Make nature your stage - Midsummer Night's Dream at Lake Achensee

Updated on 26.04.2022

The warm season has arrived at the Naturbühne Achensee and will once again perform its most beautiful plays against the spectacular backdrop of mountains and lake. Curtain up for the summer holiday at Lake Achensee!

The sun is at its best. The view sweeps over a panorama of mountains and lake that is breathtaking and the perfect backdrop for the Naturbühne Achensee. The roles in "A Midsummer Night's Dream" are magnificent: turquoise blue water, flower meadows, lush green hills, majestic mountain giants. A fascinating variety of experiences is also part of the ensemble, which is unique in this form. First act hiking and mountaineering, second act biking and third act climbing? Or would you prefer water sports?

Be active, go on excursions and have a good time: The Achensee summer theatre offers exciting adventures for the whole family. Fun and games are the order of the day in the children's and youth programme from 4 July to 2 September 2022. From Mondays to Fridays, young Achensee guests can bake bread rolls, lend a hand on the farm, slide down a river on inner tubes or experience the happiness of the earth on horseback. The hike to the Buchauer Alm, the family star hike with glass lanterns or the night game are perfect for a family outing. The "Wusel-Seeweg", which is built close to the water and has fun play stations, is particularly popular with young and old alike. Numerous playgrounds in the region also offer plenty of space to romp around.

Magnificent mountains, sunny heights and Tyrol's largest lake characterise the Achensee region. But it can do so much more. Numerous excursion destinations, many of which are included in the "Achensee Erlebniscard", also offer exciting experiences. For example, how about taking an idyllic ride on the Achensee Railway, which is the oldest steam cog railway in Europe? Or travelling across the lake on board the Achensee boat? Museums tell you about the history and former life in the region. And then there are the most beautiful power spots in nature: wild river valleys, romantic mountain forests and the Karwendel Nature Park, Austria's largest nature park. Incidentally, you don't always have to walk up to the heights. The Karwendel mountain railway and the Rofan cable car take you up the mountain in comfort and, above all, with great views.

From easy trails and leisurely family tours to routes that take you up high and into the mountains: the hiking options at Lake Achensee are diverse. there are 500 kilometres of hiking trails to explore. In the summer months, guests can take part in the guided tours of the "Achensee hiking programme". This is included in the AchenseeCard, which every guest at Lake Achensee receives. How about a summer herb or panoramic hike, for example? Or a tour with the rangers of the Karwendel Nature Park, where you can observe the rare flora and fauna? The interactive map maps.achensee.com will help you choose from the countless tours on Lake Achensee.

If you have been active outdoors on the "Achensee Summer Stage", you can continue to recharge your batteries indoors. Wellness plays a major role at the "Sea of Tyrol". From massages and Far Eastern relaxation techniques to an Art Nouveau bathhouse and first-class spa suites: The wellness programme at Lake Achensee is highly acclaimed by guests. Naturally, Tyrolean stone oil is used for wellness treatments at Lake Achensee. The "black gold" is extracted in the region and processed into high-quality care products. The Atoll Achensee on the southern shore of Tyrol's largest lake is also a great place to relax. In the modern leisure centre, you can relax in the spacious pools of the Panorama-BAD or in the saunas of the Penthouse SPA, which include a Finnish infusion sauna, a herbal sauna and an organic Swiss stone pine sauna. If you are looking for sporting pleasure, head to the BOULDER hall or the Lakeside GYM and then to the SEE pool at Atoll Achensee: a hilly landscape with a sunbathing lawn and tree islands as well as spacious bathing platforms await.

Summer holidays at the "Naturbühne Achensee" have a long tradition. Guests have always enjoyed spending time at Tyrol's largest lake. Austrian princes and emperors discovered the region early on to go hunting and fishing there. Emperor Maximilian I also indulged his passion for hunting and fishing at Lake Achensee. Poets and painters found inspiration at Lake Achensee. Today, there are numerous hotels, guesthouses and flats that accommodate Achensee guests and offer them a special flair amidst the spectacular backdrop of mountains and lake.

In harmony with natural conditions, a nature-based tourism culture has developed over the years in the Achensee villages of Maurach, Pertisau, Achenkirch, Steinberg am Rofan and Wiesing. Steinberg has been one of the "Mountaineering Villages" since September 2021, which place a special focus on tradition and sustainable development. Nature awareness is strengthened with various offers, such as the nature trail in the Rofan or the Nature Watch tours with the rangers of the Karwendel Nature Park.

Arrive, take a deep breath and dive in - in the region around Tyrol's largest lake, sporting activity, experiencing nature and relaxation are the order of the day. Nestled between the Karwendel and Rofan mountains, Lake Achensee is a destination for mountain enthusiasts and water lovers alike. With the lake shore freely accessible all around and the impressive paths into the valleys of the Karwendel Nature Park, scenic adventure worlds are on offer in both summer and winter. Whether on foot, by mountain bike, cross-country skis or snowshoes - Lake Achensee inspires and is full of moments that move! Achensee Tourismus is the point of contact for both guests and the media when it comes to information about tourist activities in Tirol's Sport & Vital Park. Media representatives can download printable photos from the image database www.achensee.org. After initial registration and confirmation by email, files from the Achensee image database can be viewed and the selected photos downloaded, and an overview of the current Covid-19-related safety regulations and recommendations in Tyrol can be found at www.achensee.com/achensee-urlaubstage/daswichtigstezucorona/.