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Zwölferhorn cable car

A cable car from St. Gilgen to a summit with sweeping views over the Salzkammergut lakes.

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Time needed
2 hours
Entry
Paid
Best time
May–October
Area
St. Gilgen

A cable car with sweeping views over the lake.

Where it is & how to get there

Address: Konrad-Lesiak-Weg 2, 5340 St. Gilgen

  • From Salzburg: About 40 minutes by car or bus to St. Gilgen.
  • Cable car: Modern gondolas reach the top station at about 1,520 metres.
  • Paragliding: Tandem flights take off from the summit.

The story of the Zwölferhorn

The Zwölferhorn rises above St. Gilgen, the village where Mozart's mother was born. Its cable car carries visitors up to alpine meadows and a summit cross.

From the top you look down on the Wolfgangsee and across to other lakes and mountains of the Salzkammergut, a scene that inspired parts of "The Sound of Music".

Best time to visit

Best season

May to October.

Best time of day

Morning for clear views.

Winter

Check seasonal operating times.

Tips before you go

  • Go on a clear morning for the best views.
  • Walk the short path to the summit cross.
  • Try a tandem paraglide down to the lake.

Best hotels near the Zwölferhorn

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

Romantik Hotel Im Weissen Rössl

Famous lakeside inn in St. Wolfgang.

See prices

Schloss Fuschl

Castle hotel on nearby Lake Fuschl.

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All hotels near the Zwölferhorn

What's around the Zwölferhorn

  • St. GilgenVillage on the lake.
  • Mozart House St. GilgenBirthplace of Mozart's mother.
  • WolfgangseeLake below.
  • FuschlseeNeighbouring lake.

Questions travellers ask

How high is the Zwölferhorn station?

About 1,520 metres.

Can I paraglide there?

Yes, with tandem operators.

Is it open in winter?

Check seasonal times.

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