Golf and active holidays in Salzburg and Salzkammergut

Salzburg is known throughout the world as the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, as a city of incomparable architectural beauty and as a high ranking cultural city. Its historic centre was named as a World Heritage Site in 1997 and Salzburg offers a rich variety of cultural events throughout the year. Salzburg also provided the backdrop to the Hollywood movie ‘The Sound of Music’ which has further enhanced Salzburg’s universal appeal.

Salzburg is perfect for a short city and golf break and highly recommended for a visit in-between rounds if you plan to stay outside of Salzburg. The city offers a great variety of designer shops, a vibrant café and cocktail scene and cuisine ranging from traditional Austrian fare to international gourmet food.

To the east of Salzburg lies the Salzkammergut Lake District which encompasses the lakes of Mondsee, Wolfgangsee and Fuschlsee. The hills are more rolling and less mountainous here than further west and the golf courses are arguably some of the best available with the ‘Golf Alpin’ card.

You can either opt to stay in Salzburg – ideal for a short break and for the vibrant nightlife - or the peaceful lakeside resorts of Fuschl and St Wolfgang.

Golf and active holidays in Salzkammergut: Fuschl

This small and pretty traditional village lies on the shores of lake Fuschl and is surrounded by rolling forested hills. The lake boasts crystal clear water and only sailing, rowing or electric boats are allowed on the lake. Most hotels have a private beach with sun-loungers and the old hunting lodge (Hotel Jagdhof) at the far end of the lake boasts a Michelin starred restaurant with excellent service, fine dining and panoramic lake views. From nearby St. Gilgen at the top of Lake Wolfgangsee, there are boat trips across the lake.

Golf and active holidays in Salzkammergut: St Wolfgang

St. Wolfgang was once an important place of pilgrimage and enjoys an idyllic lakeside setting on Lake Wolfgangsee. The pretty village has a cobbled pedestrianised centre with plenty of small shops, cafes and restaurants to explore and there are numerous water-based activities available on the lake.

St Wolfgang is a larger and more historic village than Fuschl and offers plenty of cultural attractions.

Hotels in Salzburg, Fuschl and St Wolfgang

For details of hotels in Salzburg and the Salzkammergut region, please click here. We offer a number of Salzburg City centre hotels that are centrally located and ideal for short city breaks. Many of these are on request and not detailed on our website – please contact us with your requirements and we can advise further.

Golf courses in and around Salzburg

Below, we have profiled some of the more popular courses around Salzburg and in the Salzkammergut Lake District.