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Walchen, Austria
Salzburg · Austria
Walchen is a small town in Salzburg, Austria with a population of 1,003. Elevation: 2,598 ft (792 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Walchen
Walchensee or Lake Walchen is one of the deepest and largest alpine lakes in Germany, with a maximum depth of 192.3 metres (631 ft) and an area of 16.4 square kilometres (6.3 sq mi). The lake is 75 kilometres (47 mi) south of Munich in the middle of the Bavarian Alps. The entire lake, including the island of Sassau, is within the municipality of Kochel. The lake and island are owned by the Bavarian State. To the east and the south, the lake borders the municipality of Jachenau.
People
Economy
BClimate
| Population | 1,003 |
| Population Density | 35 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,598 ft (792 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.2882°, 12.6874° |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
| Country | 🇦🇹 Austria |
| State / Province | Salzburg |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 75.1 inches (1,908 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 164.1 inches (417 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $54,324 |
About Walchen
Walchen is a small town in Austria (Salzburg) with a population of 1,003. The city sits at an elevation of 2,598 feet (792 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 75.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Vienna.
Income: Walchen vs Austria
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $54,324 |
| 28% below Austria avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 39 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below Austria avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,598 ft (792 m) |
| Area | 28.9 sq mi (74.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.2882°N, 12.6874°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 | 117 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 6.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.4 in |
Walchen has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 25°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and February the driest (2.6").
Museums in Walchen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Naturschau | ||||
| Bergbau- und Gotikmuseum | ||||
| Erlebniswelt Mühlauersäge | ||||
| Erlebniswelt Strom & Eis | ||||
| Felberturm | ||||
| Felberturmmuseum Mittersill | ||||
| Gletscher - Klima - Wetter | ||||
| Haus der Steinböcke | ||||
| Heimathaus und Schimuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Hochtor | ||||
| Kulturverein Samerstall | ||||
| Leben unter Wasser | ||||
| Nationalparkzentrum Hohe Tauern | ||||
| Steinerbauer | ||||
| Straßenbaumuseum | ||||
| Vogtturm Museum | ||||
| Vötter's Oldtimer-Museum | ||||
| Wilhelm-Swarovski-Beobachtungswarte | ||||
| Wunderwelt Glocknerwiesen |
Libraries in Walchen
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Brüder | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Bibliothek der Pfarre Leogang | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Bibliothek Weißbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Pfarrbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Mittersill | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 |
Hotels in Walchen
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Walchen
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Walchen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinzgau Bräu |
Stadiums & Teams in Walchen
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Walchen
62 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buchensteinwand (Pillersee) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wildkogel | 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 | - | - | - |
| KitzSki | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hochkönig | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skicircus Saalbach-Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sepp Bradl-Skistadion | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Niederau (Wildschönau) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser Brixental | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Werfenweng | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Maiskogel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| St. Johann in Tirol | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hausberglift - Waidring | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Almenwelt Lofer | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Steinplatte Waidring-Tirol | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Zahmer Kaiser | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kälbersteinschanze | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hochkössen - Unterberghorn | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rossfeld | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Zinkenlifte – Dürrnberg (Hallein) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wildalmlifte | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sudelfeld - Bayrischzell | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grafenherberge (Rankenlift) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hochfelln | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Herrnberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Brunnalm / St. Jakob | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Drei Zinnen - Tre Cime | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Vorhegg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bergbahn Weissensee | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Golzentipp/Obertilliach | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kartitsch / St. Oswald | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Winterwichtelland | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sillian - Hochpustertal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski Fun Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Embergeralm | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gsieser Tal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hochstein | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Lienzer Bergbahnen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Mühldorf | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Raunigwiese | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Lienz - Zettersfeld | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Val Comelico - Padola | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rein in Taufers - Riva di Tures | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kals-Matrei | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mölltaler Gletscher | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ankogel Mallnitz | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Großglockner Heiligenblut | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sportgastein | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Graukogel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski Gastein - Stubnerkogel/Schlossalm | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Weißsee Gletscherwelt | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kitzsteinhorn | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Raurisertal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wintersportschule Krimml | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Großarltal-Dorfgastein | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Zillertal Arena | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Walchen
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Salzburg Airport | SZG | Large Airport |
| Antersberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Endorf/Jolling Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brannenburg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dobbiaco-Toblach Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Geitau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Grabenstätt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gsiesertal / Valle di Casies | - | Small Airport |
| Kufstein-Langkampfen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lienz-Nikolsdorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sankt Johann Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Unterwössen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vogtareuth Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zell am See Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Walchen
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Reha-Zentrum Saalfelden der Pensionsversicherung |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Walchen
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St. Ulrich |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Walchen?
Walchen has a population of 1,003 residents and is located in Austria. The population density is 35 people per square mile, spread across 28.9 square miles.
Is Walchen 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 Walchen?
Walchen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 228 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 75.1 inches, with 164.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Walchen?
There are 39 business establishments in the area.