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Villach, Austria

Carinthia · Austria

Villach is a mid-size city in Carinthia, Austria with a population of 58,882. Elevation: 1,621 ft (494 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

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58,882 Population 879/sq mi density
1,621 ft Elevation 494 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
67.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Vienna Timezone
$48,060 Median Income
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Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,060 median income

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About Villach

Villach

Villach is the seventh-largest city in Austria and the second-largest in the state of Carinthia. It is an important traffic junction for southern Austria and the whole Alpe-Adria region. As of 2025, Villach had a population of 65,749.

People

Population58,882
Density879/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$48,060

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain67.3 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation1,621 ft (494 m)
Population58,882
Population Density879 / sq mi
Elevation1,621 ft (494 m)
Coordinates46.6103°, 13.8558°
TimezoneEurope/Vienna
Country🇦🇹 Austria
State / ProvinceCarinthia
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation67.3 inches (1,710 mm)
Annual Snowfall79.0 inches (201 cm)
Median Household Income$48,060

About Villach

Villach is a mid-size city in Austria (Carinthia) with a population of 58,882. The city sits at an elevation of 1,621 feet (494 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.

The median household income in Villach is $48,060, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 2,296 business establishments.

Income: Villach vs Austria

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Income

Median HH Income$48,060
36% below Austria avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)2,296

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Villach

Villach has an average annual temperature of 7.5°C (46°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.1°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1617 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -3.9°C / 25°F -16.5° / 5° 84.7
Feb -0.5°C / 31°F -12.4° / 9.4° 73.5
Mar 2.3°C / 36°F -7.9° / 14.9° 84.2
Apr 5.7°C / 42°F -5° / 18° 93.8
May 10.2°C / 50°F -0.1° / 20.5° 180.0
Jun 16.4°C / 61°F 5.7° / 27.1° 126.1
Jul 18.1°C / 65°F 7.1° / 28.2° 178.6
Aug 17.8°C / 64°F 8.5° / 29.5° 165.4
Sep 13.1°C / 56°F 1.9° / 23.5° 165.8
Oct 9.1°C / 48°F -0.9° / 19.1° 175.9
Nov 3°C / 37°F -7.7° / 14.1° 145.9
Dec -1.8°C / 29°F -14.2° / 6° 143.5
Villach experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 270 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 67.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 79.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,621 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average47.1°F
13% below Austria avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,621 ft (494 m)
Area67.0 sq mi (173.6 km²)
Population Density879/sq mi
Coordinates46.6103°N, 13.8558°W
TimezoneEurope/Vienna

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.3"
77% above Austria avg
Snowfall 79.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.87"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,009 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 44 km
Mar 13, 1998 4 km NW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia M5.2 116 km
Jul 12, 2004 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.2 39 km
May 22, 1995 6 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia M4.9 114 km
Jul 21, 2003 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria M4.7 71 km
Nov 11, 1990 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.7 55 km
Feb 14, 2002 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.7 59 km
Jun 2, 2002 6 km SSE of Pivka, Slovenia M4.6 113 km
May 6, 1998 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia M4.6 43 km
May 28, 1998 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy M4.5 75 km
Oct 5, 1991 0 km W of Nimis, Italy M4.5 64 km
Jun 9, 2012 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy M4.5 117 km
Apr 22, 2014 7 km SE of Pivka, Slovenia M4.5 113 km
Apr 24, 2005 0 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia M4.4 120 km
Oct 1, 2004 3 km S of Oberaich, Austria M4.4 133 km
May 13, 1999 2 km NW of Clodig, Italy M4.4 54 km
Jan 30, 2015 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.4 59 km
Mar 13, 2014 9 km E of Ribnica, Slovenia M4.4 123 km
Nov 28, 1993 3 km WNW of Klana, Croatia M4.4 134 km
Apr 15, 1998 7 km ESE of Kobarid, Slovenia M4.3 44 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 31°F (-1°C) 2.6 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in
April 43°F (6°C) 4.4 in
May 53°F (11°C) 4.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 5.8 in
July 64°F (18°C) 5.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 62°F (17°C) 5.1 in
September 55°F (13°C) 5.2 in
October 46°F (8°C) 5.5 in
November 36°F (2°C) 5.4 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.6 in Coldest

Villach has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 28°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (2.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Villach

Schools in Villach

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sonderschule
VS 2
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Radio Stations near Villach

14 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
WEL 105,5 MP3 128 kbps
Radio Agora MP3 192 kbps
Radio Agora 105,5 free radio, freies radio MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Villach

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alpengarten Dobratsch
Automuseum TAF-TIMER
Bunkermuseum Wurzenpass
Charcoal Burning Area Exhibit
Dom Trenta
Ebners Hausmuseum
Granatium
Greißlermuseum Thörl-Maglern
Haus der Archäologie am Kathreinkogel
Heimatmuseum Arnoldstein
Keltenweg Frög
Liznjekova domačija
Mineralien-Edelsteine-Museum
Mrakova domačija
Museo della Dogana
Museum der Stadt Villach
Museum des Nötscher Kreises
Muzej Planica
Pilzmuseum
Pocar Homestead
Puppenmuseum
Puppenmuseum: Elli Riehl Puppenwelt
Reinhard-Eberhart-Museum (rem)
Relief von Kärnten
Sagamundo - Haus des Erzählens
Schaubergwerk Terra Mystica
Schauraum Villacher Burg
Schloss Rosegg
Slovenski planinski muzej
Stara Sava
Türkhaus
Villacher Fahrzeugmuseum

Libraries in Villach

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arbeiterkammer Bibliothek0.0
Bibliothek NMS Landskron0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Mediathek Radenthein0.0

Farmers Markets in Villach

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Stadtmarkt Radenthein
Tržnica Jesenice
Unser Lagerhaus
Wochenmarkt

Hotels in Villach

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Center Rooms Villach
Globo Plaza

Restaurants in Villach

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mosers Nudelküche
Pizza Da Cosimo
Pizzeria Primavera
Pizzeria Roma
Rutar Restaurant
Schnitzelwelt
Tutto Apposto

Cafes in Villach

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

cafe bar carinzia
Cafe Lorenz
Cafe Post Office

Gas Stations in Villach

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP

Banks in Villach

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BKS

Gyms in Villach

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bodystreet
Clever fit
Yoga im täglichen Leben - Das System

Breweries in Villach

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brau Union Brauerei Villach
Brauerei Shilling
Hochtål Beer
Malle Biermanufaktur

Stadiums & Teams in Villach

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Villach

37 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Katschberg-Aineck 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Bad Kleinkirchheim 0.0 $0
Hochrindl 0.0 $0
Skilift Mühldorf 0.0 $0
Raunigwiese 0.0 $0
Heidialm 0.0 $0
Turracher Höhe 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Flattnitz 0.0 $0
Ankogel Mallnitz 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Grebenzen 0.0 $0
Simonhöhe 0.0 $0
Kreischberg 0.0 $0
Großeck-Speiereck 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Fanningberg 0.0 $0
Ski amadé 0.0 $0
Obertauern 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Lachtal 0.0 $0
Zauchensee-Flachauwinkl 0.0 $0
Shuttleberg Flachauwinkl-Kleinarl 0.0 $0
Planica 0.0 $0
Stari Vrh 0.0 $0
Soriška planina 0.0 $0
Vogel 0.0 $0
Krvavec 0.0 $0
Sella Nevea - Kanin 0.0 $0
Mojstrana 0.0 $0
Kranjska Gora 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Bodental 0.0 $0
Smučarski center Cerkno 0.0 $0
Macesnovc Rateče 0.0 $0
Tarvisio 0.0 $0
Kinderalm Valbruna 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Dreiländereck - Arnoldstein 0.0 $0
Nassfeld 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Gerlitzen Alpe 0.0 $0
Bergbahn Weissensee 0.0 $0
Goldeck 0.0 $0

Airports Near Villach

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Klagenfurt AirportKLULarge Airport
Ljubljana Jože Pučnik AirportLJULarge Airport
Agriturismo Turus AirfieldSmall Airport
Ajdovščina AirfieldSmall Airport
Ali Friuli AirfieldSmall Airport
Always AirfieldSmall Airport
AS77 AirfieldSmall Airport
Bovec AirfieldSmall Airport
Chiasiellis AirfieldSmall Airport
Feldkirchen AirfieldSmall Airport
Ferlach-Glainach AirfieldSmall Airport
Fly Evolution Flying FieldSmall Airport
Fly Synthesis AirfieldSmall Airport
Friesach/Hirt AirfieldSmall Airport
Gorizia Duca d'Aosta AirfieldSmall Airport
Kamnik - Dulnica AirfieldSmall Airport
Lesce AirfieldSmall Airport
Mauterndorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Mayerhofen AirfieldSmall Airport
Nötsch im Gailtal AirfieldSmall Airport
Ossiacher See Paraglider Landing FieldSmall Airport
Podpeč AirfieldSmall Airport
San Mauro AirfieldSmall Airport
Sankt Donat / Mairist AirfieldSmall Airport
Udine-Campoformido AirfieldSmall Airport
Ultralight Friuli AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Villach

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Kurzentrum Therme Warmbad
SKA Rehabilitation Thermenhof

Churches & Religious Organizations in Villach

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Anstaltskapelle des Landeskrankenhauses
Heiligenkreuzkirche

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Elevation
501 m (1,644 ft)
Area
135.0 km² (52.1 mi²)
Postal Code
9500
Mayor
Günther Albel
Website
villach.at/
Twinned With
Bamberg, Kaposvár, Suresnes, Udine

🇦🇹 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 Villach

What is the population of Villach?

Villach has a population of 58,882 residents and is located in Austria. The population density is 879 people per square mile, spread across 67.0 square miles.

Is Villach 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 Villach?

Villach 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 Villach?

There are 2,296 business establishments in the area.

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