Salzburg to Lake Wolfgang: Private day trip

Lake Wolfgang is a sparkling jewel of Austria’s Salzkammergut region. Surrounded by lush Alpine peaks, its crystal-clear waters reflect charming lakeside villages, creating a storybook setting perfect for leisurely strolls. Wander together through St. Wolfgang’s quaint streets or explore St. Gilgen’s vibrant squares, pausing at cafés and hidden corners. Take a boat ride across the shimmering lake, admire the mountains mirrored in the water, and breathe in the fresh Alpine air.

Sankt Gilgen deserves to be on every nature lover and film buff’s to-do list. This is where the iconic opening scenes to ‘The Sound of Music’ were filmed — and who can forget those? The connection with music doesn’t stop there, though. The village is also the birthplace of Mozart’s mother, his grandfather and is where his sister lived following her marriage. Even though he never actually stayed there, the history of picturesque Sankt Gilgen is inextricably connected to Mozart, Austria’s favorite son. The shimmering azure waters of Lake Wolfgangsee provide an ideal location to feel the cool, clean air and to spend a few moments watching the paragliders as they swirl around the mountain peaks before heading off into the clouds. Whether taking the short gondola ride to the mountain top or simply meandering a mountain trail from the village, the views and ambience of Sankt Gilgen present every visitor with an unforgettable mountain paradise.