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Oberdorf or Oberdorff is a name that many towns and villages share, especially in countries where German is spoken, like Austria, Germany, and Switzerland, and also in parts of France. The name "Oberdorf" literally means "upper village" in German. This often means the village was built on higher ground compared to another nearby settlement, or it was the "upper" part of a larger town.

Places Called Oberdorf

Many places around Europe have the name Oberdorf. It's like how many towns in English-speaking countries might be called "Newtown" or "Springfield." Here are some of the places you might find with this name:

Oberdorf in Austria

  • Oberdorf am Hochegg: This is a community located in the district of Feldbach, which is in the state of Styria.
  • Oberdorf im Burgenland: You can find this town in the district of Oberwart, within the state of Burgenland.

Oberdorf in France

Even though France is a different country, some areas close to the German border have towns with German names.

  • Oberdorf, Haut-Rhin: This village is in the Haut-Rhin department.
  • Oberdorf-Spachbach: This one is located in the Bas-Rhin department.
  • Oberdorff: This village is in the Moselle department.

Oberdorf in Germany

Germany is where the name "Oberdorf" comes from, so it's no surprise to find places with this name here.

  • Marktoberdorf: This town in Bavaria used to be known simply as Oberdorf.
  • Oberdorf am Ipf: This is a part of the city of Bopfingen, located in the state of Baden-Württemberg.

Oberdorf in Switzerland

Switzerland also has many German-speaking regions, so you'll find several "Oberdorfs" there too.

  • Oberdorf, Basel-Landschaft: This community is in the Basel-Landschaft canton.
  • Oberdorf, Nidwalden: Another community, this one is in the Nidwalden canton.
  • Oberdorf, Solothurn: You'll find this community in the Solothurn canton.
  • Oberdorf (Zurich): This is a specific part of the old town area in the big city of Zürich.

See also

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