Discover the tranquillity of nature.
Winter Holidays at Lake Achensee
Your own pace. Your luxury.
Discover the serene stillness of winter at PUREST Alpine Hideaway. Framed by snow-dusted peaks, our luxury apartments offer generous space for families of every size, seamlessly pairing cozy alpine warmth with refined, contemporary design. Each suite features its own private wellness sanctuary. As dusk settles and snowflakes fall softly outside, retreat to the steaming warmth of your terrace hot tub, recharge in your custom sauna infused with natural mountain pine, or unwind together beside the glow of a crackling open fire.
Advent & Christmas
Experience the magic of the festive season at Lake Achensee, where traditional Christmas markets offer a selection of regional delicacies and handcrafted treasures against the backdrop of the snowy Alps. The unique Seeweihnacht event brings together three distinct celebrations: Mountain Advent at the Fischergut in Pertisau, Mountain Christmas at the Sixenhof, and Landweihnacht at the Kräuterhüttl in Achenkirch.
Winter Hiking & Snowshoeing
The gentle crunch of snow beneath your boots, the crisp mountain air and the striking, snow-blanketed landscape: winter walking around Lake Achensee reveals the mountains at their most peaceful. Venture even further off the beaten track into quiet, untouched valleys by strapping on a pair of snowshoes. Our tip: join the region’s winter walking programme, led by certified Nature Park Karwendel rangers.
Cross-Country Skiing at Lake Achensee
Find your rhythm and glide across the pristine snow: Lake Achensee is widely recognized as one of Tirol’s premier cross-country skiing destinations. From gentle shoreline glides to peaceful trails leading deep into quiet alpine valleys, the region offers perfectly suited terrain for every skill level. Right here in Achenkirch, a diverse network of impeccably groomed classic and skating tracks winds through silent spruce forests and wide, open snowfields.
Skiing at Lake Achensee
For classic days on the slopes, Lake Achensee’s local ski areas offer relaxed, uncrowded mountain terrain. The family-friendly Hochalmlifte Christlum ski area is just two kilometres from the PUREST, offering wide pistes, sunny carving runs, and a spirited floodlit toboggan evening every Wednesday.
Ski Touring at Lake Achensee
Set your own pace and carve fresh tracks into untouched powder: Lake Achensee is a standout destination for ski touring, offering ascents directly from the valley and nearby ski areas. Surrounded by crisp mountain air and absolute stillness, you will discover remote alpine ridges and secluded high-altitude viewpoints that remain hidden to ordinary winter visitors.
Snow Report
The daily snow report for the Achensee region shows which cross-country trails, ski lifts, toboggan runs, and ice rinks are open.
Culinary Delights
Crisp winter days call for authentic Tyrolean food: sweet Kaiserschmarrn, savoury Kaspressknödelsuppe, or a hearty mountain platter (Marend). From rustic alpine huts and traditional village inns to refined patisseries and award-winning fine dining, the region offers exceptional variety. Whatever you are craving, we will gladly share our personal recommendations and secure the best table for you.
Family Holidays in Winter
Around PUREST Alpine Hideaway, children enjoy boundless freedom in the snow. Our outdoor playground remains open throughout the winter, and the garden becomes a natural canvas for building snowmen and playful snowball fights. Just steps away, the surrounding spruce forest invites young explorers to uncover nature’s winter secrets. For days spent on the hills, high-quality sledges, toboggans, and children’s snowshoes are available for you to borrow directly from us.
More Winter Experiences & Events at Lake Achensee
- Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides: Glide along the shores of Lake Achensee wrapped in warm woollen blankets, accompanied only by the soft jingling of harness bells. We will gladly reserve a private sleigh for you.
- Ice Skating & Curling: Take to the ice at local rinks in Achenkirch or visit the lakeside Atoll Achensee in Maurach, which features an open-air ice-skating rink and ice stock lanes.
- AIRROFAN Skyglider: Even in the depths of winter, soar like an eagle across the Rofan mountains, reaching speeds of up to 80 km/h on this exhilarating high-altitude glider.
- Tandem Paragliding: Experience a bird’s-eye perspective of the snow-covered landscape with a winter tandem flight, launching from the Rofan summits above Maurach.
- Winter Hot-Air Ballooning: During the annual Achensee Ballooning Days, drift high above the snow-capped Karwendel and Rofan ranges, taking in an unobstructed 360-degree panorama of the winter landscape.
- Tiroler Steinöl Vitalberg (Pertisau): Dedicated to the heritage and healing properties of the local Tiroler Steinöl (shale oil). The museum and café are open daily throughout the winter season (December to April).
Atoll Achensee
Situated right on the shores of Lake Achensee in Maurach, this modern leisure centre brings together sport, wellness, and relaxation. Whatever the weather, the Panorama-BAD, Penthouse-SPA, and BOULDER-Halle offer the perfect retreat to recharge and unwind year-round. In winter, the Atoll Achensee also offers an ice rink.