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Obertraun

Obertraun, Upper Austria (Austrian German: [ˈoːbɐˌtʁaʊ̯n]) is a village in the Salzkammergut, a region in Austria, near the Hallstätter See (Hallstatt Lake) and Hoher Dachstein. It is a popular holiday destination with activities such as skiing and snowboarding in the winter, and mountain biking, swimming and kayaking in the summer.

Obertraun
Coat of arms of Obertraun
Coat of arms
Obertraun is located in Austria
Obertraun
Obertraun
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 47°33′31″N 13°41′01″E / 47.55861°N 13.68361°E / 47.55861; 13.68361
CountryAustria
StateUpper Austria
DistrictGmunden
Government
 • MayorEgon Höll (SPÖ)
Area
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 • Total87.11 km2 (33.63 sq mi)
Elevation
511 m (1,677 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
 • Total726
 • Density8.3/km2 (22/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
4831
Area code+06 131
Websitehttp://www.obertraun.ooe.gv.at

History

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Originally a part of the Duchy of Bavaria, Obertraun became part of the Duchy of Austria during the 12th century. It was occupied several times during the Napoleonic Wars. It has been part of Upper Austria since 1918, and an autonomous town since 1921 (after being part of Hallstatt).

On 15 April 1954, a teacher and fourteen students got lost on a hiking trip on a nearby mountain and all froze to death.[3]

Tourism

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In 1895 an "association for beautification of the town and advancement of tourism" was founded, and was the starting point for tourism at Obertraun. The first tourists arrived in the town that summer. In 1947 construction of the Dachstein Cablecar began.

Places of interest

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  • Freesports Arena Krippenstein: known as freeride area with more than 30 km offpiste routes. Many possible snowshoe trails.[4]
  • Dachstein Caves: including an ice cave and a gigantic limestone cave which can be visited during summer.[5]
  • Nature protection area Koppenwinkel

References

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  1. ^ "Dauersiedlungsraum der Gemeinden Politischen Bezirke und Bundesländer - Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Einwohnerzahl 1.1.2018 nach Gemeinden mit Status, Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  3. ^ "The Horrors of Becoming Lost". YouTube. Real Horror. 9 November 2023. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  4. ^ Freesports Arena Krippenstein
  5. ^ Dachstein Caves
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    West view of Obertraun
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    Hallstätterseestrasse
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    Winkler-Traunweg
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    Stormwater system
 
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