Wolfgangsee (St. Wolfgang), Austria

Wolfgangsee St. Wolfgang

A lake village in the Salzkammergut below the Schafberg mountain.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Wolfgangsee

Day 1

  1. MorningRide the steam cog railway up the Schafberg for views over the lakes.
  2. AfternoonTake the boat across the lake and swim in the clear water.
  3. EveningHave dinner on a lake terrace in St. Wolfgang.

Day 2

Visit St. Gilgen and Mondsee, or day-trip to Hallstatt.

What to eat

Fresh lake fish and a slice of strudel.

Local tips

Make the most of Wolfgangsee

Beat the crowds

St. Wolfgang gets busy on summer afternoons and during the Advent market.

Best photo spot

The village and lake from the Schafberg summit, reached by a steep rack railway.

Getting there

Buses run from Salzburg to the lake. Boats connect the lakeside villages.

Don't miss nearby

Hallstatt, about an hour away, and the town of St. Gilgen.

Good to know

The Schafberg railway runs roughly from spring to autumn; book a timed seat on busy days.

Secret spots

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Plan your visit

Getting to Wolfgangsee

Getting there

  • Salzburg Airport (SZG)35 km away
  • Linz-Hörsching Airport (LNZ)80 km away
  • Salzburg30 km away
  • Munich145 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeNature spot
Good forNature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryAustria

Questions

Wolfgangsee: good to know

Is Wolfgangsee worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. A lake village in the Salzkammergut below the Schafberg mountain.

How many days do you need in Wolfgangsee?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Wolfgangsee?

You can visit all year. St. Wolfgang gets busy on summer afternoons and during the Advent market.

How do you get to Wolfgangsee?

The nearest airport is Salzburg Airport (SZG), about 35 km away. Buses run from Salzburg to the lake. Boats connect the lakeside villages.

What is there to see near Wolfgangsee?

Nearby hidden places include Hallstatt (25 km), Salzburg (30 km) and Krimml Waterfalls (113 km).

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