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

Discover countless excursions at an all-inclusive price. With a single card, head up the mountains, out onto the lake, or dive into local culture.

...and join the Achensee hiking programme which is free with the AchenseeCard. Discover tours for summiteers, nature lovers and wildlife watchers.

Explore 183 km of running trails at Lake Achensee. As the snow melts and the valley warms up, spring offers the perfect conditions for runners.

The Gaisalmsteig travels alongside Lake Achensee from Achenkirch to Pertisau.

Experience May at Lake Achensee

Are you planning a short trip to Achensee, or perhaps you’re already here and looking for things to do? From spontaneous mountain adventures to local events, use this overview to see at a glance what’s happening between the mountains and the lake.

Opening times of businesses at Lake Achensee

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

Plan your stay at Lake Achensee

From finding the perfect accommodation to enjoying the exclusive benefits of the AchenseeCard, discover everything you need to know right here - including local culinary highlights and myAchensee, your personal holiday planner.

Events at Lake Achensee

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Eröffnung 15. achensee.literatour 2026 mit Vea Kaiser

Opening of the 15th achensee.literatour 2026 with Vea Kaiser

20:00 - 21:15
Hotel Entners am See
- Pertisau am Achensee
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Debutlesung mit Julia Pustet

Debut reading with Julia Pustet

14:30 - 15:10
Seehotel Einwaller
- Pertisau am Achensee
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IDEALTOURS-Lesung am Schiff mit Verena Altenberger

IDEALTOURS-Reading on the boat with Verena Altenberger

16:00 - 19:00
Landing stage Pertisau
- Pertisau am Achensee
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Thrillerdinner mit Bernhard Aichner

Thriller dinner with Bernhard Aichner

19:30 - 21:45
Entners am See
- Pertisau am Achensee
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Lesung am Berg mit Robert Prosser

Reading with Robert Prosser on the mountain

11:00 - 12:30
Erfurter Hütte
- Maurach am Achensee
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Lesung mit Mieze Medusa

Reading with Mieze Medusa

15:00 - 16:00
Posthotel Achenkirch
- Achenkirch am Achensee
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Muttertags-Konzert

Mother's Day-Concert

17:00
Community hall
- Wiesing
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Lesung im Alten Widum mit Birgit Birnbacher

Reading in the old widum with Birgit Birnbacher

18:00 - 19:00
Old Widum
- Achenkirch am Achensee
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Muttertagskonzert

Mother's day concert

20:00
Multi-purpose hall
- Achenkirch am Achensee
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Krimiwanderung am Dien-Mut-Weg mit Maria Höfle

Thriller hike with Maria Höfle on the Dien-Mut Weg

10:00 - 11:30
Parking beginning Dien-Mut-Weg
- Pertisau am Achensee