Silent Night Memorial Chapel in Oberndorf © Tourismus Salzburg GmbH

Silent Night - Holy Night Tour

Tour
3.5 / 29
Language

English, German
(Tour may be guided multilingually)

Schedule

24 December, 3.00 pm

Duration

4 hours

Meeting spot

Panorama Tours Bus Terminal, Mirabellplatz / Hubert-Sattler-Gasse 1, 5020 Salzburg
Arrival information

Cancellation

free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to tour departure

Exclusive Christmas tour to the Silent Night Chapel in Oberndorf

Spend a wonderful afternoon on Christmas Eve in Oberndorf - the birthplace of the world-famous carol "Silent Night". Panorama Tours takes you from the city of Salzburg to the municipality of Oberndorf, where a romantic Christmas market and the Silent Night Chapel await you.

 

On the trail of the world-famous Christmas carol

Find out more about the history "Silent Night" composed and first performed in Oberndorf in 1818 and take a stroll through the picturesque town. The highlight of this tour is the beautiful and festive Silent Night performance in its original version at the Silent Night Chapel in Oberndorf.

 

From the Salzburg region to the whole world: Silent Night, Holy Night   

In December 1818, the Christmas carol was written and composed by Joseph Mohr and Franz Xaver Gruber in Oberndorf and premiered on December 24th after Christmas mass. 
Since then, the song has spread all over the world and been translated into many languages. On the guided tour as part of the Silent Night Tour, you will learn exciting background information about the premiere, the dissemination and the memorial chapel, which attracts a large number of visitors every year. The tour takes place exclusively on December 24th every year, putting you in the perfect mood for Christmas Eve and the Christmas holidays. Book your tour now - it pays to be quick!

Silent Night Memorial Chapel in Oberndorf © Tourismus Salzburg GmbH
© Tourismus Salzburg GmbH
Silent Night Chapel in the sun © Tourismusverband Oberndorf
© Tourismusverband Oberndorf
Silent Night Memorial Chapel in Oberndorf © Tourismusverband Oberndorf
© Tourismusverband Oberndorf
Silent Night Chapel and christmas tree ball © Tourismusverband Oberndorf
© Tourismusverband Oberndorf
Silent Night Chapel with christmas market © Tourismusverband Oberndorf
© Tourismusverband Oberndorf

Please notice:

We are not able to offer a pick-up service from the hotel. Please make your own way to meeting point, 15 min. prior departure.

Only Salzburg Panorama Tours is responsible to schedule the tour vehicles.

Infants up to 4 years are not entitled to their own seat.

Pets are not allowed in the tour.


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