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Velden am Wörther See, Austria
Carinthia · Austria
Velden am Wörther See is a small town in Carinthia, Austria with a population of 2,325. Elevation: 1,470 ft (448 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Velden am Wörther See
Velden am Wörther See is a market town in Villach-Land District, in the Austrian state of Carinthia. Situated on the western shore of the Wörthersee lake, it is one of the country's most popular holiday resorts.
People
Economy
BClimate
| Population | 2,325 |
| Population Density | 35 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,470 ft (448 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.6130°, 14.0413° |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
| Country | 🇦🇹 Austria |
| State / Province | Carinthia |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 67.3 inches (1,710 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 79.0 inches (201 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $48,060 |
About Velden am Wörther See
Velden am Wörther See is a small town in Austria (Carinthia) with a population of 2,325. The city sits at an elevation of 1,470 feet (448 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Vienna.
Income: Velden am Wörther See vs Austria
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $48,060 |
| 36% below Austria avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 91 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below Austria avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,470 ft (448 m) |
| Area | 67.0 sq mi (173.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6130°N, 14.0413°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 137 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
Velden am Wörther See has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 28°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (2.2").
Schools in Velden am Wörther See
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alban Berg Musikschule Velden | — | — | — | — |
| Neue Mittelschule Velden am Wörthersee | — | — | — | — |
| ISC International School Carinthia | — | — | — | — |
| Neue Mittelschule Velden | — | — | — | — |
| International School Carinthia | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Velden am Wörther See
15 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antenne Kärnten | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ORF Radio Kärnten | orf, orf | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ORF Radio Kärnten HQ | orf | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ORF Slovenski spored | orf, ethnic programming | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Popwelle Wörthersee,AutoDJ | musik der 90er, oldies | MP3 320 kbps | |
| ORF Slovenski spored | HQ | orf, ethnic programming | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Sora (SI) | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Himmelberg | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Triglav (SI) | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Gorenc (SI) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Popwelle. Das Musikradio,AutoDJ | indie, oldie | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Revisited | classic rock, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WEL 105,5 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Agora | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Agora 105,5 | free radio, freies radio | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Velden am Wörther See
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine ski museum Elan | ||||
| Automuseum TAF-TIMER | ||||
| Avsenik | ||||
| Bienenmuseum | ||||
| Charcoal Burning Area Exhibit | ||||
| Čopova rojstna hiša | ||||
| Dichterhain am Zammelsberg | ||||
| Finžgarjeva rojstna hiša | ||||
| Galerie Walker | ||||
| Haus der Archäologie am Kathreinkogel | ||||
| Karolinger-Museum | ||||
| Keltenweg Frög | ||||
| Mali Schachmuseum | ||||
| Mrakova domačija | ||||
| Museum der Stadt Villach | ||||
| Muzej Avsenik | ||||
| Muzej talcev | ||||
| Pilzmuseum | ||||
| Pocar Homestead | ||||
| Puppenmuseum | ||||
| Puppenmuseum: Elli Riehl Puppenwelt | ||||
| Reinhard-Eberhart-Museum (rem) | ||||
| Relief von Kärnten | ||||
| Rojstna hiša dr. Franceta Prešerna | ||||
| Rosenmuseum und Alte Schmiede | ||||
| Schauraum Villacher Burg | ||||
| Schloss Rosegg | ||||
| Slovenski planinski muzej | ||||
| Spominski čebelnjak Antona Janše | ||||
| Stadtverkehrsmuseum und Kinomuseum Klagenfurt | ||||
| Stara Sava | ||||
| Tehnični muzej Završnica - HE Završnica | ||||
| Villacher Fahrzeugmuseum |
Libraries in Velden am Wörther See
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbeiterkammer Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek NMS Landskron | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Viktring | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Universitätsbibliothek Klagenfurt | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Velden am Wörther See
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flohmarkt Viktring | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Tržnica Bled | |||||
| Tržnica Jesenice | |||||
| Unser Lagerhaus | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Waidmannsdorf |
Hotels in Velden am Wörther See
37 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Velden am Wörther See
26 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Velden am Wörther See
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Velden am Wörther See
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Velden am Wörther See
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Velden am Wörther See
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Velden am Wörther See
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Velden am Wörther See
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Velden am Wörther See
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Velden am Wörther See
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Velden am Wörther See
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brau Union Brauerei Klagenfurt (Schleppe) | ||||
| Brau Union Brauerei Villach | ||||
| Malle Biermanufaktur |
Stadiums & Teams in Velden am Wörther See
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Velden am Wörther See
37 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rieseralm | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hochrindl | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Heidialm | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Turracher Höhe | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skigebiet Flattnitz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Klippitztörl | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skigebiet Grebenzen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Schilift Obdach | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Katschberg-Aineck | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kreischberg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skigebiet Bad Kleinkirchheim | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Großeck-Speiereck | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skigebiet Fanningberg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski amadé | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Obertauern | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gaaler Lifte | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skigebiet Lachtal | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zauchensee-Flachauwinkl | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shuttleberg Flachauwinkl-Kleinarl | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skigebiet Bodental | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Stari Vrh | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Soriška planina | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Vogel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Krvavec | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Velika planina | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sella Nevea - Kanin | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mojstrana | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kranjska Gora | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Smučarski center Cerkno | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Planica | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Macesnovc Rateče | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tarvisio | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kinderalm Valbruna | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skigebiet Dreiländereck - Arnoldstein | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skigebiet Gerlitzen Alpe | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Goldeck | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Simonhöhe | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Velden am Wörther See
24 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Klagenfurt Airport | KLU | Large Airport |
| Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport | LJU | Large Airport |
| Hinterstoisser Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Agriturismo Turus Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ajdovščina Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ali Friuli Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bovec Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dol pri Ljubljani Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Feldkirchen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ferlach-Glainach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fly Evolution Flying Field | — | Small Airport |
| Friesach/Hirt Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gorizia Duca d'Aosta Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kamnik - Dulnica Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lesce Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mauterndorf Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mayerhofen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Nötsch im Gailtal Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ossiacher See Paraglider Landing Field | — | Small Airport |
| Podpeč Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| San Mauro Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sankt Donat / Mairist Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sostro Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ultralight Friuli Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Velden am Wörther See
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Post Filiale 9220 |
Treatment Centers in Velden am Wörther See
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Kurzentrum Therme Warmbad | ||
| SKA Rehabilitation Thermenhof |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Velden am Wörther See
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Christuskirche | |
| Filialkirche Heiliger Jakob | |
| Filialkirche Hl.Michael | |
| Filialkirche hll. Johannes und Paul (Franzosenkirche) | |
| Filialkirche St. Vitus | |
| Heiliger Johannes der Täufer | |
| Hl. Maria Rosenkranzkönigin | |
| Kreuzkapelle | |
| Pfarre Velden am Wörthersee |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Velden am Wörther See?
Velden am Wörther See has a population of 2,325 residents and is located in Austria. The population density is 35 people per square mile, spread across 67.0 square miles.
Is Velden am Wörther See expensive to live in?
The median household income is $48,060, 36% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Velden am Wörther See?
Velden am Wörther See has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 67.3 inches, with 79.0 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Velden am Wörther See?
There are 91 business establishments in the area.