Faak am See
City in Carinthia, Austria
Overview
Faak am See is a quaint lakeside town in Carinthia, Austria, beloved for its turquoise waters, mountain backdrop, and relaxed atmosphere. It draws visitors for summer swimming, hiking, and biking, while retaining an authentic Austrian village feel. The town is peaceful, with a focus on nature and outdoor activities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Austria
State
Carinthia
Population
1,080
Time Zone
Europe/Vienna
Coordinates
46.57°, 13.91°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
86
LGBTQ+ Safety
73
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,108
Local Cost
$1,170
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
76
English
65
Temperature
6.8°C
Summer Avg
16.5°C
Winter Avg
-3.1°C
Record High
34.7°C
Record Low
-27.1°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1227 mm
Internet Speed
49 Mbps
Upload
13 Mbps
Latency
24 ms
City Vibrancy
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Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
10
Walk Score
10
Footways
20.0
Airport
KLU
Distance
34 km
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 24 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 74/100.