St Gilgen Holidays

St Gilgen makes an idyllic base for exploring some of the loveliest lakes and mountains in Austria. This traditional village, with its pretty frescoed houses, has a deserved reputation for quality Austria lakes holidays. Spectacular scenery and an enjoyable holiday atmosphere attract visitors of all ages. The shimmering waters of the Wolfgangsee provide a beautiful setting for rewarding activity holidays. An outstanding water sports centre offers excellent facilities for canoeing, windsurfing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, sailing and diving. Most holiday visitors will be happy to explore the quaint village centre, relax on lakeside beaches and ride ferry boats to Strobl and St Wolfgang. Children will love St Gilgen holiday attractions like the Schafberg mountain railway. Holiday highlights also include the Zwölferhorn cable car: a thrilling ride to 1476m and some of the loveliest mountains in Austria. You can search and book holidays in St Gilgen online or by phone with directline-holidays.

 

Hotels in St Gilgen are perfectly placed for exploring the Salzkammergut Lake District, a wonderfully scenic region with many of the most picturesque lakes in Austria. Few Austrian lake holiday destinations offer such a wealth of touring possibilities. Mountain holidays focus on the spectacular Austrian walking routes starting from the top of the Zwölferhorn cable car. St Gilgen also offers a wealth of gentle lakeside strolls. Cyclists will find St Gilgen a perfect stopover on the Salzkammergut Lake District Tour, which starts in Salztburg. St Gilgen offers holiday entertainment for children and frequent live concerts in the main Austria lakes holiday season.

 

St Gilgen holiday accommodation includes several exceptional hotels with beautiful lakeside locations. For cheap holidays in St Gilgen head for local campsites or family-run guest houses. Popular St Gilgen holiday excursions include Salzburg, Berchtesgaden and tours of the Austrian Lakes. Many visitors combine a lakes and mountains holiday in St Gilgen with Austrian holiday destinations like Katschberg and Saalbach. Look out for cheap holidays in St Gilgen in spring and late summer, when the Austrian lakes are stunningly beautiful and the Salzkammergut holiday region sees far fewer visitors. Use our online search to find the best lakes & mountains holiday deals in St Gilgen.