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St Wolfgang Ski Holidays

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  • 2 ski resorts within a 90min drive
  • Historic town
  • Austrian charm

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Ski Holidays in St Wolfgang

Experience the Austrian Alps outside of a typical ski resort with a stay in St. Wolfgang - the thousand year old village where you can take a trip to the slopes one day and relax by the gorgeous Lake Wolfgangsee the next. A popular summer destination, St Wolfgang is pretty and peaceful in the winter – just the ticket for some R&R in the lovely Salzkammergut region.

  • Flight Time
  • 2 hours
  • From London
  • Nearest Airports
  • Innsbruck, Salzburg
  • Time zone
  • GMT + 1 hour
  • Language
  • German
  • Currency
  • Euros
  • Ski Season
  • Dec - April

St Wolfgang Stats

Top Altitude
1620m
Bottom Altitude
548m
Resort Altitude
548m
Total Piste
17.9km
Longest Run
4.2km (Dachstein West)
Slope Orientation
N,S,E,W
Vertical Drop
Skiable Vertical
Night Skiing
Dachstein West
Glacier Skiing
Dachstein West

This Austrian lake town lies at the foot of the Schafberg Mountain on the northern shore of the Wolfgangsee Lake. If you’re more focused on an interesting and attractive base and less on the convenience of skiing, it’s spot on. The local area has its own 52km of cross country skiing but, when it comes to downhill, you’ll need to commute. The nearest ski area, Postalm, is a 45 minute bus ride away and getting to Dachstein West (a bigger area with more challenging skiing) takes around 90 minutes.

This kind of resort works well if you don’t plan to be on the slopes all week long, as you can mix trips to the ski areas with days spent exploring the lake and its towns (regular ferries connect St. Wolfgang with St. Gilgen, Abersee and Strobl). The nearest resorts are very beginner-intermediate focused, so wary learners can get a taste of skiing without feeling they have to commit to a whole week on the piste. It’s also good if you want to ski different places each day as the Dachstein West pass covers Postalm, Krippenstein, St. Martin, Lungötz, Feuerkogel and Karkogel - a total skiing area of 142km.

Legend has it that Saint Wolfgang of Regensburg founded the town after he threw an axe and built a church on its landing spot. It doesn’t take long to find the site of Wolfgang’s pilgrimage - Sat-Nav has come a long way since but this rustic town has definitely retained its olde-worlde charm.

As well as its axe-wielding namesake, the town became world famous as the location for the 1930 play ‘Im weißen Rössl am Wolfgangsee’, which ran in London, Paris and New York.

The town’s only an hour’s drive from Salzburg, or two and a half from Munich. While the lake and mountain activities mean it’s buzzing here at summertime, winter is a lot quieter (some venues only open in the summer) and the colder months are more about peace and quiet.

Winter Sports Ratings

Beginners

Intermediate

Advanced

Snowboarding

St Wolfgang Transfer Times

Salzburg 1h
Munich 2.5h

The nearest airport to St Wolfgang is Salzburg at 50 km or about 50 minutes by car

What's the ski area like in St Wolfgang?

St Wolfgang is better known for the cross-country. If there’s good snow on the Zwölferhorn, it’s possible to head round to nearby St. Gilgen (a 20 minute drive), catch the gondola up to the peak and pick a downhill run from the 5km total back to the base station.

It’s worth the extra time getting to the Daschstein West area if you want more of a challenge, the snow tends to be better too - 91 % of the runs have snow-making.

The area’s split between Gosau, Russbach and Annaberg–Lungöt and each section has its own slopes, activities and ski schools.

Which other ski resorts are near to St Wolfgang?

The nearest ski resorts to St Wolfgang include Gosau, Filzmoos, Schladming.

Ski Area Facts

LocationAustria Alps.
Established976
Downhill17.9km
Lift Pass145€

Beginner Slopes

9.8km55%

Intermediate Skiing

6.9km39%

Advance & Expert Terrain

1.2km6%

Snowboarding Trails

17.9km100%

What is St Wolfgang like for Beginner skiers?

There’s a great spot for the kids by the Ötscher lift in Gosau: a junior’s park and racetrack with time recording for instant entertainment.

What is St Wolfgang like for Intermediate skiers?

Postalm is the next nearest ski resort. Apart from a couple of reds and a black, most of the runs here are blues – Familienabfahrt Gschlösslbahn is the longest and has plenty of opportunity to get those turns in. In Russbach, the blues and reds from the Edtalmbahn have great views of the valley and the pros in the adjacent park.

What is St Wolfgang like for Advanced skiers?

Pick up the pace on the Abfahrtsstrecke, a red that doubles as Postalm’s downhill course. Skiers with iron knees should head to the Törleckbahn lift in Gosau where the ungroomed Donnergroll piste and Schwarzreiter mogul slope present a more than bouncy ride. In Russbach, the Höhbühel mogul park serves up a series of challenges: the Dachfirst practice moguls, Bockleitn steep slope, Rocky mogul slope or Rock’n Roll ski route. In Annaberg –Lungötz you’ll find a permanent racetrack named after local hero Marcel Hirscher.

What is St Wolfgang like for snowboarding?

If pulling 180’s is more your thing, head to the ‘Funpark’ in Postalm,which has several jumps and boxes. If you’re more Shaun White then Alexandre Bilodeau, head to the Snowpark Dachstein West in Russbach, It’s more boarder friendly, packed full of kickers, jumps and rails .

What is St Wolfgang like for off-piste skiing?

There’s some off-piste through the trees underneath the chairlift in Postalm and, if it’s a powder day, exploring the side of the reds is always fun.

What is St Wolfgang like for cross country skiing?

In the immediate area around St. Wolfgang you’ll find 8 beautiful cross-country trails, adding up to about 25 miles in total

St Wolfgang Restaurants

Head to the Fireplace Lounge at the Furian Hotel for afternoon tea or to Kaffeewerkstatt for good coffee and pastries. For later in the evening, there’s excellent local cuisine at the Gasthof Franz Josef – rumour has it the schnitzels are seriously good. We love the pizzas at Rudolfshohe or, for something basic but filling, try the American-themed Krastoff’s. If it’s a special occasion, Joseph’s is the place to book; the menu’s usually excellent and includes locally sourced fish.

Where to eat in St Wolfgang and on the mountain

Joseph’s Restaurant Joseph’s Restaurant offers a unique culinary take on Austrian and international cuisine using fresh, local, seasonal produce. The smartly decorated restaurant has an expansive terrace from which you can take in views of the lake and the surrounding Salzkammergut Mountains. Joseph’s is run by native “Wolfganger” Bernhard Reiter and his wife Brigitte. The couple speak fluent English and are happy to explain the nuances of the menu. The restaurant was awarded 1 toque "Gault Millau", 2 forks in "Falstaff" Restaurant Guide and 2 ** at "A La Carte" in 2014. The restaurant is located inside the Hotel Seevilla Wolfgangsee and has 10 tables both in the restaurant and on the lakeside terrace, space for around 40 people, so book in advance for a large group.

St Wolfgang Après Ski

It’s always good to squeeze in a quick pint in Postalm’s Blonde Hütte or Landhaus Koller in Gosau, but the last bus is usually pretty prompt – don’t miss it! Instead get back to town where the relaxed vibe is perfect if you’re looking to unwind.After dark, head to Kap Horn to burn the midnight oil - the dodgy décor is outweighed by the fact the bar is open until 3.30am! There are often live music nights at Bar Grabovski too.

Bars Late Night Clubs and Cafes in St Wolfgang

Kap Horn Kap Horn is one of the liveliest bars in St. Wolfgang and is a great mix between a pub and stylish cocktail bar. If you’ve had a long day in the mountains and need a break you’ll be catered for whether you fancy an après pint or a fruity cocktail! Snacks are served until closing time in case you get peckish. They play a diverse range of music in the bar so you’ll soon be singing along to the classics. If the weather’s good the party continues outside with the Beer Garden and Lounge. Kap Horn is open daily from 18:00 until close at 03:30.

St Wolfgang Activites for Non-skiers

For non-skiers, the ferry stops at seven places around the lake and you can jump on and off, giving you ample opportunity to check out nearby towns. There’s also snowshoeing around the lake and at Postalm. If you’re on a family trip to Postalm, the ‘kinder’ too small to ski can ride dinghies at the Tubing Park. To get the best aerial view of the lake, take the Schafberg Mountain Cog Railway - a historic steam train which takes you to the top of the overhanging Schafberg Mountain. Hop in the Zwolferhorn Cable Car from St. Gilgen for panoramic mountain views of the Salzkammergut. You can take the car back down, but the walk back is amazing - worth it for the views alone!

Wolfgangsee Ferry and Schafberg Steam Train The Schafberg Steam Train has been in operation since 1893 and is the steepest steam cog railway in Austria. The train climbs around the mountain from St. Wolfgang to the 1,783 meter mountain summit. From the peak there are stunning panoramic views of the Salzkammergut. There’s also a restaurant, hotel and cafe at the top offering food and shelter. A personal tip: sit on opposite sides of the train on your journey up and down to maximise the view! The Wolfgangsee ferries sail across the lake throughout the day. You can hop on and off the boats at each of the seven landing spots. Use the available timetables to plan your day and get the most out of the walking and exploring routes around the Wolfgangsee.

Sportscamp Raudaschl Have fun in the sun at the Sportscamp Raudaschl! Learn to sail, water-ski, wake-board, windsurf and drive a motor boat on the Lake Wolfgangsee with a group or private lesson from the Sportscamp. Alternatively, rent your desired gear and explore the lake on your own. Raudaschl also runs summer sports camps where the kids can enjoy any number of sports, including water activities as well as tennis, mountain biking, golf and rock climbing. The Lake is a great spot for water sports due to the wind conditions and the nearby mountains can be explored on bike, foot or climb. However, if the weather does turn sour, Raudaschl have plenty of indoor activities including indoor tennis court, a climbing center, and a covered driving range. In addition to all the great activities on offer at the sports camp there’s a private beach with free entrance just for Raudaschl students!

XSport Get active with Xsport in St. Wolfgang. With classes and tours for MTB’s, sea kayaks, archery, Nordic walking and fitness training, improve yourself and enjoy the wonderful outdoors in the Wolfgangsee.

Postalm via ferrata Prepare for a challenge on one of Salzburg’s most thrilling via ferratas! Although you begin with a walk through meadows and forests, you’ll soon face a five rope bridges and the churning, bubbling Russbach River. The best is saved for last on this exhilarating route: traversing the overhanging Gamsleckenwand wall at the edge of a waterfall! A must do trip for thrill-seekers!

Golf Club Salzkammergut The Salzkammergut Golf Club, founded in 1933, is surrounded by the beautiful mountains and the deep blue lakes of the Salzkammergut, making it a gorgeous destination for a round (or two!) or golf. All 18 holes are integrated naturally into the landscape and the fairways and greens are wonderfully maintained. The club is completed by a spacious driving range with practice bunker and chipping green.

Wolfgangsee Fischerei Höplinger The Wolfgangsee Lake is split into three fishing zones. A license from the fishery gives you access to 543 acres of this, making it one of the largest natural water fish areas which can be fished in Austria. This huge fishing area also has an extraordinary biodiversity, with over 19 breeds of fish inhabiting the Lake.

Flugschule Salzkammergut The Flugschule in Salkammergut, based in nearby St. Gilgen, offer parasailing, paramotoring, hang-gliding and tandem flights. Each flight is taken under the expert guidance of an instructor – so strap in and enjoy the stunning views!

Kutschen-Fahrten Horse-drawn carriage or sled rides, whatever the season and through sun and snow, between Strobl and Abersee.

Sports Agency Strobl Sports Agency Strobl provide rafting, canyoning and adventure sports in Austria. With staff who have operated around the world, in Chile, New Zealand, Mexico and the Zambezi, and who are specially trained in Swift Water Rescue training guidelines, these guys are some of the best. The agency has bases in the National Gesäuse, Nature Park Salzatal (Styria) and Salzburg and have been operating for more than 25 years.

Clothing Food & Souvenir Shops

St Wolfgang has some 50 shops, many more than most ski resorts of its size, sustained by its year-round popularity.

In addition to the numerous ski rental shops you have three bakeries, fashion clothing retailers, book stores, chemists and photographic stores.

Amongst the rest there are about 20 souvenir and gourmet food shops with regional specialities and a number of small supermarkets as well for all the basics.

Gosauer Skiverleih Jump off the bus from St. Wolfgang and head straight to the Gosauer Skiverleih shop to grab your gear for a great days skiing. The Gosauer ski rental shop is located near the Gosau Hornspitzbahn lift so it’s only a short walk to the slopes. The shop has an extensive range of skis, snowboards, cross-country skis, boots and helmets for children and adults. There’s a ski depot so if you’re planning on returning to Gosau you don’t have to lug your kit all the way back to St. Wolfgang.

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Best Time to Visit St Wolfgang

There’s loads to do here all year round but skiing tends to be best during early-mid season. 91% of Dachstein West’s runs have snow-cannon coverage, which means the slopes should be skiable even if Mother Nature isn’t being too generous. Postalm isn’t the highest resort at 1500m but it does have north facing slopes that keep the white stuff preserved for longer.

You’re all but guaranteed a white Christmas in the town and the Wolfgangsee area comes into its own this time of year with the traditional Advent markets. It’s brighter by March so catch early spring on the lake and get a ski in as well. Further round the valley, ski tours operate from Ramsau onto the Dachstein glacier so there’s guaranteed skiing or touring throughout the season if you don’t mind the commute.

What's St Wolfgang like at Christmas?

Get that authentic advent feeling with Christmas in St. Wolfgang. Lake Wolfgangsee usually comes alive at Christmas with each quaint town hosting its own celebration.
Christmas Ski Holidays

What's St Wolfgang like in the New Year?

If you prefer a peaceful passage into the start of the year then New Year in St. Wolfgang might be for you. Let the New Year unfold with sleigh rides, ice-skating and great Austrian cusine.
New Year Ski Holidays

What's St Wolfgang like in Half-Term?

February Half Term in St. Wolfgang is off the beaten track and the perfect spot for a relaxed trip. Skiers can exploit the season’s best snow at the local resorts and you’ll find heaps to do for non-skiers in the villages around Lake Wolfgangsee.
Half Term Ski Holidays

What's St Wolfgang like at Easter?

Escape and de-stress with a traditional Austrian Easter in St. Wolfgang. Visit the glacier at Dachstein, take the steam train to the top of the Schafberg, a gondola from St. Gilgen or a cruise across the Wolfgangsee Lake.

St Wolfgang Snow Conditions

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Ski Accommodation in St Wolfgang

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St. Wolfgang is sleepy and peaceful for most of the winter months, which means a relaxing escape for families. If you’re planning a trip over the school holidays, it does wake up for Christmas - with fantastic traditional markets and advent festivities - and at the end of the season, when the warmer weather opens up a whole host of activities.

For skiers, the runs at Postalm converge into one spot so families can conveniently meet up even if they’ve been exploring in different directions. The majority of runs here are greens and blues - perfect for beginners and intermediates rediscovering their snow legs. There’s a ‘Funpark’ for the kids (or ambitious Dads) to practice their tricks and a kids park in Gosau and more serious jumps for the teenagers in Russbach.

Non-skiers have plenty to do back in St. Wolfgang, which makes this a good choice if you’re not sure whether the kids will take to skiing. The towns around the lake can be explored via the ferry, you can get great views on the Zwolferhorn Cable Car and kids will love the Schafberg steam train.

If it’s a bad weather day, try the indoor bowling alley at the Ferienparadies Leopoldhof. Then there’s the Abarena Theme Park, an all-weather leisure park with model exhibitions, which opens at Easter.

Further afield (about 1 hour, 40 mins in the car) is the Dachstein glacier, where you can traverse the suspension bridge hanging between the mountain peaks and delve into the mountain for the fantastical ice sculptures.

This historical town is great for groups looking for an attractive base to explore the towns and ski regions surrounding Lake Wolfgangsee.

The two nearby ski resorts present different options: Postalm in Wolfgangsee (45 mins drive away) is well-suited for beginners and intermediates while Dachstein West (1.5 hours drive) gives advanced skiers more challenging terrain and a better range of thrills.

Non-skiers can take the Schafberg Mountain Cog Railway for the best aerial sights of the Wolfgangsee or head further round the lake to St. Gilgen and catch the Zwolferhorn Cable Car up the mountain for show-stopping views of the whole Salzkammergut region. The ferries are usually still running in the afternoons so once the skiers have returned, groups can reunite and travel back together. If you’re really knackered after a day’s skiing, check out one of the many spas in town. There’s also a few good bars for whatever kind of après takes your fancy. Die Kap Horn is a top spot for a quiet beer, while Haus 13 is good for a game of pool or two. Try one of our favourites, Grabovski - popular for cocktails lovers. We’ve found that different venues chop and change whether they’ll be open in the winter months (a few places only open in the summer, when the resort is a lot livelier) so check the latest before you set off.

For large groups wanting a bit of privacy and space to themselves we recommend booking a chalet with sole occupancy. If you think others might join your group (we know some are hard to pin down) stick to a hotel, giving you the flexibility to book additional rooms if need be.

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The village with the lake is charming, although it would have been nicer if the village actually had snow as we certainly didn’t get to see it at its best (it was the first time without snow in about 100 years!). You can get 2 buses from the village, one takes you to the lower resort which is about half an h... + more
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This is a very quiet village which is quite far away from the ski resorts by bus. The nearer ski resort is the smaller one which is definitely a beginner resort, the further one is larger and more intermediate. Speaking to one of the bar men there, it seems to be much more of a summer destination and a lot of ... + more
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How much is a ski pass in St Wolfgang

Maximum and minimum adult St Wolfgang lift pass prices ranged from €129 to €129 for 6 days access to the St Wolfgang ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged St Wolfgang holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.

Lift Tickets Child Adult Senior
1 Day Price €15 - €15 €27 - €27 €23 - €23
6 Day Price €71 - €71 €129 - €129 €111 - €111
Age Range 6 - 14 18 - 64 65+
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Getting to St Wolfgang

Most of our ski holidays to St Wolfgang packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to St Wolfgang from nearby airports

How long does it take to fly to St Wolfgang from the UK?

Flights from London take about 2 hours to Innsbruck, Salzburg. This table shows approximate transfer times to St Wolfgang from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.

Airport Distance Transfer Time
Salzburg 50 km 50 minutes
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How long does it take to drive to St Wolfgang from the UK?

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How long is the transfer from nearest Austria train station to St Wolfgang?

The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of St Wolfgang transfers.

Station Distance Transfer Time
Bad Ischl 15 km 15 minutes
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