Oberndorf am Neckar
Oberndorf a. N. is located in the particularly attractive part of the upper Neckar Valley, between the Black Forest and the Swabian Alb, in the heart of Baden-Württemberg. The A 81 motorway connects Oberndorf in the north with the state capital Stuttgart and in the south with the Lake Constance region and Switzerland. The Oberndorf a. N. exit is halfway between Suttgart and Lake Constance. Both destinations can be reached within 45 minutes. The Stuttgart - Zurich - Milan railway line runs directly through Oberndorf. Connections to Stuttgart or Singen can be made every hour.
Oberndorf a.N., idyllically situated on the Neckar, offers you a variety of ways to spend an active day. Hiking through juniper heaths or along paths lined with plants and flowering trees, you can discover rare orchid species and enjoy the beautiful landscape. Well-developed cycle paths around Oberndorf offer a sporty alternative. Furthermore, a beautifully situated adventure pool attracts many visitors in summer. The town's excellent gastronomy with a number of attractive restaurants and cafés contributes to the sense of well-being.
Worth seeing is the baroque Augustinian monastery church with important fresco paintings by Johan Baptist Enderle, the world-famous weapons museum with a collection of special exhibits of handguns and small arms as well as the local history museum. Extensive sports and leisure facilities invite the whole family to linger. Culture is not neglected either: numerous events, whether classical music, open-air cinema, folk music, theatre, cabaret or sport, bear witness to the cultural diversity of Oberndorf.
Oberndorf am Neckar is one of those places in south-west Germany where traditional carnival customs are still at home. There are no imitations here, no carnivalistic clamour or commercially influenced foolery. Masks and costumes, customs and traditions are rooted in the nature of the people and the historical character of the city. Anyone who has experienced this carnival atmosphere, which encompasses the entire population, will recognise that Oberndorf am Neckar is a local festival in the truest and most beautiful sense. Oberndorf a.N. carnival guild
Oberndorf a.N. a place for the whole family
Oberndorf a.N. is located directly on the BAB 81 Stuttgart-Singen motorway.