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 the small village of Achenkirch. There are a few shops and a café nearby, and paths along the lakeshore for a scenic walk, or enjoy a relaxing drink on the hotel's terrace. Alternatively, there are regular local buses to the nearby bustling town of Maurach.

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 Achensee Beer Brewery and cable car for breathtaking views. Enjoy lunch at leisure before boarding the boat mid-afternoon and on arrival enjoy coffee and cake 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 World can also be included in this day.

Day 6 Travel along the lakeshore to Jenbach and board the mid-morning 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 to Dover and home.

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

• 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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