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House in Oberndorf bei Salzburg, Austria
We (2 adults + 2 kids *2005/*2008) live in a semi-detached house in a small town 16 km north of the City of Salzburg with space for 5-6 persons. The house is in a family-friendly residential area: private street, small garden, several supermarkets in walking distance, train station nearby, frequent suburban train connection to Salzburg.
Our house offers:
- small garden with both sunny spots and shady trees, terrace, fire pit, hammock, swing chair ...
- car port
- cellar: infrared cabin, home cinema with big screen, darts
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- friendly neighbours
Our Town:
Oberndorf bei Salzburg, origin of the Christmas Charol "Silent Night, Holy Night"
- Silent Night Chapel & museum
- only a few meters from the German border (short walk across the bridge to the medieval town Laufen - one leg in Austria, one leg in Germany);
- just around the corner (free of charge): public football court, basketball court, 2 beach volleyball courts, table tennis
There are many things to do and to see almost "around the corner":
- High-alpine experiences in Austria and Bavaria - on foot, by car and/or cable car
- Impressive waterfalls, gorges, (ice) caves, the oldest salt mines in the world; we explored many waterfalls and gorges during Corona times; see our "Bucket List": https://muttis-blog.net/klammen-und-wasserfaelle-spektakulaere-ausfluege-mit-kind-in-salzburg/
- Various medieval towns and castles
- Numerous lakes with drinking water quality for swimming and cooling down after a hot day (the nearest one is only 5 km away, free entrance)
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Salzburg (16 km) and Hallstatt (100 km); European Capital of Culture 2024 Bad Ischl (75 km)
- The City of Salzburg offers a rich historical and cultural programme (incl. the Salzburg Festival in summer)
We will provide a rich selection of suggestions including insider tips off the beaten track.
Listing Overview
Property
- Bedrooms 4
- Sleeping Capacity 5
- Bathrooms 2
- Living Area 125 m2
- Total Area m2
House rules
- Small children are welcome Yes
- Pets are welcome Yes
- Non-smoking house Yes
- Pet care wanted Yes
- Car necessary No
Exchange dates
| Exchange dates | Length of stay (nb of days) | Flexible |
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| March 29, 2026 - April 06, 2026 | 1 weeks | No |
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Simultaneous exchange only. We would like to do a city trip somewhere in Europe - open to all suggestions! |
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| October 24, 2026 - November 01, 2026 | 1 weeks | No |
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Simultaneous exchange only. We would like to do a city trip somewhere in Europe - open to all suggestions! |
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Exchange periods
| Earliest date | Latest date | Length of stay (nb of days) | Flexible dates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Exchange period
1
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Earliest date
2026/03/29
March 29, 2026
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Latest date
2026/04/06
April 06, 2026
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Length of stay (nb of days)
1
Weeks
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Flexible dates
No
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Exchange period
2
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Earliest date
2026/10/24
October 24, 2026
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Latest date
2026/11/01
November 01, 2026
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Length of stay (nb of days)
1
Weeks
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Flexible dates
No
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Neighborhood
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nearest supermarket (0.5 km)
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nearest lake (4.9 km)
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Salzach: border between A+D (1.7 km)
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nearest mountain >1,000m (37.5 km)
About the neighborhood
Town: Oberndorf bei Salzburg, 16km north of Salzburg, only a few meters from the German border;
train station nearby, frequent suburban train connection to Salzburg
Sights in walking distance:
- Silent Night Chapel (origin of the famous Christmas song in 1818)
- Laufen: medieval German town just across the border (short walk)
Sights close-by:
- City of Salzburg (UNESCO World Heritage), 16km
For some insider tipps visit: https://muttis-blog.net/salzburg-mit-kindern-insidertipps-von-einheimischen/
- Burghausen (medieval city; longest castle complex in Europe), 32km
- Open Air Museum Grossgmain, 26km
- Salt mines Hallein, 38km
- Gorges and waterfalls: https://muttis-blog.net/klammen-und-wasserfaelle-spektakulaere-ausfluege-mit-kind-in-salzburg/
Lakes: Abtsdorfer See (5 km), Bürmooser See (8 km), Obertrumer See (15 km), Waginger See (20 km), Mattsee (20 km), Fuschlsee (45 km), Wolfgangsee (55 km) ...
Suggestions for 1-day excursions:
- Hallstatt-Dachstein/Salzkammergut (UNESCO World Heritage Region; Late European Bronce and Early Iron Age named after Hallstatt: Hallstatt Culture 1200-450 BC), 100 km
- European Capital of Culture 2024 Bad Ischl, 75 km
- Wolfgangsee/Schafberg (Austria's steepest cog wheel railway to the summit of the Schafberg (1783m); old steam locomotives since 1893; oldest mountain inn (since 1862); combination with ship cruise on the Wolfgangsee possible; Special family offers on Fridays), 60 km
- Glacier Kitzsteinhorn (Cable car to the summit at 3.029 m; skiing all around the year), 115 km
- Ice Cave Werfen (world's largest ice cave; bring good shoes and a warm jacket - 0°C inside!) and Hohenwerfen Fortress, 70 km
- Grossglockner High Alpin Road (toll road to the glaciers at the highest mountain of Austria), 120 km
- ...
We will provide plenty of suggestions for what to do in our house guide.
Nearest Airport: Salzburg - SZG
House amenities
Vehicles included in exchange
- Use/Exchange of car 1
- Number of bicycles 4
- Number of children's bicycles 0
- Number of electrical bicycles 1
- Use of boat 0
House essentials
House features
Instruments
Accessibility
References
Your exchange partner’s home satisfaction rating is 4.0, based on 4 references.
Nous avons passé un agréable séjour dans cette belle, grande et fonctionnelle maison. Le jardin est beau et décoré avec goût. La région est magnifique et l'accès aux différents sites facilité par le train à 2 pas et la voiture mise à disposition Nos hôtes ont été adorables et ont pris bien soin de notre vieux chat. Nous avons retrouvé notre maison très propre en accord parfait avec nos attentes.
Lovely exchange partners! Everything went as planned. Beautiful house, good connections to public transport. Our house and car were left in perfect condition and as agreed.
Everything has gone as planned. His house was as seen in Intervac. It is a very quiet and well-connected city. Our house was left in perfect condition and as we had agreed.
Lovely exchange partners! Everything went as planned, beautiful flat with gorgeous roof terrace and pool. Good connections to public transport. Our house was left in perfect condition and as agreed.
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Member since
2012
- 18 Exchanges made
Family of four who enjoy travelling
2 adults, 2 kids (*2005, *2008), non-smoking
We love to explore both our own beautiful home area and other countries.
We have three very friendly cats: they will come and join you, maybe even sit on your lap
Destination Wishlist
- Europe
- Norway
- Sweden
- Ireland
- Great Britain
- Friesland, Netherlands
- Groningen, Netherlands
- Italy
- Czechia
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