Achensee holiday card
Make great savings and explore the very best of Lake Achensee with the Achensee Holiday Card: Ride to the top of the mountains with the Karwendel and Rofan cable cars, cruise the lake onboard the Achensee ships, and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of art and culture at the region’s diverse museums. The Achensee Holiday Card is valid for seven consecutive days from the first time you use it, giving you a fantastic all-round experience.
The card allows unlimited use of the Karwendel cable car and the Rofan cable car, which take hikers and sun worshippers swiftly and effortlessly up the mountains. Holders of the Achensee Holiday Card who use the Rofan cable car receive a free parking ticket at the ticket window!
Take advantage of the Achensee ships as often as you like. Cruise Tirol’s largest lake to your heart's content, add a crossing to your circular walk around Lake Achensee – just as you like. Combine your experience with a ride on the historic Achenseebahn steam cog railway.
Important information for the Achenseebahn steam cog railway: For capacity details, please check the Achenseebahn website or Facebook page. Present your Achensee Holiday Card to the conductor or cashier in the Achenseebahn shop to receive your personal ticket with a guaranteed seat for your chosen direction (either Jenbach – Seespitz or Seespitz – Jenbach), subject to availability. Please note that a separate ticket must be purchased for each direction. Holders of an Achenseebahn ticket obtained with the Achensee Holiday Card can park at the ÖBB car park at Jenbach station at a reduced rate. Remember to inform the Achenseebahn ticket office that you are parking there. For more details, please visit achenseebahn.at.
Art and culture lovers enjoy free entry to a number of museums and exhibitions in the region and beyond, including the Achensee Museum World and the Notburga Museum in Maurach, the Tiroler Steinöl Vitalberg in Pertisau, and of course the local history museum Sixenhof in Achenkirch.
The Swarovski Crystal Worlds feature sparkling underground chambers of wonder and a fascinating garden. There are also plenty of activities and facilities to keep young visitors entertained.
Good to know
- How much does the card cost? The Achensee Holiday Card costs EUR 98.00 for adults. Children born between 2010 and 2018 and accompanied by a parent pay EUR 49.00. Children born after 2019 go free when accompanied by a parent or close relative with a valid Achensee Holiday Card.
- Where can you buy the card? The Achensee Holiday Card can be purchased from 30 April until 24 October 2025 at the selling points listed below. The last validity period ends on 26 October 2025. The Achensee Holiday Card can only be purchased in conjunction with a valid AchenseeCard (visitor card).
- Selling points of the Achensee Holiday Card:
- Valley station of the Rofan cable car
- Valley station of the Karwendel cable car
- Welcome-CENTER Achensee in Maurach
- Information offices in Achenkirch, Pertisau and Wiesing
- Many accommodation providers in the Achensee holiday region
The Achensee Holiday Card is only valid during regular opening hours and for regular timetables (event and night cruises are not included). Some companies may charge extra for the transport of sports equipment and dogs (only with a secure muzzle). Prices and terms of transport of the respective businesses apply. Depending on the participating businesses, young visitors may receive a discount or free entry. For specific age requirements, please contact the businesses directly.
