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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Frühjahrskonzert
Spring concert
19:30
Community hall
- Wiesing
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Eröffnung 14. achensee.literatour 2025
Opening of the 14th achensee.literatour 2025 with Daniel Glattauer
20:00
Hotel Entners am See
- Pertisau am Achensee
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Lesung mit Selina Holešinsky im Seehotel Einwaller
Lesung mit Selina Holešinsky im Seehotel Einwaller
14:30
Seehotel Einwaller
- Pertisau am Achensee
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IDEALTOURS-Lesung am Schiff mit Erika Pluhar
IDEALTOURS-Lesung am Schiff mit Erika Pluhar
16:00
Achenseeschifffahrt
- Pertisau am Achensee
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Thrillerdinner mit Bernhard Aichner
Thriller dinner with Bernhard Aichner
19:30
Hotel Entners am See
- Pertisau am Achensee
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Lesung am Berg mit Katharina Köller
Reading with Katharina Köller on the mountain
10:30
Erfurter Hütte
- Maurach am Achensee
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Debutlesung mit Michèle Yves Pauty
Debut reading with Michèle Yves Pauty at the Seehotel Einwaller
15:00
Seehotel Einwaller
- Pertisau am Achensee
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Lesung mit Petra Pellini
Reading with Petra Pellini
18:00
Altes Widum
- Achenkirch am Achensee
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Krimiwanderung mit Katharina Eigner
Thriller hike with Katharina Eigner on the ´Dien-Mut Weg`
10:00
Parkplatz Beginn Dien-Mut Weg
- Pertisau am 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
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.