Boats and Trains of Lake Achensee

Known as the 'Fjord of the Alps', Lake Achensee is located between the mountain ranges of Karwendel and Rofan. Based in the lakeshore town of Achenkirch at the top of the lake, our family run hotel is an ideal base to explore the region with its historic towns and cities.

Lake Achensee Cruise • Innsbruck • Zillertal Railway • Mayrhofen

Day 1 Short Channel crossing. Overnight in the Metz area.

Day 2 Travel through Germany, and into Austria to Achenkirch for a 5 night stay.

Day 3 A day to relax in Achenkirch and the surroundings. Take a local bus into the village centre, or to the larger town of Maurach, for a ride on the cable car and views of Achensee. Or stay local to the hotel and enjoy a walk to the lake or a drink on the terrace of the hotel and take in the wonderful views.

Day 4 A day enjoying the lake. Make the short journey to Scholastika and take a late morning cruise on Lake Achensee to Pertisau. On arrival, take time to discover this lovely town including the Vitalberg-Steinöl Museum and Achensee Beer Brewery. Enjoy lunch at leisure before boarding a boat for a lake cruise to Scholastika, with coffee and cake on arrival back at the hotel.

Day 5 Full day excursion beginning with a visit to the regional capital, Innsbruck. The city is famed for its old town due to attractions such as the Golden Roof, the Court Church and the Imperial Court Palace. A stop at the historic town of Hall in Tyrol or the renowned Swarovski Crystal Worlds can also be included in this day.

Day 6 Travel along the lakeshore to Jenbach and board the mid-morning steam train for the bustling town of Mayrhofen. Time at leisure on arrival before returning by road through the picturesque Ziller Valley and on past Maurach to the hotel.

Day 7 Leave Achenkirch and travel through Germany for dinner and an overnight stay near Metz.

Day 8 On to Calais for a short Channel crossing.

All tours are tailored to your requirements and can be adapted for travel by coach and/or air as you prefer. Occasionally itineraries change. Please see our current brochure or contact us for the latest version.

Hotel Fischerwirt, Achenkirch

This 3 star hotel is located in the centre of the small village of Achenkirch. It has a traditional style with comfortable bedrooms with balcony, a bar, restaurant and outdoor terrace.

• 3 star • 50 bedrooms • Lift

• Large outdoor terrace

• Coach parking nearby

Your tour includes:

• Return short Channel crossings

• 1 night half board on the outward journey

• 1 night half board on the outward journey
5 nights half board in Achenkirch with:
Welcome Schnapps, Buffet breakfast
3 course dinners with choice and salad bar
1 x themed farmer’s buffet dinner
After dinner tea/coffee each night
One afternoon with coffee and cake

• Lake Achensee cruise ticket

• Zillertalbahn one way steam train journey

• 1 night half board on the inbound journey

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