Where to stay

Cortisen am See

The Hotel Cortisen am See is an oasis of well-being where you can unwind amid colorful interiors. ©wolfgang stadler photography & art paper

The adults-only hotel Cortisen am Wolfgangsee offers an inspiring and colourful mix: none of the 26 double rooms or nine design and loft suites look the same. A special hideaway for a well-earned summer holiday on the lake is the exclusive Boat Shed Suite on the upper deck of the boathouse, right on the shores of Lake Wolfgang. The first floor boasts a 25-meter indoor panorama pool overlooking the lake. From the terrace of the gourmet restaurant there’s a breathtaking view of the lake and the backdrop of the surrounding mountains.  

Cortisen am See
Market 15, 5360 St. Wolfgang in the Salzkammergut
Tel.: +43 6138 23760
Web: cortisen.at
Price: Doubles incl. six-course à-la-carte breakfast from €210 per night

Weisses Rössl

A film icon – and still one of the most popular houses on Lake Wolfgang. © Peter Philipp

This iconic hotel, which has been the subject of an operetta and several films, looks back on a 500-year history. The iconic house is currently managed in the fifth generation. A historic time in the beautiful Salzkammergut is guaranteed.

Romantik Hotel Im Weissen Rössl
Market 74, 5360 St. Wolfgang in the Salzkammergut
Tel.: +43 6138 2306
Web: weissesroessl.at
Price: doubles from approx. €261 per night

 

Where to eat

Restaurant Atelier

At the gourmet restaurant Atelier, culinary and art are writ large. © provided

Inspired by the overlap between grand cuisine and art, this restaurant has built a reputation for its artistic cooking and presentation, the use of unusual ingredients and the exploration – and tearing down – of boundaries. Head chef Stefan Fischer, an artist and abstract painter in his free time, finds inspiration in the unusual to reach new culinary heights every day. 

Restaurant Atelier
Ischlerstraße 16, 5340 St. Gilgen
Tel.: +43 6227 7040
Web:restaurant-atelier.eatbu.com

Haus am Hang

Tradition meets modernity at the restaurant in St. Gilgen – and delivers delicious results. © provided

In his restaurant in St. Gilgen, host and head chef Lucas Bocsa uses fish freshly caught from the lake and the finest ingredients from the region to prepare delicious creations that offer a delectable reinterpretation of classic Austrian cuisine. There’s a lovely view of the lake from the panorama terrace, and inside, the restaurant offers a relaxed ambiance and warm, welcoming hospitality.

Haus am Hang
Mondsee-Bundesstraße 10, 5340 St. Gilgen
Tel.: +43 664 4435701
Web: haus-am-hang.at

 

What to do

Historical shipping company

Setting sail with the Wolfgangsee-Schiffahrt is an unforgettable experience for the whole family. © Salzburg AG Tourismus

Currently comprised of six ferries, Wolfgangsee-Schiffahrt started operating in 1873, when the paddle steamer Kaiser Franz Josef I – a truly remarkable technical innovation at the time – set off on its maiden voyage.

Schafbergbahn railway

Take the Schafberg cable car to the top and admire the natural scenery at Lake Wolfgang. © Salzburg AG Tourismus

Austria’s steepest cog railway rattles scenically from St Wolfgang up the Schafberg mountain to just below the peak at 1,783 metres, offering spectacular views on the way up and back down. The trip to the peak takes a leisurely 35 minutes, climbing 1,190 vertical meters in the process. The final stretch is particularly impressive, as the train passes within touching distance of the rock walls and through two tunnels.

Web: wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at

 

Where to shop 

Primushäusl

The noble brandies of the house are incomparable. © provided

Characterful spirits, hand-crafted with the deepest respect for nature and the region.

Web: primushaeusl.at

Gingerbread Gandl

The traditional pastry is a delight for all. © provided

This family-owned company has been baking gingerbread in St. Wolfgang for over 200 years.

Web: lebkuchen-gandl.com