High ropes course at Achensee
Summer Treetop climbing courses by Lake Achensee
Inn valley
Achenkirch
Village at the northern end of Lake Achensee, with lake, mountains and cross-country skiing
Achenkirch lies at about 930 m at the northern end of Lake Achensee. It is one of the villages around the lake and already close to the German border. The village has a baroque parish church, the Anna chapel on a hill and the Sixenhof, a local history museum first mentioned in 1361.
For a day trip from Niederau, Achenkirch is a distant but varied destination. In summer everything revolves around the water and the mountains: swimming, paddleboarding, sailing, windsurfing, hiking and cycling. Between Achenkirch and Maurach there is a high ropes course for those who like to climb. In summer there are also concerts by the local brass band.
In winter the area is particularly attractive for cross-country skiers, with many kilometres of trails in the region around Lake Achensee. The nearby Christlum ski area is geared towards families. Expect a long drive and check the weather, as the day is more pleasant with a firm plan, especially with children. The village suits families who like nature and quiet best.
- Drive from Niederauapprox. 80 min.
- Elevation930 m
- RegionInn valley
- Best forSuits families who enjoy water, nature and cross-country skiing.
What to see and do
- Swimming, paddleboarding, sailing and windsurfing on Lake Achensee in summer.
- Waldhochseilgarten Achensee between Achenkirch and Maurach (check opening times beforehand).
- The Sixenhof, a local history museum in a farmhouse first mentioned in 1361.
- Baroque parish church and Anna chapel as a short cultural stop.
- Cross-country skiing in winter and family-friendly skiing at nearby Christlum.
From Niederau
About 80 minutes by car from Niederau: via Wörgl on the A12 to the Wiesing/Achensee exit, then the B181 past Maurach to Achenkirch.
Always check times, prices and opening dates with the provider beforehand; they can change.
Things to do in and around here
Frequently asked questions
Where is Achenkirch?
Achenkirch lies at about 930 m at the northern end of Lake Achensee in Tyrol, close to the German border.
Can you go cross-country skiing in Achenkirch in winter?
Yes, the region around Lake Achensee has many kilometres of trails. Check current snow conditions beforehand.
More places in Inn valley
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Maurach
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Rotholz
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Leutasch
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Kirchbichl
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Angath
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Useful guides
Day trips from Niederau: 7 outings with route and programme
Innsbruck, Kitzbühel, Kufstein, Achensee, Zillertal and more, with drive times and day plans.
Getting to Niederau: by car, train, plane and on the spot
Everything about the trip to the Wildschönau and getting around the valley, from motorway to ski bus.
When to visit Niederau: month by month
From ski season to autumn colours: what is open and how busy it gets, period by period.
Stay in Niederau Partner
Hotel Wastlhof, partner of Niederau.nl, is a family-run hotel with an indoor and an outdoor pool, wellness and its own riding stables, right in the village. For more places to stay and information you can also contact the Wildschönau tourist office. Personal recommendation, no payment involved.
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