HOFER Supermarket Locations Dataset – Austria
HOFER Supermarket Locations Dataset – Austria
HOFER is an Austrian supermarket chain and a subsidiary of the German discount retailer ALDI Süd. It is a market leader in the Austrian discount grocery segment, renowned for its private label goods and efficient store model.
There are 524 HOFER Supermarkets as of 27 May 2026 in Austria. This dataset is compiled and maintained by Geolocet and provides a complete, geocoded list of all HOFER locations, including full address details, administrative divisions, and precise WGS84 latitude/longitude coordinates - structured for GIS, retail analytics, mapping, and AI/RAG workflows.
Dataset Summary
- Dataset Coverage: 524 HOFER supermarkets in Austria
- Contents: Coordinates, addresses, postal codes, administrative divisions, contact details, and popularity scores
- File Format: Fully geocoded CSV dataset (UTF-8)
- Free Sample: Instantly accessible dataset to verify structure and data quality
- Use Cases: Suitable for GIS, retail analytics, site selection, and AI/RAG workflows
- Last Updated: 27 May 2026
Dataset Methodology:
This dataset is compiled from publicly available business listings, official company sources, and geospatial validation workflows. Automated quality checks and manual analyst reviews are applied to improve coordinate precision, address standardisation, duplicate detection, and overall analytical consistency.
It is periodically reviewed and updated to reflect known network changes, closures, relocations, and newly identified locations.
Dataset fields included in the CSV:
- GUID
- Title
- Latitude
- Longitude
- Street No
- Street
- City
- Admin_level_1
- Admin_level_2
- Gemeinde
- Region
- Population
- Postal Code
- Address
- Wheelchair
- Popularity Score
- Phone
- Website
- Opening hours
Data Quality Scorecard
- Geospatial Accuracy: 98%+ (Verified WGS84 Coordinates)
- Contact Details (Phone)99%
- Web Address99%
- Opening Hours99%
- Popularity Score100%
Data Preview: Sample geospatial records from the HOFER dataset in Austria
| ID | Location Title | Latitude | Longitude | Postal Code | Full Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 029ae5d... | HOFER (Meidling) | 48.177192 | 16.330293 | 1120 | 51-53 Meidlinger Hauptstraße, Wien, 1... |
| 31f6584... | HOFER (Weng im Innkreis) | 48.250466 | 13.211996 | 4952 | 19 Pirath, Weng im Innkreis, 4952, Br... |
| 48f6f4d... | HOFER (Thannhausen bei Weiz) | 47.224224 | 15.647880 | 8160 | 211 Birkfelderstraße, Thannhausen bei... |
| cd87d26... | HOFER (Gries) | 47.056565 | 15.428020 | 8020 | 4 Karlauergürtel, Graz, 8020, Graz, A... |
| aa84278... | HOFER (Wieden) | 48.189350 | 16.372648 | 1040 | 27 Favoritenstraße, Wien, 1040, Wien,... |
Note: Only a subset of the full dataset fields are displayed here. Download the free sample (option above) to view all fields and verify the data structure.
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- Instant download - full dataset available immediately after purchase, no waiting, no manual fulfilment
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- Analysis-ready CSV - clean, standardised, and compatible with Excel, Python, QGIS, Power BI, and PostgreSQL out of the box
- Regularly updated - last updated 27 May 2026
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Regional Distribution Breakdown
Looking at the geographic distribution, the highest concentration of HOFER locations in Austria is found in Niederösterreich (107 sites, equivalent to 6.2 HOFER supermarkets per 100,000 residents). This is followed by Wien (95 sites; 4.69 per 100,000) and Oberösterreich (89 sites; 5.8 per 100,000). From a market-penetration perspective, Steiermark has the highest brand density at 6.77 locations per 100,000 people (population: 1,270,000), making it the most saturated region for HOFER in Austria. By contrast, Wien records only 4.69 locations per 100,000 residents (population: 2,025,000), indicating a potential white-space opportunity for network expansion or competitor analysis.
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We can deliver this dataset in alternative formats upon request (GeoJSON, Shapefile, Excel, PostgreSQL import files, etc.). Contact us at contact@geolocet.com.
Who uses this data?
- Consumer Behavior Analytics: Researchers correlating local demographics, foot traffic data, and proximity to physical stores.
- Commercial Brokerage: Real estate brokers validating commercial property valuations based on proximity to major retail anchors.
- Retail Site Selection: Property developers and retail analysts identifying optimal locations, white-spaces, and avoiding cannibalization.
- Vendor Distribution: FMCG and wholesale suppliers identifying specific retail locations for direct-store-delivery (DSD) pitching.
- Supply Chain Strategy: Distribution analysts evaluating competitor logistics networks and regional warehouse accessibility.
- Urban Planning: City government agencies studying retail accessibility, neighborhood walkability, and commercial infrastructure.
- Smart City Research: Academic researchers analyzing commercial density, urban growth patterns, and spatial economics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I use this dataset for competitor benchmarking?
A: Yes. The dataset is frequently used to compare retail footprints, market density, and regional presence against competing brands.
Q: Does the dataset include opening hours?
A: Yes, opening hours are included where publicly available and validated during the data standardization process.
Q: Does the dataset include latitude and longitude coordinates?
A: Yes. Each location record includes precise WGS84 latitude and longitude coordinates for geospatial analysis and mapping workflows.
Q: How accurate are the coordinates?
A: Coordinates undergo automated validation and manual quality review processes to improve positional accuracy and analytical reliability.
Q: Can this data be combined with demographics datasets?
A: Yes. Many customers combine these locations with demographics, income, mobility, and administrative boundary datasets for deeper spatial analysis.
Q: Are postal codes included for all locations?
A: Postal codes are included wherever available and validated as part of the standardization workflow.
Q: Is this dataset useful for accessibility studies?
A: Yes. Analysts can combine the coordinates with mobility, transport, and demographics datasets to evaluate accessibility and service coverage.
Q: Can this dataset be used for academic or research purposes?
A: Yes. Researchers and universities frequently use these datasets for urban studies, geography, economics, and spatial analytics projects.
Analyze this data with AI
Use these prompts with ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini to extract strategic insights from this dataset:
"Analyze this HOFER dataset to identify underserved regions in Austria for potential market expansion.""Calculate the total population coverage for HOFER in Austria using a 10km catchment radius around each coordinate.""Measure average inter-store distance between HOFER locations across different regions of Austria."
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