Surrounded by the ''Karwendel'' and ''Rofan'' mountains – Close to Nature!

Nestled in the breathtaking mountain landscape of the Karwendel and Rofan Mountains lies Tyrol’s largest lake – Lake Achensee. The region, with this natural jewel at its heart, captivates visitors with its unparalleled natural beauty and a wide variety of sporting and cultural activities.

When gazing at the deep-blue waters of Lake Achensee against its impressive mountain backdrop, comparisons to Norwegian fjords come naturally. Formed after the last Ice Age, Tyrol’s largest lake—flanked by the slopes of the Karwendel massif and the Rofan Mountains—attracts swimmers, surfers, and sailors every summer.

On the western shore of Lake Achensee begins the Karwendel Nature Park, the largest contiguous protected area of the Northern Limestone Alps, covering a total area of 920 square kilometers and extending into Bavaria. The Karwendel Nature Park, Austria’s largest nature park, together with Lake Achensee itself, forms a unique refuge for countless animal and plant species. Rarely can alpine nature be experienced in such an unspoiled way. The region has become a sanctuary for endangered species and is home to golden eagles, chamois, European adders, alpine newts, bullheads, and common sandpipers.

The Achensee region also gained fame for its “black gold” – Tyrolean shale oil. This fossil oil has been extracted locally for over a century and is used in the treatment of various ailments.