Smallest Cities in Austria

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Smallest Cities — Austria

1 Sollenau 03 5,038

2 Leopoldsdorf 03 5,078

3 Oberhaid 04 5,100

4 Axams 07 5,130

5 Kalsdorf bei Graz 06 5,171

6 Kindberg 06 5,197

7 Ebreichsdorf 03 5,236

8 Kirchberg in Tirol 07 5,245

9 Lind 02 5,252

10 Schärding 04 5,253

11 Haag 04 5,273

12 Bad Hall 04 5,296

13 Wölfnitz 02 5,316

14 Himberg 03 5,331

15 Neuzeug 04 5,346

16 Mühlau 07 5,435

17 Pinkafeld 01 5,438

18 Völkendorf 02 5,474

19 Judendorf 06 5,475

20 Horn 03 5,494

21 Deuchendorf 06 5,507

22 Hart 04 5,610

23 Fischamend 03 5,708

24 Lochau 08 5,747

25 Wimpassing 04 5,748

26 Amras 07 5,771

27 Kirchenviertel 06 5,791

28 Oberndorf bei Salzburg 05 5,794

29 Perg 04 5,812

30 Ries 06 5,819

31 Breitenfurt bei Wien 03 5,853

32 Micheldorf in Oberösterreich 04 5,854

33 Kirchbichl 07 5,855

34 Mürzzuschlag 06 5,975

35 Pöllau 06 6,014

36 Lichtenegg 04 6,163

37 Pressbaum 03 6,237

38 Neuhofen an der Krems 04 6,269

39 Fürstenfeld 06 6,327

40 Hörbranz 08 6,346

41 Spratzern 03 6,376

42 Gleisdorf 06 6,418

43 Frastanz 08 6,434

44 Mistelbach 03 6,463

45 Gallneukirchen 04 6,492

46 Hafendorf 06 6,506

47 Mattighofen 04 6,524

48 Wilhelmsburg 03 6,557

49 Auen 02 6,563

50 Hainburg an der Donau 03 6,570

51 Kremsmünster 04 6,585

52 Liezen 06 6,587

53 Traiskirchen 03 6,608

54 Groß-Enzersdorf 03 6,616

55 Altach 08 6,624

56 Reutte 07 6,704

57 Völs 07 6,738

58 Gratkorn 06 6,806

59 Hollabrunn 03 6,882

60 Bruck an der Leitha 03 6,882

61 Sankt Martin 04 6,984

62 Vösendorf 03 6,990

63 Absam 07 7,112

64 Jenbach 07 7,120

65 Hallein 05 7,208

66 Oberwart 01 7,288

67 Mattersburg 01 7,349

68 Ternitz 03 7,378

69 Freistadt 04 7,397

70 Kottingbrunn 03 7,417

71 Haid 04 7,424

72 Sankt Ruprecht 02 7,442

73 Bischofshofen 05 7,457

74 Bad Vöslau 03 7,469

75 Vorchdorf 04 7,475

76 Zell am See 05 7,619

77 Landeck 07 7,725

78 Trofaiach 06 7,728

79 Seiersberg 06 7,728

80 Wattens 07 7,881

81 Höchst 08 7,995

82 Langenzersdorf 03 8,137

83 Zirl 07 8,162

84 Villach-Innere Stadt 02 8,189

85 Neusiedl am See 01 8,235

86 Leoben 06 8,264

87 Kitzbühel 07 8,272

88 Marchtrenk 04 8,394

89 Finkenstein am Faaker See 02 8,406

90 Villacher Vorstadt 02 8,421

91 Deutschlandsberg 06 8,429

92 Wolfurt 08 8,446

93 Judenburg 06 8,481

94 Leibnitz 06 8,533

95 Puntigam 06 8,647

96 Maria Enzersdorf 03 8,829

97 Attnang-Puchheim 04 8,908

98 Berndorf 03 9,064

99 Neu-Guntramsdorf 03 9,071

100 Bruck an der Mur 06 9,093

The smallest cities in Austria (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Sollenau has a population of just 5,038. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

1. At 5,038 residents, Sollenau is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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