Smallest Cities in Austria

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities - Austria

1 Grieskirchen 04 5,002
2 Neudörfl 01 5,015
3 Sollenau 03 5,038
4 Stadl-Traun 04 5,053
5 Stadl-Paura 04 5,053
6 Stadl-Hausruck 04 5,053
7 Neukirchen bei Lambach 04 5,053
8 Weng im Innkreis 04 5,055
9 Altheim 04 5,055
10 Wildenau 04 5,055
11 Polling im Innkreis 04 5,055
12 Mining 04 5,055
13 Gurten 04 5,055
14 Geinberg 04 5,055
15 Aspach 04 5,055
16 Treubach 04 5,055
17 Leopoldsdorf 03 5,078
18 Maria Lanzendorf 03 5,078
19 Lanzendorf 03 5,078
20 Lieboch 06 5,096
21 Attendorf 06 5,096
22 Schadendorf 06 5,096
23 Gramastetten 04 5,102
24 Eidenberg 04 5,102
25 Altlichtenberg 04 5,102
26 Türkstetten 04 5,102
27 Vöcklamarkt 04 5,171
28 Pfaffing 04 5,171
29 Frankenmarkt 04 5,171
30 Fornach 04 5,171
31 Andorf 04 5,174
32 Sigharting 04 5,174
33 Weistrach 03 5,176
34 Sankt Peter in der Au Markt 03 5,176
35 Sankt Peter in der Au Dorf 03 5,176
36 Sankt Michael am Bruckbach 03 5,176
37 Sankt Johann in Engstetten 03 5,176
38 Waldenstein 03 5,182
39 Gmünd 03 5,182
40 Kindberg 06 5,197
41 Selzthal 06 5,232
42 Rottenmann 06 5,232
43 Ardning 06 5,232
44 Klausner 06 5,232
45 Boder 06 5,232
46 Bruckmühl 06 5,232
47 Kirchberg in Tirol 07 5,245
48 Schärding 04 5,253
49 Schärding Vorstadt 04 5,253
50 Suben 04 5,253
51 Schärding Innere Stadt 04 5,253
52 Bubing 04 5,253
53 Allerheiligen 04 5,253
54 Niederhollabrunn 03 5,265
55 Leobendorf 03 5,265
56 Oberrohrbach 03 5,265
57 Pettenbach 04 5,272
58 Inzersdorf im Kremstal 04 5,272
59 Mitterndorf 04 5,272
60 Pratsdorf 04 5,272
61 Dürndorf 04 5,272
62 Vomp 07 5,283
63 Terfens 07 5,283
64 Pill 07 5,283
65 Weerberg 07 5,283
66 Vomperbach 07 5,283
67 Wartberg ob der Aist 04 5,293
68 Tragwein 04 5,293
69 Pregarten 04 5,293
70 Grünbichl 04 5,293
71 Bad Hall 04 5,296
72 Waldneukirchen 04 5,296
73 Pfarrkirchen bei Bad Hall 04 5,296
74 Adlwang 04 5,296
75 Rohr im Kremstal 04 5,296
76 Feyregg 04 5,296
77 Unterfladnitz 06 5,300
78 Sankt Ruprecht an der Raab 06 5,300
79 Fünfing bei Sankt Ruprecht an der Raab 06 5,300
80 Krieglach 06 5,305
81 Sommer 06 5,305
82 Fressnitz 06 5,305
83 Lenzing 04 5,306
84 Gampern 04 5,306
85 Alt Lenzing 04 5,306
86 Purgstall 03 5,359
87 Hartkirchen 04 5,361
88 Goldwörth 04 5,361
89 Feldkirchen an der Donau 04 5,361
90 Aschach an der Donau 04 5,361
91 Freudenstein 04 5,361
92 Bergheim 04 5,361
93 Lacken 04 5,361
94 Schwertberg 04 5,365
95 Unterjosefstal 04 5,365
96 Wildon 06 5,367
97 Werndorf 06 5,367
98 Allerheiligen bei Wildon 06 5,367
99 Weitendorf 06 5,367
100 Uttendorf 05 5,380

The smallest cities in Austria (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Grieskirchen has a population of just 5,002. 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 5,002 residents, Grieskirchen 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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