Itinerary
- Day 1
St. Gilgen
You'll arrive at Lake Wolfgang and get settled into your accommodation in St. Gilgen. The town has closed-to-traffic streets lined with traditional villas and historic sites worth wandering through. There's the Mozart Birthplace Museum here, which focuses on Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's mother and sister rather than the composer himself. Before heading to dinner, you'll pick up your travel documents at the hotel, so you're all set for the days ahead.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore St. Gilgen town and traditional villas
- Visit Mozart Birthplace Museum
Landmarks/POIs Mozart Birthplace Museum Lake Wolfgangsee - Day 2
St. Wolfgang
Start the morning with a boat trip out to the pilgrimage site of St. Wolfgang, a journey connecting these lakeside towns since 1873. From there, you'll hike up to Calvary Hill and continue on the Schafbergweg trail, passing by the Aschinger snack bar on your way to Schafbergalm. This is the midpoint of Austria's steepest cog railway, and after exploring, you'll return to St. Gilgen via the Schafbergsteig trail. Stop at the European Monastery of Gut Aich to check out its herb garden and try their special liqueur from the monastery's own winery before taking the romantic riverside path back.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat trip from St. Gilgen to St. Wolfgang
- Visit St. Wolfgang pilgrimage church
- Hike to Calvary Hill
- Walk Schafbergweg trail to Schafbergalm
- Visit European Monastery of Gut Aich
- Explore monastery herb garden
- Tasting of Gut Aich monastery herb/fruit liqueur
Optional Activities
- Snacks at Aschinger snack bar
- Schafbergbahn cog railway ride
Landmarks/POIs St. Wolfgang Pilgrimage Church Calvary Hill Schafbergalm Schafbergbahn European Monastery of Gut Aich - Day 3
St. Gilgen to Mondsee
You'll cross the 1,030-meter Almkogel peak, which sits on the border between Salzburg and Upper Austria. The views from up there take in the Attersee, Mondsee, and Irrsee lakes spread out below. After descending through quiet forests, you'll pass by the Thekla Chapel and the Drachenwand Inn, then walk through the picturesque village of St. Lorenz. From there, follow the shore path to Mondsee, and you'll see the castle and basilica coming into view as you approach the town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Climb to Almkogel peak summit
- Refreshments at Drachenwand Inn
Landmarks/POIs Almkogel Attersee Mondsee Irrsee Thekla Chapel Drachenwand St. Lorenz Mondsee Castle Mondsee Basilica - Day 4
Mondsee to St. Gilgen
This day follows the shores of Lake Mondsee with the Drachenwand and Schober mountain range visible across the water. You'll gradually climb up to Forsthaus Wartenfels for refreshments and a break. If you're interested, there's an optional detour to the Wartenfels ruins at 1,020 meters, which really do offer some of the best views of Lake Wolfgangsee and Lake Fuschl from that vantage point. Then you'll head down to Lake Fuschl, which stays mostly undeveloped and is surrounded by forest and meadow. There's an optional 10 km loop around the lake if you want to explore more, and later you'll catch the bus back to St. Gilgen.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike along Lake Mondsee shores
- Ascent to Forsthaus Wartenfels
- Bus trip from Fuschl to St. Gilgen
Optional Activities
- Detour to Wartenfels ruins
- Forest and meadow path around Lake Fuschl (approximately 10 km)
Landmarks/POIs Mondsee Drachenwand Schober Forsthaus Wartenfels Wartenfels Ruins Lake Fuschl - Day 5
St. Gilgen
You have the option to spend more time in the Salzkammergut, hiking around Lake Wolfgangsee or exploring the Postalm, Austria's largest high-altitude pasture. Both areas have nice hiking trails and offer great views looking down over the entire lake. Alternatively, if additional vacation days aren't available, you'll prepare for your journey home and depart.
Optional Activities
- Hike in alpine pastures surrounding Lake Wolfgangsee
- Explore Postalm high-altitude pasture
Landmarks/POIs Lake Wolfgangsee Postalm
