Achenkirch Ski Resort Guide
Achenkirch, Austria
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 25km16 miles |
| Highest Lift | 1,800m5,906ft |
| Resort Height | 930m3,051ft |
| 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 930m3,051ft, with 25km16 miles of marked runs.
Achenkirch has direct access to 25km16 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 6km4 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 7cm3in, expected on 18 April, with around 46cm18in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Ski Area Stats
Achenkirch Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | 5km3 miles |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 3 | 14km9 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 2 | 6km4 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 25km16 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 58km36 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 10 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Achenkirch Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,800m5,906ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 950m3,117ft |
| Resort Altitude (Achenkirch) | 930m3,051ft |
| Max Vertical | 870m2,854ft |
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.
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Location and Map
Where is Achenkirch?
This ski resort is in the Austrian Alps in 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 15km9 miles of ski runs, with 18 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Achenkirch open?
Opened : 1 December 2023.
Closed : 17 March 2024.
Usual opening is late November, and usual closing is Early April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
