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Vacation at the Achensee
The Achensee is the region around the largest lake in Tyrol.
A romantic piece Tyrol between high mountains and the largest lake in Tyrol, the Achensee.
A wonderful holiday area where you can enjoy not only extensive water sports, but also the charm of the mountains and hospitable people.
The big lake is around and from all the surrounding villages, freely accessible.
The emerald green color, the surrounding mountains, and the many activities and events, ensure every year, that the region and the villages are a very popular destination for summer holidays.
A holiday here is not just mountains and water, but also culture and activities. The region offers perhaps one of the most complete vacation opportunities in Austria.
Villages
Achenkirch Maurach Pertisau Steinberg Wiesing
Ski Resorts
Astenberg Wiesing Christlum Pertisau Rofan Seilbahn Rofanlifte
Mountain Sports
A region which allows unique mountaineering. Whatever you do, and where you are, the lake is always in the background.
An interplay between water and mountains, and a large number of possible mountain sports. Hiking and biking trails abound, paragliding and a private flight school.
Water Sports
Watersports is big here.
Anything is possible on the Achensee, both actively and passively, because the cruise boats on the lake enjoy worldwide fame.
The lake offers some great opportunities to enjoy swimming and for sailing along the lake.
And of course you can also yourself go sailing or surfing, and especially enjoy the enormous good conditions and water quality.
Sightseeing
Achenseebahn
One of the most popular excursions in the region is the Achenseebahn. One of the most famous steam trains of Austria and the world. The railway runs to Jenbach in the Inn Valley. Departure eg. in Pertisau.
Achensee Schiffahrt
A cruise on the Achensee on an old ship. Startingpoint is Pertisau am Achensee.
Achenseer Museumswelt
A village in a village. Old technology, life and practices in the Alps. The museum covers an area of 8 hectares.
Fischergut
One of the oldest buildings in Pertisau. In 1446 Duke Sigmund the coinrich had the Fischerhaus build.
Notburga Museum
According to legend Notburga was born in the 13th century andhelped the poor. The museum won the Tyrolean museum price 2006.
Heimatmuseum Sixenhof
The local history museum is housed in a building from 1361. The museum shows how the region has traditionally lived and worked.
Salzstadel
A former trading place. The Salzstadel is characterized by a mural of the City Hall and a Madonna statue. Both refer to the trade in white gold (= Salz salt) in earlier times.
Lipizzanergestüt
The biggest Lipizanerstoeterij in Austria at the Posthotel in Achenkirch.
Edelbrennerei Franz Kostenzer
A tour ist something unique, the tasting included.
Events Achensee
Although a holiday by the Achensee obviously has so much to offer that you really have no time to visit all events, there are many available in both winter and summer.
Nice annual events include
- Karwendelmarsch
- Achensee-Radmarathon
- Achenseelauf
- Achensee Skitourencamp
- Achensee 3-Täler-lauf
Since there are also many smaller events, and various events are organized in the surrounding regions, it’s best to view the calendar at the Tourist Office, many accommodation have also the calendar for you, with all the fun events in the period that you spend the holidays here.
Tourist information office
Rathaus 387 6215 Achenkirch
Telephone: +43 (0)5246 5300
Email: info@achensee.com
Internet: https://www.achensee.com