Oberndorf in Tyrol

The municipality is located in the judicial district of Kitzbühel in the Leukental , on the Kitzbüheler Ache between Kitzbühel and St. Johann in Tirol . In addition to the main town, the municipality consists of several hamlets and extends to the Kitzbüheler Horn .

Neighboring communities

Going am Wilden Kaiser , Kitzbühel , Reith bei Kitzbühel , St. Johann in Tirol

history

Oberndorf is mentioned for the first time in records of the prince provost of Berchtesgaden from 1125 to 1136 as "Oberndorf" . In 1151 the hamlet of Wiesenschwang is mentioned in a papal confirmation of ownership for Rott Monastery as "Wisinchsuuanch" . In 1422 a parish church, consecrated to the patronage of the apostles Philip and James, was mentioned for the first time. In the 16th century, mining was mainly carried out in Oberndorf . Above all, the deepest shaft on the Rerobichl in the Kitzbühel district , the Heilig-Geist-Schacht, with its considerable 886 m depth, is a masterpiece of mining at that time. This depth was reached in just 55 years. Mainly silver was mined. Mining ceased in 1774 and was resumed several times thereafter, but without major success. In 1969 and 1970 the South African Union Corporation Limited wanted to start mining again, but failed because of a citizens' initiative because there are still silver and copper deposits in much deeper areas on the Rerobichl.

The Giselabahn , which runs through Oberndorf, was opened in 1875 . In 1881 the bus stop was opened east of the community.

The new school building was opened on November 15, 1898 . Seven years later the unveiling ceremony of the Hager memorial took place.

In 1909, a fire brigade association was founded in Oberndorf , as numerous fires had taken place the year before . Even the church was badly affected.

In 1912 torrential rains caused a great flood. Much arable land was destroyed in the process.

In 1927, Oberndorf was separated from St. Johann in Tirol and made an independent municipality after attempts in this direction had failed in 1892 and 1911. In 1892 there was already a municipal council resolution on a division into three municipalities St. Johann-Dorf, St. Johann-Land and Oberndorf, but this was not approved by the state government. On February 8, 1927, the following law was passed: “As of July 1, 1927, Oberndorf is an independent municipality!” In the first municipal council elections in 1927, Mathias Hager, Adlerbauer, was elected first mayor .

In 1961 a ski lift went into operation in the Wiesenschwang district for the first time .

On January 1, 1966, the Raiffeisenkasse St. Johann in Tirol and Oberndorf opened its doors. The old blacksmith and wagner workshop was used.

In 1984, which was ring road by the Governor . Ök Council Eduard Wallnöfer officially opened. In this way, the daily traffic problems in the village were resolved and the quality of life significantly improved.

Today Oberndorf is still more of a rural village, but has massively gained in population in recent years. In 2005 the 2,000 population limit was exceeded for the first time. Furthermore, more and more industrial companies are settling here . By 2019 the population had increased to 2,245.

Population development

politics

The municipal council has 15 members.

mayor

since 1992 Johann Schweigkofler

coat of arms

The coat of arms, awarded in 1975, contains a mining symbol : a golden mountain chop (formerly a symbol of office and dignity in the mining administration) on a black background and a deep shaft in red. It refers to the great era of copper mining. The deepest shaft in the world until 1870 comes from this, symbolized by the slightly inclined shield division into red and black fields.

Culture and sights

economy

The most important industries are tourism and a hard stone factory. Copper mining was carried out at the Rerobichl until the 18th century .

Several industrial companies are located in Oberndorf , including Fritz Egger GmbH & Co , which is one of the leading manufacturers of wood-based materials and chipboard in Europe. The corporate headquarters of the Klausner Group is located in Oberndorf.

traffic

Oberndorf has a stop on the Salzburg-Tiroler Bahn .

Trivia

In 1938 the painter Alfons Walde from Oberndorf painted a 43 X 61 cm picture in oil on cardboard with the title Dorfsommer (Oberndorf in Tirol) .

From 2009–2012 Oberndorf was a station of the FIS Skicross World Cup. The night race was the most popular race in the series.

Since 2015, the largest race in the Spartan Race Series in Austria has been held in Oberndorf every September.

and display information about the image

View of Oberndorf - towards the Wilder Kaiser

Personalities

Sons of the community

Alfons Walde (1891–1958), expressionist painter
Peter Thaler (1891–1978), painter and folk actor
Markus Stöckl (* 1974), extreme cyclist

People related to the place

Franz Beckenbauer (* 1945), German soccer player and coach, has lived in Oberndorf since 1982
David Kreiner (* 1981), Nordic combined athlete
Georg Lindner (* 1983), ski racer

Web links

Commons : Oberndorf in Tirol - Collection of images, videos and audio files

70413 - Oberndorf in Tirol. Community data, Statistics Austria .

Individual evidence

↑ Martin Bitschnau , Hannes Obermair : Tiroler Urkundenbuch, II. Department: The documents on the history of the Inn, Eisack and Pustertal valleys. Volume 1: By the year 1140 . Universitätsverlag Wagner, Innsbruck 2009, ISBN 978-3-7030-0469-8 , p. 276, No. 318 .
↑ Martin Bitschnau, Hannes Obermair: Tiroler Urkundenbuch, II. Department: The documents on the history of the Inn, Eisack and Pustertal valleys. Volume 2: 1140-1200 . Universitätsverlag Wagner, Innsbruck 2012, ISBN 978-3-7030-0485-8 , p. 72, no. 464 .

[1] Martin Bitschnau , Hannes Obermair : Tiroler Urkundenbuch, II. Department: The documents on the history of the Inn, Eisack and Pustertal valleys. Volume 1: By the year 1140 . Universitätsverlag Wagner, Innsbruck 2009, ISBN 978-3-7030-0469-8 , p. 276, No. 318 .

[2] Martin Bitschnau, Hannes Obermair: Tiroler Urkundenbuch, II. Department: The documents on the history of the Inn, Eisack and Pustertal valleys. Volume 2: 1140-1200 . Universitätsverlag Wagner, Innsbruck 2012, ISBN 978-3-7030-0485-8 , p. 72, no. 464 .