Why people love visiting rustic St. Gilgen
The area's live music and museums are just some of the reasons to come on holiday to St. Gilgen. Renowned for its lake, local tours and waterfalls, this city welcomes all visitors. Many of our holiday rentals offer full kitchens, spacious living quarters and sometimes even a hot tub—perfect for a relaxing getaway.
Activities and attractions in St. Gilgen
Do you want to discover attractions to visit while you're in the area? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable holiday rental, you'll want to experience everything that St. Gilgen has to offer. Here are some of the major attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Salzburgring (10 mi / 16 km)
- Salzburg Zoo (13.8 mi / 22.1 km)
- Fantasiana Straßwalchen Amusement Park (15.7 mi / 25.2 km)
- Dachstein West Ski Area (16 mi / 25.8 km)
- Berchtesgaden Salt Mine (18.4 mi / 29.7 km)
- Watzmann Water Park (18.8 mi / 30.3 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of St. Gilgen
Whether you're an adventurous traveller or just want to take in the scenery, St. Gilgen is a great place to get outside. These are a few of the area's most eye-catching sights, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Wolfgangsee (2.9 mi / 4.7 km)
- Mondsee (3.9 mi / 6.2 km)
- Schafberg Railway (3.9 mi / 6.3 km)
- Fuschlsee (4.8 mi / 7.8 km)
- Irrsee (10.2 mi / 16.5 km)
- Attersee (11.1 mi / 17.9 km)
Travelling to and around St. Gilgen
Book a flight to Salzburg (SZG-W.A. Mozart), the closest airport, located 17.2 mi (27.6 km) from the city centre.