St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut

The municipality stretches along Lake Wolfgang's northern shore at 548 meters elevation, surrounded by the Schafberg mountain and Alpine forests.

In the 10th century, Bishop Wolfgang of Regensburg established a church where his thrown axe landed, leading to the settlement's formation and name.

The late Gothic pilgrimage church features Michael Pacher's intricate altarpiece from 1481, displaying remarkable medieval craftsmanship through detailed religious scenes.

The SchafbergBahn mountain railway operates from April to November, transporting visitors to panoramic viewpoints at 1,783 meters above sea level.

The White Horse Inn, constructed in 1878, became the setting for an operetta that introduced the small Austrian municipality to international audiences.

Location: Gmunden District

Elevation above the sea: 548 m

Shares border with: Steinbach am Attersee, Bad Ischl, Strobl, St. Gilgen

Email: info@wolfgangsee.at

Website: https://st-wolfgang.ooe.gv.at

GPS coordinates: 47.73833,13.44806

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:46