Salzburg - Surroundings
Salzburg and surroundings occupy the northern arm of the province, bordered by Germany and Upper Austria. The provincial capital, the city of Salzburg is the focal point of the region but there are many interesting areas to explore around the plateau. The Lake District occupies the northernmost portion of the area and offer a wide range of relaxation and recreational opportunities. Along the eastern border there are some smaller mountains to explore while the central area of the region is littered with small towns with historical and scenic qualities.
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Alps Rail Run
This circular route features an excellent view of the Alps and a brief stop in Vienna.
Hallwang
Hallwang is located just northeast of Salzburg. The village is named after the rolling hills, and was documented as far back as the year 1000. This is a perfect getaway from the big city, with eight nearby lakes, and numerous valleys and parks for refreshing swims, or even just picnics, after a full day of sightseeing.
Lake District
From the Bavarian town of Laufen visitors can reach the pleasant upland region to the east of the Salzach (which here forms the frontier between Germany and Austria), with the Salzburg "Lake District", embracing the Wallersee, the Mattsee (or Niedertrumer See) and the Obertrumer See.
Maxglan
To the west of Salzburg, some 3km/2mi from the town center, stretches the district known as Maxglan, with an interesting Late Gothic church. Farther southwest lies Salzburg Airport.
Oberndorf, Austria
(Near Salzburg)
15km/9mi to the northwest of the pilgrimage church of Maria Plain, north of Salzburg, lies the market village of Oberndorf (394m/1,293ft), with a memorial chapel built in 1937 on the site of St Nicholas' Church (destroyed by flood water in 1899), in which the carol "Stille Nacht" (Silent Night; words by the local priest Josef Mohr, music by the teacher Franz Gruber), was sung for the first time on Christmas Eve 1818.
Oberndorf - Local Museum
The local museum in the market village of Oberndorf has information on the town.
Oberndorf Heimatmuseum
Stille-Nacht-Platz 7
A-5110 Oberndorf
Austria
Stille-Nacht-Platz 7
A-5110 Oberndorf
Austria
Hours
November 26 to December 24
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
December 30 to November 25
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Salzburg Exhibition Center
To the north of Salzburg, near the Salzburg-Mitte motorway exit, lies the Salzburg Exhibition Center, a complex with 12 exhibition halls and a restaurant.
Scenic Rail Trip
This scenic rail trip features a long climb to the top of the Schafberg, with its glorious views, and an 8km stretch along the beautiful Lake Wolfgang.
Wallersee
15km/9mi northeast of Salzburg lie the Salzburg Lake Flats (Salzburger Seenplatte). The largest lake is the Wallersee (6km/4mi long, to the northwest of which - between the Obertrumer See and the Niedertrumer See - is the summer resort of Mattsee, with a collegiate house founded in 777.
