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

A group enjoys a beautiful winter's day while exploring the region on a guided snowshoe tour.

Looking forward to your cross-country skiing holiday? ❄ Soon, the snow will settle in the valleys, and the first trails will be ready for you.

A couple is enjoying the sauna infusion in the wellness area of Atoll Achensee.

The crisp autumn air and snow-capped mountain peaks make us yearn for peaceful moments of well-being. Do you feel the same?

Participants of the New Year's eve swim receive a splash of ice-cold water before braving the freezing cold water of Lake Achensee.

Every year on 31 December, the traditional Achensee New Year's Eve swim attracts brave swimmers to the chilly waters. Register now!

Opening times of businesses at Lake Achensee

Looking for the opening times of attractions, mountain huts, restaurants, or 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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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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Tiroler Bergweihnacht
Tirolean Mountain Christmas
13:00 - 17:00
Heimatmuseum Achental - Sixenhof
- Achenkirch 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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Stallweihnacht
Stable Christmas
14:30
Messnerhof
- Maurach am Achensee
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Adventsmarkt
Advent-Market
15:00
Village square
- Wiesing
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Schützenweihnacht
Schützenchristmas
17:00
Village
- Maurach am Achensee
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Nikolauseinzug Pertisau
St. Nicholas procession in Pertisau
16:30 - 17:30
Landing stage
- Pertisau am Achensee
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Museumsweihnacht
Museum Christmas
12:00 - 18:00
Achensee Museum World
- Maurach am Achensee
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ROLAND DÜRINGER “REGENERATIONSABEND 2.0”
Cabaret: Regeneration evening 2.0
20:00
Altes Widum
- Achenkirch am Achensee
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Weihnachtskonzert
Christmas concert
16:00
Parish church
- Pertisau am Achensee
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Vorsilvester Party
New Year's eve party
19:00
Village
- 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.