Looking back towards St Wolfgang from the ferry as it heads to Strobl. The leaves in the forest are starting to turn as winter approaches. On the high peak behind you can just make out the hotel atop the Schafberg.

Great views from the famous cog train as it travels up the Schafberg mountain. The ride takes about 40 minutes but if you are feeling energetic the paths up the mountain start just outside the Howling Wolf Chalet - turn left outside the front door and head upwards.

The train arrives but you are not at the summit, you have a few 100 metres to walk yourself.

On top of the world - the pictures do not do it justice but the views of the Austrian Alps are just amazing as their peaks peak out above the clouds.

If you walked to the top of the mountain you will be please to get a beer in the bar but make sure you have a head for heights!

On the way down from the summit of the mountain the sun starts to set on the Alps.

On the Wolfgangsee heading out of St Wolfgang. The ferry stops off at Strobl and St Gilgen.

The beautiful St Wolfgang is a wonderful place to say. Visit the famous White Horse Inn Hotel and the Church. There are many little shops, restaurants to visit. And if you feel naught, visit one of the coffee shops and try one of the delicious cakes.

Take a ferry and enjoy a coffee or something stronger as you relax on the top deck and soak up the sun and views!

Great views across the Wolfgangsee towards the Postalalm ski area and the Austrian Alps. The water is so pure you can drink it straight out of the lake.

Looking out of the stairway window at the Chalet we saw that we had some visitors in the back garden.