Achenkirch, Austria

The village of Achenkirch lies at the head of Lake Achensee and is a good base for beginners. There are around 20 kilometres of track in the immediate area, with longer tracks connecting up to Steinberg am Rofan. Additional routes are available a short bus ride away.

Getting to Achenkirch by Air


It’s  location means that Achenkirk is close to Innsbruck airport (45km, 45min away), Salzburg airport (150km, 1h 30min away) and Munich airport (175km, 2h away)


Flights to Innsbruck are through British Airways, Easyjet, TUI flights, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines and KLM.

Transfer – from Innsbruck Airport


Achenkirch is a 45 minute drive by road from Innsbruck and a taxi will cost around £100 - £130, but cheaper if you rent a car.

Transfer – Bus - Train


Transfer is around 2 hours and Rome2Rio will show you various options.

Transfer – by Taxi


Rofan Reisen   in Maurach.

Tel. +43(5243)5209, info@rofanreisen.com

Four Seasons Travel – easy booking up to 72 hours before departure

Tel. +43(512)584157

Ski bus information/timetable

There is a very good network of buses which link Achenkirk with Steinberg am Rofan , Maurach , Wiesing and Pertisau , some meaning a change of bus at Maurach. You can find a link to the bus information website on the main Achensee page .

Start of the Season


The opening of the cross country ski season is around the 3rd Sunday in December.


Near to the Alpen Caravan Park in Achenkirk you can participate in technical courses and workshops for beginners and advanced skiers, and you can learn how to wax your own skis under professional supervision.

Cross Country Ski Map of Achenkirch

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Achenkirch Cross Country Ski Routes
 
  • A2 Unterautal Ski Track – 3.5K Blue

    Unterautal Ski Track

    Start at the car park behind the Restaurant Seealm. This easy rated track has lots of ups and downs and beautiful scenery. From gentle downs to demanding ascents, the 4.2 kilometer long loop has it all and can be skied in either classical or skating techniques. For a longer Nordic ski adventure, start at the trailhead and follow the village track.

  • A4 Oberautal Ski Track – 7K Blue

    Oberautal Ski Track

    Glide in and out of forested areas and along wide open meadows, past frozen lakes on the groomed trails of Oberautal Valley. It features various loops; the short option is great for novice skiers looking for somewhere to hone their skills. Skiers seeking greater challenge will appreciate the longer loop trail.

  • Guffert Ski Track – 18K Red

    Guffert Ski Track

    A 9K track which leads from Achenkirch to Steinberg am Rofan. (see separate loipe map on that page). Passing through wooded areas and wide-open meadows, this intermediate track is a peaceful escape for nature lovers. Catch a bus from Achenkirch to Achental for the trail start, or take the Achenkirch Village trail to Achental and a short hop across the road to join the Guffert track.

  • A3 Ortsloipe Achenkirch - 10K Blue

Where to Stay


The main town of Achenkirch is fairly busy and caters well for the downhillers in the area. But if you head to the bottom end of town by Lake Achensee, it is a much quieter location with easier access to the cross country tracks and bus route.


Hotel Fisherwirt in Achenkirch is a nice hotel with a good location near to the xc tracks. They also have a  Facebook page .