# Mondsee (5310): location, noise, flood risk and amenities Mondsee (5310) lies in the district of Vöcklabruck, Oberösterreich. It had 3,955 residents on 1 January 2026. The centre lies in a mapped HQ100 flood area. This overview covers 8 topics from official open data, measured at the centre; values at a specific address can differ. As of: 3 November 2026 · Source: https://www.place-check.com/places/mondsee-5310 ## About Mondsee ### Mondsee (5310): Living by the Lake in Austria ### Between the lake, mountains and history Mondsee combines a beautiful natural setting with the character of an established small town. Situated on the northern shore of Lake Mondsee and surrounded by the mountains of the Salzkammergut, it offers a distinctive mix of lakeside living, tourism and everyday community life. The lake shapes the rhythm of the warmer months, when swimming, water sports, walks along the shore and excursions into the surrounding mountains become part of daily life. The town also has a rich history. The former monastery and the impressive Basilica of St Michael are reminders of Mondsee's long past. At the same time, cafés, restaurants and local shops make the centre more than just a destination for visitors. It remains an important meeting place for residents throughout the year, although the summer season naturally brings a livelier atmosphere. ### Good local amenities in a small town On 1 January 2026, Mondsee had approximately 3,955 residents. Its population has grown by around 19% since 2011. About 12% of residents are under 15, while approximately 22% are aged 65 or older. For a municipality of this size, the range of local amenities is impressive. Within two kilometres of the centre, there are several kindergartens and schools, around ten supermarkets and grocery stores, and a good selection of restaurants and cafés. Medical services are also available nearby, including doctors' practices and pharmacies. Many everyday destinations are within easy walking distance. The nearest supermarket and kindergarten are each around 150 metres from the centre, while the nearest primary and middle schools are approximately 450 metres away. This makes Mondsee appealing to people who value short journeys for shopping, school and routine appointments. ### Road connections and commuting The A1 motorway is one of Mondsee's major advantages for drivers. It runs around 350 metres from the town centre, and the nearest motorway junction is approximately 1.2 kilometres away. The B151 is also close by. Public transport is less convenient, particularly for longer commutes. The nearest railway station, Oberhofen-Zell am Moos, is about 12 kilometres away, and there is no railway line within that radius of the town. By public transport, Vöcklabruck can be reached in roughly 70 minutes, Linz in around two hours and Vienna in approximately three hours and 35 minutes, each with one transfer. Salzburg Airport is about 27 kilometres away in a straight line, providing a convenient option for scheduled flights. ### Climate, quiet surroundings and flood risk The climate is relatively mild for a lakeside Alpine region. Between 2015 and 2024, the average annual temperature was around 10.7 °C, compared with 9.6 °C in the 1991–2020 reference period. Mondsee recorded approximately 16 hot days per year on average. According to the 2022 strategic noise maps, the town centre is outside the mapped noise zones for major roads, railways, airports and industrial areas. This is a positive indication, although individual streets can still experience different noise levels. One important consideration is flood risk. The town centre lies within a mapped HQ100 flood area, representing an event with a statistically estimated return period of 100 years. Anyone considering buying property in Mondsee should therefore check the specific location and applicable hazard-zone information carefully. Mondsee offers an attractive combination of lakeside scenery, mountain surroundings, convenient local amenities and excellent motorway access, but its limited rail connections and mapped flood risk deserve careful consideration when choosing it as a place to live. ## Location of Mondsee Mondsee is a municipality in the district of Vöcklabruck, Oberösterreich (postcode 5310, municipality code 41715). The centre lies at about 490 m above sea level, on the valley floor. Within 2.5 km the terrain rises and falls by about 450 m, so parts of the municipality lie considerably higher. - District: Vöcklabruck - State: Oberösterreich - Municipality code (GKZ): 41715 - Elevation of the centre: 490 m ## Building land and zoning According to the zoning data published by Oberösterreich, the centre is zoned "Grünland (other green land)"; nearby there is also Bauland-Kerngebiet / mixed use, Bauland-Wohngebiet (residential), Grünland-Landwirtschaft (agriculture / forestry) and other / special zoning. Zoning varies across the municipality and is not legally binding here: the Gemeinde's Flächenwidmungsplan and Bebauungsplan apply. ## Population Mondsee had 3,955 residents on 1 January 2026 (+19.4 % since the 2011 census). 12.0 % are under 15 and 22.4 % are 65 or older. In the district of Vöcklabruck, 20.9 % of 76,503 dwellings have no main residence (second homes and vacant dwellings, 2024). Residents by citizenship (1 Jan 2026): Austria 74.2 %, Germany 5.6 %, Hungary 5.0 %, Romania 1.7 %, Bosnia and Herzegovina 1.6 %, Croatia 1.6 %, Ukraine 1.4 %, Serbia 1.4 %, Other 7.5 %. Citizenship is not the same as origin: naturalised residents count as Austrian. - Residents (1 Jan 2026): 3,955 - Change since 2011: +19.4 % - Under 15 / 65 and older: 12.0 % / 22.4 % ## Everyday life and amenities Within 2 km of the centre of Mondsee the data list 6 kindergartens, 7 schools, 10 supermarkets and groceries, 18 restaurants, 10 cafés, 7 doctors' practices, 2 pharmacies and 13 public transport stops. From the centre, the nearest kindergarten about 150 m, the nearest primary school about 450 m, the nearest middle school about 450 m, the nearest supermarket about 150 m, the nearest public transport stop about 300 m, the nearest doctor's practice about 150 m and the nearest pharmacy about 100 m away (straight line). The nearest railway station (Oberhofen-Zell am Moos) is about 12.0 km from the centre. ## Noise and traffic The A1 runs about 350 m from the centre. The nearest main road (B151) is about 350 m away. No railway line runs within 12.0 km. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Salzburg (SZG), about 27 km in a straight line. The centre lies outside the noise zones of major roads, railways, airports and industry mapped in the strategic noise maps 2022. The maps cover only major traffic routes, so they are an orientation: individual streets in the municipality can be considerably louder or quieter. ## Natural hazards The centre lies inside a mapped HQ100 flood area (statistically once in 100 years) of the federal hazard zone plans. Smaller streams, surface runoff after heavy rain and groundwater are not included in these maps. No WLV torrent and avalanche hazard zone plan covers the centre. Mondsee lies in seismic zone 0 on a scale of 0 to 4 (ÖNORM B 1998-1). Radon: potential class 2 of 3; the municipality is a radon precaution area. Actual indoor levels depend on the building; only a measurement gives certainty. 2 past landslide or rockfall events are documented within 1 km of the centre. - Flood area at the centre: HQ100 - Seismic zone: 0 / 4 - Radon potential class: 2 / 3 ## Connections and internet By public transport from the centre on a weekday morning (from 07:30): about 120 min to Linz Hauptbahnhof (1 transfer), about 215 min to Wien Hauptbahnhof (1 transfer) and about 70 min to Vöcklabruck Bahnhof (1 transfer). The nearest motorway or expressway junction (Mondsee) is about 1.2 km from the centre. At the centre, operators report fixed broadband up to 100,000 Mbit/s (FTTH) and mobile networks up to 775 Mbit/s (estimate); availability can differ from street to street. 396 RTR-Netztest measurements within 500 m (2025-11-07 to 2026-11-02) show median download speeds of 46 Mbit/s on fixed lines and 123 Mbit/s on mobile. ## Climate and sun Around the centre, the mean annual temperature in 2015-2024 was about 10.7 °C (1991-2020: 9.6 °C). On average there were 16 hot days (≥ 30 °C) and 76 frost days per year, with about 1,520 mm of precipitation and 52 days with snow cover. About 1,800 hours of sunshine per year. On 21 December the centre gets about 7:24 h of direct sun (with a flat horizon it would be 8:18 h), on 21 June about 13:48 h. Buildings and trees are not taken into account. A PV system at optimal tilt yields about 1,120 kWh per kWp and year here (PVGIS). - Mean temperature 2015-2024: 10.7 °C - Hot days per year: 16 ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Mondsee noisy? The centre lies outside the noise zones of major roads, railways, airports and industry mapped in the strategic noise maps 2022. The A1 runs about 350 m from the centre. No railway line runs within 12.0 km. For your exact address, Place Check creates a separate report with the values at that point. ### Is there a flood risk in Mondsee? The centre lies inside a mapped HQ100 flood area (statistically once in 100 years) of the federal hazard zone plans. For your exact address, Place Check creates a separate report with the values at that point. ### How well is Mondsee connected to Vienna? By public transport from the centre on a weekday morning (from 07:30): about 215 min to Wien Hauptbahnhof (1 transfer). The nearest motorway or expressway junction (Mondsee) is about 1.2 km from the centre. For your exact address, Place Check creates a separate report with the values at that point. ### How many people live in Mondsee? Mondsee had 3,955 residents on 1 January 2026, +19.4 % compared with the 2011 census (Statistik Austria). For your exact address, Place Check creates a separate report with the values at that point. ### Are there schools and shops in Mondsee? Within 2 km of the centre the data list 6 kindergartens, 7 schools, 10 supermarkets and groceries, 18 restaurants, 10 cafés, 7 doctors' practices, 2 pharmacies and 13 public transport stops. For your exact address, Place Check creates a separate report with the values at that point. ### How fast is the internet in Mondsee? At the centre, operators report fixed broadband up to 100,000 Mbit/s (FTTH) and mobile networks up to 775 Mbit/s (estimate); availability can differ from street to street. 396 RTR-Netztest measurements within 500 m (2025-11-07 to 2026-11-02) show median download speeds of 46 Mbit/s on fixed lines and 123 Mbit/s on mobile. For your exact address, Place Check creates a separate report with the values at that point. ## Sources - Photon geocoder (OpenStreetMap data), not the official BEV Adressregister (komoot / OpenStreetMap contributors; ODbL 1.0): https://photon.komoot.io - Administrative Grenzen Österreich (Gemeinde, Bezirk) (Statistik Austria, served by GeoSphere Austria; CC BY 4.0; data 2025-02): https://gis.geosphere.at/maps/rest/services/grenzen/admin_grenzen_oesterreich/MapServer - Flächenwidmung Widmungen Flächen Oberösterreich (DORIS) (Amt der Oö. 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