St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut

Landsby · Salzkammergut, 🇦🇹 Østerrike

St. Wolfgang is a small, picturesque village on the northern shore of Lake Wolfgang in the Salzkammergut. It has been a pilgrimage place for centuries, and a church with a famous medieval altar is the centre of the village.

The village is also known for the White Horse Inn, which inspired a popular operetta. The Schafberg mountain rises behind it, reached by a historic steam rack railway.

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Beste reisetidspunkt

May to September is best for swimming, boat trips and hiking. The Schafberg railway runs in the summer season, usually from May to October. Spring and autumn are quiet. Advent brings a Christmas market by the lake. Winters are cold, and some attractions are closed.

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Typisk vær i januar

Dårlig

4° (føles som 0°) · ekstremer -13°–10°
-4° om natten
14 regnværsdager
6 soldager
3 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 1 · lav

Typisk vær i februar

Dårlig

5° (føles som 2°) · ekstremer -12°–13°
-3° om natten
13 regnværsdager
8 soldager
5 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 2 · lav

Typisk vær i mars

Dårlig

9° (føles som 6°) · ekstremer -7°–18°
1° om natten
15 regnværsdager
9 soldager
5 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 3 · moderat

Typisk vær i april

Brukbart

15° (føles som 12°) · ekstremer -2°–23°
4° om natten
15 regnværsdager
8 soldager
6 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 4 · moderat

Typisk vær i mai

Bra

19° (føles som 18°) · ekstremer 4°–26°
9° om natten
20 regnværsdager
5 soldager
6 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 5 · moderat

Typisk vær i juni

Bra

23° (føles som 24°) · ekstremer 8°–30°
13° om natten
21 regnværsdager
8 soldager
7 soltimer per dag
Behagelig luftfuktighet
Stille vind
UV-indeks 6 · høy

Typisk vær i juli

Bra

24° (føles som 25°) · ekstremer 10°–31°
15° om natten
22 regnværsdager
9 soldager
7 soltimer per dag
Behagelig luftfuktighet
Stille vind
UV-indeks 6 · høy

Typisk vær i august

Bra

24° (føles som 26°) · ekstremer 10°–31°
15° om natten
20 regnværsdager
10 soldager
7 soltimer per dag
Behagelig luftfuktighet
Stille vind
UV-indeks 5 · moderat

Typisk vær i september

Bra

20° · ekstremer 5°–27°
11° om natten
16 regnværsdager
10 soldager
6 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 4 · moderat

Typisk vær i oktober

Brukbart

16° (føles som 15°) · ekstremer 0°–23°
7° om natten
14 regnværsdager
8 soldager
5 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 2 · lav

Typisk vær i november

Dårlig

10° (føles som 7°) · ekstremer -6°–17°
2° om natten
14 regnværsdager
4 soldager
3 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 1 · lav

Typisk vær i desember

Dårlig

5° (føles som 2°) · ekstremer -12°–11°
-2° om natten
15 regnværsdager
4 soldager
3 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 1 · lav

Klimadata: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Hovedseverdigheter

Pfarrkirche St. Wolfgang

Sankt Wolfgang im Salzkammergut

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Burggrabenklamm

Pfarrkirche zum Hl. Sigismund

Pfarrkirche St. Wolfgang is a Gothic pilgrimage church with the winged altar by Michael Pacher, finished in 1481.
Sankt Wolfgang im Salzkammergut is the village centre, by the lake.
Kalvarienberg is a hill with a chapel and views of the lake.
Pfarrkirche zum Hl. Sigismund is the parish church of the neighbouring village of Strobl.
Deutschvilla is an art villa in Strobl.
Burggrabenklamm is a gorge walk on the lake's northern shore.
Schwarzenseeblick is a viewpoint near the Schafberg.
Leonsberg is a peak above the lake, for a summit hike.
The Schafberg, reached by the steam rack railway, gives views of the Salzkammergut lakes.

Utvalgte lister

Tobias b köhler / CC BY-SA 3.0

St. Wolfgang Essentials

St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut is defined by its centuries-old pilgrimage tradition and 19th-century Alpine tourism. This selection features the Schafbergbahn, Austria's steepest steam cog railway, and the historic Romantik Hotel Im Weissen Rössl, the setting of the famous operetta. The list covers essential transport links like the Wolfgangsee ferry piers, cultural sites including the Puppenmuseum, and panoramic viewpoints such as Kalvarienberg and Schwarzenseeblick.

10 steder

Opplevelser verdt å få med seg

Ride the Schafberg steam railway to the top.
Take a lake boat to St. Gilgen.
Walk the lakeside path.
Swim in the lake in summer.
Visit the pilgrimage church and its altar.

Turer og aktiviteter

St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut – Kart

Dagsturer

Bad Ischl is a spa town, about 20 minutes by car.
Mondsee is a lake town, about 30 minutes by car.
Gmunden is about 1 hour by car.
Hallstatt is about 45 minutes by car.
Salzburg is about 1 hour by car or bus.

Steder å utforske

Bad Ischl and Mondsee are the closest preferred places.

Reise dit

By air: Salzburg Airport is about 1 hour away by car. Linz and Munich are alternatives.
By train: The closest station is Bad Ischl, about 20 minutes away by bus. Salzburg has bus connections to St. Wolfgang. Check train times on ÖBB.
By boat: Ferries run across the lake from St. Gilgen and Strobl.
By car: Take the A1 motorway and then the B158 and B154 roads.

Komme seg rundt

The village is small and best on foot. Lake boats link St. Wolfgang with other shore villages. Local buses connect the lake and Bad Ischl. The Schafberg railway starts at the village.

Kjøring

A car is helpful for exploring the lakes. The village centre is partly closed to traffic. Parking is limited in summer. Motorways in Austria need a vignette.

Mat og drikke

Lake fish, especially char and whitefish, are a local speciality. Traditional inns serve dumplings and roast meats. The famous White Horse Inn serves Kaiserschmarrn and local dishes on its lake terrace.

Middag

Wiener SchnitzelA thin, breaded and pan-fried veal cutlet, traditionally served with potato salad or parsley potatoes and a wedge of lemon.

TafelspitzBoiled beef in broth, served with roast potatoes and a sauce of apples and horseradish — a favourite of Emperor Franz Joseph.

Viennese Goulash Wiener SaftgulaschA rich beef stew slow-cooked with onions and paprika, typically served with a bread dumpling or bread roll.

Småretter og gatemat

KäsekrainerA grilled pork sausage studded with melty cheese, a classic order at Vienna's ubiquitous Würstelstand (sausage stands).

Sausage Stand Snack Würstel vom WürstelstandGrilled or boiled sausages (Bratwurst, Frankfurter, Bosna) served with mustard, bread and a pickle from street kiosks.

Søtsaker og desserter

ApfelstrudelThin pastry rolled around spiced apples, raisins and breadcrumbs, usually served warm with vanilla sauce or cream.

SachertorteA dense chocolate cake with a thin layer of apricot jam under a dark chocolate glaze, famously served with unsweetened whipped cream.

KaiserschmarrnA fluffy shredded pancake caramelised with sugar and dusted with icing sugar, served with plum or apple compote.

MarillenknödelApricot dumplings wrapped in potato or quark dough, rolled in buttery breadcrumbs — a Wachau and Viennese summer specialty.

Drikke

Viennese Melange Wiener MelangeThe signature Viennese coffee: espresso topped with steamed milk and milk foam, the centrepiece of coffeehouse culture.

Grüner VeltlinerAustria's flagship crisp, peppery white wine, widely poured in Vienna's Heuriger (wine taverns).

SturmA cloudy, lightly alcoholic partially-fermented grape must, available only for a few weeks in autumn.

Sikkerhet og helse

St. Wolfgang is very safe. Be careful on the water in changing weather. Mountain weather changes quickly. Tap water is clean and safe to drink. The emergency number is 112.

Historie

St. Wolfgang grew around a pilgrimage site said to have been founded by Saint Wolfgang in the 10th century. The church became a major stop on pilgrim routes. The White Horse Inn operetta of 1930 made the village famous. The Schafberg railway opened in 1893.