--- 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-schwarz-gelb.png" date: 2014-07-29 modified: 2026-06-10 --- # Wolfgangsee - Your Holidays in St. Gilgen, Strobl and St. Wolfgang Willkommen am Wolfgangsee [ ![](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/d/7/csm_FischEssen_OberoesterreichTourismusWolfgangseeMichaelGroessinger_a53e81ae55.jpg "Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus Michael Grössinger Seesushi") ![](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/d/7/csm_FischEssen_OberoesterreichTourismusWolfgangseeMichaelGroessinger_f809af9ff1.jpg "Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus Michael Grössinger Seesushi") Cosy Refreshments. ===================== Moments of pleasure ](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do-1/culinary.html) © Open copyright © Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus Michael Grössinger Seesushi Close copyright ![](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/4/3/csm_DSC03088_067289db5a.jpg "Foto Wolfgangsee Tourismus") ![](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/4/3/csm_DSC03088_08a822347a.jpg "Foto Wolfgangsee Tourismus") Working on Lake Wolfgangsee ============================= ... is more than just a job! ---------------------------- Working on the lake © Open copyright © Foto Wolfgangsee Tourismus Close copyright [ ![](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/0/0/csm_Boot__c__PeakMotionPaulDeubler_79a8b8c9fc.jpg) ![](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/0/0/csm_Boot__c__PeakMotionPaulDeubler_3333f74a5e.jpg) The free Wolfgangsee Card with many advantages ================================================ To the Wolfgangsee C ](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/en/informieren/card.html) [ ![Die Work the Lake Games 2026](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/d/2/csm_L1020680_0dcd52c714.jpg "Foto Wolfgangsee Tourismus / Simon Prommegger Symbolbilder Taste the Lake") ![Die Work the Lake Games 2026](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/d/2/csm_L1020680_c2cc80fad4.jpg "Foto Wolfgangsee Tourismus / Simon Prommegger Symbolbilder Taste the Lake") Taste the Lake Discover fine dining. Savour the experience. Earn points. =========================================================================== Start now ](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/erleben-1/kulinarik-genuss/taste-the-lake.html) © Open copyright © Foto Wolfgangsee Tourismus / Simon Prommegger Symbolbilder Taste the Lake Close copyright 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. [ previous slide ](#ttgNCEHeaderSlider) [ next slide ](#ttgNCEHeaderSlider) [ Stop ](#) [ Start ](#) Slide 1 From 5 [ 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 [ ![Die Work the Lake Games 2026](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/d/2/csm_L1020680_4bb132129a.jpg "Foto Wolfgangsee Tourismus / Simon Prommegger Symbolbilder Taste the Lake") Taste the Lake With the the Lake, every visit to Lake Wolfgang becomes a culinary experience – discover the diverse range of dining options, enjoy special moments and earn points in a fun way to win great prizes. ](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 [ ![Wolfgangsee Tourismus / Mirja Geh: Mountain bikers on the Postalm.](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/5/b/csm_RadfahrenPostalm_WolfgangseeTourismusMirjaGeh__1__47272ce659.jpg "Wolfgangsee Tourismus / Mirja Geh: Mountain bikers on the Postalm.") Our cycling ways Whether you’re a road cyclist, mountain biker, gravel biker or leisure cyclist: there’s something for everyone on our cycle ways. Discover Lake Wolfgangsee by bike. ](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/en/activities/summer/cycling.html) © Open copyright © Wolfgangsee Tourismus / Mirja Geh: Mountain bikers on the Postalm. Close copyright [ ![](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) 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: SK Brandl Bau Strobl Close copyright ![Melissa Naschenweng im Strobler Bierzelt](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: SK Brandl Bau Strobl") 54th Strobler Wies'n Beer tent by SK BIWAT Bau Strobl next to the "Heizkraftwerk" in Strobl. [ To the event ](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430018146/54th-strobler-wies-n.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Pixabay Close copyright ![Italian market in the Seepark St. Gilgen](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Pixabay") Italian market BELLA ITALIA Italian market BELLA ITALIA at the Seepark in St. Gilgen. [ To the event ](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430172379/italian-market-bella-italia.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: STMG Close copyright ![Sound Gurus](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: STMG") Summernight St. Wolfgang The Summer Nights 2026 will take place on 22 June, 6 and 20 July and 3 and 17 August in the center of St. Wolfgang. … [ To the event ](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430061306/summernight-st-wolfgang.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/) - [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.