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Vordersee, Austria

Salzburg · Austria

Vordersee is a small town in Salzburg, Austria with a population of 745. Elevation: 2,254 ft (687 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
745 Population 42/sq mi density
2,254 ft Elevation 687 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
55.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Vienna Timezone
$54,324 Median Income
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Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$54,324 median income

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About Vordersee

Vordersee



The Vordersee is a reservoir located east of the Aletsch Glacier, between the Strahlhorn and the Eggishorn, in the Swiss canton of Valais. The lake has a surface area of 0.062 km² and is located at 2,360 metres above sea level. It is located in the municipality of Fieschertal.

People

Population745
Density42/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$54,324

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain55.0 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation2,254 ft (687 m)
Population745
Population Density42 / sq mi
Elevation2,254 ft (687 m)
Coordinates47.7500°, 13.2500°
TimezoneEurope/Vienna
Country🇦🇹 Austria
State / ProvinceSalzburg
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation55.0 inches (1,396 mm)
Annual Snowfall47.8 inches (121 cm)
Median Household Income$54,324

About Vordersee

Vordersee is a small town in Austria (Salzburg) with a population of 745. The city sits at an elevation of 2,254 feet (687 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Vienna.

The median household income in Vordersee is $54,324, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 29 business establishments.

Income: Vordersee vs Austria

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Income

Median HH Income$54,324
28% below Austria avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)29

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Vordersee

Vordersee has an average annual temperature of 10.1°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.6°C), the coldest is Jan (0.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1877 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.1°C / 32°F -3.1° / 3.4° 160.0
Feb 1.7°C / 35°F -2.2° / 5.6° 108.4
Mar 5.8°C / 42°F 1.1° / 10.4° 83.3
Apr 10.2°C / 50°F 4.8° / 15.5° 102.3
May 14.4°C / 58°F 9° / 19.8° 229.5
Jun 17.9°C / 64°F 12.8° / 23° 217.4
Jul 19.6°C / 67°F 14.4° / 24.9° 215.1
Aug 19.5°C / 67°F 14.3° / 24.7° 199.2
Sep 15.1°C / 59°F 10.4° / 19.8° 182.1
Oct 10.5°C / 51°F 6.2° / 14.8° 139.8
Nov 5°C / 41°F 1.5° / 8.4° 104.0
Dec 1°C / 34°F -1.9° / 3.9° 136.3
Vordersee experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 47.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,254 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below Austria avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,254 ft (687 m)
Area17.9 sq mi (46.3 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates47.7500°N, 13.2500°W
TimezoneEurope/Vienna

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.0"
45% above Austria avg
Snowfall 47.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.40"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.95"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

227 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.7 on Aug 16, 2021.

Jul 21, 2003 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria M4.7 105 km
Jan 30, 2015 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.4 149 km
Nov 10, 1995 3 km WSW of Gaal, Austria M4.3 117 km
Jul 18, 2008 Austria M4.1 51 km
Jul 17, 1996 5 km E of Ellbögen, Austria M4.1 145 km
Oct 29, 2003 7 km NW of Mariastein, Austria M4.0 98 km
Sep 29, 1997 northern Italy M3.9 142 km
Jan 20, 2021 3 km NNE of Ardning, Austria M3.9 86 km
Jun 18, 2004 3 km NW of St. Martin of Tennengebirge, Austria M3.9 30 km
Mar 31, 1999 1 km WSW of Micheldorf in Oberösterreich, Austria M3.9 66 km
May 27, 1999 2 km NW of Lauco, Italy M3.8 148 km
Jul 22, 2004 5 km SSE of Lenggries, Germany M3.8 125 km
Mar 11, 2003 3 km NNE of Moggio Udinese, Italy M3.8 146 km
Apr 17, 2008 4 km ESE of Inzell, Germany M3.8 34 km
Nov 10, 1995 0 km NNW of Pöls, Austria M3.8 116 km
Jun 28, 1997 4 km NE of Erpfendorf, Austria M3.7 58 km
Aug 9, 2013 1 km ESE of Aldrans, Austria M3.7 145 km
Aug 16, 2021 1 km S of Niederau, Austria M3.7 94 km
Jun 1, 1990 1 km SW of Molln, Austria M3.7 76 km
Aug 27, 1996 2 km NE of Winklern, Austria M3.7 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in
April 42°F (5°C) 3.7 in
May 51°F (10°C) 4.6 in
June 56°F (13°C) 6.7 in
July 68°F (20°C) 7.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 6.5 in
September 53°F (12°C) 4.6 in
October 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
November 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.9 in

Vordersee has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 30°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.4") and February the driest (3.0").

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Radio Stations near Vordersee

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Antenne Salzburg AAC
ORF Radio Salzburg HQ orf MP3 192 kbps
Welle 1 - Salzburg - HQ at_welle1 MP3 256 kbps
ORF - Radio Salzburg orf MP3 128 kbps
Welle 1 - Salzburg at_welle1 MP3 128 kbps
Radiofabrik MP3 192 kbps
Red Bull TV UNKNOWN

Museums in Vordersee

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aberseer Heimathaus Lipphaus
Almpassage Austellung
Alte Saline
Bauernmuseum Mondseeland
Berchtholdvilla
Bibelwelt
Brechlbad-Museum in Webersberg
Burg Golling
Denkmalhof Gererhof
Deutschvilla
Dokumentation Obersalzberg
DomQuartier
Einbäume
fahr(T)raum - Ferdinand Porsche Erlebniswelten
Flachsdörre
Freilichtmuseum Mondseer Rauchhaus
Galerie der Stadt
Haus der Natur
Haus der Stadtgeschichte
Heimatmuseum Kohbauernhaus
Heimatmuseum Kuchl
Heimatmuseum St. Gilgen
Hundsmarktmühle
Hütte
iDEAS:lab
Katakomben
Kelten.Erlebnis.Berg
Keltenmuseum
Kinderweltmuseum Schloss Walchen
Kunst am Klimtplatz
Manro-Classic Auto & Musik Museum
Marmormuseum
Mesnerhäusl
Mondseer Rauchhaus
MOONCITY
Mozart Haus St. Gilgen
Mozart Wohnhaus
Mozart's Birthplace
Mühle
Museum Aignerhaus
Museum der Moderne
Museum der Moderne, Rupertinum
Museum Elsbethen-Glasenbach
Museum Fronfeste
Museum im Einlegerhaus
Museum im Fürstenstöckl
Museum Mineralien
Museum Schloss Adelsheim
Museum Zinkenbacher Malerkolonie
Musikinstrumente-Museum der Völker
Österreichisches Pfahlbaumuseum und Klostermuseum
Panorama Museum
Pfarrmuseum
Ploetzhof
Puppenmuseum St. Wolfgang
Puppenstubenmuseum
Radiomuseum Grödig
Rauchhaus Mühlgrub
Rehmuseum
Residenzgalerie Salzburg
Romanischer Saal
Salzburg Museum
Salzburg Museum
Salzburger Weihnachtsmuseum
SalzburgMuseum in der Neuen Residenz
Schloss Hellbrunn
Schloß Stauff
Schmiede Museum
Silent Night Museum
Spielzeugmuseum
Stadt-Galerie
Stiegl-Brauwelt
Stiftsmuseum
Verkehrs- und Ischlerbahnmuseum
Volkskunde Museum Monatsschlössl Hellbrunn
Wassermuseum "Wasser.Spiegel"
Welt der Gifte
Wistaudermühle
World of string puppets

Libraries in Vordersee

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek Abtenau0.0
Bibliothek Elixhausen0.0
Bibliothek Henndorf0.0
Bibliothek Sankt Peter0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei Grödig0.0
Bücherei Puch0.0
Bücherreich der Pfarre St. Georgen0.0
Bücherstelle0.0
Bücherstelle0.0
Bücherturm0.0
Dr.-Wilfried-Haslauer-Bibliothek0.0
Fachbibliothek UNIPARK0.0
Filzhofgütl0.0
Lesessaal Mozarteum0.0
Main Campus Library0.0
Main Campus Library0.0
Marktbücherei0.0
Mini-Bibliothek0.0
Mini-Bibliothek0.0
Öffentliche Bibliothek0.0
Öffentliche Bibliothek Ebenau0.0
Öffentliche Bibliothek Eugendorf0.0
Öffentliche Bibliothek Hof-Koppl0.0
Öffentliche Bibliothek Seekirchen0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei Golling0.0
Pfarrbibliothek Mondsee0.0
Robert-Jungk-Bibliothek für Zukunftsfragen0.0
Schulbibliothek BGN, WRG & BORG0.0
Stadt:Bibliothek0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Neumarkt0.0

Farmers Markets in Vordersee

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bauernmarkt
Bio-Markt Borromäuspoint
Colloredo Center
Dorf Platz
Mieze Schindler
Schranne
Strobler Bauernmarkt

Restaurants in Vordersee

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Döllererhütte
Fischerwirt
Lago Bar
Lanznhütte
Latschenalm Krispl-Gaißau

Castles in Vordersee

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jagdschloss Langreith

Breweries in Vordersee

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brau Union Brauerei Kaltenhausen
Brauerei Guggenthal
Brauerei Starzinger
Brauhaus Augustinerbräu
Gusswerk
Hofbrauhaus Berchtesgaden
Rolbrettbräu
Römerbräu
Trumer Privatbrauerei

Stadiums & Teams in Vordersee

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Ski Resorts Near Vordersee

54 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Hausberglift - Waidring 0.0 $0
Hauser Kaibling 0.0 $0
Hochkönig 0.0 $0
Galsterberg 0.0 $0
Schladming Dachstein 0.0 $0
Monte Popolo - Eben im Pongau 0.0 $0
Skicircus Saalbach-Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn 0.0 $0
Sepp Bradl-Skistadion 0.0 $0
Ramsau am Dachstein 0.0 $0
Filzmoos-Neuberg 0.0 $0
Werfenweng 0.0 $0
Buchensteinwand (Pillersee) 0.0 $0
Freesports Arena Dachstein Krippenstein 0.0 $0
Skiregion Dachstein West 0.0 $0
Planai 0.0 $0
Almenwelt Lofer 0.0 $0
Steinplatte Waidring-Tirol 0.0 $0
Kälbersteinschanze 0.0 $0
Rossfeld 0.0 $0
Zinkenlifte – Dürrnberg (Hallein) 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Loser-Altaussee 0.0 $0
Wildalmlifte 0.0 $0
Hochfelln 0.0 $0
Feuerkogel 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Hochlecken 0.0 $0
Skilift Kronberg 0.0 $0
Schlossberg 0.0 $0
Zauchensee-Flachauwinkl 0.0 $0
Sportgastein 0.0 $0
Katschberg-Aineck 0.0 $0
Graukogel 0.0 $0
Großeck-Speiereck 0.0 $0
Ski Gastein - Stubnerkogel/Schlossalm 0.0 $0
Weißsee Gletscherwelt 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Fanningberg 0.0 $0
Kitzsteinhorn 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Raurisertal 0.0 $0
Großarltal-Dorfgastein 0.0 $0
Ski amadé 0.0 $0
Obertauern 0.0 $0
Maiskogel 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Großglockner Heiligenblut 0.0 $0
Shuttleberg Flachauwinkl-Kleinarl 0.0 $0
Goldegger Buchberg 0.0 $0
Wagrain 0.0 $0
Schmittenhöhe Zell am See 0.0 $0
Snow Space Salzburg 0.0 $0
Flachau 0.0 $0
St. Johann im Pongau 0.0 $0
Fageralm 0.0 $0
Radstadt-Altenmarkt 0.0 $0
Horsefeathers Superpark Planai 0.0 $0
Reiteralm 0.0 $0
Hochwurzen 0.0 $0

Airports Near Vordersee

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Salzburg AirportSZGLarge Airport
Altötting AirfieldSmall Airport
Eferding AirfieldSmall Airport
Eggenfelden AirfieldSmall Airport
Flugplatz UstingSmall Airport
Gmunden-Laakirchen AirfieldSmall Airport
Grabenstätt AirfieldSmall Airport
Kirchdorf/Inn AirfieldSmall Airport
Mauterndorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Mühldorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Pfarrkirchen AirfieldSmall Airport
Ried-Kirchheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Schärding-Suben AirfieldSmall Airport
Scharnstein AirfieldSmall Airport
Schönberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Zell am See AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Vordersee

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
APR Salzburg
Medizisches Zentrum Bad Vigaun
Reha-Zentrum

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Vienna

🇦🇹 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 Vordersee

What is the population of Vordersee?

Vordersee has a population of 745 residents and is located in Austria. The population density is 42 people per square mile, spread across 17.9 square miles.

Is Vordersee expensive to live in?

The median household income is $54,324, 28% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Vordersee?

Vordersee has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.0 inches, with 47.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Vordersee?

There are 29 business establishments in the area.

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