Achenkirch Ski Resort Guide
Achenkirch, Austria
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 16 miles |
| Highest Lift | 5,906ft |
| Resort Height | 3,051ft |
| Nearest Airports | Innsbruck Airport and Munich |
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Achenkirch
Achenkirch stretches from the German border to Lake Achensee, and offers queue-free skiing and boarding for all levels of ability.
Summary
The ski area of Achenkirch is in the Austrian Alps at an altitude of 3,051ft, with 16 miles of marked runs.
Achenkirch has direct access to 16 miles of downhill skiing, with 12 marked pistes, served by a total of 10 ski lifts.
Skiing
Achenkirch offers good sking, particularly, for Beginner skiers.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Achenkirch is 4 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Gföllolm'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Achenkirch?
The next notable snow forecast is 3in, expected on 22 December, with around 19in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Achenkirch Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | 3 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 3 | 9 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 2 | 4 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 16 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 36 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 10 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Achenkirch Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 5,906ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Trail | 3,117ft |
| Resort Altitude (Achenkirch) | 3,051ft |
| Max Vertical | 2,854ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
SW
Achenkirch has ski slopes facing south-west (for sunny skiing).
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Achenkirch
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Achenkirch Ski Schools and Achenkirch Ski Instructors.
Snowboarding
Location and Map
Where is Achenkirch?
This ski resort is in the Austrian Alps in Politischer Bezirk Schwaz, Tyrol.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Achenkirch is Innsbruck Airport, 50 minutes drive away.
Munich, Salzburg, Bolzano, Memmingen, St. Gallen-Altenrhein, Linz and Friedrichshafen airports are all within three hours drive.
Innsbruck Airport is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 10 ski lifts are able to uplift 9,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 9 miles of ski runs, with 18 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Achenkirch open?
Opened (since November 29, 2024).
Closes : April 6, 2025.
Usual opening is late November, and usual closing is Early April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Achenkirch Webcams
The Webcams in Achenkirch are not always up-to-date. Please check the date on the image to ensure you are seeing current snow conditions.
