Tobogganing at the Achensee in Tyrol

Sledging in your holidays near hotel Pfandler

In the past you might have received a smirk if you were seen with a sled in the mountains but tobogganing has enjoyed a genuine renaissance in the last few years in Tyrol – and it’s not just for kids! Specially prepared toboggan runs turn sledging into a popular winter fun for the young and the old. The modern toboggans are more than the classic sledges and do not only glide perfectly, but also easy to steer. With the family, with friends or with your partner the hearty pleasure can begin – including a stop at the hut.

In the Achensee region you can choose between six natural toboggan runs, from 1.5 to 4.5 kilometres in length, and ranging from family-friendly to fast and challenging. It’s a great activity for all ages on your winter holidays in the Alps.

Six different toboggan runs at the Achensee

Which winter toboggan runs can be found at the Achensee?

Tobogganing run Zwölferkopf in Pertisau

Tobogganing fun right at the local mountain near the Hotel Pfandler with 4.5 km length! For the ascent you take the Karwendel cable car in front of the hotel. If you need toboggans you can rent some in the sports shops at the valley station. Having arrived at the mountain you will go down over many bends and fast straight runs – an incomparable fun activity! After tobogganing you can warm up again in the heated Pfandler Schirmbar that is located just opposite the valley station.

Of course, there are several other toboggan runs in the region:

• Toboggan run Achenkirch with 3.5 km
• Toboggan run Maurach with 1.5 km
• Toboggan run Pertisau with 1.3 km
• Toboggan run Steinberg with 0.8 km
• Toboggan run Wiesing with 3 km

The short toboggan runs can easily be reached via winter hiking paths. In Achenkirch you can take the cable car to get up the mountain, the Zwölferkopf can be reached by the Karwendel cable car and the toboggan run Pertisau has a “tobogganing express”.

Night tobogganing around Pertisau

Sledding down toboggan runs at night is especially fun. Nighttime tobogganing is available on Wednesdays at the Christlum in Achenkirch. Four other toboggan runs in Maurach, Pertisau, Steinberg and Wiesing are also floodlit for night sledding throughout the week. Enjoy tobogganing in your winter holidays in Tyrol, Austria!

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