Achensee long-distance swim event
The long-distance swimming competition will take place on 5 July 2026, set against the stunning backdrop of the mountains and the lake. Distances range from 250 metres to the ultimate challenge of nine kilometres across Tirol's largest lake. With this event, Achensee takes its place alongside renowned Alpine lakes like Tegernsee and Chiemsee - standing out in particular for offering the longest distance in the "arena Alpen Open Water Cup" series.
Programme
Saturday, 4 July – Collection of race packs and wetsuit try-on
- From 16.00: Opportunity to try on and hire wetsuits. No booking is required. You’ll need a form of ID (ID card or driving licence), which will be held as a deposit whilst you’re trying on the wetsuits. Hiring a wetsuit for Sunday’s competition costs between EUR 30 and EUR 40, depending on the model.
- 17.00 – 20.00: Collection of race packs at the SEE-Bad (in the Welcome-CENTER Achensee in the event of bad weather).
Sunday, 5 July – Event day
- 06.00: Distribution of race packs begins at the SEE-Bad
- 06.30: Snack bar opens
- 06.50: Bus departs for Achenkirch
- 07.30: Start of the “9-kilometre” race: Beach Achensee Nord - beach Achenkirch
- 10.15: Start of the “5-kilometre” race at SEE-Bad
- 10.15: Start of the “2.5-kilometre” race at SEE-Bad
- 10.25: Start of the “500-metre” race at SEE-Bad
- 10.30: Start of the “250-metre” race at SEE-Bad
Achensee long-distance swim 5 July 2026
- 9 km: Race numbers 1–64 (Women & Men): gold swimming cap with printed race number and first name | All other women: red swimming cap | All other men: blue swimming cap
- 5 km: Women: pink swimming cap | Men: green swimming cap
- 2.5 km: Women: yellow swimming cap | Men: black swimming cap
- 500 m: All participants: red swimming cap
- 250 m: All participants: blue swimming cap
The swimming caps are used to clearly distinguish between the different events and participant groups.
The full 9 kilometres
Yes, you've read that right! It’s the longest distance and a unique chance to swim the full 9-kilometre length of Lake Achensee. This "supreme discipline" from the bathing beach Achensee Nord (Strandbad Achenkirch) to the SEE-Bad at the Atoll Achensee is also a point-value race for the biggest open water swimming cup in the German-speaking world. The "arena Alpen Open Water Cup" is a series of swimming competitions with a common points-based system.
For children, youngsters and amateur swimmers
In addition to the long distance of nine kilometres, the event will also include shorter distance races. Swimmers can choose from distances of 5 kilometres (middle distance) or 2.5 kilometres (short distance). For children, youngsters and amateur swimmers, there are races over 500 and 250 metres. The start and finish of each race is the SEE-Bad at the Atoll Achensee in Maurach.
