Oberndorf bei Salzburg
"Silent Night" was first performed in Oberndorf bei Salzburg in 1818, at the Nikolauskirche, making this tiny Austrian town on the River Salzach a draw for anyone tracing the carol's origins. It sits just north of the City of Salzburg, facing the Bavarian town of Laufen across the water, with mountain terrain in the surrounds and a compact centre with cafés and restaurants.
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- Population5,794
- Nearest water from center 0.6 km0.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.9 km1.2 mi
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Oberndorf bei Salzburg: quick answers
Where is Oberndorf bei Salzburg?
Oberndorf bei Salzburg is in Austria, about 17 km11 miles in a straight line from Salzburg.
How do you get to Oberndorf bei Salzburg?
The nearest airport is Salzburg (SZG), about 31 min away by road. The nearest train station is Freilassing, about 22 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Oberndorf bei Salzburg?
The warmest month is July, averaging 18°C65°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -2°C29°F. The wettest month is July, with about 173 mm6.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Oberndorf bei Salzburg?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 7 restaurants, 7 cafés and 6 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Oberndorf bei Salzburg?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Mondsee, St. Gilgen and Oberalm.