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Obertauern is a famous tourist destination which is located in the “Radstädter Tauern” in the “Salzburger Land” of Austria. The very famous winter sports resort is separated in two communities: Tweng and Untertauern. Geography: Obertauern is one of the Radstädter Tauern situated in the south east of the Austrian Bundesland of Salzburg between 1,630 and 2,526 meter above the sea level. The village is located around the highest point of the “Tauern pass” where the “Katschberg Street” (B99) runs. Obertauern belongs to the two districts: St. Johann/Pongau and Tamsweg. Therefore the community is separated into the two townships Untertauern (Pongau) and Tweng (Lungau). History: Celts and Romans: Obertauern has got a quite long history, which goes back to the era of the Celts (4th – 1st century before Christ). Also the Roman road went along the “Tauern pass” (in Alpe) to Juvavum (Salzburg). On this street even tracks of old Roman wagons were recovered. Relicts of old milestones attest to the ... Read more about Obertauern on Wikipedia

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