Nestled in gentle blue, Lake Achensee lies between the Karwendel and Rofan mountain ranges. Maurach am Achensee is a district of the municipality of Eben am Achensee and is located directly on the southern shore of Tyrol’s largest lake. A trip to Maurach am Achensee is worthwhile all year round!

Skiers start their day right at the valley station of the Rofan cable car in the center of Maurach. From there, they head into the charming ski area of the Rofan mountains. However, winter fun in Maurach am Achensee is not limited to snowboarding and skiing—activities such as ice skating, snowshoe hiking, and cross-country skiing are also very popular.

During the summer months, visitors from Maurach usually make their way to the beach areas of Lake Achensee. The particularly clear green-blue lake water invites you to enjoy a refreshing swim, as well as sailing and surfing. Larger boats also set off from here—the Achensee shipping service makes it possible. Not far from Maurach are the landing stages at Buchau and Seespitz. Seespitz can also be reached via the Achensee Railway—another highlight around Lake Achensee. On a cog railway, historic steam locomotives pull passengers from Jenbach up to Seespitz, naturally with a stop in Maurach. If this leisurely way of exploring is too relaxed, you can choose the Skyglider Air Rofan to experience Maurach from an eagle’s perspective. The starting point is the valley station of the Rofan cable car. For mountain hikers and climbers, Maurach am Achensee offers access to the Karwendel mountains to the west, the Rofan mountains to the east, and the Brandenberg Alps to the northeast.

Of historical significance to the church are the Notburga Church and the Notburga Museum in the district of Eben. This makes it possible to combine a holiday in Maurach am Achensee with an exploration of the life and work of Saint Notburga.