Oberndorf bei Salzburg: Museums, Exhibitions & Discounts

Oberndorf bei Salzburg is a historic town located in the Austrian state of Salzburg, situated along the Salzach River which forms the border with Germany. The town is particularly famous as the birthplace of the beloved Christmas carol "Silent Night" (Stille Nacht). It was here, in the former St. Nicholas Church, where the carol was first performed on Christmas Eve 1818 by Franz Xaver Gruber and Joseph Mohr. Today, the Silent Night Chapel stands on the site of the original church, and the town maintains a strong connection to this cultural heritage.

The town's history is also linked to ship building and salt trade along the Salzach River, which played an important role in the region's economic development during previous centuries. The proximity to Salzburg city has influenced the town's cultural development, making it part of the broader cultural landscape of the Salzburg region.