Sunset over Lake Wolfgang, aerial view in summer
The Salzkammergut

A holiday on Lake Wolfgang, between lake and mountains.

Turquoise water, alpine pastures, peaks and three villages on the shore: here you will find the best day trips, hikes and bike tours around Strobl on Lake Wolfgang.

© Thomas Lahnsteiner
The region

The Salzkammergut – with Lake Wolfgang at its heart.

The Salzkammergut stretches across Salzburg, Upper Austria and Styria: a landscape of clear lakes, alpine pastures and limestone mountains, shaped by salt, imperial history and the old tradition of summer retreats. The Hallstatt-Dachstein/Salzkammergut region is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Lake Wolfgang is one of its most beautiful lakes. Three villages, each with a character of its own, line its shore: St. Gilgen in the west, St. Wolfgang with its famous pilgrimage church on the north shore, and Strobl at the quiet eastern end of the lake – where our apartments are.

Here the day begins with a view of the water and ends with the sun setting over the mountains. In between: swimming, hiking, cycling, crossing the lake by boat – or simply doing nothing.

View over Strobl to Lake Wolfgang in spring
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Lakes 76 lakes

in the Salzkammergut – Lake Wolfgang is one of the best known.

Lake Wolfgang 10.3 km long

up to 112.9 m deep and 538 m above sea level.

Three villages One lake

St. Gilgen, Strobl and St. Wolfgang lie right on the shore.

Mountain railway 1,783 m

Since 1893 the SchafbergBahn, Austria’s steepest steam cog railway, has climbed to the summit.

Alpine pastures 42 km²

The Postalm above Strobl is Austria’s largest alpine pasture area.

Boat trips since 1873

the paddle steamer “Kaiser Franz Josef I.” has been sailing the lake.

Cycling 28 km

is the length of the scenic loop (almost) around Lake Wolfgang.

Hiking Alle Neune

Nine hikes around the lake, collected in one hiking pass.

Food Lake & alp

Fish from local lakes, hearty alpine snacks and Austrian pastries.

Best of Lake Wolfgang

Our top 3 for your holiday.

The highlights of each category – selected from the recommendations of the Wolfgangsee tourist board. One click opens all the details such as route, map and current times.

Day trips · Hiking · Cycling · On and in the water · Food and drink · Winter and Advent

View from the Schafberg over Lake Wolfgang in autumn
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Summit cross with hikers high above Lake Wolfgang
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E-biking on the cycle path through the meadows by Lake Wolfgang
© Thomas Lahnsteiner
Stand-up paddler by a bathing platform in turquoise Lake Wolfgang, from above
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A glass of wine on the pebble shore of Lake Wolfgang in the evening light
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St. Wolfgang in Advent: illuminated church and lantern in the lake
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Gallery

Lake Wolfgang in pictures.

Spring, summer, autumn and winter – this is how beautiful it is around Strobl, St. Wolfgang and St. Gilgen. Tap a photo and browse through them all.

All photos: © Thomas Lahnsteiner

Evening mood on the benches by the shore of Lake Wolfgang
Wolfgangsee Appartements

Your base on Lake Wolfgang.

Four apartments with lake or mountain views in Strobl – after a day on the lake, your balcony awaits.