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ulrichs966
Three nights in St Wolfgang w family had to decide between Bad Ischl Thermen or Zwölferhorn. Weather report made it easy... Beautiful, sunny, warm day - during and after a 15 minute, very smooth gondola ride we had the view of a lifetime. Skiiers climbing the mountain in a long row brought to mind pilgrimage. Fresh snow at summit added a wonderful fore ground for the dozens of photos I shot.The only downside was hordes of rude Asian tourists and a few skiiers who cut it close slaloming around hikers... Certainly realize it's first and foremost a ski area , but let's share the road.Price seemed a little steep, but certainly worth a trip if you're in the area.
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Stressbuster_7
Rising up in the cable car through the early morning fog into the warm sunshine and fabulous views above was breathtaking.
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ZsuzskaI
Take this cable car from St.Gilgen to have a beautiful view to the lake and the hills around. Don't miss it!
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489AndrewG
As far as cable cars go this one looks like it's stuck in the 1970's but the view from the summit on a clear day was amazing. Perfectly adequate cafe at the top which is very small but the food was excellent.
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gerausswit
We paid our 22 euros and hopped into the cable car. At the top, we were awed by the views. Simply gorgeous! There was a tiny Advent market at the top, not too far from Franz's hut. You can climb some stairs to take you to platforms where the views are even better. There was also a snow-covered trail that led to a point where you had 360' views. So thankful we had a beautiful day to enjoy the amazing views! Wow!
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202gillian
Incredible experience, a little expensive a t 25 euros each but the views are worth it! There is a little restaurant at the top.
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U1391AZannat
This was undoubtedly the highlight of our trip to Austria. We stayed in St Gilgen and so only had a three minute walk to the cable car. It is good value for money the lady in the ticket office was exceptionally efficient and friendly, making a big fuss about it being the first time that our daughter was going to see snow. The cable car service runs all day and we went straight after breakfast so there were no queues. The journey up and down takes about ten minutes and the views are breathtaking. There are several walks at the top for walkers seeking differing levels of adventure. My husband climbed right to the top whilst my daughter and I stayed with my parents on the lower leve. Both the cable car station and the restaurant at the top offer brilliant opportunities to have a drink whilst taking in the spectacular views. Definitely worth the money – do it!We stayed at hotel Maxant on our way back from Austria and it was an extremely pleasant experience. The hotel is well equipped and exceptionally welcoming. The breakfast is good and the service in the restaurant in the evening fast and friendly. The hotel has a pool, an indoor area with loungers for reading and relaxing aswell as spa and sauna. Its position in central and only minutes from the lake. I thoroughly recommend this hotel and will definitely go back.
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Karrst
A short bus trip from Mondsee along a very scenic route you arrive in the picturesque village of St Gilgen. The cable car is right next to the bus stop, so it is a short walk to the station. As we arrived a tour group appeared and pushed to the front. Standard practice in Europe it appears so we had to wait a bit. Eventually we got into the four seater cable car for the +/-15 minute ride to the top. Well it’s worth the wait. The spectacular views begin once you clear the cable car station. Firstly back over Lake Wolfgangsee, then the Schafberg and eventually Lake Mondsee. Once at the top the views are breathtaking, with alpine panoramas and lake vistas. Walk to the top of the Zwolferhorn for a 360 degree panorama. You get a very good impression of the height of these peaks, which still have generous covering of snow after the summer.There are a number of short walks back down to St Gilgen or wander the 3km to Pillstein and back to work up an appetite as an excuse to stop off at the restaurant for some typical Austrian food and an excellent Apple Strudel.
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284hassanh
Awesome views from the top to the lovely village and lake..Enjoy the wonderful walk up the mountain in the marvellous weather..Very gorgeous visit
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dagpel
Love cable cars, love views from high places, love restaurants on top of high places. This was really wonderful.