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

Depending on snow conditions, the educational and informative tours in the Nature Park Karwendel take you through the stunning landscape.

Want to relax after an active day? On cold winter days, Atoll Achensee is the perfect place to swim, enjoy wellness treatments and unwind.

Fresh air, perfectly groomed slopes, views of Lake Achensee, cosy moments in mountain huts and delicious food await you.

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".

Events at Lake Achensee

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Silvesterschwimmen

New Year's Eve Swim

11:30
Seepromenade 14, 6213 Pertisau
- Pertisau am Achensee
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Langer Eislaufabend

Ice skating at night

14:00 - 20:00
Ice skating rink
- Maurach am Achensee
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Splitboard Festival

Splitboard Festival

12:00
Karwendel cable car
- 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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Faschingsball

Carnival ball

20:00
Community hall
- Wiesing
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Rofanaufstieg - Vertical Race

Rofan ascent - vertical race

10:00
Rofan
- Maurach am Achensee
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Achenseer Skitourenspaß im Rofan

Achensee Ski Touring Fun

10:30
Rofan
- Maurach am Achensee
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Achensee Xtreme – Individual Race

Achensee Xtreme – Individual Race

10:30
Rofan
- Maurach am Achensee
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Frühjahrskonzert

Spring concert

19:30
Community hall
- Wiesing
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Wingfoil Testival

Wingfoil Testival

10:00 - 20:00
SEE-Bad, Atoll Achensee
- Maurach am Achensee
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Achensee Langstreckenschwimmen

Long-distance swimming on the Achensee

07:30
Lake Bath Atoll Achensee
- Maurach am Achensee
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Museums Fest

Museum anniversary celebration

10:00 - 15:00
Museum of local history Sixenhof
- Achenkirch 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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