Oberndorf bei Salzburg, Austria
Platinum
Member since
2012| Exchange dates | Duration |
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| July 28, 2025 - September 07, 2025 | 2 weeks |
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2-3 weeks; simultaneous exchange only. We would love to go north to Norway or Sweden! |
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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.
Our Family
- 2 Adults
- 2 Children
- 18 Exchanges made
Occupation
- Researcher
- Public Relations & Quality Manager, Blogger
Our Home
- House Type: House
- Floor: 0-2
- Environment: In a small town
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Sleeping Capacity: 5
- Living Area: 125 m2
References
In my house
- Pets - Not allowed
- Small children - Allowed
Exchange Types
- Home exchange
- Youth / Teen exchange
Indoor
- Free internet access
- Hot tub or jacuzzi
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Toys and games
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Television
- Other musical instruments
Outdoor
- Garden
- Terrace or deck
- Balcony
- BBQ
- Sauna private
- Garage / private parking
- Bicycles: 4
Facilities
- Non-smoking house
- Use/Exchange of car
- Pet care wanted
Our Destination Wish List
- Open to any destination
- Scotland, UK
- Denmark
- Bilbao, Biscay, Spain
- Madrid, Spain
- Málaga, Spain
- Seville, Spain
- North Holland, Netherlands
- Czechia
- Italy
- Slovenia
- Groningen, Netherlands
- Friesland, Netherlands
- Great Britain
- Ireland
- Sweden
- Norway
- Europe
Spoken Languages
- English
- Deutsch
Occupation
- Researcher
- Public Relations & Quality Manager, Blogger
Children
- Boy - Age: 16
- Boy - Age: 19
Pets
- 2 guinea pigs
- 1 very friendly cat named "Ute"
References
This member has completed 18 home exchanges. Those referenced below may contain feedback/impression from its exchange partners:
Blankenberge, Belgium
BE00889
Arbon, Switzerland
CH1012942
Schulzendorf, Germany
DE7845
Asendorf, Germany
DE9045
Hammel, Denmark
DK130395
Molins de Rei, Spain
ES316305Everything 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.
Espoo, Finland
FI0986
Redon, France
FR080572Nous 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.
Tynemouth, Great Britain
GB091857
Slough, Berkshire, Great Britain
GB412049
