Werfen
City in Salzburg, Austria
Overview
Werfen is a charming Austrian town set in the Salzburg Alps, renowned for its medieval castle and breathtaking alpine views. With a small population, it offers a tranquil escape and acts as a gateway to outdoor adventures, including the famous Eisriesenwelt ice cave.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Austria
State
Salzburg
Population
3,027
Time Zone
Europe/Vienna
Coordinates
47.48°, 13.19°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
93
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,865
Local Cost
$1,140
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
75
English
65
Temperature
5.4°C
Summer Avg
14.7°C
Winter Avg
-3.9°C
Record High
37.0°C
Record Low
-27.1°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1426 mm
Internet Speed
57 Mbps
Upload
3 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
0
Transport
23
Walk Score
23
Footways
45.0
Airport
SZG
Distance
38 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. 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 83/100.