Things to do in St. Wolfgang in January

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January is a good time to visit St. Wolfgang. The weather is usually really cold and breezy, with temperatures ranging from 20—33°F (-7—1°C).

St. Wolfgang has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your January trip to St. Wolfgang. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to January. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in St. Wolfgang in January. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout January, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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Best events and things to do in St. Wolfgang in January

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Weather in St. Wolfgang in January

Temperatures on an average day in St. Wolfgang in January

The average temperature in St. Wolfgang in January for a typical day ranges from a high of 33°F (1°C) to a low of 20°F (-7°C). Some would describe the temperature to be really cold. The general area may also feel breezy.

For comparison, the hottest month in St. Wolfgang, August, has days with highs of 74°F (23°C) and lows of 53°F (12°C). The coldest month, January has days with highs of 33°F (1°C) and lows of 20°F (-7°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in St. Wolfgang in January based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in January
33°F
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20°F
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General weather summary

Really cold, breezy
Feels like
42%
Chance of rain
0.187 in
Amount
10.6 mph
Wind speed
92%
Humidity
8.9 hrs
Daylight length
7:48 AM
Sunrise
4:41 PM
Sunset
32%
Cloud cover
Thick winter coat with gloves
What to wear
What to wear in January
With an average high of 33°F (1°C) and a low of 20°F (-7°C), it generally feels really cold and breezy. There might also be a small chance of rain. With that in mind, most people would dress in something toasty like a thick winter coat with gloves and remember to bring an umbrella
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Best attractions for St. Wolfgang in January

Besides the array of exciting events and activities St. Wolfgang has to offer for travelers in January, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in St. Wolfgang that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in St. Wolfgang for January.
SchafbergBahn
1. SchafbergBahn
4.5
(7300)
Railway services
Tours
Railway transporting passengers on a picturesque ride to the summit of Schafberg Mountain.
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A nice experience! Pricey (€56.50 for a round trip per person), but definitely worth it. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the peak. Beware of usually colder weather there. Also, the tickets are sold for a specific departure time (return trip can be re-booked at a terminal in the restaurant on the mountain). Along the road you’ll see picturesque countryside, beautiful hills and, if you’re lucky enough, some wildlife. Restaurants uphill are pricey, so, if you are tight on a budget, get some food with you.
Unique cogwheel railway to fantastic mountain-top views. Cafe and restaurant at the top and also a kiosk (cash only, very reasonable). Trains are booked so that everyone had a seat - afternoon trains were fully unbooked, so maybe go up later if you want to avoid the crowds.
👍🏻 Great experience and I think it is the best option compared to other trains in Austria. 👍🏻 The train route up and down is beautiful, allowing you to see the entire Wolfgang Lake. 👍🏻 Upon reaching the summit we were able to see very impressive views of Wolfgang Lake and other nearby lakes. ⚠️ It takes 35 minutes for the train to climb to the top and also descend the same time 35 minutes. ⚠️ In my opinion the train is a great experience for children more than adults. ⚠️ There is an overpriced adult ticket for €56 while the child ticket is €17 We request those in charge of the train management to reduce the price of the adult ticket to not exceed €35 The price is a bit reasonable. ⚠️ It is preferable to book tickets at the counter because there are discount offers because I booked online and found out that I have a discount card from the hotel, but I did not benefit from it because I actually paid. ⚠️ Restaurants and toilets are available on top. ⚠️ Always try to sit on the side overlooking Lake Wolfgang. ⚠️ Scan the ticket code on the parking lot when the final price appears and you will get a special discount, I know this by chance from the counter ticket and they don't tell anyone about it. ⚠️ Don't rush down from the top as many do, try to spend an hour to an hour and a half there to have fun and walk & For hiking lovers, I recommend staying from two to two and a half hours because there is a very beautiful and exciting trail on the edge of the mountain. ⚠️ Electronic Portals For going up and down programmed on the time set so it is not optional and you should pay attention to it. ⚠️ The location of the station is located in the Wolfgang Center and you can enjoy a walking tour that will have great views and many options of cafes and restaurants.
The trip was really great! 🌄 We bought train tickets and went up, stopping at the first station to hike to the top (about an hour’s walk). The trail is quite challenging and better suited for experienced hikers, but the views along the way are absolutely stunning. At the summit, there are breathtaking views and a nice restaurant, though a bit pricey. The place is suitable for families, but not if you plan to stop halfway and hike. We took a return ticket after about 3 hours – that’s a bit long if you’re not doing the hike, so keep that in mind. The attraction itself is quite expensive, but it’s definitely a special experience worth doing once.
Longest cog railway in Austria. And needed during the ride up the mountains. Very well maintained. Nice hall for the tickets. The ladies at the counter were patient n the condescending manner, possibly with gritted teeth. The website is very good with options. However you need to be very precise with when you want to travel and come back which we couldn’t do as we were driving and wanted to flexible. Anyway don’t let my comments detract from you not taking this railway through beautiful countryside. I did meet someone at the top whom had walked up….. this would have been great too but the knees
Very nice memories on old travels by train. Beautiful views on lakes during travel up to hill. It is better to be here early to book appropriate time. Parking are various and expensive close to starting station. Everything is it unforgettable.
Perfect! 30 min. Up and 30 min.down. Around station lot of parking, I found 4 € /24 h !👍On Schafberg top restaurant , short trek ...Ticket.you can buy on internet , be ready with time for train top/ down , limited train capacity
Easy to book, slow but fun ride with views. Very crowded and hot on warm days. No shade on top except restaurant. Bathrooms on top and bottom. Bottom bathroom was clean.
St. Wolfgang Kirche
2. St. Wolfgang Kirche
4.7
(495)
Catholic church
Sights & Landmarks
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A beautiful little town on an alpine lake. There is no lack of shops or cafes. There is plenty of parking space. Public toilets are charged. I highly recommend a visit to the local pilgrimage church with its famous altar by Michael Pacher.
Incredibly stunning and sacred place to spend a few hours. Wish we could have stayed for Mass.
The place is very nice. At this season it was not crowded and we enjoyed walking at the streets. The view from the path near the church is marvellous.
St. Wolfgang Kirche is known for its beautiful photo spots, especially with the charming village and lakeside scenery as the backdrop. The surrounding area is perfect for a relaxing stroll, with peaceful streets, cozy shops, and a laid-back atmosphere that makes walking around the town very enjoyable.
Off to St Wolfgang, again sitting on the shores of Wolfgangsee lake. A different style of village - which seemed to be a popular skiing holiday spot for the locals. Also very pretty.
A fascinating pulpit in the form of a boat. Cancer atop. Never seen before
A beautiful church in a charming village with a spectacular view of Lake Wolfgang. This church has an interesting legend.
A nice beautiful church, the establishment of the pilgrimage church of St. Wolfgang were in 976. The Bishop Wolfgang of Regensburg was living as a hermit at the Falkenstein and made ​​the decision to build the first church here in St. Wolfgang.
WolfgangseeSchifffahrt
3. WolfgangseeSchifffahrt
4.4
(417)
Boat tour agency
Tours
Boat trips between towns on an Alpine lake, with services running spring through fall.
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Lovely ride, beautiful lake. Friendly staff
Trip is very nice prices are ok, if you do not have a dog or bike, but fact that in 2023 in tourist destination cards are not accepted is shameful. I would like to know if owners are greedy to pay small fee to payment providers or it’s just a black money and tax avoidance.
A nice, small village. You can take a three-hour cruise and take an old train to the top of the mountain with an amazing view of the lakes.
We were charged a double the normal price. We paid 60 EUR instead of 30 EUR. After we showed the ticket seller the price on website he returned the difference. Be careful if you speak English.
It is a must to go up there. You will see 11 lake and spectacular view. It took only 35 mins to get there.
Amazing ship trip over the lake Wolfgang. 😀 Definitely a recommendation.
I am sorry but it was a terrible ride today: overcrowded, no air and extremely warm inside, no way to move. Need to apply some improvements please, since it is not even yet summer.
It seems to be the most animal-unfriendly transport company. We have visited almost half of the world's countries, but never met such a humiliation. First of all: they do not understand that the dog must be trained to the muzzle gradually. Mandating the use of a muzzle is disrespectful to both animals and their owners. Second: to pay 15 eur for a dog vs 11.10 eur for a child + adult is a mockery. Ordnung ist ordnung? Wake up, it's the 21st century
Michael Pacher House - The Congress House in St Wolfgang
4. Michael Pacher House - The Congress House in St Wolfgang
4.4
(97)
Temporarily Closed
Event venue
Sights & Landmarks
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(Translated by Google) The team is very friendly and competent. The dishes are excellent, prepared by chef Mendi, he is very friendly and also advises guests if they are unclear about the dishes. The Mac Benatzky Burger is also highly recommended and delicious, see photo. (Original) Das Team sehr freundlich und kompetent. Die Speisen sind hervorragend, werden vom Küchenchef Mendi zubereitet, er ist sehr freundlich und berät auch die Gäste bei Unklarheiten der Gerichten. Der Mac Benatzky Burger ist auch sehr empfehlenswert und lecker siehe Foto.
(Translated by Google) Great location. The craft market is worth seeing. We will happily go there again. (Original) Super location. Der Handwerksmarkt ist sehenswert. Wir werden gerne wieder dort hingehen.
(Translated by Google) I can only recommend it!! Very nice owner and the staff is very attentive and friendly. The food was really good. There is something for everyone. Even VEGAN! And that too is extremely tasty! Definitely come back. (Original) Kann ich nur empfehlen!! Sehr netter Inhaber und das Personal ist sehr aufmerksam und freundlich. Das Essen war wirklich gut. Es ist für jeden etwas dabei. Sogar VEGAN! Und auch das ausgesprochen lecker! Komme auf jeden Fall wieder.
(Translated by Google) Were there for the first time on Saturday and can only recommend it. The food is very good and the price/performance ratio is totally right, the waiter (unfortunately not asked for the name) was very friendly and even a bit insulting 👍👍 the boss tried very hard and I was helped further with a telephone number etc. about the doctor. We would love to come back 👍👍💐 (Original) Waren am Samstag das erste mal dort und kann man nur empfehlen.Das Essen ist sehr gut und Preis Leistung passt total ,der Kellner ( leider nicht nach den Namen gefragt) sehr freundlich und auch gleich bei einen Schmäh dabei 👍👍 der Chef sehr bemüht und es wurde mir weiter geholfen mit Telefonnummer ect wegen Arzt. Wir kommen gerne wieder 👍👍💐
(Translated by Google) The selection of dishes was interesting and freshly prepared, absolutely recommended. The combination on the plate is finely tuned and tastes excellent. Very friendly staff - we will definitely come back. (Original) Die Auswahl der Speisen interessant und frisch zubereitet, absolut empfehlenswert. Die Kombination am Teller fein abgestimmt und geschmacklich hervorragend. Sehr freundliches Personal - wir kommen bestimmt wieder.
(Translated by Google) Michael's tavern in the Pacher Haus. Rather simple furnishings. But we were warmly welcomed. The very attentive and child-friendly waiter also implemented the special requests for our two small children very well. The food (fried chicken, Kaiserschmarrn and Bauernbratl) was very tasty, fantastically prepared and inexpensive. Clear recommendation! (Original) Michaels Wirtshaus im Pacher Haus. Eher schlichte Einrichtung. Dafür wurden wir freundlich empfangen. Der sehr aufmerksame und kinderfreundliche Ober hat auch die Sonderwünsche für unsere beiden Kleinkinder toll umgesetzt. Das Essen (Backhendl, Kaiserschmarrn und Bauernbratl) war sehr lecker, fantastisch angerichtet und preiswert. Klare Empfehlung!
(Translated by Google) Extensive menu with some delicacies, ingredients from the region. Great cuisine, attentive staff, definitely worth a visit. Clubbing as part of the summer nights from 9 p.m., for everyone young and young at heart! (Original) Umfangreiche Speisekarte mit einigen Schmankerln, Zutaten aus der Region. Tolle Küche, aufmerksames Personal, auf jeden Fall einen Besuch Wert. Im Rahmen der Sommernächte ab 21 Uhr Clubbing, für alle jungen und jung gebliebenen!
(Translated by Google) Purchasing drinks at an event was very cumbersome. (Original) Bei einer Veranstaltung sehr umständlicher Erwerb von Getränken
Dorf-Alm zu St. Wolfgang
5. Dorf-Alm zu St. Wolfgang
4.5
(2674)
Restaurant
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Went there today with the family. We had soups, main and I had a desert too. Everything was as expected. The only thing that was not quite to our liking was the espresso at the end, but hey, I am very picky on coffee. Nice touch at the end was that the waiter proposed to validate our parking ticket for two and a half hours. After Hallstatt this was a breath of fresh air. We will visit again very soon.
The place is great! We dined there a couple of times and everything from the food to service was really good! Especially I want to highlight an excellent professional - a waiter from Slovakia (sorry forgot his name) - extremely friendly and a great communicator! Highly recommend the place ✅ In the photos you can see shnitzel with butter potatoes, gulash, sausage salad — amazingly delicious 🤤
👍🏻 The location is good in the Wolfgang Center. 👍🏻 The decorations are great and the cleanliness is high. 👍🏻 Spacious indoor and outdoor seating areas. 👍🏻 The food is good, especially the fish dish with potatoes and the meat broth dish, they are very tasty and I recommend trying them, and their cola is excellent as well. ⚠️ The prices are high but the quality of the food is excellent. ⚠️ They have Wi-Fi and toilets.
The restaurant is nice with their food( main course-Schnitzel), but the fresh fruit with only one scoop of ice cream and 15 very small pieces fruits to adults guests. It’s really the very first time I have such kind of experience that had dessert with such mini-tiny portion. Besides this, the guests who need to fill the hot water into their thermos were asking to pay for 2 euro for each one bottle( later on, said 1 euro, when asked for bills then said, I won’t charge for the hot water…). It means what? Hot water should not be charged for guests. In conclusion, the waiters and the manager passed over the feeling of we were not very welcome to the restaurant…everybody felt in the same way. Not just me…..so, speechless.
My friend found this high rating restaurant nearby. All of us found it looked like a hotel than a restaurant, and were hesitant to enter. Luckily we saw some people just leaving and confirmed with them it was a restaurant. Atmosphere was amazing. Food not that expressive. The menu had very limited choices. Such a big restaurant with so few selections must mean each of them was great! I thought positively. Well, the Gulaschup and Zanderfile were just ok, nothing particular. Maybe I didn’t order the right dishes. If you plan to have meal while visiting Wolfgang, you can try this restaurant.
I order the grilled chicken with rice , and grilled fish.. is super nice and delicious, they are operate until quite late too..so is suitable for us to settle dinner since most of the shop closed very earlt
I wouldn’t recommend this restaurant. While the location is excellent, the service was very disappointing. Our waiter, a tall man with glasses, was quite rude and unhelpful. We were five adults and ordered five main courses. When we asked for a few extra plates to share a salad, we were surprised to find a charge of €1.50 per plate added to the bill. The food was average at best, and the overall experience didn’t live up to expectations.
Beautiful place, pleasant service, excellent food. Best goulash soup. You have to try it.
Sportcamp Raudaschl
6. Sportcamp Raudaschl
4.8
(48)
Aquatic center
Tours
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Great equipment, friendly staff, relatively low prices. Best option for some water fun and relaxation.
Great place that made our crazy idea of teaching kids wing foiling possible! The team is young yet highly professional, the equipment is very good, and above all – they offer a wonderfully flexible approach to their customers. A mix of surfing vibes and Austrian mountains – just awesome
great to get out on the lake
🙂👈 Doyle Austria.
(Translated by Google) Best place for all water sports! Motorboat tours, sailing dinghy or cat, surfing 🏄‍♀️ and foiling... The beach bar and the view at sunset 🌅 is so kitschy, almost like a movie set. (Original) Best Place für alle Wassersportarten! Motorboot Rundfahrten, Segeln Jolle oder Kat, Surfen 🏄‍♀️ und Foilen…. Die Strandbar und die Aussicht bei Sonnenuntergang 🌅 ist so kitschig, fast wie in einer Filmkulisse.
(Translated by Google) A really cool location for all water sports! The whole team is very friendly and relaxed. Prices are really fair. A relaxed atmosphere. I highly recommend it; they also offer tire pulling with a motorboat. (Original) Richtig coole Location für alle Wassersportarten!! Das ganze Team ist sehr freundlich und entspannt. Preise sind echt fair. Lässige Atmosphäre. Kanns nur empfehlen, gibt auch Reifen ziehen mit Motorboot.
(Translated by Google) Very good windsurfing instructor, all staff are friendly, competent, and helpful. Relaxed atmosphere with delicious food and drinks. Highly recommended! (Original) Sehr gute Windsurf Lehrerin, alle Mitarbeiter sind freundlich, kompetent und hilfsbereit. Entspannte Atmosphäre mit leckeren Speisen und Getränke. Top Empfehlung!
(Translated by Google) I took a three-day wing foil course. The instructor, Flo, really takes his time and pays close attention to individual mistakes. I highly recommend this surf school! (Original) Habe einen dreitägigen Wing Foilkurs gemacht. Der Lehrer Flo nimmt sich wirklich viel Zeit und geht stark auf die individuellen Fehler ein. Ich kann diese Surfschule nur empfehlen.!!
Hupfmühle
7. Hupfmühle
4.8
(135)
Homestay
Nature & Parks
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During our vacation in June, we stayed at this hotel for 2 nights and were surprised by this hidden gem. When told, we could not believe that this house was over 300 years old because everything inside was very modern and functional. The rooms were spacious, clean, and quiet; the host and his mom were very warm and helpful. In addition, the view from the breakfast area was fantastic and a photographer's dream.
What a beautiful place to be. Lovely waterfalls, fantastic sounds and wildlife. Great welcome from our host with somewhere to stash the motorcycles. Room is spacious and comfortable with a lovely balcony. Breakfast with a view was really nice. I will be coming back with the wife. Big thanks to Helmut and the family.
We spent only two nights here in summer 2012 but this place deserves more than this. The house is set in beatiful place and has very nice and clean rooms. The owner was very friendly and helpful. Restaurant offers very good food and fresh fish from the pool in front of the house. Great thing is a private garden on the shore of the lake only five minutes walk from the house.
We were there in July. Absolutely lovely little hotel! And service was incredible too. But god damn the mattress was the worst I’ve ever slept in.
Wow! Much better, far beyond, than my expectation. 2~300 years old, generations and generations... reasonable price, beautiful location, kind owner family, clean and cozy rooms with many IKEA stuffs.... impressive home style BASIC breakfast. Wish to stay more and more.
We enjoyed a night in this amazing place. Best location ever! Like a dream or a fairy tail story. Great host and a very good breakfast.
Excellent food and accomodations. Perfect starting point for hiking. Beautiful nature full of various waterfalls.
little bit hard to go to there but if only arrive you can meet very good host , unforgetable food and most beutiful scenery . I recommend you to accommodate there if you will be there !
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