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

Enjoy a hearty snack at the Feilalm in the Nature Park Karwendel to round off a memorable family hike.

The region combines...

...activities, wellness & culinary delights. Discover huts around Lake Achensee recommended by the Gault&Millau Mountain Hut Guide for Tirol.

A couple enjoying a short walk on the shore of Lake Achensee in Achenkirch. Sailing boats can be seen in the background.

Achensee Holiday Card

Perfect for any weather: Explore the mountains by cable car, relax on train and boat rides, and immerse yourself in captivating museums.

About 10 kilometers from Lake Achensee and situated at 1,000 meters above sea level is the village of Steinberg am Rofan.

Steinberg am Rofan

Discover the mountaineering village – now with a new bike circular tour between Steinberg am Rofan and Kreuth 🚴‍♂

Events at Lake Achensee

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Platzkonzert Atoll Achensee

© Atoll Achensee

Square concert Maurach

Wednesday, 20.08.25

20:30

Atoll Achensee

- Maurach am Achensee

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Platzkonzert Steinberg

© Bundesmusikkapelle Steinberg am Rofan

Square concert Steinberg

Thursday, 21.08.25

20:00

Festival hall

- Steinberg am Rofan

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275 Jahre Jubiläumsfest

275th anniversary celebration BMK Wiesing

Friday, 22.08.25

Wiesing community center

- Wiesing

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Platzkonzert

© BMK Achenkirch

Square concert

Tuesday, 29.07.25

20:15

Multipurpose hall

- Achenkirch am Achensee

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Ausflugsfahrt - Eng

© Achensee Tourismus

Excursion - Eng

Wednesday, 30.07.25

09:26

Eng

- Maurach am Achensee

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Theater "Zuckerpupper'l"

Theatre "Sugar dolls"

Wednesday, 30.07.25

20:15

Multi-purpose hall

- Achenkirch am Achensee

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Platzkonzert Maurach

© Martin Knapp

Square concert Maurach

Wednesday, 30.07.25

20:30

Event centre

- Maurach am Achensee

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Platzkonzert Pertisau

© Bundesmusikkapelle Eben

Square concert Pertisau

Wednesday, 30.07.25

20:30

Fischergut

- Pertisau am Achensee

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Platzkonzert Wiesing

© Achensee Tourismus

Square concert Wiesing

Thursday, 31.07.25

20:15

Music pavilion

- Wiesing

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Life Radio Sommertour

© Atoll Achensee

Life Radio summer tour

Monday, 04.08.25

11:00 - 17:00

Atoll Achensee

- Maurach am Achensee

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Chill & Jump #Achensee

© Achensee Tourismus

Chill & Jump #Achensee

Friday, 08.08.25

18:00

Viewing platform

- Pertisau am Achensee

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Konzert "Mia Sieme"

© DIE BILDARTISTEN Thomas Pircher

Concert "Mia Sieme"

Saturday, 09.08.25

19:00

Fischergut Pertisau

- Pertisau am Achensee

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Platzkonzert Atoll Achensee

© Atoll Achensee

Square concert Maurach

Wednesday, 20.08.25

20:30

Atoll Achensee

- Maurach am Achensee

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Platzkonzert Steinberg

© Bundesmusikkapelle Steinberg am Rofan

Square concert Steinberg

Thursday, 21.08.25

20:00

Festival hall

- Steinberg am Rofan

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275 Jahre Jubiläumsfest

275th anniversary celebration BMK Wiesing

Friday, 22.08.25

Wiesing community center

- Wiesing

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Platzkonzert

© BMK Achenkirch

Square concert

Tuesday, 29.07.25

20:15

Multipurpose hall

- Achenkirch am Achensee

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Ausflugsfahrt - Eng

© Achensee Tourismus

Excursion - Eng

Wednesday, 30.07.25

09:26

Eng

- Maurach am Achensee

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Theater "Zuckerpupper'l"

Theatre "Sugar dolls"

Wednesday, 30.07.25

20:15

Multi-purpose hall

- Achenkirch am Achensee

The Gaisalmsteig travels alongside Lake Achensee from Achenkirch to Pertisau. A perfect excursion with many scenic viewpoints for active couples.

Summer holidays

Trail runners have the opportunity to train in the Nature Park Karwendel surrounded by beautiful scenery.

Enjoy moments of pure bliss in the SEE-Bad at the Atoll Achensee in Maurach backdropped by the spectacular natural scenery.

Food & Wellness

The cows rest and graze during the cattle drive from the summer pastures of the Gramai Alm.

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

Autumn holidays

Beautiful view over the snow-covered village of Pertisau, Lake Achensee and the village of Maurach.

Winter holidays

A ski tour in the middle of the winter landscape of the Rofan mountains is a special experience.

Kayaking on Lake Achensee is an excellent way to experience the stillness of spring.

Spring holidays

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?

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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.