It is in the industrial part (Industrieviertel) of Lower Austria.

The village's total area is 30.91 km2 (11.93 sq mi), of which 81.31% is forested.

From 1920 to 1922, the philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein was an elementary teacher at the school in Trattenbach.

Historically Trattenbach was famous for its scythe and knife production, which did get exported worldwide.

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