Job-Life Achensee FAQs
Job-Life Achensee is an employer branding campaign across all industries that is much more than just a job portal. On this website, we provide information about relocation and legal requirements for setting up residence in the region. Part of the initiative is the Achensee DahoamCard, our benefit card for residents & employees, which lets you take advantage of numerous discounts. In addition to providing job opportunities, we strive to create and foster a good work-life balance. Find out about excursions, restaurants, sports. Plus, we have put together information about banks, public transport options, shopping tips, and healthcare providers (infrastructure).
The Achensee DahoamCard is a free ID card for members of the Achensee community and lets employees and/or residents take advantage of discounts on leisure activities. You can obtain your Achensee DahoamCard free of charge from your municipality of residence. Notice: If you (also) work in the region, you must apply for the Achensee DahoamCard in the municipality of your employer (not your municipality of residence). Follow the link to find out more about the Achensee DahoamCard.
Use our route planner to arrive safely at Lake Achensee. To get around in the region and in Tirol, use maps.achensee.com. See real-time predictions and delays of busses by selecting a bus stop.
What tickets are available? Visit vvt.at to see all ticket options, whether you are looking for annual, monthly, or weekly tickets. In Austria, there are also discounted job tickets, please ask your employer if they provide this ticket option.
The taxi app „Calemo“ is intended to improve mobility in the Achensee communities. Voucher redemption is easy by scanning a QR code with your smartphone. The mobility vouchers can be used for cashless payment around the clock in all taxis participating in the Calemo scheme.
You want to work and live in the Achensee region and are looking for a home to rent or buy? Check out our tips for property websites. Check the job advertisement in advance; many employers offer employee apartments or have information about available apartments in the region.
If you move within Austria or establish residence in Austria, you must register your arrival within 3 days of moving into a new accommodation. You can do this at the respective registration authority.
EU citizens and Swiss nationals who stay for more than 3 months must apply for a registration certificate. Special regulations apply to all other nationals. More information is available on this website under the section “Registration procedures and residence permits”.
If you have found a job and start working at Lake Achensee, please register in person at the respective municipality:
How does Austria's healthcare system work? How do you find a general practitioner and what’s to know about health insurance? Details are available on this website under the section “health system”.
The e-card is your healthcare insurance card and therefore a very important electronic document in Austria. Patients must bring it whenever seeking treatment in the healthcare facilities covered by the social insurance system, such as doctor’s practices and hospitals. Visit the official website of the Austrian social insurance for details.
Health check: Every person aged 18 and over is entitled to a free health check once a year. For details, visit sozialversicherung.at.
What’s to know when you bring your car to Austria? Where to register the car? Is your driver’s licence valid in Austria? Details are available on this website under the section “taking a car with you”.
Find out in advance what is required for travelling to Tirol, Austria with your pets. Visit this website for useful information and advice. In addition, our webpage “Dogs at Lake Achensee” provides information for dog owners who live and work at Lake Achensee.
Visit this website for information about residence permits, Red-White-Red Cards and general requirements for moving to Austria from a non-EU country.
