--- title: Wolfgangsee - Your Holidays in St. Gilgen, Strobl and St. Wolfgang url: "https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/en/" description: "Experience your holidays at Lake Wolfgangsee in St. Gilgen, Strobl and St. Wolfgang! The natural paradise in the Salzkammergut framed by the beautiful mountains Postalm, the Zwölferhorn and the Schafberg." image: "https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/user_upload/wolfgangsee/Logo_Wolfgangsee.png" date: 2014-07-29 modified: 2026-06-10 --- # Wolfgangsee - Your Holidays in St. Gilgen, Strobl and St. Wolfgang Willkommen am Wolfgangsee [ Accommodation Booking ](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/en/search-accommodation.html) Welcome to Lake Wolfgangsee --------------------------- The feeling of ‘Lake Wolfgangsee’ is particularly special in summer. Whether on a hike in Austria's largest alpine pasture area, the Postalm, on a ride on Austria's steepest cog railway up the Schafberg, a gondola ride up the Zwölferhorn or a dip in the cool water at the numerous [bathing spots ](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do-kopie-1/activities/summer/beachlife/lakeside-beaches.html)on Lake Wolfgangsee. What’s more, our cycle routes offer a special cycling experience for gravel cyclists, mountain bikers and leisure cyclists. [ ![Frau bekommt Backhendl bei der Sommernacht St. Wolfgang](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/6/5/csm_FrauBekommtBackhendl_WolfgangseeTourismusMirjaGeh_d029646192.jpg "Foto Wolfgangsee Tourismus / Mirja Geh Frau bekommt Backhendl bei der Sommernacht St. Wolfgang") Events ](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do-1/events.html) Open copyright © Foto Wolfgangsee Tourismus / Mirja Geh Frau bekommt Backhendl bei der Sommernacht St. Wolfgang Close copyright [ ![](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/a/6/csm_Zw%C3%B6lferhorn_Seilbahn__c__Zw%C3%B6lferhorn_Seilbahn__12__2250fd763f.jpg "Zwölferhorn Seilbahn") Activities ](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do-kopie-1/activities.html) Open copyright © Zwölferhorn Seilbahn Close copyright [ ![(c) PeakMotion - Paul Deubler](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/0/0/csm_Boot__c__PeakMotionPaulDeubler_6c413c4d53.jpg "Peak Motion / Paul Deubler") Benefits Free Wolfgangsee Card, Guest Mobility Ticket, SalzburgerLand Card & Salzkammergut Card ](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/en/informieren/card.html) Open copyright © Peak Motion / Paul Deubler Close copyright [ ![](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/1/5/csm_Wolfgangsee_Tourismus___1_of_13__bb33991143.jpg) Autumn enjoyment on Lake Wolfgangsee Walking in the autumnal nature around the crystal-clear lake is a real treat. ](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do-kopie-1/activities/autumn-at-wolfgangsee.html) [ ![](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/a/e/csm_DSC04874_8d8a4f2ed1.jpg) Hiking at Lake Wolfgangsee Lush green meadows, managed alpine pastures, magnificent views and an extensive network of trails invite you to enjoy nature. ](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/en/activities/summer/hiking-at-lake-wolfgang.html) [ ![](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/4/0/csm_DSC09822_21501c30ea.jpg "Foto Wanderdamen Wolfgangsee") Wolfgangsee Ladies’ Walking Group The ladies’ walking group will show you some special spots around Lake Wolfgang. ](https://www.wanderdamen.at/ "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") Open copyright © Foto Wanderdamen Wolfgangsee Close copyright Current events ============== [ ![Musikanten bei der Seevilla Wolfgangsee](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/8/a/csm_MusikantenBeiDerSeevillaWolfgangsee_SimeonBaker_0f4410efc0.jpg "Foto Simeon Baker Musikanten bei der Seevilla Wolfgangsee") You can find more events >here< ](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do-1/events.html) Open copyright © Foto Simeon Baker Musikanten bei der Seevilla Wolfgangsee Close copyright Open copyright © Copyright: Katharina Eisl Photography Close copyright ![Herbstmarkt Strobl 2021](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Katharina Eisl Photography") Strobl Autumn Market When the forests slowly turn colorful, the lake is crystal clear, the mountains are free of fog and the distant views… [ To the event ](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430206548/strobl-autumn-market.html) Open copyright © Copyright: Scalaria Close copyright ![08_august_24.08. I Flugshow I Fb %2b IG](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Scalaria") Scalaria Living Legends "Flying Emotions" Air Show & Flying Opera performed by The Flying Bulls. Includes a public area along the lakeside promenade in St. Wol… [ To the event ](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430169967/scalaria-living-legends-flying-emotions.html) Open copyright © Copyright: WTG Close copyright ![Wolfgangsee Traktoria](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: WTG") 26th Traktoria - Wolfgangsee Vintage Tractor Show The 26th Wolfgangsee Traktoria will take place from September 11 to 12, 2026 (barring snowfall). This year’s panorami… [ To the event ](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430006230/26th-traktoria-wolfgangsee-vintage-tractor-show.html) 1. 2. 3. 4. LIVE weather from Lake Wolfgangsee ================================== Air temperature --------------- ![](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/user_upload/wolfgangsee/SVG_Dateien/temp_air.svg) Aktualisieren Lake temperature ---------------- ![](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/user_upload/wolfgangsee/SVG_Dateien/temp_water.svg) Wind speed ---------- ![](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/user_upload/wolfgangsee/SVG_Dateien/windspeed.svg) Current panorama of Lake Wolfgangsee - camera location St. Gilgen. High-resolution LIVE pictures from Lake Wolfgangsee --------------------------------------------------- - [Webcam St. Gilgen](https://st-gilgen.panomax.com/) - [Webcam St. Wolfgang](https://wolfgangseeschifffahrt.panomax.com/) - [Webcam Strobl](https://strobl.panomax.com/) - [Webcam Schafberg](https://schafberg.panomax.com/?cu=en-GB) - [Webcam Schafbergalm](https://schafbergalm.panomax.com/ "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") - [Webcam Zwölferhorn](https://zwoelferhorn.panomax.com/) - [Webcam Postalm](https://postalm.panomax.com/) [ All webcams ](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/en/webcams.html) News from the lake ------------------ [ ![Die Work the Lake Games 2026](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/f/0/csm_L1020655_3fc895b542.jpg "Foto Wolfgangsee Tourismus / Simon Prommegger Symbolbilder Taste the Lake") Taste the Lake Discover fine dining. Savour the experience. Earn points. ](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/erleben-1/kulinarik-genuss/taste-the-lake.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") Open copyright © Foto Wolfgangsee Tourismus / Simon Prommegger Symbolbilder Taste the Lake Close copyright [ ![](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/0/7/csm_Wolfgangsee__c__WTG_Katrin_Kerschbaumer_Photography__21__3df5ccd7a7.jpg "(c) Wolfgangsee Tourismus / Katrin Kerschbaumer") The See Safety Guide for safe and fair coexistence on Lake Wolfgangsee ](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/en/activities/summer/beachlife/see-safety-guide.html) Open copyright © (c) Wolfgangsee Tourismus / Katrin Kerschbaumer Close copyright ![](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/4/3/csm_DSC03088_72806be820.jpg "Foto Wolfgangsee Tourismus") Work the Lake Work where others go on holiday. Open copyright © Foto Wolfgangsee Tourismus Close copyright [ ![](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/7/f/csm_KlimtImage_Attersee_1d8811e241.jpg "KlimtImage - AI-generated image Attersee") Salzkammergut What is the Secret? ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/klimt.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") Open copyright © KlimtImage - AI-generated image Attersee Close copyright [Description](https://www.austria.info/en-us/recommendations/discover-austria/salzkammergut-in-3-days/) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Start survey With a bit of luck, you could win unforgettable holiday experiences! [ Join now! ](http://tmona.at/uu79) Wolfgangsee delicacies ====================== [ ![](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/4/5/csm_Schafbergbahn_d47b7de2ed.jpg) Schafberg railway -------------------- ](https://www.5schaetze.at/en/schafbergbahn.html) The traditional cog railway takes you up the 1,783 m high Schafberg in idyllic comfort. [continue reading ](javascript:void())Austria's steepest steam cog railway has been running from St. Wolfgang to the Schafberg since 1893. It takes 35 minutes to climb 1,190 metres in altitude and 5.85 km to the top of the Schafberg. **Facts:** - In operation: since 1893, not electrified - Distance: 5.85 km - Difference in altitude: 1,190 metres - Max. Gradient: 26 % - Journey time: approx. 35 minutes [ ![](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/f/2/csm_Kirchenwirt__c__Kirchenwirt_0f597dcce4.jpg) Kirchenwirt -------------- ](https://www.kirchenwirt.eu/) Looking for the most beautiful place on Lake Wolfgangsee? We look forward to welcoming you to the Kirchenwirt Strobl. [continue reading ](javascript:void())In addition to food and drink, we also offer rooms with and without lake views as well as holiday flats. The number 4 and the Kirchenwirt bring good luck, which is why you will find us 4 times in Strobl: Carl Michael - Villa Franz Josef - Ziehrerhaus - Kirchenwirt Haupthaus. Our wellness area and our jetty on the lake also offer you pure relaxation. Would you like to experience Lake Wolfgangsee? We await your booking! [ ![](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/c/a/csm_Gasthof_Kleefeld__c____Lorenz_Masser_Fotografie__6__4a4ff6d041.jpg) Kleefeld wildlife park ------------------------- ](https://www.kleefeld.at/) Pure idyll in a natural paradise! Gasthof Kleefeld on Lake Wolfgangsee is a stand-alone recreational and hiking paradise in the mountains. [continue reading ](javascript:void())The 3-star hotel offers beautiful, country-style rooms with all the extras, a wellness area and a children's playground. A cosy restaurant (50 seats) and the experience restaurant "Kleefeldstadl" for up to 150 seats and a fully equipped seminar room for 8 to 20 people. A wildlife park with many hiking trails stretches around the Kleefeld. Fish ponds with trout, salmon trout and sturgeon for the hotel's own fish supply complete the offer. Fish and game specialities, home-made pastries from the kitchen as well as wine and schnapps from our cellar will delight you time and again.