Achenkirch

Modern yet traditional, the village of Achenkirch is located at the northern end of Lake Achensee, between the Karwendel and Rofan Mountains.

Located on the northernmost point of Lake Achensee, between the Karwendel and Rofan mountain ranges, Achenkirch combines modern flair with traditional Tirolean lifestyle. Visitors to the municipality’s website, however, will find little indication of the many highlights on offer in Achenkirch – the section entitled “Dorfleben” (“Village Life”) comprises nothing more than the church’s order of service and a poem written in dialect praising the beauty of this region around the deep natural lake known as the Fjord of Tirol.

Such praise is more than justified. Surrounded on all sides by mountains, Lake Achensee is the ideal destination for relaxing walks and hikes as well as trips across the waters on one of the traditional steamboats or sailing boats. In winter the Christlum-Hochalm ski region draws wintersports enthusiasts from near and far to carve fresh tracks down the sunny slopes overlooking the lake.

Tiroleans’ love of sport – skiing in winter and watersports in summer – combined with mankind’s fascination for flight has seen Achenkirch establish itself as a hub of snowkiting. It is one of only three villages in Tirol where visitors can practise this increasingly popular wintersport.

Located on the northernmost point of Lake Achensee, between the Karwendel and Rofan mountain ranges, Achenkirch combines modern flair with traditional…

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As soon as the wind begins to blow, scores of snowkites transform the northern shore of Lake Achensee into a mosaic of colour. This popular new sport can be picked up quickly even by intermediate skiers and snowboarders., © Achensee Tourismus
Wind power

As soon as the wind begins to blow, scores of snowkites transform the northern shore of Lake Achensee into a mosaic of colour. This popular new sport can be picked up quickly even by intermediate skiers and snowboarders.



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In the early modern age, the Scholastika building served as a customs house, before becoming a grand hotel in the 20th century. Today this impressive complex on the shores of the Lake Achensee is a popular destination for day trips and is served by the many boats transporting visitors across the lake., © Achensee Tourismus
Interesting history

In the early modern age, the Scholastika building served as a customs house, before becoming a grand hotel in the 20th century. Today this impressive complex on the shores of the Lake Achensee is a popular destination for day trips and is served by the many boats transporting visitors across the lake.

The Christlum-Hochalm ski area guarantees excellent snow conditions and is a well-kept secret among skiers and snowboarders from southern Germany., © Achenkirch im Sommer
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The Christlum-Hochalm ski area guarantees excellent snow conditions and is a well-kept secret among skiers and snowboarders from southern Germany.



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The high-rope adventure area in the Achensee Adventure Park gives novices the chance to test their courage on ropes and wires strung around 2-3 metres above the ground. More experienced adventurers can take on the challenging expert route featuring sections up to 15 metres above the ground., © Abenteuerpark Achensee
Nerves of steel

The high-rope adventure area in the Achensee Adventure Park gives novices the chance to test their courage on ropes and wires strung around 2-3 metres above the ground. More experienced adventurers can take on the challenging expert route featuring sections up to 15 metres above the ground.



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Ihr Ziel: Im Rathaus 387, Achenkirch, Österreich

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