Ship, Ahoi! The WolfgangseeSchifffahrt ferries have been sailing the waters between the idyllic towns of St. Wolfgang, St. Gilgen and Strobl since 1873.
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Ship, Ahoi! The WolfgangseeSchifffahrt ferries have been sailing the waters between the idyllic towns of St. Wolfgang, St. Gilgen and Strobl since 1873.
Please note that there may be longer waiting times at the landing stages, especially on Advent Saturdays.
The WolfgangseeSchifffahrt ferries operates during the Advent season, from November 22 to December 22, 2024, from Wednesday to Sunday
You can find the timetable here.
The WolfgangseeSchifffahrt ferries, Austria's largest inland lake fleet, invites you to a spontaneous hop on/hop off at seven stops: Ports of call include Strobl, St. Wolfgang and St. Gilgen, along with a number of other beautiful spots. Elegant Art Nouveau villas, turquoise-blue water, the famous pilgrimage church ringing at midday and the views of the Zwölferhorn and Schafberg mountains promise that pure Salzkammergut feeling!
The best way to explore the charming villages around the emerald green Lake Wolfgangsee is by water:
Reservations are only necessary for groups of 20 people or more. All others can set sail on the ships flexibly: Buy your ticket directly on board or in advance in the online store.
It is possible to take a boat trip with a wheelchair. When boarding and disembarking, the ship's crew will help you overcome two steps. However, the upper deck and the toilets are not barrier-free in some areas.
Shipping has been operating on Lake Wolfgangsee for over 150 years. On May 20, 1873, the paddle steamer "Kaiser Franz Josef I" set sail for the first time. From this point onwards, trips on the liners became a special pleasure. The difference to earlier is that today’s vessel is no longer powered by steam, but rather a diesel engine.
Today, the fleet consists of 4 modern and one historic ship.
At a speed of 17 km/h, a complete round trip on Lake Wolfgangsee takes just under 3 hours in total. In addition to the travel time, there are also the stops at the landing stages. The boat stops at 7 landing stages.
Lake Wolfgangsee is located in the Salzkammergut region of Austria. Most of its area is in the province of Salzburg, with a smaller part belonging to Upper Austria.
Lake Wolfgangsee is located in the Salzkammergut region of Austria. Most of its area is in the province of Salzburg, with a smaller part belonging to Upper Austria.
Its original name is "Abersee" - mentioned in documents as early as 800! 500 years later it became "Wolfgangsee" - named after St. Wolfgang, who made the village of the same name a pilgrimage site in the Middle Ages.
Yes, you can take your own sports equipment (stand-up paddle, bicycles, scooters, etc.) on board if there is enough space. Please note, however, that there are day tickets of € 7.50 for sports equipment, regardless of the route.
Baby carriages are allowed on board free of charge if there is enough space.
It is possible to take a boat trip with a wheelchair. However, please note that the upper deck and the toilets are not fully accessible.
Our staff will of course assist you with boarding and disembarking, as there are two steps to negotiate.
Yes, dogs can be transported on board the WolfgangseeSchifffahrt ferries. However, this is only possible if dogs wear a muzzle and are kept on a leash or are transported in a suitable and appropriate container. Dogs that are not transported in a suitable and appropriate container require a valid ticket.
Tickets for the WolfgangseeSchifffahrt ferries are available online. You can also purchase tickets for the WolfgangseeSchifffahrt ferries at our stationary ticket offices around Lake Wolfgangsee and the other attractions:
SchafbergBahn
Schafberg cog railway
FestungsBahn
Funicular to the Fortress
MönchsbergAufzug
Mönchsberg lift
WasserSpiegel
Interactive Water Museum