--- title: Excursion destinations url: "https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do-1/attractions.html" description: Discover the top-places like the Postalm or the Schafberg Mountain Steam Cog Railway and many more highlights which have to be seen in our region. image: "https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/user_upload/wolfgangsee/000Canto-Imports/PaarFaehrtBootAmWolfgangsee_WolfgangseeTourismusMirjaGeh.jpg" author: Anna Buchegger date: 2012-06-27 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Excursion destinations ![](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/a/6/csm_Header_Startseite_Schiff_5af655ebd1.jpg) ![](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/a/6/csm_Header_Startseite_Schiff_7e891bf2a1.jpg) attractions and sights at lake wolfgangsee ============================================= [ Accommodation Booking ](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/en/search-accommodation.html) Excursion destinations at Lake Wolfgangsee ------------------------------------------ An excursion to **Lake Wolfgangsee** is a wonderful experience for every taste and for all generations. Set sail on the Wolfgangsee **boat trip**, admire the natural scenery of Lake Wolfgangsee from above and ride the **Zwölferhorn cable car** and the **Schafberg train** comfortably to the summit, pay a visit to the wonderful **wildlife** and **nature parks** and the fun **children's leisure parks**! Explore the **churches and chapels** in the footsteps of the Saint Wolfgang and the nearby towns of Bad Ischl and Salzburg invite you to take a stroll through the city. [ ![SchafbergBahn](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Salzburg AG") Schafberg Cog Railway ------------------------ ](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do-1/attractions/oesterreich-poi/detail/400929/schafbergbahn.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Salzburg AG Close copyright [ ![WandernPostalm_WolfgangseeTourismusMirjaGeh.jpg](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Urheber: Mirja Geh Copyright: Wolfgangsee Tourismus / Mirja Geh") Postalm in the summer ------------------------ ](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do-1/attractions/oesterreich-poi/detail/430003408/postalm-hiking-area.html) © Open copyright © Urheber: Mirja Geh Copyright: Wolfgangsee Tourismus / Mirja Geh Close copyright [ ![Wolfgangsee boat trip in St. Wolfgang in the Salzkammergut: The picture shows a village with an old bell tower and a traditional building on the shore of a clear blue lake. A large excursion boat is travelling across the water, while wooded mountains can be seen in the background.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Salzburg AG") Wolfgangsee boat service --------------------------- ](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do-1/attractions/oesterreich-poi/detail/400639/wolfgangsee-boat-service.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Salzburg AG Close copyright [ ![Kleefeld Wildlife Park](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: WTG") Wildlife Park Kleefeld ------------------------- ](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do-1/attractions/oesterreich-poi/detail/400660/kleefeld-wildlife-park.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: WTG Close copyright [ ![Arboretum nature adventure park in Abersee](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: WTG") Arboretum Nature Park ------------------------ ](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do-1/attractions/oesterreich-poi/detail/430033478/nature-park-arboretum.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: WTG Close copyright [ ![Zwoelferhorn_ZwoelferhornSeilbahn.jpg](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Zwölferhorn Seilbahn") Zwölferhorn cable car ------------------------ ](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do-1/attractions/oesterreich-poi/detail/401184/zwoelferhorn-cable-car.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Zwölferhorn Seilbahn Close copyright [ ![Postalm Winter Park in Strobl: The picture shows a wintry mountain landscape with skiers and ice skaters on a snow-covered piste. Several buildings with red roofs can be seen in the foreground, which presumably represent accommodation or warm-up huts for visitors.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Postalm Winterpark") Postalm in the winter ------------------------ ](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do-1/attractions/oesterreich-poi/detail/201847/postalm-winterpark.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Postalm Winterpark Close copyright [ ![View of the Schwarzensee with trees and bench, Schafberg in the background](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: WTG") Schwarzensee --------------- ](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do-1/attractions/oesterreich-poi/detail/430010704/lake-schwarzensee.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: WTG Close copyright [ ![](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/9/7/csm_Wolfgangsee24_Mirja_Geh_052_low_940220c955.png) Gschmå Platzln ----------------- ](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/en/activities/summer/hiking-at-lake-wolfgang/translate-to-englisch-gschmaa-platzln.html) [ ![Abarena](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: WTG") Theme park ABARENA --------------------- ](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do-1/attractions/oesterreich-poi/detail/401519/abarena-all-weather-theme-park.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: WTG Close copyright [ ![Paar Pool Bademantel 5.jpg](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Urheber: Max Busse Copyright: Max Busse Photography") Wellness Alm --------------- ](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do-1/attractions/oesterreich-poi/detail/430016182/the-wellness-alm.html) © Open copyright © Urheber: Max Busse Copyright: Max Busse Photography Close copyright [ ![](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/a/6/csm_museum-musikinstrumente-gilgen-800x600_6aa7c9d538.jpg) Museums at lake Wolfgangsee ------------------------------ ](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/en/excursions/museums-at-lake-wolfgangsee.html) [ ![Strobl summer toboggan run](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Karin Ehrhart") Summer toboggan run ---------------------- ](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do-1/attractions/oesterreich-poi/detail/200461/summer-tobogganing-in-strobl.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Karin Ehrhart Close copyright [ ![](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/a/e/csm_kirche-sankt-wolfgang_1d42916afd.jpg) Churches and chapels ----------------------- ](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/en/adventure/wedding/kirchen-am-wolfgangsee.html) [ ![](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/8/0/csm_pacher_altar_2b593d87bb.jpg) Other attractions ](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/en/attractions/tourist-attractions.html) By the way - the good train and bus connections will get you everywhere even without a car! Public transportation at Lake Wolfgangsee is included for stays of one night or more.