Saint Wolfgang

From Strobl it’s only a few kilometers farther to the Wolfgangsee and a few kilometers more to the town of Saint Wolfgang, located on the northern shore. Saint Wolfgang is well worth a visit although in season it is chock-full of tourists. While in Saint Wolfgang, visit its tiny parish church, splendidly embellished with beautiful works of art. Next, you might want to enjoy lunch on the lakefront terrace of the White Horse Inn (of operatic fame). The ferryboat docks next to the hotel and after dining you can board one of the boats that make a circle trip of the romantic lake. Another option, if it is a sparkling day, take the Schafbergbahn to the summit of the Schafberg, from where you can see a spectacular view that captures thirteen lakes. Another worthwhile excursion from Saint Wolfgang is to the resort town of Saint Gilgen, a beautiful village on the west shore of lake. The hills rise so steeply beyond Saint Wolfgang that the road ends a short distance west of the village, so if you want to drive, you must backtrack to the main highway and then continue along the south shore of the lake. You can also take a ferry from Saint Wolfgang to Saint Gilgen or if you enjoy walking, you can take the ferry from Saint Wolfgang to Ried and hike over the Falkenstein Mountain to Saint Gilgen, then return by ferry.