Oberndorf am Neckar is a town in the district of Rottweil, in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is situated on the river Neckar, 15 km north of Rottweil.

Geography

Oberndorf lies in the Neckar Valley, which is between the Black Forest and the Schwäbische Alb. The Autobahn A 81 goes through the town, with the Oberndorf exit being about halfway between Stuttgart and Konstanz. The train line Stuttgart-Zürich-Milan goes directly through Oberndorf as well.

Neighborhoods

The city of Oberndorf am Neckar is made up of Oberndorf itself, along with Altoberndorf, Aistaig, Boll, Bochingen, Beffendorf and Hochmössingen, which are all neighborhoods surrounding it.

Culture and Sightseeing

Aside from the beautiful Black Forest and wonderful German countryside, Oberndorf offers much to see. It is well known for its annual Karneval celebrations, which remain very traditional.

Museums

• Home Museum (German)
• Weapons Museum (German)

Home to

• Bippus
• Heckler & Koch
• Mafell
• Mauser
• Schwarzwälder Bote
• Feinwerkbau - Westinger & Altenburger

International relations

Twin towns — Sister cities

Oberndorf am Neckar is twinned with:

• Olathe, Kansas, USA

External links

• Official Website (German)
• Official Website of Hochmössingen (German)
• Oberndorf in World War II (German)