An unparalleled trip to St. Wolfgang Lake

After leaving Vienna, we went all the way to the southwest of Austria, passing through Linz, and drove for nearly 4 hours. After getting off the highway, we refueled at the first small gas station. The price of Disel is 1.026 euro per liter, which is cheaper than that of Germany and goes all the way out of Vienna. The person in charge of the gas station is a thin and short old lady, but at first she spoke English very well, which is rare in my experience. The food in the gas station store doesn't seem to be very expensive either, so we bought some snacks and drinks. When paying, the old lady specially helped me to output the change I needed in a pile of change. It was really nice.

The ordinary road to Wolfgang Lake is a pleasant journey. After we passed through several long tunnels, the beautiful lake suddenly jumped into our eyes, just on the left side of the direction, which made me want to stop several times. Coming out of a tunnel and turning a corner, I suddenly found several cars stuck on the side of the road. I also turned right and slowed down and stopped. I must be in a hurry. A car behind me honked its horn angrily. Look at this parking position, it's really bad, because it's just around the corner. If you want to keep driving, you have to back up first. At this time, if a car drives out of the corner, the reaction time when people see my car slowing down is very short, which is strictly dangerous.

We didn't want to quarrel any more. My wife took two photos casually and came back quickly from across the street. I got on the bus and backed up to move on. Fortunately, there is no car coming behind this time.

When the navigation showed that we were less than 20 minutes away from the destination hotel, it was cloudy and it seemed to rain a little. Driving on the road surrounded by dense forests, I almost smelled the magic taste of St. Wolfgang. Not far away, the mountains are towering and deep, surrounded by dark trees and light grass slopes, and the standard houses with triangular roofs are scattered on the grass slopes. Navigation is very accurate. If you say your destination is here, you are here. Yes, I made a reservation for House Daheim. A three-story apartment stands quietly on the left side of the uphill. Several cars are parked in the parking area in front of the building, and another car is parked in the nearest place to the door of the house. I have been there.

In a short time, I got to know the owner of this apartment hotel, a middle-aged man with short stature and bad hair. He enthusiastically introduced me to the local accommodation and sightseeing, from small trains in the mountains to cruise ships on the lake, and even took out a map of Salzburg, ready to introduce me to the characteristics there. I quickly indicated that there was too much information, and the memory in my mind could not stand it. He quickly stopped understandingly. Take the key, and we'll carry the luggage upstairs. The room is on the third floor. It was not high at first, but it was heavy and a little hard to carry the suitcase. The room given to us is not big, but there is a double bed, a small bed, a small table, a high cabinet and a low cabinet, an induction cooker, all in the wooden house, plus a small bathroom. This is really a sparrow, small as it is, with everything in it.

Plus the sloping roof and the window facing the bed, it feels very warm! Things have been sorted out a little, and it's getting late. My wife started cooking, that is, cooking three bags of instant noodles and a pepper fried cucumber. Before going to bed, dinner is put on Xiao Mu's desk. Looking down from the window, it is green outside, and there is a man walking the dog on the grass. That is a very fashionable sheepdog (? ), seeing this scene, I quickly "secretly" photographed it through the camera window in my hand. As far as I can remember, the instant noodles I used to eat were rarely as delicious and rare as the instant noodles on the plate tonight, because I was hungry, because I was riding on the plate, and because I was in a special wooden house on the grassy slope by the lake in such a distant and completely sunk year. It's just two-fifths full, and it's nice to feel unfinished. If you are 80% full, your reaction to the outside world will be slowed down because of the fullness in your stomach, and if you are 80% full, you may be blown into the lake by the strong wind.

Out of the hut, down the hill along the path in the green grass, everything around is so fresh and intoxicated, just like the old wine in the depths of the alley, let us enjoy it alone. On the other side of the road, there is a bigger dark room, surrounded by blond hair and tall noses of all ages, unable to tell whether it is local or foreign tourists, vibrant flowers blooming in front of the window on the second floor, lawn mower on the right side of the road, small swings and slides on the side of the road ... Cross the road by the lake and enter the camp full of huge white RVs: it's like a temporary tribe, and every RV starts to play. It automatically extends from one side of the RV, and then draws curtains to form a semi-open leisure space. The family will barbecue and cook here, and put a few recliners and small tables to sit leisurely, not to mention how comfortable it is. It was getting dark at that time, and we saw a faint light in an RV, and several children were fighting inside. We politely greeted the adults and their parents under the tent outside the car and asked them if they were from another city in Austria and would stay here for two weeks! The RV is stationed here, which can be connected with water and electricity, so that they can take a bath in the RV, as long as they pay a certain camp rent, which is of course nothing compared with staying in a hotel. Without saying a few words, it began to rain lightly, so we had to say goodbye to our host. People are sitting in tents and watching the rain leisurely, but we have to leave to find another place to shelter from the rain, as if we were homeless and reduced people. The feeling at that moment was really strange. If we do, will they take us in?

Night has come quietly, but we still linger on the grass by the roadside and all the scenery we have never seen on our way home. Chu Xiao happily swings on the swing, kicks his feet on the grass, takes photos next to the lawn mower, and jumps on the trampoline ... Everything makes the children and us feel new!

I slept soundly that night and woke up at 5: 30 in the morning. I put on sports equipment, slipped out of the room and went downstairs. The sky is bright, too. There are a few rays of morning glow in the light blue sky. The earth and mountain peaks have not fully awakened from their beautiful dreams. I was just about to start running. Go west along the highway, all the way through colorful hotels, houses and shops on both sides, through colorful shops on both sides of Wolfgang town and the unremarkable central street (actually just a main street), and come to Schafbergbahn (Shafushan Railway Station), and inspect the parking place and train schedule; The position and frequency of ferry (ship) wharf on the side are also determined. Plan to return with several landing trips. I followed a runner's footsteps without looking back and quietly came to a bicycle lane by the lake. The plan is to expand the lake. Although the time is not long, the effect of seeing the lake is excellent. There is a lake shore lined with several wooden platforms extending into the lake, which seems to be used for temporary berthing of boats or sometimes fishing. Standing by the lake, looking at the past, the blue waves are rippling, and the lake is dark blue and endless wavy lines against the glow. On the other side, the distant mountain and the green grass slope at the foot of the mountain are even more profound, so quiet and peaceful, and face you with a slightly reserved but tolerant temperament, as if to say: Welcome, guests from China!

What we had for breakfast suddenly became a little fuzzy. We reluctantly bid farewell to the last "buffet" in this unique hut, the grass outside the house and the smell of the lake.

According to the owner's instructions, we drove all the way to P8 parking lot next to Schafbergbahn. The parking lot is surrounded by trees, and the branches and leaves are just enough to shade the car. What the shopkeeper said is true. It is really a "very good parking place" with a one-time charge of 2 euros. It is very convenient to pay the money first and then lift the pole to release it. 10 missed the first 9 o'clock train and had to buy the next one. Fortunately, it is 9: 40, which is not too long. In order to grab time, I bought a ticket in cash, a family ticket of 80 euros, which is really not cheap. Boarding the train, this is Shafushan train, the bright red carriage is full of joy and vitality, and the steam locomotive pushes the carriage up behind the ass. We were lucky enough to sit in the first box behind the front cab, by the window, and we could clearly see what the driver was doing. The carriage was crowded with passengers, and the train began to go up the hill! It is said that this railway has been built for more than one hundred years (1893), with a maximum slope of 16 degrees (? ), the small train went up around the mountain, and the surrounding scenery under the mountain began to change like a movie. A moment is a dense forest, a moment is a grass slope, a moment is a steep mountain pass ... and a moment is a magnificent and delicate scenery suddenly enlightened, just like a colorful picture scroll, a wonderful blockbuster is exciting and intoxicating. On the opposite side, an old man with a boy of 16 or 17 was accompanied by several old ladies and middle-aged people. The amiable old lady sent them food from time to time, which should be something like sugar, and even gave Chu Hang a piece of candy, which was quite interesting. It's a bit like our family's spring outing in China. Obliquely opposite is a young couple, with a baby for several months, and full of spring breeze, looking very comfortable. 10: 20 or so, the train reached the top of the mountain.

Shaf Peak is the commanding height of the whole lake area. Looking down from here, you can see the magnificent scenery of lakes and mountains by the lake Wolfgang. The towering mountains in the distance are the majestic figures of the Alps. Under the hillside, the grass is lush, the villages are dotted, the lake is rippling, the head is raised, the blue sky is blue, and the breeze is slowly on the top of the mountain.

My wife grabbed Chu Xiao and kept taking pictures. After the frontal photo was taken, she had to turn her back and raise her hand to the distance, so she had to get some artistic conception. I am also a "lame" photographer. There is a building on the top of the hill. I don't know its purpose, but there is a place next to it that looks like a coffee bar. There are several tables open along the railing line. You can sit here and drink three glasses of wine. Absolutely carefree! We walked around the field along the fence at the top of the ring, mainly overlooking the surrounding scenery. The top of the mountain is 2300 meters above sea level, and the temperature is probably lower than 15 degrees. It is still a little cold to wear short clothes. In this way, while the "cold wind blows", I watched and snapped wildly. 10: 50, we will go down and prepare for the return train. Then I continued to take many photos of "Yue Long Tiger Leaping" and "Pointing the Country" where I just got off the bus. At this time, there are a lot fewer passengers going down the mountain by car. We are sitting together with two girls who look like Koreans at first sight. My wife got up and snapped pictures crazily, trying to bring back more beautiful memories.

When you get off the bus, it's just like 1 1: 40. I went to see Ferry at once. The latest flight is 12: 37. Wait! I should stay in the mountains for a while. While waiting for the boat, I went to see a swimming place open to the public nearby and brought swimming equipment from the car. At noon, it was sunny, and we boarded the ferry to visit Lake Wolfgang. We bought round-trip tickets, which are available all day (family tickets are two big and one small, about 28 euros). The ship is divided into two floors, one indoor and the other outdoor. We put our backpacks on the first floor and walked to the second floor, where most tourists were enjoying the sunshine. Looking around, this is Pinghu enjoying the lake and mountains, which is very different from overlooking the mountains in the morning, because all the scenic spots are getting closer and closer. I don't have data on the area of Wolfgang Lake, but it is really large. It takes 40 minutes by boat from Shafu Railway Station to Shifu Station Market, to Gschwendt on the other side, and to strobl in the east. During this time, we can take photos to our heart's content, or sit on the deck and enjoy some dazzling eyes that will never burn and the wind brought by the pleasant lake. At this time, we can forget everything, forget the physical burdens, and have a sincere exchange with nature, air and water, and ourselves at this time.

By the time we got to Stobl, we had seen many swimming spots near the pier, as well as all kinds of cruise ships, boats, foreign girls in hot clothes, and cool guys in sunglasses and beach pants. When we got off the boat, it was already 1 6: 30. We immediately went to Lilli, a restaurant recommended by the innkeeper. Seeing many people buying ice cream nearby, we also leaned in and bought ice cream to ask for directions. The young man pointed, and Lily was behind us! Not many people. There is a table and a parasol in the small yard in front of the court. We found a middle table and sat down to order. My wife said she wanted to eat fish, so I ordered the best fish for her. Chu Xiao ordered pork chops and French fries. Me, spaghetti, another bottle of non-alcoholic beer and a large Fanta. It's done. This is the most enjoyable meal we have ever eaten during our trip, not because it is expensive, but because our family enjoyed a delicious lunch on the beautiful Wolfgang Lake in this chic and comfortable Lilli. Fish is the most expensive, but also the most valuable. It should be the fish in this lake. The cooking is just right, the meat is tender and delicious, not salty or light. Chu Xiao also praised the pork chops and French fries ordered for him, saying that they were one of the best French fries he had ever eaten. All right. Check out, a ***42 euros, good cost performance!

In order to catch the 2: 25 boat, we returned to the Wolfgang market diagonally across the river. As we approached the shore, I photographed the landmark building on the shore-a white spire tower (or church). After disembarking, we walked along the busiest shopping street here, ready to walk back to the swimming area near Shafu Station, because Chu Xiao's best hope is to get into the water with his new swimming equipment! Jian Jie said, I finally found an open swimming area and paid 65,438+00 euros. Chu Xiao and I are going to change. This is a yacht parking area, plus a palm-sized beach. The main business is restaurants, and the swimming area is just someone else's sideline. But the facilities are complete, there is a dressing room, and there is a lawn in front of the yard where swimmers can rest. We changed our equipment and prepared to go into the water, but the weather began to change. Before the clear sky in Wan Li, it was overcast unconsciously. As soon as the last gap that can penetrate sunlight was closed, the whole sky and lake were darkened and raindrops followed. But that didn't stop Chu Xiao from getting into the water. The young man took a breathing tube and began to toss in the nearby shallows. The temperature of the lake without sunshine suddenly dropped, and the temperature on the water surface was even lower than that under water. My wife took a photo with us with a camera, and always gave the best service at the crucial time! I'm in the water, too. The water is not deep. I swam to the lake. Where is the yacht that broke down? I swam out of 10 meter and brought it back. This is a challenge to your courage, because you have never really swam in the big lake. When I was downstream of the water, I saw a vast and vague underwater scene, and my fear of vague and uncertain things immediately rose in my heart. I dare not swim too far. I didn't even swim to the nearest cruise ship. It is estimated that it is only about 30 meters offshore. I wonder, if I come back one day, will I have a chance to cross the lake?

After 30 minutes, the cloud cracked a crack again, and the sun shone through it, like a naughty child sticking his head out of the quilt, and the lake suddenly shone again, and the temperature immediately came up. By this time, we have swam almost, and we are ready to get dressed and leave.

A young girl was driving a small sampan, precisely a boat with two pointed ends and a wide middle, on which only one person stood. She just knelt on the board, took a single paddle and rowed, and both the person and the board moved forward lightly. She was swimming in the lake, and the silhouette taken by the sun was particularly beautiful. I quickly took the camera to capture it. I know this girl must have learned and trained to paddle on the water with a small board, otherwise she wouldn't have mastered the balance so well.

At 5 o'clock, we left Shaf Mountain by car, left Lake Saint Wolfgang and rushed to Salzburg. Goodbye, Saint Wolfgang, you are the most unforgettable stop of our trip!