Beautiful days and silent nights in Oberndorf
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Beautiful days and silent nights in Oberndorf
SONGS AND BRIDGES CONNECT NATIONS
With every kilometre, the cozy Christmas spirit rises. It is a very special place, best approached by rail. In St. Nicholas Church in Oberndorf, the moving song “Silent Night! Holy Night!” was first performed in 1818 by assistant priest Joseph Mohr – on a guitar because the old positive organ, a small portable church organ, was probably not playable at that time. Village teacher and organist Franz Xaver Gruber had composed the melody shortly before Christmas Eve. Where the old church once stood, you are now welcomed by a simple little prayer house, the Silent Night Chapel. Those who want to delve deeper into the history of the song can visit the museum in the old rectory and learn about Salzach shipping and its connection with the song. And, of course, a visit to the Silent Night special post office should not be missed on your trip. Here, your loving Christmas mail to those at home is franked with a Silent Night special stamp and marked with a special postmark.
easy
0h 55min
3.31 km
Family-friendly
Stroller-friendly
A to B
Round trip
Oberndorf bei Salzburg
Seasons
Directions
From Oberndorf station, a wonderful circular route lies ahead of you: Stroll along Salzburger Straße to the chapel. The return path leads you along the Salzach on the embankment back to the station.
Information & contact
Tourism Association Oberndorf
Silent Night Square 7
5110 Oberndorf bei Salzburg
Tel.: +43 (0)6272 4422
office@stillenacht-oberndorf.com
Image credit: Tourism Association Oberndorf
By public transport
With the S1/S11 of the Salzburg local railway, you can comfortably reach Oberndorf from Salzburg Central Station in just 25 minutes. If you get off at the first stop Oberndorf-Laufen, you can expect about a 5-minute walk to the circular route.
Timetable information and download: online at www.salzburg-verkehr.at or on your smartphone via the free Salzburg Verkehr app for Android and iOS.
Route profile
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