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

Two mountaineers are exploring the Rofan Mountains during the autumn season.

Get your hiking boots on! The Achensee hiking programme runs until 1 November and is free with the AchenseeCard.

A picture preview of the Taktvoll graphics on Lake Achensee.

Our environmental awareness campaign "Taktvoll" has been nominated for the Tirol Change Award 2024! 🤩 🎉 We are overjoyed.👇 Read more and vote for us.

The culinary delights at Lake Achensee are a treat for the palate & the soul. This photo captures a meat dish.

Autumn is a time for culinary delights: game and mushroom dishes, creative pumpkin recipes, delicious Martinmas goose and much more.

Opening times of businesses at Lake Achensee

Looking for opening times of attractions, mountain huts, restaurants and cafés in the Achensee region? Check out the links below for current opening times. For information on accommodation providers, go to "Find accommodation".

Events at Lake Achensee

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Sonnenaufgangstour
Sunrise hiking tour to the Astenau Alpe
06:15
Parking area House Notburga
- Eben am Achensee
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Ponyreiten
Pony riding
13:00 - 15:00
Familienresort Buchau
- Maurach am Achensee
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Mit Henne Hanna im Herbst auf die Alm
Autumn pasture day with Hen Hanna
10:30 - 16:30
Alpengasthaus Falzthurn
- 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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Die Geschichte vom Siebenschläfer
The story of "Siebenschläfer"
15:00
Old Widum
- Achenkirch am Achensee
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Großer österreichischer Zapfenstreich
Grand Austrian Finale
18:00
Village Square
- Wiesing
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Tirol Music Project TMP
Tirol Music Project TMP
20:00
Altes Widum
- Achenkirch am Achensee
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AUSTROPOP LIVE BAND - Olles Leiwand
AUSTROPOP LIVE BAND - Olles Leiwand
20:00
Altes Widum
- Achenkirch 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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Stallweihnacht
Stable Christmas
14:30
Messnerhof
- Maurach am Achensee
The view over the Karwendel mountains is a delight for nature loving explorers.
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?