Reichenau an der Rax
City in Lower Austria, Austria
Overview
Reichenau an der Rax is a charming spa town in Lower Austria, renowned for its beautiful historic villas, lush parks, and proximity to the Rax mountains. Traditionally a summer retreat for Viennese elites, it now attracts hikers, climbers, and those seeking tranquility in alpine nature.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Austria
State
Lower Austria
Population
2,571
Time Zone
Europe/Vienna
Coordinates
47.70°, 15.85°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,688
Local Cost
$1,006
Local Income
$2,000
Cashless
65
English
55
Temperature
7.0°C
Summer Avg
16.6°C
Winter Avg
-2.6°C
Record High
34.0°C
Record Low
-23.4°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
984 mm
Internet Speed
146 Mbps
Upload
3 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
20
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
1
Parks
13
Transport
78
Walk Score
78
Footways
155.0
Airport
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Distance
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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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 75/100.