Schärding

Schärding
Scharing
Schärding
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 48°27′25″N 13°25′54″E / 48.45694°N 13.43167°E / 48.45694; 13.43167
CountryAustria
StateUpper Austria
DistrictSchärding
Government
  MayorGünther Streicher (SPÖ)
Area
  Total
4.08 km2 (1.58 sq mi)
Elevation
313 m (1,027 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)
  Total
5,253
  Density1,300/km2 (3,300/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
4780
Area code07712
Vehicle registrationSD
Websitewww.schaerding.ooe.gv.at

Schärding (German pronunciation: [ˈʃɛʁdɪŋ] | Bavarian name: Scharing) is a town in the northern Austrian state of Upper Austria, the capital of the district of the same name, and a major port on the Inn River. Historically, it was owned by the Wittelsbach family, which is reflected in the town's architecture.

As of 1 January 2021, it had a population of 5,216.