Rachau
City in Styria, Austria
Overview
Set in the lush foothills of the Alps, Rachau is a tranquil Styrian village famed for its natural beauty and rural charm. Surrounded by forests and open farmland, it's perfect for travelers seeking peace, hiking, and an authentic Austrian countryside experience. The community is friendly, with local traditions still playing a central role.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Austria
State
Styria
Population
—
Time Zone
Europe/Vienna
Coordinates
47.22°, 14.90°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,065
Local Cost
$1,050
Local Income
$2,000
Cashless
65
English
60
Temperature
7.4°C
Summer Avg
17.3°C
Winter Avg
-2.5°C
Record High
34.3°C
Record Low
-24.6°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
991 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
GRZ
Distance
48 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.
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.