Forchtenstein
City in Burgenland, Austria
Overview
Forchtenstein is a small, picturesque town in Burgenland, Austria, primarily known for its dramatic hillside castle and charming, rural atmosphere. The town is surrounded by vineyards, lush forests, and scenic mountains, offering both history buffs and nature enthusiasts a relaxing getaway.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Austria
State
Burgenland
Population
2,796
Time Zone
Europe/Vienna
Coordinates
47.71°, 16.35°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
93
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,828
Local Cost
$1,120
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
62
English
55
Temperature
9.2°C
Summer Avg
19.6°C
Winter Avg
-1.1°C
Record High
38.2°C
Record Low
-22.0°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
787 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
11
Walk Score
11
Footways
21.0
Airport
VIE
Distance
47 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.