Goldegg
| Goldegg | ||
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  Goldegg | ||
| Coordinates: 47°19′0″N 13°5′0″E / 47.31667°N 13.08333°ECoordinates: 47°19′0″N 13°5′0″E / 47.31667°N 13.08333°E | ||
| Country | Austria | |
| State | Salzburg | |
| District | St. Johann im Pongau | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Hans Mayr (ÖVP) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 33.1 km2 (12.8 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 822 m (2,697 ft) | |
| Population (1 January 2013)[1] | ||
| • Total | 2,469 | |
| • Density | 75/km2 (190/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 5622 | |
| Area code | 06415 | |
| Vehicle registration | JO | |
| Website | www.goldeggamsee.at | |
Goldegg, also named Goldegg im Pongau, is a village and municipality situated on a sunny plateau, the so-called « Sunny Terrace » of Salzburg in Austria.
Geography
It lies at a distance of 60 kilometres from the city of Salzburg. There are approximately 2200 inhabitants living in the local area, which covers 33,1 square kilometres. In fact, the village owes its name (“Goldegg at the lake”) to a small lake at which it is located.
Culture
The castle, which was built in the 14th century, is now a modern cultural centre, offering interesting events all the year round, like concerts, exhibitions of regional or international artists, theatrical or comedian performances, seminars or workshops.
The village also possesses a museum, exhibiting a great collection of pottery, folkloristic clothes and rustic furniture.
See also
- Salzburg
- Salzburgerland
References
External links
Media related to Goldegg im Pongau at Wikimedia Commons