--- 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/SchneeschuhwandernPostalm_SalzkammergutKatrinKerschbaumer.jpg" author: Anna Buchegger date: 2012-06-27 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Excursion destinations ![WolfgangseeSchifffahrt mit Adventkerze](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/e/a/csm_WolfgangseeSchifffahrtMitAdventkerze_SalzburgAGTourismusKunstbahr_bb6f9585d3.jpg "Foto Salzburg AG Tourismus kunstbahr WolfgangseeSchifffahrt mit Adventkerze") ![WolfgangseeSchifffahrt mit Adventkerze](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/e/a/csm_WolfgangseeSchifffahrtMitAdventkerze_SalzburgAGTourismusKunstbahr_863ddc827b.jpg "Foto Salzburg AG Tourismus kunstbahr WolfgangseeSchifffahrt mit Adventkerze") View copyright © Foto Salzburg AG Tourismus kunstbahr WolfgangseeSchifffahrt mit Adventkerze Close copyright [ 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 / WolfgangseeSchifffahrt in St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut: The picture shows a red tourist train travelling through a snow-covered landscape. Snow-covered mountains can be seen in the background, forming a picturesque backdrop.](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) View copyright © Copyright: Salzburg AG Close copyright [ ![Photo: Salzkammergut/Katrin Kerschbaumer: Winter walking on the Postalm](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Urheber: Katrin Kerschbaumer Photography Copyright: Katrin Kerschbaumer") Postalm in the summer ------------------------ ](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do-1/attractions/oesterreich-poi/detail/430003408/postalm-hiking-area.html) View copyright © Urheber: Katrin Kerschbaumer Photography Copyright: Katrin Kerschbaumer Close copyright [ ![Wolfgangsee boat trip in St. Wolfgang in the Salzkammergut: The picture shows a large ship on a calm lake, surrounded by imposing, snow-covered mountains. An illuminated structure can be seen on the shore, radiating a festive atmosphere.](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) View copyright © Copyright: Salzburg AG Close copyright [ ![House view Hotel Gasthof Kleefeld](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Gasthof Kleefeld Hotel GmbH") Wildlife Park Kleefeld ------------------------- ](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do-1/attractions/oesterreich-poi/detail/400660/kleefeld-wildlife-park.html) View copyright © Copyright: Gasthof Kleefeld Hotel GmbH 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) View copyright © Copyright: WTG Close copyright [ ![Zwölferhorn cable car in St. Gilgen: The picture shows an impressive mountain landscape with cable cars hovering over a snow-covered landscape. The clouds shroud the peaks in a mystical mist and the cable car cabins offer a breathtaking view of the valley below.](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) View 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) View copyright © Copyright: Postalm Winterpark Close copyright [ ![Schwarzensee in St. Wolfgang in the Salzkammergut: The picture shows an idyllic winter landscape with a picturesque lake. In the distance, you can see snow-capped mountains surrounded by dense forests. The reflection of the lake creates a calm and peaceful atmosphere.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Katharina Eisl Photography") Schwarzensee --------------- ](https://wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do-1/attractions/oesterreich-poi/detail/430010704/lake-schwarzensee.html) View copyright © Copyright: Katharina Eisl Photography Close copyright [ ![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) View copyright © Copyright: WTG Close copyright [ ![Couples' Pool Bathrobe 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) View 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) View copyright © Copyright: Karin Ehrhart Close copyright [ ![](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.