Lake · Austria · Tyrol
Achensee
A big alpine lake, an alpine blue-green sheet of water with boat trips and a steam railway.
about 3 h
For storytellers
Why Achensee matters
Achensee is a long, deep alpine lake, popular for sailing, swimming and boat trips. A steam cogwheel railway runs to its shore. The water is clear and cool and the mountains rise steeply on either side.
Talking points
- A steam cogwheel railway reaches the lake.
- The water is clear and deep.
- Boats cross the lake.
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Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.