# Rack railway to the Schafberg from St. Wolfgang What to do en Salzkammergut · Salzkammergut Fuente: https://www.geocalia.com/en/austria/upper-austria/salzkammergut/things-to-do/schafberg · Revisado: 2026-11-12 - Desde: 61 € adult, return - Duración: 3 h - Temporada: 25 April – 1 November 2026 to the summit; in Advent and at Christmas, to the Schafbergalm - Para quién: All ages; pushchairs not admitted A rack railway of 1893 from St. Wolfgang to the Schafberg summit (1,783 m) in 35 minutes; €61 return, April to November. What it is The SchafbergBahn is the rack railway that climbs from St. Wolfgang, on the shore of the Wolfgangsee, to the summit of the Schafberg, at 1,783 m. It has run since 1893 and its operator presents it as the steepest rack railway in Austria. The climb takes a little over 35 minutes, with a stop at the Schafbergalm (1,364 m) after 30 minutes and 4.2 km. At the top you have a 360-degree view over the mountains and, according to the operator, over 11 lakes of the Salzkammergut. It is run by the company 5 Schätze, which also operates the boats on the Wolfgangsee. Seasons Main season 2026: from 25 April to 1 November, to the summit. Closed: from 2 to 19 November 2026. Advent: from 20 November to 20 December 2026, Wednesday to Sunday, only as far as the Schafbergalm. Christmas and New Year: from 26 December 2026 to 3 January 2027, daily, only as far as the Schafbergalm. The dates for the 2027 summer season have not yet been published; in 2026 it began with spring trains on weekends in March and April. In high season trains leave every 20 minutes. Prices 2026 Up or downReturn Adult, to the summit€43€61 Child aged 4 to 14, to the summit€12.90€18.40 With the Salzkammergut Erlebnis-Card€40€58.20 Adult, to the Schafbergalm€30€50 Child, to the Schafbergalm€9€15 Dog (day ticket)—€7.50 Under-4s do not pay if they do not take a seat. The dog ticket is also valid on the Wolfgangsee boats. Until 31 October 2026, on Fridays from 13:30 children travelled free with an adult. Tickets and reservations You do not need to reserve a seat to go up; groups of 20 or more must book. The descent ticket carries a fixed time, which you choose when you buy it and can change at the machines at the upper station, the Schafbergspitze hotel or the Himmelspforte. From the Schafbergalm the descent is not reserved: you board according to the space available. You can buy online in the 5 Schätze shop; you see live departures and free seats. At the summit From the upper station (1,732 m), a well-prepared path climbs about 50 m to the Schafbergspitze hotel and the Himmelspforte, a former hut with a panoramic terrace serving simple food. If you like walking, you can climb on foot from the Schafbergalm to the summit. Bicycles are not allowed anywhere on the mountain. Getting there The lower station is in St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut, on the shore of the Wolfgangsee. You can get there by car or on the lake boats, run by the same company. With children, a pushchair and a dog Pushchairs cannot go on the train: they are left at the lower station. At the top the paths are steep and not accessible. Bring a baby carrier. Dogs travel muzzled and on a lead, or in a carrier, and with their own ticket except in a carrier. If the weather changes At the summit it is colder and windier than at the lake. If it is in cloud, you will not see the lakes: choose a clear day and bring an extra layer. Another Salzkammergut plan to combine is the Kaiservilla in Bad Ischl, Franz Joseph's summer home. Lo organiza: SchafbergBahn, desde 61 € adult (https://www.5schaetze.at/de/schafbergbahn/preise-und-fahrplan.html) ## Cómo llegar y contacto - Coordenadas: 47.776, 13.433 ## Cerca de aquí - [Romantik Hotel Im Weissen Rössl](https://www.geocalia.com/en/austria/upper-austria/salzkammergut/where-to-stay/romantik-hotel-im-weissen-roessl), a 4.4 km - [Konditorei Zauner](https://www.geocalia.com/en/austria/upper-austria/salzkammergut/where-to-eat/konditorei-zauner), a 15.9 km - [Kaiservilla in Bad Ischl, the summer home of Franz Joseph and Sisi](https://www.geocalia.com/en/austria/upper-austria/salzkammergut/things-to-do/kaiservilla), a 16.1 km ## Consejos ### Choose your descent time with some margin The descent ticket has a fixed time; if you want more time at the top, change it at the machines at the summit. ### Leave the pushchair below It does not go on the train and the paths at the top are steep. ### In Advent, go up to the Schafbergalm From Wednesday to Sunday, 20 November to 20 December, the train goes as far as the intermediate station. ## Preguntas frecuentes ### How much does the Schafberg railway cost? In 2026, €61 return to the summit for an adult and €18.40 for a child aged 4 to 14. ### How long does the climb take? A little over 35 minutes from St. Wolfgang to the summit, at 1,783 m. ### Does it run in winter? Only as far as the Schafbergalm: in Advent, Wednesday to Sunday, and daily from 26 December to 3 January. From 2 to 19 November 2026 it is closed. Destino: [Salzkammergut](https://www.geocalia.com/en/austria/upper-austria/salzkammergut.md)