St. Gilgen is also known as the Mozart Village! Here, sport, culture and nature lie so wonderfully next to each other. The picturesque town of St. Gilgen is only 25 kilometres from Salzburg’s Old Town. This idyllic town is very closely connected to the prodigy Mozart and his family. After all, his grandfather was born here and his sister “Nannerl” made her home here. Selected events still recall the Mozart family today.The deep blue waters of Lake Wolfgang invite for swimming, marvelling and enjoyment. Many sports facilities in and around the lake help make the summers in St. Gilgen so extraordinary. Head up high to the surrounding mountain peaks. It’s especially easy with the Zwölferhorn cable car.