--- title: St. Gilgen url: "https://guide.oberoesterreich.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort/detail/430001365/st-gilgen.html" description: On a stroll through charming St. Gilgen on the northern shore of Lake Wolfgangsee, you will experience a perfect blend of cozy village atmosphere and stylish, almost exclusive flair. date: 2024-04-16 modified: 2024-04-16 --- # St. Gilgen St. Gilgen ============ St. Gilgen, Salzburg, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/397517/616387667C1060A4988E66DC79134971709FEAB4358FCC939897925D41807D4E/blickueberstgilgenunddenwolfgangseewolfgangseetourismusmirjageh-jpg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/412693/5CDA1C46239A86DBCFB5D9B2FCE991F6715B840B45EAFF68D79DBA0145F16908/tandemflugparagleiten.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/255282/713D9F32ED741D84CD99A3570EE67362C0CEC783B48D09C19006DE5175682407/gemeinde-st-gilgen.png) Open copyright © Mirja Geh, Wolfgangsee Tourismus Close copyright [ 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Wolfgang](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/412511/392AF6527A15BDDEC632224D2FF91F2E39587B6E9AD8560F35E028FF588D7533/paarwandertaufwiesewolfgangseetourismusmirjageh-jpg.jpg "© Wolfgangsee Tourismus / Mirja Geh") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/412511/392AF6527A15BDDEC632224D2FF91F2E39587B6E9AD8560F35E028FF588D7533/paarwandertaufwiesewolfgangseetourismusmirjageh-jpg.jpg) Open copyright © Wolfgangsee Tourismus / Mirja Geh Close copyright [ ![Photo: Wolfgangsee Tourism / Mirja Geh: A couple strolling along the lakeside promenade in St. Gilgen](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/412512/5E325ABEC80C639807C5AC4E55D5F35D4B28B2FFA07521DC7B68A1FD26402078/paarspaziertanderseepromenadeinstgilgenwolfgangseetourismusmirjageh-jpg.jpg "© Wolfgangsee Tourismus / Mirja Geh") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/412512/5E325ABEC80C639807C5AC4E55D5F35D4B28B2FFA07521DC7B68A1FD26402078/paarspaziertanderseepromenadeinstgilgenwolfgangseetourismusmirjageh-jpg.jpg) Open copyright © Eduardo Gellner, Melanie Seylehner Close copyright [ ![Photo: Wolfgangsee Tourism / Eduardo Gellner: The St Gilgen Advent market seen from above.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/412515/15BC19ABF3F3CDD5F56DC4F6C9B78D24E6C2C99238A64FECCE6E49F27097065F/deradventmarktinstgilgenvonobenwolfgangseetourismuseduardogellner-jpg.jpg "© Eduardo Gellner, Melanie Seylehner") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/412515/15BC19ABF3F3CDD5F56DC4F6C9B78D24E6C2C99238A64FECCE6E49F27097065F/deradventmarktinstgilgenvonobenwolfgangseetourismuseduardogellner-jpg.jpg) Open copyright © Mirja Geh Close copyright [ ![Photo: Wolfgangsee Tourism / Mirja Geh: Advent market on Mozartplatz in St. Gilgen.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/257983/8168AA97C895950333702F0378BEB7C139436B4D808836A6401E9AD729773DF5/adventmarktammozartplatzinstgilgenwolfgangseetourismusmirjageh-jpg.jpg "© Mirja Geh") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/257983/8168AA97C895950333702F0378BEB7C139436B4D808836A6401E9AD729773DF5/adventmarktammozartplatzinstgilgenwolfgangseetourismusmirjageh-jpg.jpg) Open copyright © Eduardo Gellner Close copyright [ ![Photo: Wolfgangsee Tourism / Eduardo Gellner: The St Gilgen Christmas market, seen from above.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/257985/DCC3E94CAB221F8CED89DD08FA19602FCFD22B02DBDD23BB8FA7605318D92AED/adventmarktinstgilgenvonobenwolfgangseetourismuseduardogellner-jpg.jpg "© Eduardo Gellner") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/257985/DCC3E94CAB221F8CED89DD08FA19602FCFD22B02DBDD23BB8FA7605318D92AED/adventmarktinstgilgenvonobenwolfgangseetourismuseduardogellner-jpg.jpg) Open copyright © Zwölferhorn Seilbahn Close copyright [ ![Photo: Zwölferhorn cable car / Jocher Moments: The Zwölferhorn cable car in winter, with a view of St Gilgen.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/353906/8E2AF231EB9E2E90584BECF62A753B463E7B6E236B42FB28578CC01614113990/zwoelferhornseilbahnimwinterzwoelferhornseilbahnjochermoments-jpg.jpg "© Zwölferhorn Seilbahn") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/353906/8E2AF231EB9E2E90584BECF62A753B463E7B6E236B42FB28578CC01614113990/zwoelferhornseilbahnimwinterzwoelferhornseilbahnjochermoments-jpg.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Mondsee Bundesstraße 1a 5340 St. Gilgen [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mondsee%20Bundesstra%C3%9Fe%201a%2C%205340%20St.%20Gilgen "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Mondsee%20Bundesstra%C3%9Fe%201a%2C%205340%20St.%20Gilgen "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=47.769084736718263&lon=13.359342813491821&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) On a stroll through charming **St. Gilgen** on the northern shore of **Lake Wolfgangsee**, you will experience a perfect blend of cozy village atmosphere and stylish, almost exclusive flair. Here, where Lake Wolfgangsee is still part of Salzburger Land, are the family roots of one of Salzburg's most famous people: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. His mother Anna Maria Mozart was born in St. Gilgen, and his sister Maria Anna "Nannerl" Mozart also lived in the village for many years - only around 30 kilometers from the Mozart city of Salzburg.St. Gilgen delights visitors with its special blend of tradition, culture and impressive architecture. One of the most beautiful places is the idyllic Fürberg Bay with the legendary Ochsenkreuz. The modern Zwölferhorn cable car also runs directly from the town center to the summit of the Zwölferhorn, offering spectacular views of Lake Wolfgangsee. The village also has a lot to offer culturally: Around one hundred different herbs grow in the garden of the European monastery Gut Aich. St. Gilgen is also at its culinary best: Fresh delicacies are served in cozy guest gardens. This makes St. Gilgen a real temptation on Lake Wolfgang. [ Facts ](#ttgCollapseDatenFakten) ------------------------------------ - 3.706Inhabitants - 99 km²Area - 542 m ASLElevation - 47.77, 13.36GPS coordinates [ What’s on in St. Gilgen ](#ttgCollapseDetailinformationen) -------------------------------------------------------------- [Accommodations](https://guide.oberoesterreich.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-unterkuenfte/detail/430001365/st-gilgen/unterkuenfte.html) [Event centres](https://guide.oberoesterreich.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-locations/detail/430001365/st-gilgen/veranstaltungszentren.html) [Gastronomy](https://guide.oberoesterreich.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-gastronomie/detail/430001365/st-gilgen.html) [Tours](https://guide.oberoesterreich.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-touren/detail/430001365/st-gilgen.html) [Events](https://guide.oberoesterreich.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-veranstaltungen/detail/430001365/st-gilgen.html) [Packages](https://guide.oberoesterreich.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-angebote/detail/430001365/st-gilgen.html) [ Shopping ](https://guide.oberoesterreich.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430001365/st-gilgen/einkaufen.html) [ Leisure facilities ](https://guide.oberoesterreich.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430001365/st-gilgen/freizeiteinrichtungen.html) [ Service and attendance ](https://guide.oberoesterreich.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430001365/st-gilgen/infrastruktur.html) [ Cultural facilities ](https://guide.oberoesterreich.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430001365/st-gilgen/kultureinrichtungen.html) [ Spa and health facilities ](https://guide.oberoesterreich.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430001365/st-gilgen/kur__und_gesundheitseinrichtungen.html) [ Sights ](https://guide.oberoesterreich.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430001365/st-gilgen/sehenswuerdigkeiten.html) [ Sport facilities ](https://guide.oberoesterreich.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430001365/st-gilgen/sporteinrichtungen.html) [ Association ](https://guide.oberoesterreich.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430001365/st-gilgen/verein.html) [ Rental ](https://guide.oberoesterreich.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430001365/st-gilgen/verleihe.html) [Webcams](https://guide.oberoesterreich.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-webcams/detail/430001365/st-gilgen.html) [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- from Vienna: Linz motorway - exit Mondsee - St. Gilgen from Munich: Munich motorway - exit Salzburg - Fuschl am See - St. Gilgen from Vienna to Salzburg, then take the bus via Hof, and Fuschl to St. Gilgen from Germany: via Munich - Salzburg, then take the bus to St. Gilgen Salzburg airport Top highlights ---------------- [ Open copyright © Copyright: Zwölferhorn Seilbahn Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/445992/C3ECBD2EB22168EBC69B487B8CD49AF122BF5EA4973DADBC327DE59887B56389/zwoelferhornzwoelferhornseilbahn-jpg.jpg "Zwoelferhorn_ZwoelferhornCableCar.jpg (© Copyright: Zwölferhorn Seilbahn)") Zwölferhorn Cable Car ](https://guide.oberoesterreich.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/401184/zwoelferhorn-cable-car.html) [ Open copyright © Copyright: Mirja Geh Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/257983/8168AA97C895950333702F0378BEB7C139436B4D808836A6401E9AD729773DF5/adventmarktammozartplatzinstgilgenwolfgangseetourismusmirjageh-jpg.jpg "Advent Market at Mozartplatz in St Gilgen_Wolfgangsee Tourism Mirja Geh.jpg (© Copyright: Mirja Geh)") Wolfgangseer Advent ](https://guide.oberoesterreich.at/en/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430198709/wolfgangseer-advent.html) [ Open copyright © Copyright: Mirja Geh Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/249964/8BC93CD7F7FB9CDD5CD755FA508B68F2AAB919F4A737904C7FAB79DA5CF51372/wanderntourdata.png "Hiking_Tour details (© Copyright: Mirja Geh)") Königsbachalm ](https://guide.oberoesterreich.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008512/koenigsbachalm.html) 1. 2. 3. [ Inspiration ](#ttgCollapseMultimedia) ----------------------------------------- **Documents:** [Map of St. Gilgen ](https://assets.tourdata.at/original/299980/5C0FA0EC4DAFDE65E4AE3E9415829FC8F24046AAEE08C798DECFD9F726E141A6/ortsplan-st-gilgen.pdf "Link will open in a new window") [To the website](https://www.wolfgangsee.at "New window") powered by [TOURDATA](https://www.tourdata.at "New window") [ ![TOURDATA Logo](https://guide.oberoesterreich.at/fileadmin/templates/global/images/Logo-Tourdata.png "TOURDATA Logo") ](https://www.tourdata.at "New window")