An Art Nouveau iron bridge across the Salzach connecting Oberndorf, Austria with Laufen, Bavaria. Oberndorf is where “Silent Night” was first performed in 1818 and the bridge gives direct access between the two border towns. Always accessible, no cost. Local train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof reaches Oberndorf in approximately 25 minutes. Worth combining with the Silent Night Memorial Chapel in the same visit.
bridge in Oberndorf bei Salzburg
Salzachbrucke
An Art Nouveau iron bridge across the Salzach in Oberndorf bei Salzburg, the small town that happens to be where "Silent Night" was first performed in 1818. The bridge connects the Austrian and Bavarian banks, crossing a river that has historically been both a border and a working waterway.
- Type
- bridge
- Destination
- Oberndorf bei Salzburg
- Cost
- Free to visit
- Address
- 5110 Oberndorf bei Salzburg
- Coordinates
- 48.1520, 12.8237