Winter in Alpbachtal & at Lake Achensee

Winter holidays in two of Tyrol’s most beautiful regions – only around 40 minutes by car apart:

Chalet Alpenglück – Reith im Alpbachtal
Chalet Hoamatl – Achenkirch at Lake Achensee

Here you will find our best winter tips for both regions – from ski areas and cross-country trails to toboggan runs and Advent markets:

Skiing & snowboarding
Snowshoeing & cross-country skiing
Tobogganing & ice skating
Horse-drawn sleigh rides & Advent markets

Ski areas in Alpbachtal & at Lake Achensee

Winter in the mountains

Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau

Right on the doorstep of Chalet Alpenglück – one of Tyrol’s ten largest ski areas:

109 km of pistes & 45 lifts – up to 2,025 m
Reither Kogel – family slopes directly from Reith
Wiedersbergerhorn – the large ski area from Alpbach, with snow parks and fun slope
25 ski huts – from rustic stops to après-ski

Ski areas at Lake Achensee

Around Chalet Hoamatl, several lovely ski areas await – wonderfully relaxed and family-friendly:

Christlum in Achenkirch – the largest ski area at Lake Achensee, practically on your doorstep
Rofan – cable car from Maurach, panorama included
Karwendel cable car Pertisau – relaxed skiing at Zwölferkopf
Planberg & Wiesen lifts – ideal for beginners, with a snow tubing run

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Ski Juwel Alpbachtal / Wildschönau

Active and relaxed ski holidays

With 109 km of pistes and 45 lifts, Ski Juwel reaches up to 2,025 metres – all slopes can be used with one ski pass.

Especially for families and beginners, there are dedicated slopes, ski schools and ski rental directly on site.

Your advantages in Ski Juwel:

The Tyrolean ski area “Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau” was named a TOP ski area for families and children in Tyrol by Skiresort.de.
10 ski schools on site for learning to ski safely – also for children
Approx. 109 km of pistes, 85% of them with snow-making
45 lifts, including 9 gondolas, 7 chairlifts and 28 drag lifts

Numerous ski huts & mountain restaurants
2 snow parks and 1 fun slope
Numerous cross-country ski trails

Christlum in Achenkirch

The ski area at Lake Achensee

The largest ski area directly at Lake Achensee – and only a few minutes from Chalet Hoamatl:

Varied pistes – from practice slopes to sporty descents
Dream views of the lake – included on every run
Family-friendly & relaxed – no long waiting times, ski school and rental on site

Ski touring & winter mountain lifts

Away from the pistes

If you prefer things quieter, Lake Achensee offers plenty of alternatives:

Ski tours in the Rofan – for example towards Seekarspitze, high above the lake
Rofan cable car – also in winter up to Erfurter Hütte
Karwendel cable car – winter hiking at Zwölferkopf
Important: check the avalanche situation and, if in doubt, go with a mountain guide

Cross-country skiing & snowshoeing in both regions

Snow-covered winter landscapes

In Alpbachtal

Away from the pistes, the valley shows its peaceful side:

Around 70 km of groomed cross-country trails – through the villages of the region
Snowshoeing – especially beautiful in Brandenberg
Winter walks – countless cleared paths
Ski tours – a paradise for beginners and experienced tourers

At Lake Achensee

The Achensee region is one of Tyrol’s largest cross-country skiing areas:

Around 200 km of cross-country trails – classic and skating
Karwendel valleys – dream trails through Falzthurntal and Gerntal near Pertisau
Winter hiking – cleared paths along the lakeshore and through the valleys
Snowshoe tours – in the Karwendel Nature Park

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Cross-country paradise Karwendel valleys

Trails with mountain scenery

The car-free valleys near Pertisau are the heart of the Achensee cross-country skiing area:

Falzthurntal & Gerntal – wonderfully quiet trails with Karwendel panorama
Classic & skating – groomed trails for every level
Refreshments – Gramaialm and Falzthurnalm are right by the trail

Winter hiking

On foot through the winter landscape

There are plenty of cleared winter hiking trails in both regions:

At Lake Achensee – lakeside paths with lake views, for example around Achenkirch and Maurach
Karwendel valleys – relaxed walks from Pertisau to the alpine pastures
In Alpbachtal – panorama trail in Reith and snowy village paths
Brandenberg – an insider tip for snowshoe fans

Tobogganing & ice skating in Alpbachtal & at Lake Achensee

Fun for all ages

In Alpbachtal

Seven toboggan runs with plenty of places to stop for refreshments await in the region:

The longest: from Reither Kogel via the panorama trail down to Reith
Insider tip: the illuminated toboggan run in Brandenberg
Lauser Sauser – the alpine coaster also runs in winter
Ice skating – on natural ice at Lake Reith and Lake Reinthal

At Lake Achensee

Toboggan fans also get their money’s worth around Achenkirch:

Toboggan runs – in Achenkirch and at the Karwendel cable car in Pertisau
Snow tubing – at the Planberg & Wiesen lifts in Achenkirch
Ice skating – skating rinks in the Achensee villages

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Tobogganing in Alpbachtal

Fun for young and old

Hop on the sled and down the run you go! Alpbachtal has 7 toboggan runs. The longest leads from Reither Kogel via the panorama trail down to Reith im Alpbachtal. An insider tip is the illuminated toboggan run in Brandenberg.

You can check which toboggan runs are open and when here.

Toboggan runs at a glance

	Location	Illuminated
Faulbaumgartenalm	Alpbach	no
Höllenstein	Münster	yes
Kragenalm	Kundl	no
Natural toboggan run Brandenberg	Brandenberg	yes
Natural toboggan run Kaltes Wasserl	Kramsach	no
Panorama trail	Reith i.A.	no

Winter coaster in Alpbach, Tyrol

Alpbachtal Lauser Sauser

Fun not only for younger holiday guests – adults quickly enjoy it too. With a maximum speed of 42 km/h, you “whizz” down the approx. 1,420 m long coaster track. The “Alpbachtaler Lauser Sauser” is located directly at Wiedersbergerhorn in Alpbach and is open in summer as well as in winter.

Facts & information

Total length: 1,420 m
Ride time: 7–8 min.
Speed: max. 42 km/h
Elevation difference: 134 m
Highest point: 18 m above the ground
Children from 8 years and 1.30 m tall may ride alone
Children from 3 years only with an accompanying rider

Ice skating in Reith

Gliding elegantly across the ice

When temperatures and ice thickness allow, you can ice skate on Lake Reinthal or directly on Lake Reith. The ice cover is checked by a structural engineer and officially approved for skating. Information about approval is available directly from the tourism association.

Tobogganing & snow tubing at Lake Achensee

Sledding fun for everyone

Around Chalet Hoamatl, things also go downhill in the best possible way:

Toboggan run at the Karwendel cable car – in Pertisau, comfortably reached by lift
Tobogganing in Achenkirch – natural toboggan runs directly in the village
Snow tubing – race down the run in an inflatable tube at the Planberg & Wiesen lifts
Rental – sleds are available from local sports shops

Romantic winter: Advent & horse-drawn sleigh rides

Enjoy winter at its quietest

Horse-drawn sleigh rides

Wrapped in warm blankets through the snowy landscape – pure winter romance:

In Alpbachtal – relaxed rides through the snow-covered villages
In Pertisau – by horse-drawn sleigh into the car-free Karwendel valleys

Advent season

Mulled wine, roasted chestnuts and crafts by the open fire – the Advent markets of the region:

Rattenberg Advent – atmospheric in the alleys of Austria’s smallest town
Advent markets at Lake Achensee – peaceful in the villages around the lake
Regional specialities – from Kiachln to mulled cider