Pertisau during summer

Holidays at the 4* hotel at Lake Achensee

Do you share the view that relaxation is all about discovery, experience and enjoyment? Then we can guarantee that a summer holiday in Pertisau will provide perfect relaxation!

You’ll be very impressed by the wide range of possibilities, from easy-going to strenuous, that your holiday resort in Tyrol offers you. The Pfandler, your hotel in Pertisau, is hugely popular with sports lovers far and wide. Where else could you find such a wide range of opportunities? Hiking and biking routes start from outside our front door and the first tee 1 at the Achensee Golf Club is just a gentle pitching wedge from the hotel in Pertisau. No matter whether you would rather spend your holiday in Pertisau in the (bike) saddle, hiking or playing golf – the deputy manager Markus Entner is your number one contact person. He is a qualified mountain bike guide and enthusiastic golfer, knows the area inside out and is on hand to offer advice and practical support during your activity holiday in Pertisau.

Hiking and mountain adventures around Pertisau

Holidays in Pertisau are also always about exploring the Tyrolean mountains. This is an experience you must not miss! From the hotel in Pertisau it’s no distance at all to the starting points of the nicest trails and paths. You’ll soon be marching off! In the valleys and surrounding peaks of the Karwendel mountains you can go on fantastic hikes and mountain tours and enjoy sensational views of the Lake Achensee or head off into the Inntal Valley.

The Karwendel cable car, for example, takes countless holidaymakers up to the top of the Mt. Zwölferkopf every day. The Zwölferkopf mountain south of Pertisau is also very popular with paragliders because of the fantastic conditions there. Genuine experts from the Achensee Paragliding School are on hand so that you glide safely in tandem or learn to practise this fascinating sport yourself on holiday in Pertisau. A gentle undemanding circular walk can offer families in particular a really exciting experience: as they stroll along the path through the forest, young and old hikers alike may sometimes catch a glimpse of the wildlife living in the Alps. And you shouldn’t miss out on a summit walk on the Bärenkopf or the Stanser Joch, with splendid views to be enjoyed. The Karwendel Alpine Inn serves hearty snacks or sweet pancakes, so that you will soon forget all about the efforts of the ascent. And in the Wellness area in your hotel in Pertisau you can put your feet up and indulge yourself.

Hiking programme - guided hiking tours

Every year, the Achensee tourism office (Achensee Tourismus) organises a varied walking and hiking programme. With your guest card from Hotel Pfandler, participation is free of charge.

Karwendel valleys

• Tristenautal
• Falzthurntal
• Gerntal

A place of true peace and solitude on your walking holidays is the Tristenautal Valley. There is no through road and there are no alpine huts. On a leisurely circular walking route of about 1.5 hours you can focus wholly on the forest and the Alps in beautiful Tyrol, Austria. It is not uncommon to catch sight of a deer or squirrel scurrying across the hiking path.
In the Falzthurntal Valley on the other hand it is bustling! A hiking trail and a road bring hikers and holidaymakers of all ages up to Falzthurnalm alpine pasture. Go hiking through the forest or alpine meadows – variety is a must.
The Gerntal Valley runs past the Pletzachalm alpine pasture to the Gernalm alpine pasture and is made accessible with hiking trails and roads. At the Gernalm there is a game reserve where you can observe beautiful wild creatures.

Mt. Zwölferkopf - our local mountain

Hiking routes to Pertisau

• Zwölferkopfsteig climbing path
• “Tunnelweg” path
• Bärenbadalm forest path

Summit hiking tour

• Bärenkopf 1,991m
• Stanserjoch 2,102m
• Ochsenkopf 2,148m
• Gamskarspitze 2,098m
• Rappenspitze 2,223m

Pilgrimages

• Path of Reflection (Besinnungsweg)
• Over the Stanserjoch peak to St. Georgenberg

Refreshment stops

• Alpine restaurant “Alpengasthaus Karwendel”
  Hiking and the good mountain air bring on proper hunger and thirst. It’s a good thing that the “Alpengasthof Karwendel” restaurant is located right next to the mountain station. They know what tastes good to hikers: Austrian cuisine such as an airy, fragrant “Kaiserschmarrn” pancake dish or a hearty Tyrolean cold plate with bread.
• Bärenbadalm
  Traditional alpine lodge with local cuisine easy to reach within 30 min. from the top station of the Karwendel cable car.

Paragliding over Lake Achensee, Tyrol

For some years now, it has been possible for people to learn to fly with little material and technical effort. Above all, this learning should be safe and fun! The professionals at the Achensee Paragliding School make it possible. The basic principles of the Achensee Paragliding School are experienced instructors, the best state-of-the-art equipment and several ideal sites. In addition, the Achensee Paragliding School is a DHV Performance Centre and one of the few providers of DHV-recognised safety training. Professional paragliding training by competent instructors will teach you paragliding at the highest level.

Courses at the Achensee Paragliding School:

• Taster course
• basic course
• advanced course
• Altitude training
• Combined course
• Winter flying
• B-Theory
• B-Practice

You are already a pilot:

The Achensee Paragliding School also has a lot to offer advanced pilots:

• Basic Training
• Advanced Training
• Technique training
• Rescue boat
• Safety training after a longer break from flying

Find out about the offers of the Achensee Flying School. Here you can make a non-binding enquiry for your desired date.

Tandem flying in Tyrol on the Sahneberg

There are moments in this world when the clocks simply stand still.
When your heart stops beating for a while.
Those moments that, in hindsight, you never know how long they lasted.

Call the tandem hotline to make an appointment: +43 664 5321467

The breathtaking scenery, the clear air and the adrenaline rush are just some of the reasons why paragliding is so popular. Book your holiday at the Hotel Pfandler on Lake Achensee and enjoy an unforgettable experience!

Golf holiday at the hotel at Lake Achensee

Achensee Golf Club is an 18-hole course in a beautiful natural setting and a member of the ‘Leading Golf Courses’. From our hotel in Pertisau it’s just a short walk to the first tee - and every golf lover will thoroughly enjoy every aspect of the experience! For it’s not just the unique scenery in which the course is set, but also the attractive 20% green fee reduction that ensure that your round of golf is thoroughly enjoyable.

Boat trip on the Achensee

What would the largest lake in Tyrol be without its boats? All summer long the Achensee Schiffahrt’s fleet tours round the Lake Achensee and it moors, of course, close to your hotel in Pertisau. It makes no difference whether you do a complete circuit or just a short boat trip: this is an experience that you will cherish for a very long time.

Swimming at Lake Achensee in Tyrol

In summer, Lake Achensee attracts excursion tourists and bathing holidaymakers to the region. With temperatures similar to the North Sea and Baltic Sea, a dip in the water is always refreshing. The lakeshore is freely accessible at all times. The lake is best suited for swimming off Pertisau and on the western shore. As the shallow water area in the Buchau warms up particularly quickly, this is the favourite place for young and old to swim. There are also many lovely places to linger and enjoy the view of Lake Achensee and watch the surfers and sailors pursue their passion. Situated between the Rofan and Karwendel mountains, the region combines the best of both worlds: Mountains and lake.

An experience for the whole family on holiday at Lake Achensee in Tyrol. Looking for accommodation in the immediate vicinity of the lake? Step into the family-friendly 4-star Hotel Pfandler - your home from home on Lake Achensee! Ideal for your holiday by the lake.

Public bathing areas at Lake Achensee

Swimming Area Pertisau

The centrepiece of the swimming area Pertisau is the 5,000 square metre sunbathing lawn. Diving tower, water trampoline and an artificial iceberg for climbing provide the necessary action. The children's bathing fun is topped off with a water slide and of course there is also a beach volleyball court. Beach feeling at the lido! Snacks, ice cream and refreshing drinks await hungry and thirsty bathers in the kiosk. Tip: Next door is the shipyard of the Achensee shipping company, where you can watch one or two ships - something the whole family will love. Admission to the Pertisau outdoor pool on Lake Achensee is free of charge.

Buchau bathing beach on Lake Achensee

A popular hotspot for families with children is the large Achensee lido in Eben in the Buchau district. There you can swim directly from the large car park on Lake Achensee with a spacious sunbathing lawn and children's playground. Admission is free, there is only a small charge for the car park.

Beach Achensee North

On the northern shore of Lake Achensee, there is a large enclosed bathing lagoon with a jetty and a number of highlights such as a playground and beach volleyball court. Entry is free, but there is a charge for the car park.

The water temperature at Lake Achensee

How warm is the water for swimming at Lake Achensee?
In summer, the water warms up to between 17 and 20 degrees. If it is very warm over a longer period of time, the water temperature can sometimes climb up to 22 degrees. Due to the depth of up to 133 metres, this is the maximum temperature at Lake Achensee and a dip in the water is therefore guaranteed to be refreshing.

Achensee water temperature in winter
For several years now, brave swimmers have been venturing into the Tyrolean Achensee at a water temperature of four or five degrees during the New Year's Eve swim.

Sailing, surfing, kitesurfing and SUP on Lake Achensee

Lake Achensee is particularly popular with sailors. The reason: its ideal wind conditions. In normal fair weather conditions, a thermal with a light southerly wind (1-2 Beaufort) in the morning and a strong northerly wind (3-5 Beaufort) in the afternoon forms between the towering Karwendel mountains in the west and the Rofan and Unnütz mountains in the east. Did you know? The Tyrolean water sports association Achensee  (SCTWV) is one of the largest sailing clubs in Austria, home to internationally renowned top sailors and organiser of national and international high-ranking regattas.

Surfers and kiters are very welcome at Lake Achensee and locals are not stingy with tips on the best spots. Those who are curious can make their first attempts with a kite at the Learn2Kite surf school.

The new SUP trend - stand-up paddling - has long since conquered Lake Achensee. If you don't have your own SUP with you, you can hire equipment at the Pertisau lido on Lake Achensee.

Look forward to an unforgettable active holiday in our Tyrolean region that combines both: the backdrop of the Alps and crystal-clear swimming fun. Book your accommodation at the 4-star Hotel Pfandler at Lake Achensee today - we look forward to welcoming you!