Boat trip on Lake Achensee
Summer A cruise between the Karwendel and Rofan mountains
Inn valley
Jenbach
Railway town in the Inn valley, gateway to the Achensee and Zillertal.
Jenbach lies at about 560 m in the Inn valley, between the Karwendel and Rofan mountains. It is an important railway junction and is known as the only station in Europe with three different track gauges. Two historic narrow-gauge lines start here.
The Achenseebahn is a steam rack railway of about 7 km that has climbed to the shore of Lake Achensee, at around 930 m, since 1889 and, according to the sources, runs from May to October. The Zillertalbahn has run into the Zillertal since 1902, in summer also with historic steam trains. Above the village stands Schloss Tratzberg, a well-preserved Renaissance castle with a painted courtyard.
For families staying in Niederau, Jenbach makes a fun combination of a train outing with Lake Achensee. Plan ahead: timetables and seasons vary and change, so check current details. A steam-train ride takes up part of the day, so it is best combined with one other destination. Tickets and times are best checked in advance, especially in peak season. Those arriving by car can usually find parking near the station.
- Drive from Niederauapprox. 30 min.
- Elevation563 m
- RegionInn valley
- Best forSuits families with train fans.
What to see and do
- The Achenseebahn (steam rack railway) to Lake Achensee, in season.
- A ride on the Zillertalbahn into the Zillertal, in summer also by steam train.
- Visit Schloss Tratzberg near Stans (check times).
- From Jenbach on to Lake Achensee for swimming or walking.
- For children: watching trains and a steam-train experience.
From Niederau
About 30 minutes by car from Niederau, roughly via Wörgl and the Inn valley motorway (A12).
Always check times, prices and opening dates with the provider beforehand; they can change.
Things to do in and around here
Achenseebahn steam cog railway
Summer Historic steam train from Jenbach to Lake Achensee
Rofanseilbahn, Achensee
Summer By cable car into the Rofan mountains above Lake Achensee
Zillertalbahn steam train
Summer By steam train from Jenbach to Mayrhofen
Tratzberg Castle
Summer Castle above the Inn Valley with a painted Habsburg family tree
Zillertalbahn steam train
Winter By narrow-gauge steam train from Jenbach to Mayrhofen
Karwendel walk near Pertisau
Summer Walking above the Achensee with Karwendel and Rofan views
Frequently asked questions
Does the Achenseebahn run all year?
No, according to the sources the steam rack railway runs from May to October. Check the current timetable.
How far is Jenbach from Niederau?
About 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic.
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.
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