Villa Alma: A Lakeside Hideaway in Sankt Gilgen

Located in Sankt Gilgen, a fairytale town of Salzkammergut region, Villa Alma is the ideal hideaway for the nature lovers, just half an hour driving from Salzburg.

Nestled on the shore of the lake Wolfgang, framed by the alpine peaks, Villa Alma is the newest member of the Heym Collections hotels. Formerly a historic villa, nowadays a lakeside boutique hotel in Salzkammergut, a region well known for its turquoise alpine lakes, postcard-perfect towns and paradise surrounding nature.

The house sits in a landscape of picturesque beauty, where everything seems to slow down. A perfect escape to refresh your body and mind.

I woke up in the morning with an incredible mountain and mirror-still lake view. The fresh air of the morning and the tranquility of the surrounding nature were pure bliss. The room gave me all the feeling of comfort and its own terrace was perfect for contemplating the view.

The breakfast room was cosy and intimate, overlooking the lake.

To wake up in a sunny morning and enjoy a homemade tart, coffee, omelette, all with a view. What else can be more pleasant? To relax, disconnect and pampering yourself while laying on the comfortable sun lounge on the shore of the lake.

Villa Alma offers all the amenities for a relaxing getaway, including a private beach with direct lake access, bikes and paddle boats, to enjoy the endless possibilities of exploring the picturesque Salzkammergut region.

Getting to Villa Alma

Located half an hour driving from Salzburg, beside the car, Villa Alma is easily accessible by public transportation. For instance, you can get to Villa Alma directly by bus no 150 from Salzburg. The bus ride usually takes approximately 30-40 minutes to St Gilgen. From the bus station – Busbanhof -the walking distance to Villa Alma is approximately 10 minutes.

The Location and things to do

The Salzkammergut is among the most popular regions around Salzburg, due to its natural beauty, the alpine lakes, mountains and the endless possibilities of spending the time there.
Villa Alma is located in St. Gilgen, a small yet picturesque town, also being the birth place of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s mother.

St Gilgen is a good base for exploring the region, with many biking routes, hiking and walking trails, but also a good day trip option from Salzburg.

Beside the idyllic surroundings, there are few more attractions in St Gilgen:

• The Mozart’s house;
• Mozartplatz, the main square of St Gilgen;
• The Boat Tour to St Wolfgang, the neighboring lakeside town;
• the Schafberg Steam Train which leaves from St Wolfgang.