Varied. Colorful
autumn
It begins with small harbingers. The shadows are getting longer, the sky bluer, the air clearer, the view wider. Trees turn golden yellow and red and soon the leaves are rustling on the ground. The autumn is here. And with it probably the best time for a hiking and wellness holiday in our St. Georg zum See.
From the oldest cogwheel steam train in Europe directly to the Achensee ship
A touch of nostalgia
Tourism on Lake Achensee began with the age of the Achensee steam cog railway and Achensee shipping, and that was a long time ago. For 125 years, since 1889 to be precise, it has been clawing its way up the mountain, snorting and hissing. From Jenbach in the Inn Valley to Lake Achensee, it climbs 440 meters in altitude over almost seven kilometers: The Achensee Steam Cog Railway is the oldest of its kind in Europe and is still in tireless use.
Achensee shipping
When she has reached the top and is panting and pausing at the lake, a steamer operated by the Achenseeschifffahrt is already waiting, with which guests can continue the eventful panoramic journey straight away. The timetables are coordinated.
To the timetable
herbst
zeit
Die Zeit, wenn wir Vitamin D für den Winter tanken. Ganz gleich ob entspannt am See oder bei einer der vielen Wander- und Radltouren. Klare Luft, angenehme Temperaturen und soweit das Auge reicht das Farbenspiel der Natur.
Some of our
favorite places
The summer freshness of the cows ends when the autumn frost begins to leave white marks on the grass and flowers on the mountain pastures in the morning. Then it is time for shepherds, farmers and dairy farmers to accompany their cattle into the valley.
Every year numerous Almabtriebs worth seeing take place all over Tyrol. This doesn't just happen in the mountains and around Lake Achensee, but is celebrated in a festive way: the cattle owners spend days working lovingly making headdresses for their animals. These magnificent wreaths consist of ribbons, plaques, holy images and flowers - such as alpine roses, juniper, mountain pines, fir branches, mosses and lichens. So the happy cattle, who were allowed to spend the summer on the lush alpine meadows, start their ceremonial retreat into the valley. A spectacle that guests and locals celebrate together.
The Almabtrieb is a tradition that has existed for centuries, where the farmers say thank you for an accident-free summer with a colorful festival. If an accident has occurred during the alpine season, the ceremonial deduction is cancelled. To ensure that the summers remain peaceful in the future, the animals have their loud bells around their necks: These guide the animals safely down to the village on the way from the alpine pasture and protect them from enemy demons.
With traditional music, the Almabtrieb becomes a folk festival The peasant families happily await the safe arrival of the decorated animals: They also make themselves pretty with dirndls and Sunday costumes. On this day, the most delicious regional specialties such as donuts, fresh milk, alpine cheese, farmer's bacon and fragrant bread are prepared. With music and entertainment, all this ends in a cheerful folk festival - a spectacle of smells, sounds and colors.
The summer freshness of the cows ends when the autumn frost begins to leave white marks on the grass and flowers on the mountain pastures in the morning. Then it is time for shepherds, farmers and dairy farmers to accompany their cattle into the valley.
Every year numerous Almabtriebs worth seeing take place all over Tyrol. This doesn't just happen in the mountains and around Lake Achensee, but is celebrated in a festive way: the cattle owners spend days working lovingly making headdresses for their animals. These magnificent wreaths consist of ribbons, plaques, holy images and flowers - such as alpine roses, juniper, mountain pines, fir branches, mosses and lichens. So the happy cattle, who were allowed to spend the summer on the lush alpine meadows, start their ceremonial retreat into the valley. A spectacle that guests and locals celebrate together.
The Almabtrieb is a tradition that has existed for centuries, where the farmers say thank you for an accident-free summer with a colorful festival. If an accident has occurred during the alpine season, the ceremonial deduction is cancelled. To ensure that the summers remain peaceful in the future, the animals have their loud bells around their necks: These guide the animals safely down to the village on the way from the alpine pasture and protect them from enemy demons.
With traditional music, the Almabtrieb becomes a folk festival The peasant families happily await the safe arrival of the decorated animals: They also make themselves pretty with dirndls and Sunday costumes. On this day, the most delicious regional specialties such as donuts, fresh milk, alpine cheese, farmer's bacon and fragrant bread are prepared. With music and entertainment, all this ends in a cheerful folk festival - a spectacle of smells, sounds and colors.
