Travel Eye on St Wolfgang (Austria)

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Overview:

Situated in Salzburg's scenic lake district, St Wolfgang is a short hop from Salzburg airport. It's a picturesque village of narrow cobbled streets and tempting cafés, set on the shores of Lake Wolfgang. The ski area of Postalm is a 35-minute bus ride away and offers 30km of runs, covered by 12 lifts. The runs are wide and open and ideal for beginners and lower intermediates.

For more extensive skiing, Gosau is an hour's drive away and includes 65km of slopes covered by nine drag lifts. The area is well supplied with cross-country trails and other activities include curling, snow shoeing, operetta evenings and torchlight walks.

A favourite place for walkers, hikers and sightseers of all ages. Not really a popular ski-resort but there are some cross-country trails around the lake and on higher levels.

There is something for everyone, from traditional chalet-style guesthouses to chic upmarket hotels and the historic White Horse Inn. They are all predominantly 3-star establishments.

Locality:

St Wolfgang is situated in west-central Austria (11 mls south-east of St Gilgen, 30 mls east of Salzburg, 37 mls east of Salzburg airport, 130 mls south-east of Munich and its airport). St Wolfgang was built along the north-east side of a lake (Wolfgangsee), on undulating terrain, surrounded by the Alps.

Entertainment/Facilities/Attractions/Things to do:

Skiing - Night skiing:

Snowboarding - Boarding on all pistes:

Other Snow Sports - Cross country: 30km, Cross country equipment available, Snow shoeing, Snow shoes available, Telemark, Telemark equipment available, Sleigh rides:

Shopping is limited, but it is a perfect place to buy that dirndl or white china hors,; souvenir shops are abound. Some sportswear and shoe shops. Serious shoppers would find more satisfaction in Salzburg.

During the daytime, winter activities include cross-country skiing, curling, sleigh rides, ice-skating (when lake is frozen) and tobogganing.

In summer, walking and hiking trails, horse riding, lake activities including water-skiing, sailing and wind-surfing, trips on Schafberg mountain railway for panoramic views from the mountain top. Or spend you days people watching in one of the many cafe. There is also a local spa if you have some time for relaxation.

Nightlife here is fairly tame. There are two discos, a few good bars (fewer in winter). Many go bowling, or go to the classical concerts

Most of the restaurants are found in hotels and serve typical Austrian cuisine. Bars and coffee shops serve light snacks, toasted sandwiches, there are a couple of basic fast-food options.