq mi density
2,028 ft Elevation 618 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
44.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Vienna Timezone
$71,064 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$71,064 median income

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About Schwendau

Schwendau

Schwendau (Pronunciation:shven-dau) is a municipality and a village in the Schwaz district in the Austrian state of Tyrol. It was first mentioned in 1200 as “Swentowe”. The original meaning of this name is also illustrated on the emblem of the village in the form of an axe.

People

Population1,725
Density1,835/mi²

Economy

B+
Median Income$71,064

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain44.1 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation2,028 ft (618 m)
Population1,725
Population Density1,835 / sq mi
Elevation2,028 ft (618 m)
Coordinates47.1975°, 11.8590°
TimezoneEurope/Vienna
Country🇦🇹 Austria
State / ProvinceTyrol
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation44.1 inches (1,121 mm)
Annual Snowfall139.4 inches (354 cm)
Median Household Income$71,064

About Schwendau

Schwendau is a small town in Austria (Tyrol) with a population of 1,725. The city sits at an elevation of 2,028 feet (618 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Vienna.

The median household income in Schwendau is $71,064, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 67 business establishments.

Income: Schwendau vs Austria

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Income

Median HH Income$71,064
5% below Austria avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)67

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Schwendau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 280 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 139.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,028 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average45.6°F
16% below Austria avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,028 ft (618 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density1,835/sq mi
Coordinates47.1975°N, 11.8590°W
TimezoneEurope/Vienna

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.1"
16% above Austria avg
Snowfall 139.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.26"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

521 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on May 20, 2025.

Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 135 km
Feb 14, 2002 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.7 135 km
Jul 17, 2001 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy M4.7 72 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 129 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 90 km
May 28, 1998 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy M4.5 139 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 134 km
Jun 9, 2012 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy M4.5 119 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 134 km
Jan 30, 2015 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.4 131 km
Apr 20, 1994 5 km NE of Claut, Italy M4.3 114 km
Mar 27, 2024 6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy M4.3 124 km
Oct 2, 1993 4 km WNW of Bordano, Italy M4.3 133 km
Jul 13, 2020 9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy M4.3 113 km
Aug 29, 2004 1 km S of Enemonzo-Quinis, Italy M4.3 118 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 134 km
May 16, 1990 3 km ENE of Galtür, Austria M4.2 126 km
Aug 30, 2003 5 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy M4.2 122 km
Jul 10, 1993 4 km S of Hirschegg, Austria M4.2 128 km
Jul 17, 1996 5 km E of Ellbögen, Austria M4.1 26 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 2,000 110 km
1987 VALTELLINA Meteorological 95.0 m 27 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.3 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 3.0 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.3 in
May 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
June 53°F (12°C) 5.7 in
July 62°F (17°C) 6.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 57°F (14°C) 5.6 in
September 51°F (11°C) 4.0 in
October 44°F (6°C) 3.2 in
November 33°F (1°C) 3.3 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.7 in

Schwendau has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 27°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (2.2").

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Radio Stations near Schwendau

13 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 VM1 - Steiermark folklore, schlager MP3
ORF Tirol orf, local radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Maria Südtirol (IT) catholic, christian AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio VM1 - Wien folklore, schlager MP3
T-Rock classic rock, rock MP3 128 kbps
Life Radio Tirol- Alles Malle MP3
U1 Tirol evergreen, schlager MP3 192 kbps
Radio Charivari Rosenheim (DE) classic hits, hits AAC

Museums in Schwendau

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Achenseer Museumswelt
Augustinermuseum
Benediktinerabtei
Bergbauernmuseum
BrauKunstHaus
Brechlstube
Erlebnissennerei Schau-Bauernhof
Erlebnissennerei Zillertal
Feuerwehrmuseum
Galerie Schmidt
Heimatmuseum
Holzmuseum
Jenbacher Museum
Jöchlhaus
Kulturlandschafts.Welten Mitterstall
Laimach Regionalmuseum
Maranatha Nativity Museum
Mehlerhaus
Mineralienmuseum Kirchler - Museo mineralogico Kirchler
Museum der Stadt Schwaz
Museum der Völker
Museum in den Nagelschmiedhäusern
Museum Sankt Notburga
Museum Steinbockwelten
Museum und Heimatschutzverein
Museumsfriedhof
PfitscherJoch grenzenlos
Rabalderhaus
Rablhaus
Stettauer Mühle
Strasser, Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht
Südtiroler Bergbaumuseum Kornkasten Steinhaus - Museo provinciale delle miniere Granaio Cadipietra
Tiroler Bergbau- und Hüttenmuseum
Tiroler Steinöl
Tiroler Steinöl Vitalberg
Whiskymuseum

Libraries in Schwendau

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek & Ludothek Fiecht0.0
Bibliothek Mayrhofen0.0
Bibliothek Rattenberg0.0
Bibliothek St. Jakob - Biblioteca di San Giacomo0.0
Bibliothek St. Peter - Biblioteca di San Pietro0.0
Bibliothek Steinhaus - Biblioteca di Cadipietra0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei Gemeinde Gerlos0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
jen.buch0.0
Naturparkhaus Zillertaler Alpen0.0
Öffentliche Bibliothek Ahrntal - Biblioteca Pubblica Valle Aurina0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei Achensee0.0
Stadtbücherei Schwaz0.0

Farmers Markets in Schwendau

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bauernmarkt

Hotels in Schwendau

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasthof Pension Neuwirt

Restaurants in Schwendau

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sidan

Veterinaries in Schwendau

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tierarztpraxis Stockach

Breweries in Schwendau

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Kristallbrauerei Alpbach
Wildschönau Brewery
Zillertal Bier Brewery

Ski Resorts Near Schwendau

80 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Zillertal Arena 0.0 $0
Seefeld - Rosshütte 0.0 $0
Kellerjoch 0.0 $0
Spieljoch - Fügen 0.0 $0
Toni Seelos Sprungschanzen 0.0 $0
Seefeld - Gschwandtkopf 0.0 $0
Nordkette 0.0 $0
Wildkogel 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Hochfügen - Zillertal 0.0 $0
Bergisel Schanze 0.0 $0
Seefeld / Birkenlift & Geigenbühellift 0.0 $0
Glungezer 0.0 $0
Rangger Köpfl 0.0 $0
Wintersportschule Krimml 0.0 $0
Muttereralm - Mutters/Götzens 0.0 $0
Patscherkofel 0.0 $0
Gerlosstein / Hainzenberg 0.0 $0
Sonnenberglift in Gries 0.0 $0
Axamer Lizum 0.0 $0
Mayrhofen Hippach 0.0 $0
St. Johann in Tirol 0.0 $0
Herrnberg 0.0 $0
Skilift Beuerberg 0.0 $0
Grafenherberge (Rankenlift) 0.0 $0
Sudelfeld - Bayrischzell 0.0 $0
Brauneck 0.0 $0
Spitzingsee-Tegernsee 0.0 $0
Hochkössen - Unterberghorn 0.0 $0
Zahmer Kaiser 0.0 $0
Christlum 0.0 $0
Schlick 2000 0.0 $0
SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser Brixental 0.0 $0
Niederau (Wildschönau) 0.0 $0
Rofan Seilbahn 0.0 $0
Karwendel Bergbahn 0.0 $0
Ski Juwel - Reith im Alpbachtal 0.0 $0
Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau 0.0 $0
KitzSki 0.0 $0
Mühlberg Scharnitz 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Leutasch - Katzenkopflift 0.0 $0
Misurina 0.0 $0
Winterwichtelland 0.0 $0
Kronplatz - Plan de Corones 0.0 $0
Kartitsch / St. Oswald 0.0 $0
Reinswald 0.0 $0
Antermoia 0.0 $0
Brixen Plose - Plose di Bressanone 0.0 $0
Meran 2000 0.0 $0
Drei Zinnen - Tre Cime 0.0 $0
Val Comelico - Padola 0.0 $0
Sillian - Hochpustertal 0.0 $0
Alta Badia 0.0 $0
Cristallo - Faloria 0.0 $0
Val Gardena 0.0 $0
Auronzo di Cadore 0.0 $0
Dolomiti Superski 0.0 $0
Seiser Alm - Mont de Sëuc - Alpe di Siusi 0.0 $0
Cortina Tofane 0.0 $0
Sellaronda 0.0 $0
Cortina d'Ampezzo 0.0 $0
Klausberg Skiarena 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
Stubai 0.0 $0
Klausberg - Monte Chiusetta 0.0 $0
Lagazuoi - 5 Torri 0.0 $0
Rein in Taufers - Riva di Tures 0.0 $0
Speikboden 0.0 $0
Rosskopf 0.0 $0
Brunnalm / St. Jakob 0.0 $0
Ratschings-Jaufen 0.0 $0
Gitschberg Jochtal 0.0 $0
Terenten - Terento 0.0 $0
Gsieser Tal 0.0 $0
Ski Fun Park 0.0 $0

Airports Near Schwendau

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Innsbruck AirportINNLarge Airport
Bolzano AirportBZOMedium Airport
Antdorf Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Endorf/Jolling AirfieldSmall Airport
Benediktbeuern AirfieldSmall Airport
Brannenburg AirfieldSmall Airport
Campo Volo TrensSmall Airport
Dobbiaco-Toblach AirstripSmall Airport
Geitau AirfieldSmall Airport
Grabenstätt AirfieldSmall Airport
Greiling AirfieldSmall Airport
Gsiesertal / Valle di CasiesSmall Airport
Kleinhartpenning ULSmall Airport
Königsdorf Gliding CenterSmall Airport
Kufstein-Langkampfen AirfieldSmall Airport
Locher FieldSmall Airport
Ohlstadt AirfieldSmall Airport
San Genesio AirfieldSmall Airport
Sankt Johann AirfieldSmall Airport
Sollach AirstripSmall Airport
Sterzing / Vipiteno AirfieldSmall Airport
Unterwössen AirfieldSmall Airport
Vogtareuth AirfieldSmall Airport
Warngau AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Schwendau

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Kinder- und Jugend- Rehabilitationszentrum Wiesing
Reha Zentrum Münster

Churches & Religious Organizations in Schwendau

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dorfkapelle
Kapelle Kleinschwendberg
Wilde-Mann-Schrofen

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Elevation
633 m (2,077 ft)
Area
178.8 km² (69.0 mi²)
Postal Code
6290
Website
mayrhofen.tirol.gv.at/
Twinned With
Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, Bad Tölz, Cabourg, Chur, Mondorf-les-Bains, Terracina

🇦🇹 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 Schwendau

What is the population of Schwendau?

Schwendau has a population of 1,725 residents and is located in Austria. The population density is 1,835 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles.

Is Schwendau 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 Schwendau?

Schwendau has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.1 inches, with 139.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Schwendau?

There are 67 business establishments in the area.

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