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    Holidays to St Gilgen bring top-notch restaurants, classic alpine bars and snow-covered slopes – all with a backdrop of massive mountains.

    Rustic beauty

    St Gilgen sits on the shore of Lake Wolfgang in Austria, a 30-minute drive from bustling Salzburg. It's home to a bevy of old-world buildings, and the landscape transforms from powdery white slopes in winter to wildflower meadows in summer. Neighbouring St Wolfgang's packed with enough bars to keep the keenest of party-lovers happy.

    Toy town

    When it comes to snow-globe towns, St Gilgen's up there with the best of them – think gingerbread house-style buildings arranged around a quaint central square. Grab a hot chocolate from a Tyrolean café before exploring the fairy tale-like streets. Summer's a feast for the senses too – the alpine countryside bursts into bloom, and visitors can dine al fresco on gooey raclette cheese.

    Lyrical history

    While in St Gilgen, your subconscious might pipe up, 'I've seen this movie before' – and it'd be right. The outdoor scenes from The Sound of Music were shot here. Mozart's family also have their roots in the town – talk about a claim to fame.

    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

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    At a glance

    • Tour The Sound of Music's filming locations
    • Catch the gondola to Zwolferhorn's icy peak
    • Cycle through Alpine villages

    Top things to See and Do in St Gilgen

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    • Wolfgangsee

      The glacial Wolfgangsee bathing lake borders the town of St Gilgen, and stretches around 10.5km from north-west to south-west. It’s divided into two by a peninsula, and the western section, at St Gilgen, is known as Abersee.

    • Clear water

      The water in Wolfgangsee is nearly good enough to drink, and the lake is framed by the Schafberg and Zwölferhorn mountains and the Postalm plateau.

    • Sunbathing and sports

      Enjoy a relaxing stint on a beachy patch of shore or one of the sunbathing jetties, jutting out over the water. For more active people, Wolfgangsee has plenty of watersports – paddle boarding, windsurfing, diving and boats for hire.

    • Bargain Buys

      St Gilgen holds a weekly farmers' market at Brunettiplatz, which runs on Saturdays from 8am to 1pm. You might be able to scoop up some bargain souvenirs in the form of fresh produce from the local farms.

    • Mid-Range Buys

      The choice of shops is very limited. There are a few sport shops selling various activewear and accessories, and the Altwaren und Raritäten Meichlefull shop is full of antiques, knick-knacks and other curious objects that make it an interesting place to browse.

    • Laid-back evenings

      Café Nannerl is open until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, so pop in for a late-night drink or ice cream. The venue shares its name with Mozart’s sister, and is a popular spot for sweet treats.

    • Lively evenings

      St Gilgen is a quiet town on the whole. Friday nights often play host to the local brass band, who play at the bandstand just next to the park. Subject to weather, the band will play from 8pm, perfect for a free, after-dinner concert.

    • Eating out

      With a selection of eateries around the lakeside and a few further inland, you can enjoy a pizza with incredible views across the water, or some dumplings in an authentic Austrian hut. As the resort is quite small, most restaurants and cafés aren’t too far from each other, but you can still admire lovely scenery as you wander in search of a new place to try.

    • Delectable desserts at Café Dallmann

      The Mozartplatz 2a is home to Café Dallmann, which has a fantastic selection of homemade cakes and chocolates – including the award-winning Mozart torte. Everything is reasonably priced, and the walnut torte with buttercream is one not to be missed.

    • Join the locals at Angusta Grill & More

      With indoor and outdoor seating that overlooks a peaceful meadow and pine forest, Angusta Grill & More offers steaks, cooked perfectly on an open wood-fire oven. The restaurant is usually full of locals so it has a great atmosphere too.

    • High quality local fare at Wirt am Gries

      Set back from the lake is Wirt am Gries, a fine-dining Austrian restaurant with nice outdoor seating and pretty good schnitzel. The menu is simple but the dishes are high quality – and they even have a schnapps trolley.

    • On foot

      Famous for it’s idyllic location and truly stunning scenery, St Gilgen is perfect for exploring on foot. Stroll along the lakeside promenade or wander through the quaint village, admiring the traditional architecture.

    • Ferries

      What better way to see the beauty of the lake than by taking to the actual water? Ferries run to both St Wolfgang and Strobl and, depending on the service, could be a steamer or hydrofoil. You even get a discounted rate on day tickets if you’ve purchased a Salzkammergut Card.

    • Trains

      The nearest station to St Gilgen is in Bad Ischl. The station can be reached by bus 150. From Bad Ischl you could get on a train to Gmunden. Trains also go to Salzburg (2 hours 15 minutes) and even Vienna (3 hours).

    • Buses

      Buses run regularly to Bad Ischl, St Wolfgang, Fuschl, Mondsee and Salzburg.

    • Summer lifts

      You’ll also get discount on summer lifts with a Salzkammergut Card. The Zwolferhorn gondola is a definite must – it gives you access to the best mountain walks and also has the most incredible views at the top.

    • Walking

      There are 80km of marked paths in and around St Gilgen, all easily accessible from the centre of town. Whether you’re an avid walker or a casual stroller, you’ll find something to interest you. Wander along the lakeside, walk through the village of Winkl, or ascend the Schafberg mountain for fantastic views of twelve different lakes. After a drink, take the cog railway down into St Wolfgang and jump on the ferry back to St Gilgen. There’s also a good variety of walks from the top of the Zwölferhorn gondola, which you can get discounts for with a Salzkammergut Card.

    • Get your legs at Fuberg

      This easy route winds through town, passing various hotspots like the public bathing area and yacht club. Past the Hotel Billroth, the route heads around the north shore of the lake, beneath overhanging cliffs and shady trees – and the views across the water are beautiful. At the Fuberg hotel, stop for a drink on the terrace and watch the world go by. After, you can walk to Winkl, follow the forest paths, or return to St Gilgen on foot or by ferry.

    • South shore Seeweg stroll

      Get the impressive scenery without breaking a sweat. Following the lakeshore, you’ll pass through the Esplanade and Leug areas before heading into the Abersee delta. Look for signs for Seeweg Strobl 12 and follow this path to the Wolfgangblick camping ground. Turn inland and this route will finally lead you to Gschwendt, a wooded area with a bar and pizzeria. Catch the ferry from here back to St Gilgen.

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