Walchen

City in Salzburg, Austria

Overview

Walchen is a picturesque village in the Salzburg region of Austria, set between alpine valleys and rolling hills. The town is known for its tranquil ambiance, easy access to stunning nature, and authentic Austrian hospitality.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Austria
State
Salzburg
Population
Time Zone
Europe/Vienna
Coordinates
47.29°, 12.69°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
95
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
95
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$1,808
Local Cost
$1,160
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
80
English
80
Temperature
5.1°C
Summer Avg
14.2°C
Winter Avg
-4.3°C
Record High
31.4°C
Record Low
-29.0°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1454 mm
Internet Speed
32 Mbps
Upload
12 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
4.0
Airport
Distance

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 65/100.