Achensee, Austria

Achensee

Tyrol's largest lake, nicknamed the Fjord of the Alps.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Achensee

Day 1

  1. MorningTake the old steam cog railway from Jenbach up to the lake.
  2. AfternoonCross the lake by boat and walk part of the shore trail.
  3. EveningWatch the evening light on the mountains from Pertisau.

Day 2

Hike or cable car up the Karwendel mountains above Pertisau.

What to eat

Tyrolean Gröstl, fried potatoes with bacon and a fried egg.

Local tips

Make the most of Achensee

Beat the crowds

Summer weekends are busy around Pertisau. Weekdays and shoulder seasons are calm.

Best photo spot

The turquoise water from the boat, or from a viewpoint on the Rofan mountains.

Getting there

A steam rack railway climbs up from Jenbach in summer. Buses run from Jenbach too.

Don't miss nearby

Innsbruck, under an hour away.

Good to know

The water is clear but cold, even in August. Boats link the villages around the lake.

Secret spots

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Plan your visit

Getting to Achensee

Getting there

  • Innsbruck Airport (INN)35 km away
  • Munich Airport (MUC)100 km away
  • Innsbruck30 km away
  • Munich80 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeNature spot
Good forNature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryAustria

Questions

Achensee: good to know

Is Achensee worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. Tyrol's largest lake, nicknamed the Fjord of the Alps.

How many days do you need in Achensee?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Achensee?

You can visit all year. Summer weekends are busy around Pertisau. Weekdays and shoulder seasons are calm.

How do you get to Achensee?

The nearest airport is Innsbruck Airport (INN), about 35 km away. A steam rack railway climbs up from Jenbach in summer. Buses run from Jenbach too.

What is there to see near Achensee?

Nearby hidden places include Innsbruck (29 km), Partnach Gorge (44 km) and Eibsee (53 km).

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