Lake Achensee & its villages

Lake Achensee and its five surrounding villages are nestled in the stunning mountain scenery of the Karwendel and Rofan mountains. Located in the heart of Tirol, the region is known for its natural beauty and outdoor activities. Year-round, Tirol's largest lake becomes the stage for a huge variety of active recreation and leisure pursuits. It's curtain-up for the best time of the year - and your unforgettable holiday experiences at Lake Achensee!

What's on at Lake Achensee

Check out our latest snow report and get daily updates on open slopes, cross-country ski trails, toboggan runs and ice rinks.

Enjoy a winter hike, breathe the clear, fresh air, and experience Lake Achensee's winter wonderland.

Get into the festive spirit with traditional delicacies, thoughtful gifts and joyful music. Here you can find the opening hours of the markets.

Opening times of businesses at Lake Achensee

Looking for the opening times of attractions, mountain huts, restaurants, or cafés in the Achensee region? Follow the link below for the latest information. For accommodation options, go to "Find accommodation".

Events at Lake Achensee

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Seeweihnacht

Christmas magic by the lake

11:00
Schiffsanlegestelle
- Pertisau am Achensee
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Landweihnacht

Onshore Christmas Market

11:30 - 16:30
Kräuterhüttl
- Achenkirch am Achensee
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Tiroler Bergweihnacht

Tirolean Mountain Christmas

12:00 - 17:00
Heimatmuseum Achental - Sixenhof
- Achenkirch am Achensee
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Bergadvent

Mountain Advent

14:00 - 19:00
Fischergut
- Pertisau am Achensee
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Nikolauseinzug Pertisau

St. Nicholas procession in Pertisau

16:00 - 17:00
Landing stage
- Pertisau am Achensee
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Schützenweihnacht

Schützenchristmas

18:00
Village
- Maurach am Achensee
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Museumsweihnacht

Museum Christmas

12:00 - 18:00
Achensee Museum World
- Maurach am Achensee
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Stallweihnacht

Stable Christmas

13:00
Messnerhof
- Maurach am Achensee
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Adventmarkt

Advent-Market

15:00
Village square
- Wiesing
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Lions Club Adventkonzert

Lions Club Adventkonzert

19:00
Church Wiesing
- Wiesing
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Langer Eislaufabend

Ice skating at night

14:00 - 20:00
Ice skating rink
- Maurach am Achensee
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Besinnliche Weihnachtsstimmung

Contemplative Christmas spirit

17:00
Häusererbühelkapelle
- Maurach am Achensee
View from the Rofan mountains over the snow-covered Achensee region and the Nature Park Karwendel.

Sustainable & responsible

The Achensee region fosters respectful and sustainable behaviour in our communities and in nature, with an emphasis on a better understanding of outdoor safety.

Job offers across all industries

Do you love spending your holidays at Lake Achensee and can't get enough of our region? Have you ever thought about working here?

This photo captures a hotel housekeeper, a skier, an apprentice chef and a care worker holding the Achensee DahoamCard in front of a white screen.
Winter & summer landscape at lake Achensee

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