Lake Achensee
Achensee
Tyrol's largest lake, with emerald waters surrounded by mountains. Explore it by century-old cog-rail steam train and by boat.
Lake Achensee is about 9 km long and is known as the 'Sea of Tyrol.' Its clear, emerald water is ideal for boating, stand-up paddling and walking around the lake. The classic route starts in Jenbach, where you take the Achensee cog-rail steam train, which opened in 1889, up the mountain. From there, you switch to a boat that sails from the south end of the lake to Pertisau and Achenkirch. In winter, you can cross-country ski. The steam train and boats usually operate from May to October (check the official website). It is about 45 km from Innsbruck, and the train to Jenbach takes 40 minutes.
Opening hours
Open all day; train and boat services seasonal
Nearby sights
- Tratzberg Castle
- Wolfsklamm Gorge
- Schwaz Silver Mine
- Rattenberg
- Swarovski Crystal Worlds
- Alpbach
- Hall in Tirol Old Town
- Ambras Castle