Things to do in St Gilgen
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Muzikinstumente-Museum Der Völker
The cosy little Muzikinstumente-Museum der Völker is home to 1500 musical instruments from all over the world, all of them collected by one family of music teachers. The son of the family, Askold zum Eck, can play them all and will happily demonstrate for hours. Visitors are welcome to have a go at anything from an African drum to an Indian sitar. There are some truly beautiful objects here and the family’s enthusiasm is infectious.
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San Giorgio
This Italian restaurant by the lake has eat-in (inside or in the garden) and take-away food. There’s a bar/disco downstairs, the Zwolfer Alm Bar (open from 9pm), claiming to be the oldest nightclub in Austria (it was founded in 1930).
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Cable Car
The mountain rising over the resort is Zwölferhorn (1520m); a Cable Car will whisk you to the top where there are good views and two trails (2 to 2½ hours) leading back to St Gilgen. Skiers ascend in winter.
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Heimatkundliches Museum
The Heimatkundliches Museum won an award a few years back for its eclectic collection ranging from embroidery (originally manufactured in the building) to 4700 animals and religious objects.
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Restaurant Timbale
Reserve ahead for a table in what is considered to be one of the finest restaurants on the Wolfgangsee. The atmosphere is informal and it specialises in seasonal regional dishes.
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Fischer-Wirt Restaurant
Situated on the water’s edge, this popular seafood restaurant does a fish platter for two people for €35; some meat dishes also feature on the menu.
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