St. Gilgen

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St. Gilgen

Discover stunning natural beauty, scenic hikes, a slice of Mozart’s history and traditional Alpine heritage at this charming lakeside village in the Salzkammergut.

St. Gilgen is a scenic village on the northwestern shores of Lake Wolfgangsee in the Salzkammergut. This charming town is the perfect destination for a daytrip to the countryside and offers a beautiful natural landscape, with Schafberg Mountain to the east and Döllerer forest to the west. Sail on the lake, hike in the forests and take in the quaint, traditional atmosphere of the village.

Start your visit at the historic town centre and see traditional Alpine architecture. Many of the traditional buildings feature brightly colored flower gardens and hanging flowerpots on the windowsills. Visit the Town Hall to see a picturesque example of customary Austrian village-style architecture.

Stop by the late-Baroque parish church dedicated to St. Giles, the city’s namesake. Visit the House of Mozart, where Mozart’s mother was born. Hear the village brass band playing concerts in the lakeside gardens in July and August.

Stroll down to the lakeside to find a charming boat dock ringed with flowerpots and gardens. Book a boat tour and sail around Wolfgangsee to St. Wolfgang. This trip offers some of the Salzkammergut’s most magnificent views of snow-peaked mountains and lush forest. From St. Wolfgang, take the scenic railway to the jagged peak of Schafberg Mountain, which you might recognize from the filmThe Sound of Music.

St. Gilgen is a fantastic destination for hikers, offering a range of short- and middle-distance trails around the region. Many trails feature small cafés along the way, so you can refresh yourself with a hot cup of coffee or a cool elderflower drink.

St. Gilgen is located in the picturesque Salzkammergut region of Salzburg, 18 miles (29 kilometres) east of Salzburg city. St. Gilgen is easily accessible by car and coach. Catch a train to Salzburg and then catch a coach to St. Gilgen. Visit St. Gilgen in the warmer months for scenic outdoor activities or in December to experience the Weihnachten (Christmas) markets.

Hotel am Mirabellplatz

Hotel am Mirabellplatz

4 out of 5
Paris-Lodron-Strasse 1, Salzburg, Salzburg
The price is CA $273 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
CA $273
CA $312 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Salzburg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
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Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2025

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Dorint City-Hotel Salzburg

4 out of 5
Sterneckstrasse 20, Salzburg, Salzburg
The price is CA $174 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
CA $174
CA $203 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Salzburg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (992 reviews)
Great stay!
"Excellent rooms. A little slow at the front desk at check in and check out. Location was good with nice restaurants around."

Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2025

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arte Hotel Salzburg

arte Hotel Salzburg

4 out of 5
Rainerstr. 28, Salzburg
The price is CA $277 per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
CA $277
CA $316 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Salzburg. Enjoy free WiFi, a nightclub, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (814 reviews)
"It’s convenient near the station .Quite clean and the sauna is nice especially the infrared when working The downsides are one of the lifts didn’t work and there didn’t seem any rush to fix it So getting to the 8th floor was a bit slow The sauna was a bit hit and miss Infa red sauna worked one day ..."

Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2025

arte Hotel Salzburg
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Wolf & Schaf Apartments

Wolf & Schaf Apartments

3 out of 5
Ried 149, St. Gilgen, Salzburg
Stay at this 3-star apartment in St. Gilgen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Wolfgangsee and Schafberg Railway are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
"very nice and tide place"

Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2025

Wolf & Schaf Apartments
Numa Salzburg Vogelweider

Numa Salzburg Vogelweider

3 out of 5
Vogelweiderstrasse 33, Salzburg, Salzburg
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Salzburg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mirabell Palace and Salzburg ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (120 reviews)
"Great apartment space"

Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2025

Numa Salzburg Vogelweider
master Mirabell

master Mirabell

3.5 out of 5
Rainerstraße 7, Salzburg
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Salzburg. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (390 reviews)
"Amazing location to stay at. Just the right distance where walking to the main streets give you opportunity to walk by the Mirabell gardens which is breathtaking every time."

Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2025

master Mirabell
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