Sankt Wolfgang im Salzkammergut Warnings and Dangers

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When we started the journey at the Schafbergbahn Station it was warm and I was only lightly dressed. When we reached the top of the Schafberg it was warm in the restaurant but shortly after we left, it started to drizzle and the temperature dropped a few degrees. Though we had packed light coats these were not enough protection and it we felt the cold. We were lucky that the train guard let us on the train early otherwise we would have stood around shivering. So be warned if you want to spent some time at the top make sure you have warm clothing with you.

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Just like other mountainous regions, the weather in the Salzkammergut region is rather unpredictable. It may be sunny in Salzburg and the weather here may be totally different. However thanks to the internet and webcams, you can check out the actual weather in St Wolfgang and surroundings while at your hotel in Salzburg (I did that myself). In order to do that, go to the Salzkammergut website http://www.salzkammergut.at/alias/salzkammergut/en and click onto the "Web Cams" section. Then choose the place you want to view. I think the best and most updated is the webcam at the White Horse Inn of St Wolfgang at http://www.salzkammergut.at/alias/salzkammergut/en

Also, you can check the weather forecast for the next few days using popular internet weather reports such as the Weather Underground (see website below). Generally if you want good views, the better seasons would normally be autumn and winter. During spring and especially summer, the hotter and more humid weather tends to build up clouds in the mountains (especially in the afternoon). Best time of the day free of clouds would be mornings and evenings, but this all depends on your luck.