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Oberndorf is a small town in the Tyrol region of Austria. It's located in a beautiful valley called Leukental, right by the Kitzbühler Ache stream. You can find it about halfway between two other towns, St. Johann in Tirol and Kitzbühel.

Oberndorf isn't just one big village; it's made up of a main village and several smaller areas called hamlets. These hamlets stretch all the way up to the Kitzbühler Horn mountain. The towns next to Oberndorf are Going am Wilden Kaiser, Kitzbühel, Reith bei Kitzbühel, and St. Johann in Tirol.

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Oberndorf in Tirol
Coat of arms of Oberndorf in Tirol
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Oberndorf in Tirol is located in Austria
Oberndorf in Tirol
Oberndorf in Tirol
Location in Austria
Country Austria
State Tyrol
District Kitzbühel
Area
 • Total 17.69 km2 (6.83 sq mi)
Elevation
687 m (2,254 ft)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
6372
Area code 05352
Vehicle registration KB
Website www.oberndorf-tirol.at

How Many People Live Here?

The number of people living in Oberndorf has changed a lot over the years. In 1869, there were 759 people. By 2011, the population had grown to 2,015. This shows how the town has developed and attracted more residents over time.

Historical population
Year Pop. ±%
1869 759 —    
1880 765 +0.8%
1890 641 −16.2%
1900 639 −0.3%
1910 726 +13.6%
1923 769 +5.9%
1934 811 +5.5%
1939 744 −8.3%
1951 846 +13.7%
1961 933 +10.3%
1971 1,137 +21.9%
1981 1,420 +24.9%
1991 1,650 +16.2%
2001 1,944 +17.8%
2011 2,015 +3.7%

What Does Oberndorf Do for Work?

For a long time, the main work in Oberndorf was mining. People dug for copper at a place called Rerobichl until the 1700s.

Today, the town's economy is mostly about tourism. Many visitors come to enjoy the beautiful mountains and outdoor activities. There is also a quarry, which is a place where stone is dug out of the ground. Oberndorf also has a train stop on the Salzburg-Tyrol Railway, making it easy for people to visit.

Views of Oberndorf

Panorama of Oberndorf in Tyrol

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