Everything glows
Summer at Lake Achensee
When the days are long and the mountains glow in the warm sun – the lake shows its most beautiful side in summer. Tirol’s largest lake is nestled between the Karwendel and Rofan mountains. If you spend your summer holiday here in Tirol, you can enjoy the perfect combination of opportunities to revel in refreshing bathing and to embark on alpine adventures. Whether you’re travelling as a family with kids, enjoying an active hike, or simply seeking to relax and unwind in Tirol’s summer sun, Pertisau in summer is a natural paradise full of possibilities.
Summer is waiting for you!
Achensee Holiday Card
The Achensee Holiday Card is available for €102 (€51 for kids). Valid for seven days from the end of April to the end of October. Offer includes (unlimited):
- Karwendel cable car and Rofan cable car
- Achensee boat trips and Achensee steam cog railway
- Museums in the region
- Swarovski Crystal Worlds
Experience the best that winter has to offer!
Time for enjoying exercise and appreciating nature
Hiking & mountaineering
Over 450 kilometres of hiking trails make the Achensee mountain summer experience unparalleled. Families can enjoy leisurely routes along the shore or into the Karwendel valleys, while climbers can challenge themselves by climbing the Bärenkopf or the Grubaplatte during their holiday at Lake Achensee. The view of the crystal-clear lake is always there for you.
Cycling & mountain biking
Cycling around Lake Achensee in summer offers a variety of routes to suit all abilities: flat lakeside paths, panoramic tours into the valleys and demanding trails for mountain bikers. If you don’t want to compromise on comfort on longer courses, you can hire an e-bike. Bikes can be taken on all trains and boats for an additional fee. This is a truly top tip for your summer holiday at Lake Achensee.
Swimming & water sports
Lake Achensee is the perfect place to cool off and enjoy wonderful summer days. Families will find shallow shores, while active guests can enjoy stand-up paddleboarding, sailing or surfing – perfect outdoor activities to enjoy at Lake Achensee. Those who just want to get their feet wet in the clear water will experience the unique pleasure of swimming in Lake Achensee.
Golf
The lush green surroundings of the Achensee Golf Club attract many visitors in summer. And for good reason: here, you can play a round of golf with unrivalled views of the sparkling lake and glittering mountain lights. Guests at the Alpenvital enjoy an exclusive green fee discount.
Top tips
Experience more at Lake Achensee!
Lidos on Lake Achensee
Soak up the sun, swim and relax at the most beautiful lakeside locations.
Boat trips on Lake Achensee
There are round trips and themed lines, including hiking tours and return trips by boat.
Alpine animal circular trail on the Zwölferkopf
A family-friendly themed trail starts right at the top station for the Karwendel cable car. Kids can learn about the animals found in the Alps at ten different stations. The tour is accompanied by a dwarf story, making the discovery even more exciting.
Our recommendations for summer
The region’s top excursion destinations
- Wolfsklamm Gorge, Stans & Sankt Georgenberg
- Swarovski Crystal Worlds with special summer offers
- Tiefenbach Gorge & Rattenberg
- Achensee Adventure Park