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Watersport at the Achensee

From Kitesurfing to Stand-Up-Paddleboarding

Nature, lake and lots of sport: the Achensee is a Mecca for aquatic sport! It offers you on a length of 9 kilometer sailing, surfing and kitesurfing on perfect water conditions. Every once in a while also stand-up-paddlers find their way to us onto the “Tyrolian sea”, where optimal wind conditions are daily.

In the Morning there is mostly a soft wind from the south (1-2 Beaufort), and in the evening there is blowing a strong north wind (3-5 Beaufort). In this area all wind loving aquatic sportsman have to use their strength, coordination and brain. Beneath the challenge also the special location of the lake is appealing: the elements water and earth have created a unique nature landscape with best conditions for athletes, bathers and sun lovers.

The shores between Pertisau, Maurach and Achenkirch are perfect for swimmers and divers. The excellent water conditions of the Achensee provide sight till 18 m under the water and there is much to learn in diving classes.

In the summer the lake is heating up to 22° C (72° F) and a lot bathing places invite to enjoy the refreshing water and to take a sunbath on the flat shores.

You want to take a course in your active holiday at the Achensee? Book a course in the Kite school, learn how to windsurf or try stand up paddling. This aquatic sport has reached the “Tyrolian sea” long ago and it is fun even when you are an amateur.

Contact us if you want more information about the regional Kite-, sailing,- and diving school.