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Austria / Central Europe

Gmunden, Austria City Intelligence

Gmunden is an indexed city in Austria (Central Europe), with a metropolitan population of about ~13K. This profile brings together deterministic city-intelligence indicators for Gmunden spanning cost of living, climate, safety and quality of life, economy and jobs, education, and healthcare. Gmunden is a central europe city of about ~13K in Austria. On the composite city-intelligence score, Gmunden sits comfortably above the indexed median (82/100).

Last updated
2026-05-16
Data year
2025
Population
~13K
View of Gmunden, Austria

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Composite profile

Overall score

82/100

Use the Gmunden profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Austria and across Central Europe, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations.

Overall82/100
Affordability44/100
Air quality80/100
Energy82/100

Overall city intelligence

Strong

82/100

Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.

Data confidence

Directional

Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.

Verified utility layers

See country hub

Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.

Gmunden data table

The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.

Gmunden city intelligence data table
MetricValueContext
Overall score82/100Composite score across major city intelligence modules.
Cost of Living44/100Gmunden's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality80/100Gmunden's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy82/100Gmunden's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety81/100Gmunden's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed82/100Gmunden's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk80/100Gmunden's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
Resilience80/100Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context.

Safety

Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.

Safety

Overall safety91/100
Low crime94/100
Personal safety92/100
Night safety88/100
Road safety87/100

Gmunden ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (91/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.

Quality of Life

A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.

Quality of Life

Quality of life88/100
Healthcare94/100
Education87/100
Green space98/100
Cleanliness96/100
Infrastructure93/100
Mobility65/100

Gmunden has a very high quality-of-life estimate (88/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure.

Family Friendliness

How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.

Family Friendliness

Family friendliness89/100
Education87/100
Green space98/100
Overall safety91/100

Gmunden scores very high for family living (89/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Digital nomad suitability78/100
Walkability73/100
Cycling73/100
Infrastructure93/100

Gmunden is high for remote workers (78/100), based on connectivity, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

Retirement Suitability

Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.

Retirement Suitability

Retirement suitability82/100
Healthcare94/100
Cleanliness96/100
Outdoor lifestyle55/100

Gmunden is very high for retirement (82/100), appealing for healthcare access and a clean environment.

Emergency and public safety in Gmunden

Local public safety guidance for Gmunden, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.

Verified
Austria emergency contacts
ServiceNumberNotes
European emergency11224/7112 reaches police, fire, and ambulance dispatch across the European Union from any phone, free of charge.
Police13324/7
Ambulance14424/7
Fire12224/7

For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Gmunden, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Austria emergency profile.

Public safety sources

Each emergency contact above is attributed to an official emergency service or government publisher. Confirm current numbers directly with these sources.

Last verified: 2026-05-16

Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.

Healthcare and hospitals in Gmunden

Healthcare context for Gmunden, with national-level information from Austria where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.

Unverified

For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Gmunden, see the Austria healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.

Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.

Transport and mobility in Gmunden

Local mobility context for Gmunden, with national-level context from Austria where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.

Unverified

For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Gmunden, see the Austria transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.

Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.

Air quality dataset

Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Gmunden. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.

Air quality dataset for Gmunden

Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025

Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location

Source-attributed values for Gmunden will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.

Gmunden air-quality dataset coverage
MetricValueData yearStatus
Air qualityVerified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location.

Data provenance

Source attribution
  • Global City Intelligence — air-quality dataset

    Verified data unavailable
    Publisher
    Global City Intelligence
    Last verified
    2026-05-16

    The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).

Quick answers

Quick, evidence-based answers about Gmunden drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.

Quick answers about Gmunden

Is Gmunden worth visiting?

Yes — excellent quality of life (88/100), with nearby nature such as Traunsee, Attersee.

Is Gmunden good for families?

Excellent (89/100) on safety, schools and green space.

Is Gmunden affordable?

Relatively expensive; about €1,800/month for one person (estimate).

When is the best time to visit Gmunden?

Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.

What are Gmunden's main industries?

Mainly tourism, hospitality, manufacturing.

What is the climate in Gmunden?

A humid continental climate, averaging about 9.6°C.

Does Gmunden have universities?

Higher education is good (63/100).

What is healthcare like in Gmunden?

Healthcare access is strong (69/100).

Is Gmunden good for retirement?

Retirement suitability is strong (67/100).

What nature is near Gmunden?

Within ~170 km: Traunsee, Attersee.

Explore Gmunden modules

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Cost of Living in Gmunden

Gmunden's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.

Air Quality in Gmunden

Gmunden's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.

Energy in Gmunden

Gmunden's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.

Safety in Gmunden

Gmunden's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.

Internet Speed in Gmunden

Gmunden's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.

Climate Risk in Gmunden

Gmunden's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.

City rankings

Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.

Cost of living in Gmunden

Cost of living estimates for Gmunden — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.

Climate in Gmunden

Climate profile for Gmunden — Humid Continental climate, annual average 9.6°C, comfort score 65/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.

Economy and jobs in Gmunden

Economy and jobs profile for Gmunden — tourism economy, economy score 71/100, key industries including tourism, hospitality, manufacturing. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.

Universities and education in Gmunden

Education profile for Gmunden — regional education center, education score 57/100, 4 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.

Healthcare and retirement in Gmunden

Healthcare and retirement profile for Gmunden — healthcare access city, healthcare score 69/100, retirement score 67/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.

Visual guide to Gmunden

Source-attributed visual context for Gmunden using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.

Weekend trip planning guide for Gmunden

Weekend trip planning checklist for Gmunden — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.

Nearby weekend places from Gmunden

Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.

Estimate a monthly budget for Gmunden

Estimate a monthly budget for Gmunden using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.

Plan a trip budget for Gmunden

Plan a trip budget for Gmunden using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.

Nearby cities from Gmunden

Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Gmunden. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.

Vöcklabruck, Austria

Nearby city · about 15 km from Gmunden. Explore Vöcklabruck's city intelligence profile.

Wels, Austria

Nearby city · about 30 km from Gmunden. Explore Wels's city intelligence profile.

Traun, Austria

Nearby city · about 47 km from Gmunden. Explore Traun's city intelligence profile.

Steyr, Austria

Nearby city · about 48 km from Gmunden. Explore Steyr's city intelligence profile.

Liezen, Austria

Nearby city · about 51 km from Gmunden. Explore Liezen's city intelligence profile.

Leonding, Austria

Nearby city · about 52 km from Gmunden. Explore Leonding's city intelligence profile.

Linz, Austria

Nearby city · about 56 km from Gmunden. Explore Linz's city intelligence profile.

Salzburg, Austria

Nearby city · about 58 km from Gmunden. Explore Salzburg's city intelligence profile.

Braunau am Inn, Austria

Nearby city · about 68 km from Gmunden. Explore Braunau am Inn's city intelligence profile.

Bischofshofen, Austria

Nearby city · about 71 km from Gmunden. Explore Bischofshofen's city intelligence profile.

Related collections

Regional discovery collections that include Gmunden — named natural regions grouping nearby nature, parks, lakes, coasts, and mountains for local-first day and weekend planning.

Themed collections

Theme-first discovery collections that include Gmunden — grouped by outdoor interest (mountains, lakes, coasts, forests, national parks) rather than geography.

Gmunden FAQ

Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Gmunden, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.

Frequently asked questions about Gmunden

Is Gmunden worth visiting?

Gmunden has a very high quality-of-life estimate (88/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as Traunsee, Attersee and Traunstein within weekend range.

What is it like to live in Gmunden?

Gmunden has a very high quality-of-life estimate (88/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 88/100 for overall quality of life.

How much does it cost to live in Gmunden?

A single resident of Gmunden spends roughly €1,800 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near €959. Overall the city is relatively expensive for Austria. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.

What should I know about moving to Gmunden?

Plan for above-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Gmunden is high for remote workers (78/100), based on connectivity, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

What is the job market like in Gmunden?

Gmunden's labour market is strong, with opportunities concentrated in tourism and hospitality, manufacturing and technology. Gmunden has a tourism-driven economy with strengths in tourism, hospitality and manufacturing.

Is Gmunden good for digital nomads and remote work?

Gmunden offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 81/100.

What are the education options in Gmunden?

Gmunden is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Social Sciences, Mathematics and Healthcare.

Is Gmunden a good place to study?

Gmunden offers a moderate student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, strong quality of life and good connectivity.

What is healthcare like in Gmunden?

Gmunden has solid baseline healthcare access, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 69/100. Residents have strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.

Is Gmunden a good place to retire?

Gmunden offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 67/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space, walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.

What is the climate like in Gmunden?

Gmunden has a humid continental climate, averaging about 9.6°C annually with roughly 801 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.

Is Gmunden a safe place to live?

Gmunden ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (91/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.

How easy is it to get around Gmunden?

Gmunden indexes a walkability score of 73 and a cycling score of 73 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.

What nature and outdoor places are near Gmunden?

Nature destinations within about 170 km of Gmunden include Traunsee, Attersee and Traunstein. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.

Is Gmunden good for families?

Gmunden scores very high for family living (89/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.

What outdoor activities are there around Gmunden?

Gmunden rates 55/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 98/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Traunsee, Attersee and Traunstein supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.

Interpretation

Use the Gmunden profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Austria and across Central Europe, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations. Its standout dimensions are energy (82/100) and internet speed (82/100). The area most worth watching is cost of living (44/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.

Country context is available on the Austria country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Gmunden appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.

Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.

Sources

4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.