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Spitz, Austria

Lower Austria · Austria

Spitz is a small town in Lower Austria, Austria with a population of 1,270. Elevation: 732 ft (223 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,270 Population 36/sq mi density
732 ft Elevation 223 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
28.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Vienna Timezone
$66,852 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$66,852 median income

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About Spitz

Spitz

The spitz is a type of domestic dog including between 50 and 70 breeds depending on classification. There is no precise definition of the type, but most spitz breeds have pricked ears, almond-shaped eyes, a pointed muzzle, a double coat, and a tail that curves over the back. The name derives from the German Spitz(hund), meaning "pointed (dog)", in reference to the shape of the muzzle.

People

Population1,270
Density36/mi²

Economy

B+
Median Income$66,852

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain28.8 in/yr
Sunny Days237/yr
Elevation732 ft (223 m)
Population1,270
Population Density36 / sq mi
Elevation732 ft (223 m)
Coordinates48.3656°, 15.4142°
TimezoneEurope/Vienna
Country🇦🇹 Austria
State / ProvinceLower Austria
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation28.8 inches (732 mm)
Annual Snowfall30.1 inches (76 cm)
Median Household Income$66,852

About Spitz

Spitz is a small town in Austria (Lower Austria) with a population of 1,270. The city sits at an elevation of 732 feet (223 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Vienna.

The median household income in Spitz is $66,852, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 50 business establishments.

Income: Spitz vs Austria

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Income

Median HH Income$66,852
11% below Austria avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)50

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Spitz

Spitz has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 733 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.1°C / 32°F -2.3° / 2.1° 31.7
Feb 1.5°C / 35°F -1.6° / 4.6° 24.6
Mar 5.7°C / 42°F 1.6° / 9.8° 45.1
Apr 10.8°C / 51°F 5.3° / 16.2° 44.8
May 15°C / 59°F 9.7° / 20.4° 89.6
Jun 18.8°C / 66°F 13.4° / 24.2° 105.2
Jul 20.6°C / 69°F 15.1° / 26° 102.5
Aug 20.2°C / 68°F 14.8° / 25.6° 100.8
Sep 15.6°C / 60°F 10.9° / 20.2° 69.8
Oct 10.3°C / 51°F 6.6° / 14° 46.6
Nov 5°C / 41°F 2.7° / 7.3° 40.1
Dec 0.7°C / 33°F -1.3° / 2.8° 32.6
Spitz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 30.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 732 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below Austria avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days237 days/yr

Geography

Elevation732 ft (223 m)
Area34.9 sq mi (90.3 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates48.3656°N, 15.4142°W
TimezoneEurope/Vienna

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.8"
24% below Austria avg
Snowfall 30.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.94"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

143 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.0 on Feb 1, 2024.

Jul 11, 2000 2 km W of Moosbrunn, Austria M5.3 84 km
Jul 1, 2001 1 km NNW of Breitenau, Austria M5.1 87 km
Jul 11, 2000 3 km ESE of Oberwaltersdorf, Austria M5.0 83 km
Dec 3, 1994 1 km W of Pitten, Austria M4.6 91 km
Jan 9, 1996 1 km WNW of Weigelsdorf, Austria M4.5 85 km
Oct 1, 2004 3 km S of Oberaich, Austria M4.4 112 km
Nov 10, 1995 3 km WSW of Gaal, Austria M4.3 136 km
May 7, 2009 Austria M4.2 91 km
Sep 20, 2013 1 km SSW of Leithaprodersdorf, Austria M4.2 93 km
Apr 25, 2016 3 km NNE of Heiligenkreuz, Austria M4.2 62 km
Jul 25, 2005 1 km NW of Neudörfl, Austria M4.1 90 km
Feb 1, 2024 0 km NNE of Semmering, Austria M4.0 86 km
Mar 30, 2023 1 km WNW of Buchbach, Austria M4.0 85 km
Mar 30, 2021 3 km NW of Lanzenkirchen, Austria M4.0 89 km
Jan 20, 2021 3 km NNE of Ardning, Austria M3.9 113 km
Apr 19, 2021 3 km SW of Wiener Neustadt, Austria M3.9 87 km
Feb 26, 2008 2 km S of Pottschach, Austria M3.9 89 km
Mar 31, 1999 1 km WSW of Micheldorf in Oberösterreich, Austria M3.9 111 km
May 2, 1991 0 km WNW of Leobersdorf, Austria M3.8 76 km
Jan 30, 2008 0 km WSW of Seebenstein, Austria M3.8 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 1.3 in Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.4 in Coldest
March 37°F (3°C) 1.8 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
July 71°F (21°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 62°F (16°C) 3.3 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
November 36°F (2°C) 2.0 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 1.7 in

Spitz has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 30°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Spitz

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Volksschule Rossatz-Arnsdorf - - - -
Volksschule Spitz - - - -
Neue Mittelschule Wachau - - - -
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Radio Stations near Spitz

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ORF Hitradio Ö3 orf, pop MP3 128 kbps
Kronehit rock pop dance MP3 128 kbps
ORF Radio Wien orf MP3 128 kbps
ORF Radio Niederösterreich | HQ orf MP3 192 kbps
ORF Hitradio Ö3 (290k HLS) at_orf, pop AAC 300 kbps
ORF Radio Niederösterreich orf MP3 128 kbps
ORF Ö1 (290k HLS) at_orf AAC 323 kbps
ORF Radio Wien (128k HLS) at_orf AAC 134 kbps
ORF Radio Wien (290k HLS) at_orf AAC 300 kbps
ORF Radio Burgenland orf MP3 128 kbps
Kronehit - MP3 128 kbps
ORF Ö1 (128k HLS) at_orf AAC 145 kbps
ORF Hitradio Ö3 (128k HLS) at_orf, pop AAC 134 kbps
Campus & City Radio 94.4 - MP3
Stadtradio Krems pop MP3

Museums in Spitz

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abt Johannes Dizent-Museum
Ausstellungsbrücke
Bäckereimuseum Mühldorf-Wachau
Bauernmuseum
Bewegte Zeiten
Donabauer-Kalkofen
Ehemalige Synagoge
Folterkammer
Forum Frohner
Forum Landtag
Friedensmuseum
Goldhauben- und Trachtenmuseum
Gunther Philipp Museum
Hammer mill museum
Hammerschmiede Pehn
Handwerksmuseum
Haus der Geschichte
Haus für Natur
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Altes Eishaus
Heimatmuseum Brauhaus im Tal der Großen Krems
Heizhaus Club Mh.6
Karikaturmuseum
Karmeliterhof
Kartäusermuseum
KinderKunstLabor
Klemuwa
Kokoschka-Haus
Kräuter-Museum
Kunsthalle Krems
Künstlergarten Wietzen
Landesgalerie Niederösterreich
Margaretenkapelle
Mineralienzentrum Steinstadel
Mohnmuseum
Motorrad-Museum
Museum am Dom
Museum für Rechtsgeschichte
Museum im Kaisertrakt
Museum Lichtenau
Museum Niederösterreich
museumkrems
Naturparkmuseum
NÖ DOK
Pindigi - Flipper- und Jukeboxenmuseum
Römermuseum Mautern
Sankt Leonharder Feuerwehrmuseum
Schallaburg
Schaustollen Angern
Schiffahrtsmuseum Spitz
Schloss Lengenfeld
Stadtmuseum
Stadtmuseum
Tischlereimuseum
Venusium
Wachaulabor
Wachaumuseum
Wallfahrtsmuseum Maria Langegg
Welserturm
Wilhelm Kienzl Museum Schauplatz Evangelimann

Libraries in Spitz

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Campus Biblotek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebücherei Ottenschlag0.0
Graphische Sammlung Stift Göttweig0.0
NÖ Landes-Archiv0.0
NÖ Landesbibliothek0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei Paudorf "Frau Ava"0.0
Pfarrbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek St. Pölten0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Krems0.0
Stadtbücherei Zweigstelle Süd0.0
Universitätsbibliothek und Universitätsarchiv0.0

Farmers Markets in Spitz

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Christbaumerlebniswald
Josefsmarkt
Marktplatz
Marktplatz
Raiffeisenplatz
Täglicher Markt
Viktualienmarkt
Wochenmarkt am Domplatz

Hotels in Spitz

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barock-Landhof Burkhardt
Gasthof Goldenes Schiff
Gasthof zur Wachau
Hotel Garni Weinberghof
Hotel Mariandl
Stierschneiders Weinhotel Wachau

Restaurants in Spitz

23 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gasthof Goldenes Schiff
Gasthof Haus Prankl
Gasthof zur Ruine Hinterhaus
Gasthof zur Wachau
Gruber's Heuriger - Zum Ruinenblick
Heurigen Karl Schütz
Heuriger Fam. Bayer
Heuriger Hick Franz und Karin
Heuriger Machherndl
Hotel Mariandl
Johannes Glück Heurigenschank
Käpt'n Hick
Klosterhof
Marilla Genuss am Fluss
Spitzer'l
Strandcafe
Weingut Hick
Weingut Höllmüller
Weingut Lahrnsteig
Weingut Matthias Pöchlinger
Weingut Roman Gritsch
Weinschenke St. Michael
Winzerhof Pöchlinger

Cafes in Spitz

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Bruckner
Donauprinzessin Café-Eis-Pizzeria
Einkehr
Marcellas
Mariandl Café & Mehr
Radler-Rast

Castles in Spitz

4 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ruine Hinterhaus
Schloss Erlahof
Schloss Hofarnsdorf
Schloss Spitz-Niederhaus

Train Stations in Spitz

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Spitz a.d. Donau

Gas Stations in Spitz

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eni
Harrer

Banks in Spitz

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kremser Bank und Sparkassen AG
Volksbank Spitz

Breweries in Spitz

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauhaus Wösendorf
BrauSchneider
Geroldinger Brauhaus

Stadiums & Teams in Spitz

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Spitz

18 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Schigebiet Forsteralm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schigebiet Arralifte Harmanschlag 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aichelberglifte Karlstift 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Goaß 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jauerling 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schigebiet Unterberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hochbärneck 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Turmkogellifte Puchenstuben 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet Furtnerlifte Rohr im Gebirge 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Niederalpl 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet Annaberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Maiszinken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet Lackenhof - Ötscher 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gemeindealpe Mitterbach 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Puchis Welt in Puchberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet Königsberg - Hollenstein 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mariazeller Bürgeralpe 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hochkar 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Spitz

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brumowski Air Base-Small Airport
Budíškovice Airstrip-Small Airport
Dačice Airfield-Small Airport
Dobersberg Airfield-Small Airport
Excalibur City Airfield-Small Airport
Kramolín UL-Small Airport
Krems/Langenlois Airfield-Small Airport
Mariazell Airfield-Small Airport
Moravské Budějovice Airfield-Small Airport
Ottenschlag Airfield-Small Airport
Sankt Georgen-Ybbsfeld Airfield-Small Airport
Strachotice u Znojma ULM-Small Airport
Tandem Airlebnis Paraglider Field-Small Airport
Völtendorf Airfield-Small Airport
Znojmo Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Spitz

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Postpartner

Treatment Centers in Spitz

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Lebens.Med Zentrum St. Pölten
Lebens.Resort Ottenschlag
Rehabilitationsklinik Gars am Kamp
Rehabilitationsklinik Gars am Kamp

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Spitz

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Wachau Cultural LandscapeCultural2000

Churches & Religious Organizations in Spitz

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Filialkirche hl. Katharina
Filialkirche hl. Sigismund
Filialkirche Johannes der Täufer
Pfarrkirche hl. Mauritius
Pfarrkirche hl. Rupert
Wehrkirche St. Michael

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Elevation
223 m (732 ft)
Area
23.8 km² (9.2 mi²)
Postal Code
3620
Website
spitz-wachau.at/
Twinned With
Trenčianske Teplice, Vilshofen an der Donau

🇦🇹 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Spitz

Wachau Cultural Landscape
Cultural · inscribed 2000
The Wachau is a stretch of the Danube Valley between Melk and Krems, a landscape of high visual quality. It preserves in an intact and visible form many traces - in terms of architecture, (monasteries, castles, ruins), urban design, (towns and villages), and a...

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 Spitz

What is the population of Spitz?

Spitz has a population of 1,270 residents and is located in Austria. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 34.9 square miles.

Is Spitz expensive to live in?

The median household income is $66,852, 11% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Spitz?

Spitz has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 237 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 28.8 inches, with 30.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Spitz?

There are 50 business establishments in the area.

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