Seeham

Seeham is a municipality in the district of Salzburg-Umgebung in the state of Salzburg in Austria.

Seeham
Municipality
Coat of arms
Seeham Location within Austria
Coordinates: 47°58′00″N 13°04′00″E
Country	Austria
State	Salzburg
District	Salzburg-Umgebung
Government
• Mayor	Peter Altendorfer (ÖVP)
Area [1]
• Total	10.4 km2 (4.0 sq mi)
Elevation	503 m (1,650 ft)
Population  (2018-01-01)[2]
• Total	1,939
• Density	190/km2 (480/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	5164
Area code	06217
Vehicle registration	SL
Website	www.seeham.at

Geography

Seeham is located in the Salzburg Lake District, on the western shore of Lake Obertrum. The municipality is surrounded by gently rolling hills and natural woodlands, creating a scenic and tranquil setting that blends rural charm with lakeside beauty. The landscape is characterized by a harmonious interaction between nature and agriculture, with more than 80% of local farming certified as organic, contributing to Seeham's reputation as an "organic paradise."^[3]

Demographics

As of 2025, Seeham has an estimated population of 2,035 residents, according to figures from Statistics Austria.^[4] The municipality covers an area of 10.38 km², resulting in a population density of approximately 196 inhabitants per square kilometer.^[4] Between 2021 and 2025, the population grew at an average annual rate of 1.3%, reflecting a modest but steady increase.^[4]

The gender distribution in Seeham is relatively balanced, with 1,008 males (49.5%) and 1,027 females (50.5%).^[4] The age structure indicates a mature and stable population: 17.7% are children under 18 years old, 62.2% are in the working-age group of 18 to 64, and 20.1% are seniors aged 65 and over.^[4]

A large majority of the population (88.7%) hold Austrian citizenship. Citizens from other European Union countries, EFTA states, or the United Kingdom make up 9.4%, while 1.9% hold citizenship from non-European countries.^[4] The figures for country of birth closely mirror the citizenship statistics, with 87.7% born in Austria, 8.9% born in other European Union, EFTA countries, or the United Kingdom, and 3.4% born outside of Europe.^[4]

These figures suggest that while Seeham remains predominantly Austrian in its demographic makeup, it is also home to a small but notable international community, primarily from within Europe.^[4]