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 center 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 kilometers) 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.

arte Hotel Salzburg

arte Hotel Salzburg

4 out of 5
Rainerstr. 28, Salzburg
$166 nightly
The price is $191 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$191 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
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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! (724 reviews)
"Easy check-in and the room itself was great. I was impressed with the breakfast and the views were amazing."

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

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IMLAUER Hotel Pitter Salzburg

IMLAUER Hotel Pitter Salzburg

4.5 out of 5
Rainerstrasse 6-8, Salzburg, Salzburg
$246 nightly
The price is $279 total per night from Jul 17 to Jul 18
$279 total
Jul 17 - Jul 18
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Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Salzburg. Enjoy 2 restaurants, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,010 reviews)
"En general buen hotel, renovado, limpio, el restaurant es muy bueno, no está justo en el centro pero igual es un distancia caminable, volvería a quedarme en el hotel."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

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Cocoon Salzburg

Cocoon Salzburg

4 out of 5
Rainerstraße 29, Salzburg, Salzburg
Fully refundable
$172 nightly
The price is $189 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$189 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total includes taxes and 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,058 reviews)
Very nicely themed small chain hotel
"Beautifully themed hotel across from the railway station so extraordinary convenient. Quite a way from the altstadt but the walk along the river was nice. Breakfast room and buffet were great and we enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

Cocoon Salzburg
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (109 reviews)
"In terms of hotel quality, everything was fine. Clean room and actually a nice hotel. What we didn’t like is there were no staff on the property - so the check in process was completely done by phone. When we approached the property, it was close to 100F (38C) and couldn’t get inside without checking ..."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 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! (372 reviews)
"We loved the area. The comunication with the host was great. We didn’t like that the eletricity went down a few times. We had to get up at night to go to the bathroom in the dark. The second night the eletricity went down again but then we had figure out that it was a problem with the light switch ..."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

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Excellent swimming area near downtown; great bike paths around the lake — be sure to stop in Strobl and St Wolfgang.

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