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

Classic cross-country skiing is an excellent way to enjoy the great outdoors on a sunny winter day.

Cross-country adventures and exciting activities - all in one easy-to-use online shop. Find everything you need at a glance.

A ski mountaineer is traversing the Rofan Mountains. The landscape is stunning and deeply covered in snow.

After some years away, the Achensee Xtreme returns to the Rofan for a full weekend of thrilling competitions for seasoned pros and amateurs.

The Achensee boat glides across the lake. Snow-covered Pertisau am Achensee in the background.

During the winter months, the Achensee boat trip is available from Thursday to Sunday, and the restaurant is open for guests to enjoy.

Events at Lake Achensee

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Köglalm MTB Bergrennen
Köglalm MTB race
13:00
Multipurpose hall
- Achenkirch am Achensee
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Ferien Feierei
Holiday party
11:00
Atoll Achensee
- Maurach am Achensee
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Langstreckenschwimmen am Achensee
Long-distance swimming on the Achensee
06:30
Lake Bath Atoll Achensee
- Maurach am Achensee
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Silent Cinema
Silent Cinema
21:15
Atoll Achensee
- Maurach am Achensee
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Familienfest
Atoll Achensee Family party
11:00
Atoll Achensee
- Maurach am Achensee
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Life Radio Sommertour
Life Radio summer tour
11:00 - 17:00
Atoll Achensee
- Maurach am Achensee
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Chill & Jump #Achensee
Chill & Jump #Achensee
18:00
Viewing platform
- Pertisau am Achensee
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Karwendelmarsch
Karwendelmarsch
06:00 - 20:00
Scharnitz-Pertisau
- Pertisau am Achensee
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Achenseelauf
Achensee Run
10:00
Fischergut
- Pertisau am Achensee
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Achensee Ballontage
Ballooning Days at Lake Achensee
08:00
Zusatz-Parkplatz Hochalmlifte Christlum
- 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.