Achensee Steam Cog Railway
© Tourismusverband Achensee
Built over 117 years ago, this remarkable railway is a memento of the great steam railway age. Its steam locomotives are among the oldest ones still operating in the world, and among the few used for commercial purposes. The locomotives transport passengers between Jenbach and Seespitz, a stretch of 6.78 km. Then they continue up to Lake Achen, located 930 m above sea level. The railway is a great experience for old and young alike, but especially for rail enthusiasts and generally all those who want to understand what traveling was like in the past. Zeiss Planetarium in Schwaz
( 20 km away from Maurach, 27 km away from Pertisau )
The town of Schwaz is 20 km away from Maurach, a resort in the region of Lake Achen. The facade of the Zeiss Planetarium expresses its outlook and mentality - progressive and future-oriented. This building is an educational and cultural center, which hosts a wide variety of interesting events. Its main focus is to educate children and adults about astronomy. It also promotes local and regional efforts to bring tourism and education together. Visitors to the planetarium sit in a cool auditorium underneath an 8-m high dome and learn interesting facts about the solar system. There is a wide variety of programs, and everyone is sure to find one they understand and like. Kufstein
( 45 km away from Maurach, 52 km away from Pertisau )
A visit to the town of Kufstein, is like traveling back to the Middle Ages. This fortressed town is near the majestic Kaiser mountains. It boasts a well-preserved medieval center, innumerable recreational activities, and a large selection of marked hiking trails. It is also home to many traditional events, including open-air concerts, the annual Kaiser festival in June, theater events, and most notably the Kufstein medieval festival. There is another traditional event in September, which involves a lively procession of farm animals from their summer grazing fields to their dwellings in winter. Lake Achen
© Tourismusverband Achensee
Of course, the most notable attraction in Achensee region is Lake Achen itself. It is widely considered one of the most beautiful lakes in Tirol, Austria. It is certainly the biggest and the deepest. It lies like a shimmering blue eye in the valley between the Rofan and Karwendel mountain ranges. It is across from the Karwendel and the Seefeld highlands. The route from the towns of Scharnitz to Pertisau is a little over 50 km, but it passes through the Karwendel Mountains and you can traverse it only on foot. Lake Achen lies like an inlet next to the biggest nature reserve on the continent, a paradise on earth for hikers, nautical sports lovers and yachters.