The bountiful treasures of autumn: Late summer and autumn are a magnificent time of year to enjoy the unique treasures of Wolfgangsee and the city of Salzburg.
The bountiful treasures of autumn: Late summer and autumn are a magnificent time of year to enjoy the unique treasures of Wolfgangsee and the city of Salzburg.
Children up to the age of 14.99 travel free of charge when accompanied by an adult on the Schafberg Railway (from 1.30 p.m.) and Lake Wolfgang boat trips (all day). Valid until 31 October 2025.
Please note: Tickets are only available at the ticket offices of the Schafberg Railway and WolfgangseeSchifffahrt.
Golden autumn is practically at our doorstep, a season that once again reveals the astonishing magnificence of nature: One more opportunity to ride up the Schafberg and enjoy the spectacular vistas! One more opportunity to hear the water surging beneath the keel before the ship puts in for the winter. One more opportunity to spend a wonderful day with friends!
Awaiting visitors, excursioners, families, art lovers and fans of the finer things in life are a wide selection of special events and offers in combination with the SchafbergBahn cog railway, the WolfgangseeSchifffahrt ferries, the MönchsbergAufzug lift, the FestungsBahn funicular and the WasserSpiegel Museum.
6 September Petrol-free days at WasserSpiegel
20 September Petrol-free days at WasserSpiegel
21 September Petrol-free days at WasserSpiegel
29 September Lichtbratl Monday at Café & Restaurant EQ and Hotel Schafbergspitze
04 October: Long Night of Museums at WasserSpiegel
18 October – 2 November venison weeks at Café & Restaurant EQ
Autumn is a splendid time for walks, hikes and the last summit tours of the year. With its wealth of tours and routes, the Wolfgangsee region serves as the ideal setting for expeditions of every kind: including an unforgettable hike over the Falkenstein, along one of the oldest pilgrimage ways in Europe. Thanks to seven boat landings around the lake, WolfgangseeSchifffahrt serves as the ideal complement to any hiking expedition. Once you are finished, the ships will carry you in complete comfort back to your original starting point.
Tickets: online or on site
All information about popular hiking routes can be found here.
The Museum der Moderne, perched high above the rooftops of the Salzburg historic district, excites visitors with its art treasures and internationally acclaimed exhibitions. And with the M32, this is also the location of one of the trendiest restaurants in town. The “Art Packages” include the lift ride up and down the mountain on the MönchsbergAufzug, museum admission as well as your choice of breakfast, afternoon snack or coffee & cake. Whether in the autumn sunshine or persistent rain: This combination is ideal for everyone who appreciates good art and wants to spend an enjoyable day in the city.
Tickets: on site
On Saturday, October 4, 2025, this year's “ORF Long Night of Museums” will take place throughout Austria. Numerous museums will open their doors from 6 pm to midnight. Take the opportunity to visit the WasserSpiegel museum on the Mönchsberg.
The FestungsBahn and Mönchsberg elevator as well as many other museums and sights in the city of Salzburg are also included in the ticket.
In the off-season, the FestungsBahn opens its middle station and releases its passengers halfway along the route so that they can walk to the “WasserSpiegel” museum in just five minutes. After visiting the museum, the route leads along impressive views to the M32 restaurant. The Mönchsberg elevator takes you back to the old town in just 30 seconds.
Details:
Price: € 12.50 adults | € 4.50 children (ascent and descent with the MönchsbergAufzug elevator ride, admission to the WasserSpiegel)
