Skating and Skidoo Event at Achensee
Achensee is probably the largest lake in the Austrian Tyrol. The Achensee ski area is ideal for winter sports enthusiasts from southern Germany. It takes only about an hour to reach this varied ski region from Munich. It's not just skiers and snowboarders who will find fantastic slopes here. The wellness and fitness activities on offer are also appealing.
Events at Achensee
The Achensee cross-country skiing paradise has three event highlights to offer in January:
Skating and Skidoo Event at Achensee
Date: 30/09/2026
The action kicks off on January 11 at around 7 p.m. with a nighttime ascent into the Rofan Mountains. About 200 participants—amateur and extreme-sports enthusiasts—will take on the 6 km climb at night. Hundreds of spectators are unlikely to miss this unique event. Afterwards, everyone will celebrate together at the Rofan mountain inn.
The third Nordic Achensee Run (skating and classic) starts on January 12 and 13. Renowned cross-country ski equipment manufacturers will offer a large-scale equipment test from around 10 a.m. on January 12. The youngest skiers will also take part in the Mini Achensee Runs.
January 12:
10 a.m.: Equipment test
11 a.m.: Mini Skating Achensee Run
12 p.m.: 3rd Nordic Skating Achensee Run
4 p.m.: Awards ceremony in the event area at "Camping Achensee", Achenkirch.
January 13:
9 a.m.: Classic Mini Achensee Run
10 a.m.: 3rd Classic Nordic Achensee Run "Raiffeisen Steinöl Trophy"
2 p.m.: Awards ceremony in the event area
The Skidoo race follows on January 20 at the Eis Arena Achenkirch. A Skidoo is a snowmobile for 1 to 2 people. Training starts on January 19. According to the organizers, this is the only Skidoo race in Tyrol. Spectacular jumps are expected at this event. Mass starts with up to 15 Skidoos are planned. This unique highlight is not to be missed.
