Achensee: A Paradise for Skiing and Summer Holidays
Lake Achensee lies between the Brandenberg Alps, the Karwendel Mountains and the Rofan Mountains. The holiday resorts of Pertisau, Maurach and Achenkirch are situated on the shores of Lake Achensee. Skiers love the reliable snow conditions of the high valley at Achensee. Varied ski areas and family-friendly winter sports resorts make a skiing holiday an unforgettable experience. Christlum probably offers the widest choice of slopes and ski lifts, with expansive snowy slopes. Extensive cross-country trails, numerous hiking paths and sports facilities also make a skiing holiday at Achensee appealing.
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Date: 30/09/2026
Beginners and experienced skiers alike will find ideal runs here. This holiday paradise is only about an hour’s drive from Munich. Beginners will find ideal slopes at the Nordhang drag lift and in Brandtal. Little ski enthusiasts are in excellent hands at the ski kindergarten next to the Christlum Express station. The cross-country trail from Falzthurntal to Pertisau is particularly attractive. The slopes around Anderkirch and towards the Steinberger Seitental are also breathtakingly beautiful. The gondola takes skiers from Pertisau to the manageable Zwölferkopf ski area. Snowboarders will also find plenty to enjoy in the Pertisau ski area.
The landscape around Achensee is also very popular for summer holidays. It is a paradise for cyclists, with countless cycling routes around the lake and through the fascinating mountain scenery. And, of course, there are countless sports to enjoy in summer, from canyoning, hang gliding and paragliding to golf, rafting, horse riding, surfing and sailing.
From July 18 to August 9, tomorrow’s opera stars—professionals and emerging artists—will showcase their talents at Achensee. The Top Opera programme is being held at Achensee for the fourth time. Event dates at www.topopera.com.
You can spend an active holiday at Achensee, or simply enjoy the beauty and tranquillity of nature. Either way, it is sure to be an experience for body and mind.
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