Accommodation at Achensee: 10 Top-Rated Tips with Lake Views
Achensee offers beautiful hotels and guesthouses right by the water, as well as in quieter slopes above the lake. If you’re looking for nice accommodation at Achensee for a reasonable price, we’ve selected excellently rated places that will be appreciated by both families with children and couples.
Achensee, Pertisau
In this selection, I’ve included not only top-rated hotels but also modern apartments according to Booking.com so that no side of the lake is missing from the overview. Priority was given to accommodation at Achensee with lake views, private beaches, wellness centers, or exceptional locations close to the water and mountain cable cars.
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Our tip: If you want to be as close to the lake and swimming as possible, choose Seehotel St. Hubertus or Familienresort Buchau, which lie right by the water and have their own beach. Pertisau is ideal for a combination of the lake and trips to the Karwendel mountains, while Maurach offers easy access to the Rofanseilbahn cable car and the southern shore of Achensee.
Achensee
Our Recommended Accommodation at Achensee
1. DAS KRONTHALER
Location: Achenkirch – northern part of the lake
Type: luxury wellness hotel with breakfast and half board
Booking.com Rating: approx. 9.0
✅ Stylish wellness hotel in a quiet elevated position on the edge of the forest above Achenkirch.
✅ Offers extensive wellness, connected indoor and outdoor pools, and high-quality gastronomy.
✅ An excellent choice for couples looking for a quieter and more comfortable stay in northern Achensee.
DAS KRONTHALER
2. Loisi’s Boutiquehotel
Location: Achenkirch – northern part of the lake
Type: boutique hotel with breakfast
Booking.com Rating: approx. 9.2
✅ Modern Alpine-style hotel close to the Christlum cable car and hiking trails.
✅ Guests appreciate the breakfast, pleasant rooms, and smaller wellness area with a sauna and steam bath.
✅ A good choice for an active holiday combined with hiking, cycling, and trips to the lake.
Loisi’s Boutiquehotel
3. Ferienwohnungen Karlingerhof am See
Location: Achenkirch – northern shore
Type: modern apartment with kitchenette
Booking.com Rating: approx. 9.5
✅ Apartments in an extraordinary location close to the northern shore of Achensee and swimming spots.
✅ They offer a equipped kitchen, plenty of space, and a balcony or terrace in selected units.
✅ An excellent choice for families and longer stays where a private kitchen and more privacy come in handy.
Ferienwohnungen Karlingerhof am See
4. Hotel Wagnerhof
Location: Pertisau – western shore
Type: luxury wellness hotel with breakfast / half board
Booking.com Rating: approx. 9.7
✅ One of the best-rated hotels in Pertisau, just a few minutes’ walk from the promenade and the lake.
✅ Offers modern wellness, an indoor pool, and a year-round heated outdoor infinity pool.
✅ Exceptional for its combination of a quiet location, quality wellness, and easy access to Achensee. Our favorite tip!
Hotel Wagnerhof
5. Hotel Bergland
Location: Pertisau – western shore
Type: hotel with breakfast / restaurant
Booking.com Rating: approx. 9.2
✅ Family hotel in an open position on the edge of Pertisau with views towards Achensee.
✅ Offers rooms with a balcony, a restaurant, breakfast, and a smaller wellness area for relaxing after trips.
✅ A good, more affordable alternative to the large wellness resorts on the western shore.
Hotel Bergland
6. Seehotel St. Hubertus
Location: Pertisau – western shore
Type: hotel with breakfast / half board
Booking.com Rating: approx. 9.2
✅ Hotel in a quiet location right on the shore of Achensee with a private beach for staying guests.
✅ Selected rooms and suites offer a balcony and beautiful views of the lake and surrounding mountains.
✅ One of the best tips for those of you who want to live right by the water and swim without commuting. Great for paddleboarding too.
Seehotel St. Hubertus
7. Hotel St. Georg zum See
Location: Maurach – southern part of the lake
Type: luxury wellness hotel with breakfast / half board
Booking.com Rating: approx. 9.0
✅ Four-star wellness hotel in Maurach with views of Achensee and the surrounding mountain massifs.
✅ Offers an indoor pool, several types of saunas, a steam bath, and relaxation areas.
✅ The advantage is the location close to the Rofanseilbahn cable car and good access to the southern shore of the lake.
Hotel St. Georg zum See
8. Hotel Huber Hochland
Location: Maurach – southern part of the lake
Type: 3★ superior hotel with breakfast
Booking.com Rating: approx. 9.4
✅ Very well-rated family hotel in a quieter location above Maurach.
✅ Offers a heated indoor pool, sauna, relaxation room, and high-quality breakfast.
✅ Great value for money for guests who want wellness without the prices of a large resort.
Hotel Huber Hochland
9. Familienresort Buchau
Location: Buchau / Maurach – eastern shore
Type: luxury family wellness resort with full board
Booking.com Rating: approx. 9.7
✅ Family resort right on the shore of Achensee with its own beach and shallow entry into the water.
✅ The complex includes indoor and outdoor pools, family wellness, playrooms, and children’s programs.
✅ An exceptional choice for families who want to combine swimming, dining, and activities in one place.
Familienresort Buchau
10. Antares am See
Location: Buchau / Maurach – eastern shore
Type: modern apartment with kitchenette
Booking.com Rating: approx. 9.0
✅ Modern apartments close to the eastern shore with an equipped kitchen and balcony or terrace.
✅ The advantage is the garden, barbecue facilities, a small sauna, and plenty of privacy for a longer stay.
✅ A good choice for couples and families who want their own kitchen and easy access to swimming.
Antares am See
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Where to go for trips from accommodation at Achensee: 5 of our verified tips
1. Gaisalm and the trail along the western shore
One of the most beautiful trips we take from our accommodation at Achensee is the journey to the Gaisalm mountain hut, which is accessible only by foot or boat. You can set off from Achenkirch or Pertisau and return comfortably by boat. Keep in mind that the Mariensteig trail leads through narrow rocky sections in places, so it requires sturdy footwear, a steady foot, and a head for heights, and we classify it as moderately difficult.
2. Rofan and the Adlerhorst viewpoint
The Rofan Seilbahn cable car will take you from Maurach to an altitude of 1,840 meters in a few minutes, from where hiking trails lead to mountain huts and surrounding peaks. The Adlerhorst viewing platform on the Gschöllkopf peak at 2,039 meters is particularly worth a visit; it resembles a giant eagle’s nest and offers a circular view of Achensee, Karwendel, and the Zillertal Alps.
3. Dalfazer Waterfall and Dalfaz Alm
The approximately 60-meter-high Dalfazer Waterfall is the largest waterfall in the area that you can visit from your accommodation at Achensee, and it’s most impressive in spring and early summer when it’s fed by melting snow. From Buchau, you can walk just to the viewpoint below the waterfall, or continue up to the Dalfaz Alm hut. The entire moderately difficult loop measures approximately 9 kilometers and took us around four hours.
Trip Tips at Achensee
4. Zwölferkopf above Pertisau
The Karwendel-Bergbahn departs directly from Pertisau and takes you to Zwölferkopf at an altitude of approximately 1,500 meters, from where one of the most beautiful views of the entire Achensee opens up. Around the upper station, you can walk to the Bärenbadalm mountain hut, while more experienced hikers can continue to the 1,991-meter-high Bärenkopf, whose final section is secured with cables in places – we personally didn’t do this difficult part and recommend it only to the experienced.
5. Achenseebahn Steam Railway and Lake Cruise
The historic Achenseebahn cog railway has been running from Jenbach to Achensee since 1889 and covers an elevation gain of approximately 440 meters over less than seven kilometers. We recommend combining the trip with a cruise from the Seespitz stop, as the train and boat schedules connect, allowing you to enjoy the lake from both land and water in one day.
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