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

A group enjoys a beautiful winter's day while exploring the region on a guided snowshoe tour.

Our varied Achensee winter hiking programme starts again on 16 December. Registration is now open.

A group of friends take advantage of the beautiful weather for an autumn hike through the colourful Falzthurntal valley in the Nature Park Karwendel.

Enjoy the diversity of the season with colourful autumn walks, invigorating outdoor activities, and relaxing wellness experiences.

Night shot of the snow-covered village of Pertisau am Achensee in the Advent season, festooned with decorations and sparkling lights.

Get into the festive spirit with traditional delicacies, thoughtful gifts and joyful music. Markets open at the end of November.

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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Jubiläumsfest „30 Jahre Kulturverein Achensee"
Anniversary celebration 30 years Kulturverein Achensee
15:00
Old Widum
- Achenkirch am Achensee
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Tirol Music Project TMP
Tirol Music Project TMP
20:00
Old Widum
- Achenkirch am Achensee
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AUSTROPOP LIVE BAND - Olles Leiwand
Austropop Live Band
20:00
Old Widum
- Achenkirch am Achensee
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Herbstliches Konzert der BMK Steinberg
Autumn concert by the BMK Steinberg
20:00
Village house
- Steinberg am Rofan
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Krampusrummel
Krampus rumble
17:00
Valley station Rofan Seilbahn
- Maurach am Achensee
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Tiroler Bergweihnacht
Tirolean Mountain Christmas
13:00 - 17:00
Heimatmuseum Achental - Sixenhof
- Achenkirch am Achensee
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Landweihnacht
Onshore Christmas Market
11:40 - 16:40
Kräuterhüttl
- Achenkirch am Achensee
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Weihnachtsmarkt
Christmas Market
13:00 - 19:00
Pier in Pertisau
- Pertisau am Achensee
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Lange Nacht der Sauna
Sauna bathing at night
14:00 - 00:00
Atoll Achensee
- Maurach am Achensee
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Stallweihnacht
Stable Christmas
14:30
Messnerhof
- Maurach am Achensee
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Adventmarkt
Advent Market
15:00
Village square
- Wiesing
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Museumsweihnacht
Museum Christmas
12:00 - 18:00
Achensee Museum World
- 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.