St Gilgen holidays
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Picturesque scenery and traditional architecture make holidays to St Gilgen ideal for exploring Lake Wolfgang and the surrounding peaks.
The sound of Austria
The village itself is packed with history. Get a glimpse of its past life at the hermitage of the original St Gilgen, hidden behind a chapel on the Falkenstein cliffs. It’s also known as the Mozart village – the composer’s mother was born here, his grandfather worked here and his sister lived here for 17 years. And the musical credentials don’t end there – St Gilgen was the backdrop for many of the outdoor scenes from the film The Sound of Music.
A head for heights
A trip up the Zwölferhorn cable car is an absolute must. Not only do many of the area’s best walks start from the top of the mountain, but the views are amazing, as is the alpine flora and fauna. You can also rent bikes and e-bikes to reach the nearby lakeside villages – or simply take a leisurely ferry ride.
Out and about
Here are some ideas of things to do when staying in St Gilgen:
• Lake bathing
• Bike hire
• Sailing
• Mountain lifts
• Indoor pool
• Tennis courts
• Minigolf
• Fishing