Travel guide St. Wolfgang
The weather at Lake Wolfgang
The climate at Lake Wolfgang is moderate and cold. In winter, you can expect snow, which is ideal for a
ski holiday in St. Wolfgang. In the summer months, temperatures rise to a pleasant 20 °C to 24 °C. During this time, you can go hiking or practice water sports on the lake. Whether summer or winter, hiking and water sports or skiing and cross-country skiing - everyone will be happy here in the idyllic landscape with numerous ski areas! The Zwölferhorn, in particular, offers unforgettable hikes.
Enjoy the culinary delights of the chefs in the Salzkammergut
For your holiday in the small town in the Salzkammergut, you can look forward to exquisite Austrian cuisine. Due to its proximity to the lake, there is an abundance of fresh fish. Enjoy local char and whitefish served in restaurants with lake views. The potatoes and tender vegetables supplied by local farmers go perfectly with the fish. Each of the small villages around Lake Wolfgang offers its own specialties. These can be fine desserts or cakes made with local apricots, apples, or other fruits. Homemade sausage specialties, smoked meat from local farmers, and spicy wood-fired bread, together with some salad and suitable sauces, make for a hearty snack, to which nothing is missing except a refreshing drink. If your private holiday home, apartment, or holiday accommodation with lake romance in St. Wolfgang has a kitchen, you can cook cheaply in the accommodation. Try lamb, pork, or beef from local farmers who practice animal welfare. You can do your shopping in a supermarket near your holiday apartment or at one of the weekly markets in the village.
Enjoy a relaxing and eventful holiday with the family
In the municipality, you will find many affordable accommodations that are well suited for a family holiday with children and dogs, offering plenty of comfort. Contact the landlord if you are planning a holiday with your dog in St. Wolfgang and need extra service for your pet. For travelers with children, there are many great offers with activities of all kinds around Lake Wolfgang and the accommodation or holiday apartment. There are several bathing spots and many playgrounds where the little ones can romp and climb. On
Lake Wolfgang, there are opportunities for surfing, water skiing, and learning to sail, with courses and sports equipment for children. On rainy days, a visit to an indoor swimming pool or one of the museums is fun. The Music Museum with its many instruments or the Doll Museum with its cute old and new dolls and their clothing are particularly interesting.
Discover interesting sights in Upper Austria
During a
holiday in the mountains in the small town of St. Wolfgang, you can discover many interesting sights. Use your holiday to take beautiful excursions to the many small churches and chapels in the villages. The most beautiful churches on the lake are considered to be the Catholic parish church of St. Gilgen, the pilgrimage church of St. Wolfgang, and the historic Postalm Chapel. A wonderful panorama is offered to guests during a boat trip on the lake or while practicing water sports. You can comfortably travel from village to village and admire the magnificent mountains and the enchanting scenery with quaint houses and well-kept gardens. In winter, you can also enjoy the lake romance, but especially hiking or skiing in the ski area or, for example, on the Postalm, which offers an incredible view. Visit the Salzwelten in Hallstatt to learn more about the White Gold. The Obertraun Mammuth Cave and the Dachstein Giant Ice Cave are among Europe's natural wonders and are worth a visit not only for families with children. A particularly beautiful view can be enjoyed during a ride on the Zwölferhorn cable car, which starts in
Sankt Gilgen. If you are interested in technology, you will be fascinated by the Schafbergbahn. This historic cog railway with steam drive easily overcomes the ascent to the 1783-meter-high Schafberg. Experience pure action on the Strobl summer toboggan run. Book a holiday accommodation, apartment, or house full of comfort according to your personal wishes and spend your relaxing journey in nature in one of the most beautiful regions of Austria.