Achensee boat trip
Summer By boat across Tyrol's largest lake
Inn valley
Pertisau
Village on the western shore of Lake Achensee, at the foot of the Karwendel
Pertisau lies at about 952 m directly on Lake Achensee, the largest lake in Tyrol. Behind the houses rise the mountains of the Karwendel, Austria's largest nature park. The village is small, with around 750 residents, but it welcomes many visitors and is well set up for holidaymakers.
For a day trip from Niederau, Pertisau is mainly worth visiting for the water and the views. A boat trip with the Achenseeschifffahrt, which has sailed since 1887 and calls at several stops along the shore, goes nicely with a walk beside the lake. Nearby you will also find the shale oil museum, which explains the old extraction of Tyrolean shale oil.
It is a quiet destination with plenty of space to be outdoors. In summer you can hike, cycle and enjoy water sports; in winter cross-country skiing and winter walks take centre stage. Expect a fairly long drive, so plan a full day. Families with children will find an easy-to-navigate setting with a beach, a boat trip and short walks that are manageable even with young children.
- Drive from Niederauapprox. 70 min.
- Elevation952 m
- RegionInn valley
- Best forSuits families looking for water, nature and quiet.
What to see and do
- Boat trip with the Achenseeschifffahrt, which has sailed since 1887 and has several stops along the lake.
- Hiking and cycling with the Karwendel as a backdrop, in Austria's largest nature park.
- Shale oil museum on the extraction of Tyrolean shale oil (check opening times beforehand).
- Water sports on Lake Achensee in summer, such as swimming, paddleboarding and sailing.
- Cross-country skiing and winter walks around the lake in winter.
From Niederau
About 70 minutes by car from Niederau: via Wörgl on the A12 to the Wiesing/Achensee exit, then the B181 past Maurach to Pertisau. A bus also runs from Jenbach station.
Always check times, prices and opening dates with the provider beforehand; they can change.
Things to do in and around here
Frequently asked questions
How high is Pertisau?
Pertisau lies at about 952 m, directly on Lake Achensee.
Can you take a boat across Lake Achensee from Pertisau?
Yes, the Achenseeschifffahrt has sailed since 1887, with stops including Pertisau, Seespitz, Buchau, Achenseehof, Scholastika and Gaisalm. Check the timetable beforehand.
More places in Inn valley
Achenkirch
Village at the northern end of Lake Achensee, with lake, mountains and cross-country skiing
Maurach
Village at the southern end of Lake Achensee with steam railway and Rofan cable car
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.
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