Where Locals Go for Christmas: Wolfgangsee Advent Tour
Overview
Forget the crowds of Vienna and come along to where Austrians themselves go at Christmas — the magical villages around Lake Wolfgang.
Every year in Advent, locals leave the busy streets behind and head to Lake Wolfgang, where Christmas feels like a fairy tale. Each village has its own charm:
In St. Gilgen, the market glows with baroque lanterns, Mozart motifs, and elegant stalls.
In Strobl, the “Shepherds’ Advent” feels like stepping into a nativity scene, with animals, rustic huts, and twinkling lights by the water.
In St. Wolfgang, torches and lanterns shine across the lake, while a giant floating Advent candle glows as the symbol of the season.
With your own driver and private guide, you can take it slow — stop for photos, warm up with mulled wine, taste local treats, and shop for unique handmade gifts. This is NOT the usual Hallstatt trip. It’s a more authentic holiday escape, the one Austrians keep for themselves — and now you can experience it too.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional English speaking driver
- Professional English speaking guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
On the eve of the tour we will contact you to decide the exact time and place of pickup. We usually meet our guests at the hotel.
What To Expect
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Vienna
4 hours Admission Ticket Free
Strobl
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Sankt Wolfgang im Salzkammergut
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
St. Wolfgang
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Vienna
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
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- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Bottled water.
- Hotel pick up and drop off.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Professional English speaking driver.
- Professional English speaking guide.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Where Locals Go for Christmas: Wolfgangsee Advent Tour is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Where Locals Go for Christmas: Wolfgangsee Advent Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional English speaking driver
- Professional English speaking guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
