Achensee
Pertisau, Austria
Tyrol's largest lake, long and deep blue between steep forested slopes, with swimming spots and boat trips from Pertisau. Take the shore path for a gentle walk, and visit on a weekday in summer to avoid the busiest crowds.
Lake Achensee lies at 929 m above sea level, north of Jenbach, and is the largest lake in Tyrol. It is around 9 km long, up to about 1.3 km wide and up to 133 m deep. The Karwendel range borders it to the west and the Brandenberg Alps to the east. Pertisau, Maurach and Achenkirch lie on its shores. Visibility in the water is usually up to ten metres, and it stays cool even in summer. Thanks to the wind, windsurfers and sailors are out on the lake, while motorboats are banned for nature conservation reasons. Excursion boats operate in summer.
From Jenbach the Achensee Railway, a historic steam rack railway about 7 km long, runs to Seespitz. If you arrive in Pertisau, you can stroll along the shore, take a boat or swim. Allow half a day for a boat trip and a walk along the shore. In high summer it is best to visit the bathing spots on a weekday, when it is usually quieter.
- Nearest town
- Pertisau, Austria
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 47.4410, 11.7270
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Austria: Vignette needed for motorways. Vehicles over 3.5 t need a GO-Box for distance-based tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
Nearby
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Campsites nearby
- Seecamping WimmerCampsite1 km from AchenseeTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Karwendel CampingCampsite2 km from AchenseeTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Achensee Camping SchwarzenauCampsite3 km from AchenseeTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Campingplatz StadlerhofCampsite12 km from AchenseeTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping SeehofCampsite14 km from AchenseeTentsCaravansShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Alpencamping MarkCampsite16 km from AchenseeTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
All campsites in Austria · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Achensee?
Achensee is in Pertisau, Austria, at GPS 47.4410, 11.7270. It is about 6 km from Jenbach.
Can you camp near Achensee?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Seecamping Wimmer, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 19 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Achensee?
Places worth a stop nearby: Rattenberg (13 km), Ambras Castle (30 km), Innsbruck Old Town (32 km) and Walchensee at Urfeld (34 km).
When is the best time to visit Achensee?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)