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Achensee
AUSTRIA
Welcome to the winter travel guide and information fact sheet for the alpine resort of Achensee in Austria. If you would like to view the summer season resort information please click on the "summer guide" tab displayed below the resort image.
Resort information
Displayed here are all the facts and figures relating to Achensee in winter. The toolbar on the right of the page will also provide you with useful additional information to help you decide on this resort's suitability to your holiday plans.
Resort facts
- Resort height:
- Ski Range:
- Number of lifts:
- KMs of piste:
- Glacier:
- Beginners:
- Intermediate:
- Advanced:
- 900 m
- 1300 m
- 15
- 20 km
Travel information
- Airport (option 1):
- Airport (option 2):
- Airport (option 3):
- Nearest Railway station:
- Distance from Calais:
- Innsbruck (1h 10m)
- Salzburg (2h 45m)
- Munich (2h)
- Jenbach (5 miles)
- 685 miles (approx)
Good points
- Lovely traditional resorts
- Stunning setting overlooking lake Achensee
- Friendly resort with laid back nature
Not so good
- Not extensive skiing
- Low altitude so suffers late and early season
- Expensive
Description
The resorts of Achenkirch, Maurach, Pertisau, steinberg and Wiesing make up the area known as Achensee. Centred around the lake, these five resorts cater well for a mixture of downhill and cross country skiers. Although not widely known as a ski resort to UK customers, it is located near to Niederau and Alpbach. A traditional, unspoilt resort in a beautiful setting overlooking the lake.
