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St Gilgen

Things to do in St Gilgen

  1. 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.

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  2. San Giorgio

    This Italian restaurant by the lake has eat-in (inside or in the garden) and takeaway food. The bar-disco downstairs, the Zwolfer Alm Bar (open from 9pm), claims to be the oldest nightclub in Austria (it was founded in 1930) and hosts lots of sponsored events.

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  3. 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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  4. Heimatkundliches Museum

    The town museum won an award a few years back for its eclectic collection ranging from embroidery (originally manufactured in the building) to 4700 animal specimens and religious objects.

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  5. Restaurant Timbale

    Reserve ahead for a table in one of the finest restaurants on the Wolfgangsee. The atmosphere is informal and it specialises in seasonal regional dishes.

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  6. Fischer-Wirt Restaurant

    Situated on the water’s edge, this popular seafood restaurant does a well-priced fish platter for two people; some meat dishes also feature on the menu.

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