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Plan your family holidays at Lake Achensee

Looking for family-friendly accommodations, fun activities, and hiking tours for the whole family to enjoy? Lake Achensee is a fabulous place where every family member gets to spend fun-filled and relaxed summer holidays.

Family-friendly accommodations

The Achensee holiday region is a member of the "Tirol Family Nests" which offer top-quality recreational activities for families, including a summer programme for children and youngsters for a minimum of 10 weeks. “Family Nest” partner hotels meet the required criteria and are regularly inspected by experts, making them the perfect choice for families.

Service bell at hotel reception check-in

Kinderhotels in the Achensee region

Kinderhotels stand for fun, quality, comfort, and relaxation for the whole family. Member hotels must meet certain criteria which are constantly monitored. The mascot of the Kinderhotels is Smiley, therefore the category and standard of accommodations are rated with smileys instead of stars. Our two Kinderhotels at Lake Achensee boast 5 Smileys, which means that they offer top-quality services for families and excellent facilities.

A family with children enjoying the sunny weather on the swimming pier at the Atoll Achensee in Maurach.

Family-friendly hikes

Looking for family-friendly walks? Plan your outdoor adventures with our interactive tour planner. Filter by difficulty, elevation gain and activity to find hiking tours to suit all abilities.

The Karwendel mountains, which lie to the west of Lake Achensee, provide fantastic hiking options for families.

Achensee youth programme

During the same period, the youth programme provides a daily adrenaline rush for young explorers between the ages of 10 to 16 years. Our summer activities will keep children of all ages entertained, giving parents a well-earned break. The perfect opportunity for climbing or cycling tours that are not suited for families, or maybe you just want to while the day away on the lakeshore.

The Achensee youth programme takes participants on a trendy and sustainable tour of the Achensee region on Segways.

Achensee Children's programme

Kids looking for a parent-free fun day out can join the children’s and youth programmes which are inexpensive and available to all young visitors. Every weekday the programme features a diverse range of experiences outdoors in nature overseen by qualified child supervisors. The Achensee children's programme is aimed at children between the ages of 4 and 10. The programmes also have some activities for the whole family to enjoy.

A child splashes around with his owl in the water of a stream.

Achensee autumn programme

In autumn, nature treats us to a stunning display of colour. Our family holiday offers are just as vibrant, making the Achensee region your ideal choice for an unforgettable autumn getaway. Check out the Achensee holiday programme, which runs every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday throughout October.

Pony riding in Maurach am Achensee is great fun for children.

Rofan and Karwendel cable cars

The Rofan cable car transports visitors directly from Maurach up the mountain. On the top, the AIRROFAN zipline is an attraction for thrill-seekers.
Rofan cable car
The Karwendel cable car starts in Pertisau and gives access to the Zwölferkopf area.
Karwendel cable car
More summer activities for families

Experience fun adventures and unforgettable moments with a variety of family-friendly activities. These include archery, fun sports, mini golf, horse-drawn carriage rides, horseback riding, tennis, squash, and numerous playgrounds.

Activity
Archery
Carriage ride
Fun sport
Miniature golf
Playground
Riding
Tennis and squash
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Child carrier rental

Travel lighter and leave the bulky equipment to us: If you want to go hiking with your little ones, you can hire child carriers (known as “Kraxe” in Tirol) from the local sports shops: Sport BusslehnerSport Leithner & Sport Wörndle

A bus stop in Steinberg am Rofan in summer.
Explore the region by bus, cable car and ship

Public transport is a fast and eco-friendly way to explore the Achensee region. The buses take you to the starting points of hikes, to the valley stations of the cable cars, to the playgrounds and to many more family experiences. In addition, a boat trip with the Achenseeschifffahrt lets you enhance your experience or allows you to shorten some tours.

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