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St Wolfgang Holidays
from £ 588 pp
View All DealsChoose a holiday to St Wolfgang to explore a beautifully rustic market town on the shores of the Wolfgangsee lake, known for its picturesque lakefront church.
Laid-back town
Life in St Wolfgang is pretty laid back. You can wander around a maze of cobbled streets at your own pace - admiring the artistry of the frescoed houses as you go - stop in at the pavement cafés or head down to the lake for a stroll along the promenade. For the best views, hop on the rack-and-pinion railway to the peak of Schafberg.
Saint Wolfgang
According to legend, the site of St Wolfgang village was chosen by the saint himself. After searching the slopes of Schafberg in vain for a suitable site on which to build his church, Wolfgang threw an axe down the mountain to find the spot and it landed on the edge of Wolfgangsee. Over the years St Wolfgang’s church became a pilgrimage destination for many around the world. Paddle steamers have the run of the lake these days and will take you over to the pretty villages nearby.
Out and about
• Lakeside promenade
• Lake bathing
• Boat trips
• Local ferries
• Rowing boats
• Mountain railway
• Horse-drawn carriage rides
At a glance
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Visit the best spots around Lake Wolfgang on a historical Wolfgangsee Schifffahrt boat
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Take a leisurely trip up to a 1,783m summit on the Schafberg Mountain cog railway
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Discover the town legend at St Wolfgang church, right on the waterfront