Adventfahrten der SchafbergBahn
A festively illuminated cog railway train carries visitors up to the Schafbergalm station at an altitude of 1,364 meters. From the mountain station and nearby viewpoints, guests can take in panoramic winter views of Lake Wolfgangsee and the surrounding Salzkammergut landscape. The experience includes a stop at the Gasthof Schafberg-Alpe, live holiday music, visits with Nikolo and the Christkind, and Europe's highest postbox for Christmas wish lists.
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When
Tickets
To Schafbergalm, round trip: adult €50.00; child €15.00; groups of 10 or more €44.50; dog €7.50 (the table specifies a day ticket for regular SchafbergBahn and WolfgangseeSchifffahrt rides). One way: adult €30.00; child €9.00; dog €7.50. Children travel free if they do not require their own seat; for safety, children aged 4 and over require their own seat, so the reduced child fare applies from age 4 to 14.99. On every Advent Sunday, children up to age 14 travel free with an accompanying adult on the SchafbergBahn and WolfgangseeSchifffahrt. The group fare applies from 10 people. A reduced fare applies to holders of a Salzkammergut Erlebnis-Card The Advent program is included in the SchafbergBahn ride ticket.
Hours
Advent program: 13.45–16.15.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Salzkammergut
Food & Drink
Guests can warm up in the cozy Gaststube at Gasthof Schafberg-Alpe.
Pets
A dog fare is listed: €7.50 for a one-way ride and €7.50 for the round-trip table, which describes the dog fare as a day ticket for regular SchafbergBahn and WolfgangseeSchifffahrt rides.
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Tips & Advice
- Check that your travel day falls within the operating schedule: rides run Wednesday through Sunday during the Advent period and daily during the Christmas and New Year period.
- If traveling with a child aged four or older, plan for the child to have their own seat for safety.
- Consider traveling on an Advent Sunday with a child up to age 14 to use the free-travel offer when accompanied by an adult.
- Allow time to walk from Schafbergalm to the viewpoint for a view of Wolfgangsee.
- Bring a Christmas wish letter or write one at Schafbergalm, where a special mailbox collects letters to the Christkind.
Special Events & Promotions
- Children up to age 14 ride free on Advent Sundays when accompanied by an adult.
- Groups of 10 or more receive a group fare.
- Holders of a Salzkammergut Erlebnis-Card receive a reduced fare.
- The outdoor Advent program is offered on all Advent weekends.
- A new cozy stop at the Gasthof Schafberg-Alpe is offered.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a SchafbergBahn ticket include?
A ticket covers a ride to Schafbergalm, either return or one way, and includes the Advent program there.
What can visitors do at Schafbergalm?
Visitors can enjoy live music and instrumental Christmas songs, stop at the Gasthof Schafberg-Alpe, write a wish letter to the Christkind, and post it in the special mailbox.
Are children eligible for free travel?
Children up to age 14 travel free on Advent Sundays when accompanied by an adult. Children who do not need their own seat also travel free; children aged four and over require their own seat for safety.
Can I bring a dog on the train?
Dogs can travel on the SchafbergBahn; a dog fare is available for one-way and return journeys.
Is the Advent program suitable for families?
Yes. The outdoor program is described as offering attractions for the whole family, and Nikolo and Christkind rides include sweet surprises.
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