Attraction Achenseebahn

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Jenbach

The Achensee steam cog railway, the oldest of its kind in Europe, links Jenbach with Seespitz am Achensee. Since 1889, it has been making its way up the 7km route, offering breathtaking views along the way.

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Tip – Family Ticket: For 2 adults and 2 children (up to 15 years), every Saturday from 1.30 pm. See the Achenseebahn website for details.

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Opening hours for the next 7 days

  • Sunday: 11:00 - 16:35
  • Monday: 11:00 - 16:35
  • Tuesday: 11:00 - 16:35
  • Wednesday: 11:00 - 16:35
  • Thursday: 11:00 - 16:35
  • Friday: 11:00 - 16:35
  • Saturday: 11:00 - 16:35
will soon be available atwill soon be available atThe Achenseebahn runs until 24 October 2026. The railway does not operate in winter. On 8 December 2026, a special train will run as part of the Museum Christmas event. Further information and the special train timetable will soon be available at www.achenseebahn.at.

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  • Possible in rainy weather
Source: Achensee Tourismus

Description

If that's not endurance: Since 1889, the Achensee steam cog railway has been working its way up from Jenbach in the Inn Valley to Lake Achensee. Europe's oldest steam cog railway climbs 440 meters in altitude over a distance of just under seven kilometers. 
Just a few minutes after departing from Jenbach station, Tirol's best-known nostalgic train has to master its greatest feat of strength: an incline of 16 percent. Hissing and snorting, it then takes guests up to Lake Achensee, passing lush meadows and shady forests. 
You can also look forward to magnificent views of the Inn Valley and the surrounding mountains as the wind blows around your nose. 
Having arrived at Lake Achensee, the old lady first needs a break. Passengers, on the other hand, can continue exploring right away and take a spin on the Achensee Shipping Company.

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Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Take the regional bus (lines 8332 or 4080) to Jenbach train station and get off at the "Jenbach Bahnhof" stop.

  • Parking

    From the centre of Maurach, follow the signs in the direction of Jenbach. After passing the tracks of the Achenseebahn, the road leads steeply downhill through the Kasbach valley. In Jenbach, follow the signs to the railway station. The Achenseebahn railway station is right next to the ÖBB railway station. Distance approx. 5km.

    Park & Ride Jenbach Railway Station (Parking Garage)
    Please note: Passengers of the Achenseebahn can use the ÖBB multi-storey car park (parking garage) at Bahnhofstrasse 8 at a reduced rate. The Achenseebahn station is only a three-minute walk away. When purchasing your tickets at the Achenseebahn ticket shop, please inform the staff that you have used the car park.
    More details: select English, then Arrival & Parking.

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