Oberndorf bei Salzburg

Austria
Oberndorf bei Salzburg, Austria
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"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.

  • Population5,794
  • Nearest water from center0.6 km
  • Nearest mountain from center1.9 km
  • UNESCO within 50 km6

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