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Achenkirch Ski Resort Guide

Achenkirch, Austria

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForBeginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length25km
Highest Lift1,800m
Resort Height930m
 Nearest AirportsInnsbruck 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 930m, with 25km of marked runs.

Achenkirch has direct access to 25km 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 6km long and the most difficult run is the 'Gföllolm'.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Achenkirch?

The next notable snow forecast is 11cm, expected on 23 March, with around 35cm forecast over the next 7 days.

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Ski Area Stats

Achenkirch Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 2 5km
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
 3 14km
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 2 6km
Downhill
Total Length
25km
Cross Country
Total Length
58km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
10

Altitudes & Slopes

Achenkirch Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift1,800m
Lowest Piste950m
Resort Altitude (Achenkirch)930m
Max Vertical870m

Ski Slope Aspects

SW

Achenkirch has ski slopes facing south-west (for sunny skiing).

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Achenkirch
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

Ski Lessons in Achenkirch

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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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Snowboarding

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 15km of ski runs, with 18 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Achenkirch open?

 Achenkirch is reported Closed, but was expected to open : 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.

Achenkirch Webcams

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