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St. Wolfgang

A storybook lakeside village with a pilgrimage church and a cog railway up the Schafberg.

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Time needed: Half a day
Entry: Free
Best time: May–October
Area: St. Wolfgang

A lakeside village with a pilgrimage church and painted houses.

Where it is & how to get there

Address: Markt, 5360 St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut

From Salzburg: About 1 hour by car or bus.
Boats: Lake boats link St. Wolfgang with St. Gilgen and Strobl.
Schafberg: The Schafbergbahn cog railway starts here.

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The story of St. Wolfgang

St. Wolfgang has been a pilgrimage village since the Middle Ages, named after a 10th-century bishop. Its church holds a famous Gothic winged altar carved by Michael Pacher in 1481.

The village became world-famous through the operetta "The White Horse Inn", set in the lakeside hotel that still welcomes guests today.

Best time to visit

Best season

May to October; Advent for Christmas markets.

Best time of day

Morning, before day-trippers.

Christmas

A floating Advent market on the lake.

Tips before you go

Visit the church's famous Gothic altar.
See the Pacher altarpiece in the pilgrimage church.
Take a boat to St. Gilgen across the lake.

Best hotels near St. Wolfgang

Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.

Romantik Hotel Im Weissen Rössl

Famous lakeside inn in St. Wolfgang.

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Schloss Fuschl

Castle hotel on nearby Lake Fuschl.

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What's around St. Wolfgang

Pilgrimage ChurchGothic altar by Michael Pacher.
SchafbergbahnCog railway to the summit.
St. GilgenVillage across the lake.
StroblVillage at the lake's end.

Questions travellers ask

What is St. Wolfgang famous for?

Its church, the White Horse Inn and the Schafberg railway.

Can I take a boat?

Yes, lake boats run in season.

How far is it from Salzburg?

About 1 hour.