Unbeatable trip to Lake St. Wolfgang

After leaving Vienna, we headed all the way to the southwest of Austria, passing through Linz. The whole drive took nearly 4 hours. We refueled at the first small gas station after getting off the highway. The oil price Disel was 1.026 euros per liter, which was higher than that in Germany. It’s cheaper than traveling all the way out in Vienna. The person in charge of the gas station is a skinny, short old lady, but she does speak English very well, which is rare in my experience. The food in the gas station shop didn't seem to be very expensive, so we bought some snacks and drinks. When paying, the old lady specially helped me put out the required change from a pile of change. It was really NICE.

The ordinary road to Lake Wolfgang is a pleasant journey. After we passed through several long tunnels, the beautiful lake suddenly jumped into view, just to the left in the direction of progress. , which made me want to stop and stop several times. When I came out of a tunnel and turned a corner, I suddenly found several cars parked on the side of the road. I also turned right and slowed down to stop. I must have been a little too hasty, but a car following me passed by with an "angry" siren. I looked at the parking position and found it was really not good because it was right at the exit of the curve. To continue driving, I had to reverse first. At this time, if a car drove out of the curve, others would see me. The reaction time required for the car to slow down is very short, which is strictly speaking dangerous.

We didn’t want to fight anymore. My wife took two random photos and hurried back from the other side of the road, got in the car, and I reversed and then moved forward. Fortunately, there was no car coming behind this moment.

When the navigation showed that we were less than 20 minutes away from our destination hotel, the sky became overcast and it seemed like there was a little drizzle. As the car drove on the road surrounded by dense woods, I could almost smell the magical smell of St. Wolfgang. The mountains not far away were majestic and deep, surrounded by dark trees and light grass slopes. There are standard houses with triangular roofs scattered on the grassy slope. The navigation is very accurate. If you say you have arrived at your destination, you have arrived. Yes, I booked Haus Daheim through booking. A three-story apartment stands quietly on the left side of the path up the mountain. Cars have been parked a few steps in the parking area in front of the building. There is also room for parking closest to the entrance of the house. I parked my car and got in.

After a while, I met the owner of this apartment hotel, a middle-aged man who was not tall and had not much hair. He enthusiastically introduced me to check-in and local travel matters, from mountain climbing to small trains. , went on a cruise on the lake, and even took out a map of Salzburg, ready to introduce me to the features there. I quickly signaled that the amount of information was too much and my brain could not handle it, and he quickly and understandingly stopped. Taking the keys, we moved our luggage upstairs. The room was on the third floor. It was not high, but it was difficult to hold the heavy luggage. The room given to us was not big, but it was arranged in an orderly manner with a double bed, a small bed, a small table, a high cabinet, a short cabinet, and an induction cooktop, all in a wooden room. There is a small bathroom, which is really small but has all the essentials.

Coupled with the sloping roof and windows facing the bed, it feels cozy! Things were put away for a while, and it was getting late. My wife started to cook, which was to cook three packs of instant noodles and add a cucumber fried with chili. The dinner was placed on the small wooden table in front of the bed. Looking out the window, there was a green field, and there was a person there. The dog was walking on the grass. It was a very fashionable shepherd dog (?). When I saw this scene, I quickly used the camera in my hand to "secretly" take a picture through the window. In my memory, the instant noodles I have eaten before are rarely as delicious and rare as the instant noodles on the plate tonight. It is because I am hungry, because it is on the plate, and because it is in such a remote and completely sunken lake. In a special wooden house on the grassy slope. It’s really good to feel like you’re only two-fifths full. If you’re 80% full, your reaction to the outside world will be slowed down by the fullness in your stomach. If you’re 20% full, you might be blown away by a strong wind. Go to the lake.

Walking out of the cabin and walking downhill along the path in the green grass, everything around us is so fresh and intoxicating, just like the aged wine deep in the alley, for us to enjoy exclusively. The larger dark house that is half open on the other side of the road, the blond people of various ages and high noses gathered in front of the door, it is unclear whether they are locals or foreign tourists, the vibrant red flowers blooming in front of the windowsill on the second floor, There is a lawnmower on the large grassland on the right side of the road, as well as small swings and slides on the roadside... Cross the road by the lake and enter a camp filled with various large white RVs: it is like a temporary tribe. , a tent was set up in front of each RV, which automatically extended from the side of the RV, and then put up curtains to form a semi-open leisure space, where the family barbecued and cooked, and placed a few deck chairs. With a small table, it is so comfortable to sit leisurely. It was almost dark at that time, and we saw the lights dimly lit up in a family’s RV, with several children playing around inside. We politely greeted the adults and their parents under the tent outside the car, and when we asked, they were also from Austria. I came from another city and have to stay here for two weeks! The RV is stationed here and can be connected to water and electricity, so they can take a shower in the RV. They only need to pay a certain rent for the camp. Compared to staying in a hotel, the cost is of course nothing.

We didn’t even talk for a while before it began to rain lightly. We had to say goodbye to our hosts. They were sitting in their tents and watching the rain leisurely, but we had to leave and find another place to hide from the rain, as if we were homeless and degenerate people. , the feeling at that moment was really weird. If we really do, will they take us in?

Night has fallen quietly, but we are still lingering on the roadside grass and all the scenery we have never seen before on the way home. Xiao Chu happily swung on the swing, kicked a ball on the grass court, posed for photos next to the lawnmower, and jumped on the trampoline... Everything was novel to the children and us!

I slept soundly that night and woke up at 5:30 in the morning. I put on my sports gear, slipped out of the room, and went downstairs. The sky was already bright, with a few rays of morning glow in the light blue sky. The earth and mountain peaks had not yet fully woken up from their beautiful sleep. I was already about to start running. Follow the road heading west, passing through various hotels, houses and shops on both sides, and passing through the unassuming central street with colorful storefronts on both sides of Wolfgang Town (actually just a main street). ), came to the Schafbergbahn (Schafberg Train Station), and checked out the parking location and train schedule; and also confirmed the location and schedule of the nearby Ferry (ship) terminal. Return with a few finalized itinerary plans. Without turning back, I "followed" the footsteps of a runner and quietly came to a bicycle path near the lake. The plan was to walk along the lake. Although it was not long, the effect of viewing the lake was excellent. There was a neat row of bicycles on the lake shore. There are several wooden platforms extending into the lake, which seem to be used for temporary docking of small boats, or for fishing, which is unknown. Standing on the edge of the lake, you can see the rippling blue waves. The lake water appears deep blue against the sunset, with endless wavy patterns. On the other side, the gentle distant mountains and the green grass slopes at the foot of the mountains are even deeper. It is so calm and peaceful, facing you with a slightly reserved and tolerant temperament, as if to say: Welcome, guest from China!

What we had for breakfast suddenly became a little blurry. In this chic cabin and the morning grass outside the house and the smell of being close to the lake, we said goodbye to the last meal reluctantly. " buffet".

Following the store owner’s instructions, we drove all the way to the P8 parking lot next to the Schafbergbahn. The parking lot was surrounded by trees, and the branches and leaves were just enough to shade the cars. The store owner’s words were true. A "very nice parking place" with a one-time fee of 2 EURO. You pay first and then lift the lever to release, which is very convenient. I missed the first 9:10 train, so I had to buy the next one. Fortunately, it was 9:40, so it wasn’t too far behind. In order to save time, I used cash to buy the tickets. The family ticket cost 80 euros, which is not cheap when you think about it. We boarded the train. This is the Schaffshan train. The bright red carriage is filled with joy and vitality. The steam locomotive is pushing the carriage upwards behind the butt. We were lucky enough to be in the first box behind the front driver's cab, by the window, and could clearly see what the driver was doing. The carriage is full of passengers, and the train is starting to go up the mountain! It is said that this is a railway built for more than a hundred years (1893), with a maximum gradient of 16 degrees (?). The small train goes around the mountain, and the surrounding scenery begins to change like a movie. Sometimes it is dense woods, and sometimes it is... The grassy slopes, for one moment, are steep mountain passes... and for the next moment, they are suddenly opened up to a magnificent and delicate scenery of mountains and lakes, like pictures with dazzling colors, and the wonderful scenes are exciting and intoxicating. . There was a strong old man on the opposite side with a young man of sixteen or seventeen years old, and there were probably a few old ladies and middle-aged people behind him. The amiable old lady delivered food to them from time to time, which should be candy and the like. He even gave Chu Hang a piece of candy, which was quite interesting. It’s a bit like our Chinese family’s spring outing. Diagonally opposite, there is a young couple with a baby of a few months old. Their faces are also full of spring breeze, which looks comfortable. At about 10:20, the train arrived at the top of the mountain.

The Schaaf Mountain Peak is the commanding height of the entire lake area. Looking down from here, you can have an unobstructed view of the magnificent scenery of the lakes and mountains on the shores of Lake Wolfgang. The towering mountains in the distance are the majestic appearance of the Alps. At the foot of the hillside, there are green grass, dotted villages, and rippling lake water. Looking up, you can see the blue sky and the gentle breeze on the top of the mountain.

My wife grabbed Xiao Chu and kept taking pictures. After finishing the front-facing photos, I had to raise my hand to point into the distance when taking photos from behind, trying to express some artistic conception. It’s also very busy for me, a “bad” photographer. There is a building on the top of the mountain. I don’t know its purpose, but there is a place that looks like a coffee bar next to it. There are a number of tables open along the railing. You can sit across from each other and have three glasses of wine. It is absolutely fun! We walked around the fence along the top of the ring. During the week, I mainly overlooked the surrounding scenery. The top of the mountain is 2,300 meters above sea level, and the temperature was about less than 15 degrees. It was a bit cold even wearing short clothes. Just like that, I watched and filmed wildly while the "cold wind blew". We walked down at 10:50, preparing to catch the return train. Then I continued to take many more photos of "dragon leaping and tiger leaping" and "pointing to the country" at the place where I got off the car just now.

There were far fewer passengers taking the bus down the mountain at this time. We sat together with two girls who looked like Hanguoren at first sight. My wife got up and took pictures wildly, wanting to take some more beautiful memories back with her.

It was exactly 11:40 when I got off the bus. I immediately went to see the Ferry. The nearest ferry was at 12:37. Wait! I wish I could have stayed in the mountains longer. While waiting for the boat, I went to see a nearby swimming place that was open to the public and got swimming equipment from the car. At noon, the sun was shining brightly, and we boarded the Ferry to visit Lake Wolfgang. We bought a round-trip ticket, which is valid for the whole day (a family ticket for two adults and one child is about 28 euros). The boat has two floors, one indoors and the other open-air. We put our backpacks on the first floor and walked to the second floor. Most tourists were enjoying the sunshine on the second floor. Looking around here, this is a flat lake to enjoy the scenery of the lake and mountains. It is very different from the view from the top of the mountain in the morning, because all the scenes are zoomed in. I don’t have data on how big the area of ??Wolfgang Lake is, but it is indeed not small. The boat comes from It takes 40 minutes to drive from Schiff train station to Schiff station market, then to Gschwendt on the opposite bank and then to Strobl on the east side. During this time, we take photos as much as we want, or sit on the deck and enjoy the dazzling but never burning eyes and the pleasant wind brought by the lake. At this time, we can forget everything and the baggage we carry. , easily have a sincere communication with nature, air and water, and with yourself at this time.

As we approached Stobl, we had already seen many swimming spots near the pier, as well as various cruise ships and boats, as well as those hot-dressed foreign girls, as well as those wearing sunglasses and beach shorts. The cool guy. When we got off the boat, it was already 1:30, and we immediately looked for Lilli, a restaurant recommended by the owner of the family hotel. We saw many people buying ice cream nearby, so we joined in, bought ice cream, and asked for directions. The young man pointed and Lilli was right behind us! There were not many people. There were tables and sunshades in the small courtyard in front of the court. We found a table in the middle and sat down and ordered. My wife said she wanted fish, so I ordered the best fish for her. Xiao Chu ordered pork chops and French fries, and I ordered pasta, a bottle of non-alcoholic beer, and a large glass of Fanta, and it was done! This was the most enjoyable meal we had on our trip, not because it was expensive, but because our family enjoyed a delicious meal in this chic and comfortable Lilli on the beautiful shores of Lake Wolfgang. lunch. Fish is the most expensive, but also the most valuable. It should be the fish from this lake. It is cooked just right, the meat is tender and fragrant, not salty or bland. Xiao Chu also praised the pork chop and fries ordered for him, saying that it was one of the best fries he had ever eaten. All right. Checkout, 42 euros per ticket, good value for money!

After catching the 2:25 boat, we returned to the Wolfgang market diagonally across the bank. When we were approaching the shore, I took photos of the landmark building on the shore - a white-spire tower (or church). . After getting off the boat, we walked along the busiest shopping street here, preparing to walk back to the swimming area near Schaaf Station, because Xiao Chu was most looking forward to taking his new swimming equipment into the water! Jian Jianjie said that we finally found an open swimming area and paid 10 euros. Xiaochu and I were ready to change our clothes. This is the berthing area for yachts, plus a small palm-sized beach for launching, and the main business is restaurants. The swimming area is just a side job for others. But the facilities are complete, with changing rooms and a grassy area in front of the yard where swimmers can rest. We changed our gear and prepared to go into the water, but things started to change. The clear sky before was suddenly covered with clouds. As soon as the last gap through which sunlight could pass through closed, the entire sky and the lake surface darkened, and light raindrops began to fall. But this couldn't stop Xiao Chu's enthusiasm for getting into the water. The young man took a snorkel and started tossing in the nearby shallows. The temperature of the lake surface without sunshine suddenly dropped, and the temperature above the water was even lower than the temperature under the water. My wife took pictures with us with her camera. She always does her best service at critical moments! I also went into the water. The water was not deep. I swam into the lake. There was an anchored yacht there. I swam out 10 meters and took it back. It’s a challenge to be brave because you’ve never really swum in a big lake. When I was swimming underwater, I saw vast and blurry underwater scenes, and my fear of vague and uncertain things immediately arose in my heart. I didn't dare to swim too far. Even after several trips back and forth, I still didn't get to the nearest cruise ship, which was estimated to be only about 30 meters offshore. I was thinking, if I come back one day, will I have the chance to cross this lake?

Thirty minutes later, another crack opened in the clouds, and the sun shone through, like a naughty deserted child sticking his head out of the quilt. The lake surface suddenly shone again, The temperature also came up immediately. By this time we had almost finished swimming and were ready to get dressed and leave.

A young girl drove a small sampan. To be precise, it was a boat plank with two pointed ends and a wide middle. There was only one person standing on it. She just knelt on the board, held the oar in her hand, and started rowing. The people and the board moved forward lightly. She was rowing in the lake, and her silhouette under the sunlight looked particularly beautiful, so I quickly grabbed my camera to capture it.

I know that this girl must have learned and practiced using a small board to paddle on the water, otherwise she would not have such a good balance.

At around 5 o'clock, we picked up the car and left Schaffberg, left St. Wolfgang Lake and rushed to Salzberg.

Farewell, St. Wolfgang, you are the most unforgettable part of our trip!