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Slow Lane Magazine, May 2019
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Heart of the Tyrol

Idyllic Lake Achensee 
 
From your magnificent base at a high-quality hotel with outstanding spa, set out on a varied choice of walks and activities, gaining different perspectives of splendid Lake Achensee… This self-guided, single-centre walking break also includes free bus travel.
Heart of the Tyrol. 3 nights
Heart of the Tyrol. 3 nights
 

Holiday information

 

A centre-based walking break in the Tyrol

It is no wonder that visitors have been coming to Lake Achensee for decades – with its glittering waters and striking mountain backdrop, the scenery is magnificent. Indeed, a couple of days in the typically Tyrolean village of Pertisau is sure to leave you feeling fully rested and invigorated – not only can you enjoy the fresh mountain air on our scenic walks, but you can also indulge yourself in the Hotel Wiesenhof's state-of-the-art spa. The icing on the cake is that all this is under an hour's drive from the airport, making Pertisau ideal for a short break.
Nestling on the western shores of Lake Achensee, Pertisau guards the entrance to two valleys leading into the Karwendel Mountains which frame this Tyrolean jewel. This is perfect walking country, where inviting paths lead along the water's edge, through the valleys and along panoramic ridges in the mountains high above, thus giving you different perspectives of the lake.
 
Gallery
 

Walking & More

The key to Inntravel holidays is flexibility. You can start on the day of your choice, and are free to add extra nights. There’s no fixed itinerary, so take your pick of our suggested walking routes as the mood takes you.
  • The average maximum daytime temperatures and monthly rainfall relate to the nearest weather station and are intended as a guide only.

    The best time for alpine flowers is June and early July. At lower levels the flowers bloom slightly earlier.
     
    Average temperatures and rainfall
      Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
    °C 0 2 6 10 14 18 20 19 17 12 5 1
    mm 46 45 52 66 100 120 133 124 82 57 59 49
  • An introduction
    With a lake, mountains and the entrance to two lush green valleys on its doorstep, Pertisau is a walker’s paradise. We provide you with route notes for four different walks – all of them accessible to walkers of average fitness – while your visitor’s card entitles you to free travel on the local buses. Pay locally for boat trips.
  • Choice of routes: 11km to 18km

    Along the lake to Achenkirch: 11km, 2.5hrs
    Enjoy fabulous views across the lake as you walk along the western shores of Achensee to the villages of Gaisalm and Achenkirch at the head of the lake, before returning by boat from Achenkirch.

    Into the Karwendel Mountains: 11.5km, 4hrs
    Using the Karwendel cable car from Pertisau, this linear walk heads through pastures, then descends through forest to Maurach.

    Along the Falzthurn Valley: 18km, 5hrs
    From the door of the hotel enjoy a long, but leisurely, linear walk through the meadows and woodland of the pretty Karwendal Valley. Early summer is the perfect time to see the wildflowers and for a spot of bird-watching. As this is a linear walk, you can turn back at any point, though it is well worth going all the way to Gamailalm for refreshments before returning.
    Looking down on Gaisalm on the route to Achenkirch
  • To Rofanspitze: 10.5km, 4hrs
    Take a bus to Maurach (20mins), then take the cable car into the mountains. From the top station, this rewarding, out-and-back walk takes you though high Alpine meadows to reach the peak of Rofanspitze, from where there are some superb views across the peaks which surround the lake. You return to Pertisau the way you came: by cable car and bus.
    Heading towards Rofanspitze on the route from Maurach
  • By train & boat

    Achensee lake cruises
    Boat trips have been operating on the lake since 1887. Use them to enjoy walks along the shores, hopping back onboard to sail back to Pertisau.

    Cog railway
    Take a ride on the steam cog railway, which dates from 1889, from the end of the lake down to the town of Jenbach and back again. 
 

Accommodation

Small but bustling Pertisau has a few shops, a post office, a bank, and a handful of eateries.

Please note: most beds in Austrian hotels are normally one large base with two mattresses/duvets. We refer to these as 'Austrian Twins' and they are locally regarded to serve requests for both double and twin bedded rooms. Separate twin beds or traditional double beds with one large mattress are rare and cannot be guaranteed.
Hotel Wiesenhof
  • 4-star superior

Bedrooms

 

Extend your stay

 
Prices & travel options
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  • 3 nights: 11 May - 31 October 2019

    Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

    Starting Price Single room
    11 May - 14 June £585 £27
    15 - 21 June £640 £27
    22 June - 22 August £655 £27
    23 - 31 August £640 £27
    1 - 30 September £585 £27
    1 - 27 October £570 £27
    3rd & 4th person discount -£98
    Single traveller supplement £98

    Includes accommodation, meals and services integral to the holiday as described, plus walking notes and maps, but no travel from the UK, nor any connecting travel from the airport unless stated below.

    Included travel: return taxi from Innsbruck Airport
    Other options (no additional charge): return rail/taxi from Munich or return rail/taxi from Salzburg, but please note the 3rd & 4th person holiday discount does not apply if flying via Munich or Salzburg.

    Book your flights through us and we'll find the best route and times to suit you. Please contact us to find out more about our flight booking service. We can also book connecting travel - see below.

  • Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room

    Hotel Wiesenhof (with dinner) Double room Single room
    11 May - 21 Jun 2019 £152 £161
    22 Jun - 23 Aug 2019 £160 £169
    24 Aug - 31 Oct 2019 £152 £161
  • RECOMMENDED AIRPORT(S):
    Innsbruck, Salzburg, Munich

    Travelling from the UK

    Travelling from outside the UK

    If you are flying from outside Europe,  we recommend flying via Munich. To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

    Travelling from outside the UK
    We have many years' experience catering for customers who live outside the UK, and will be happy to make tailored arrangements to fit with your plans.

    You have two options:

    1) Book your own flights to London, from where we can book flights and onward connecting travel to your hotel.

    2) Book your own flights direct to an airport appropriate to your chosen holiday. You can either make your own way from the airport to the hotel, or we'll be happy to book onward connecting travel for you. Please consult with us before booking your flights, so that we can advise you on the suitability of your proposed route and timings.
    Outward route Airline
    Aberdeen - Salzburg (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Outward route Airline
    Belfast Intl. - Salzburg easyJet,  jet2 
    Outward route Airline
    Birmingham - Munich Lufthansa 
    Birmingham - Munich (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Birmingham - Salzburg Eurowings,  jet2 
    Birmingham - Salzburg (via Düsseldorf) Eurowings 
    Birmingham - Salzburg (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Outward route Airline
    Cardiff - Munich Flybe 
    Outward route Airline
    Edinburgh - Munich easyJet,  Eurowings,  Lufthansa 
    Edinburgh - Munich (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Edinburgh - Salzburg (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Outward route Airline
    Glasgow - Munich Lufthansa 
    Glasgow - Salzburg (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Glasgow - Salzburg (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Outward route Airline
    London City - Munich British Airways 
    London City - Salzburg (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Outward route Airline
    Gatwick - Innsbruck easyJet,  Thomas Cook 
    Gatwick - Munich easyJet 
    Gatwick - Salzburg British Airways,  TUI 
    Outward route Airline
    Heathrow - Innsbruck British Airways 
    Heathrow - Innsbruck (via Vienna) Austrian Airlines 
    Heathrow - Munich British Airways,  Lufthansa 
    Heathrow - Salzburg Eurowings 
    Outward route Airline
    Luton - Innsbruck easyJet 
    Luton - Munich easyJet 
    Outward route Airline
    Stansted - Munich easyJet 
    Stansted - Salzburg Eurowings,  jet2,  Ryanair 
    Outward route Airline
    Manchester - Innsbruck (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Manchester - Munich easyJet,  Lufthansa 
    Manchester - Munich (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Manchester - Salzburg TUI 
    Manchester - Salzburg (via Düsseldorf) Eurowings 
    Manchester - Salzburg (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Manchester - Salzburg (via Hamburg) Eurowings 
    Outward route Airline
    Newcastle - Munich (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Newcastle - Munich (via Düsseldorf) Lufthansa 
    Outward route Airline
    Norwich - Munich (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Outward route Airline
    Southampton - Munich Flybe 
    Travelling from outside the UK

    If you are flying from outside Europe,  we recommend flying via Munich. To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

    This list of flight options should be used as a guide only, and you should check each airline’s website for current routes, frequency and schedules. Not all flights operate daily, and may not run for the entire season. You should also heed the latest flight arrival time and earliest flight departure time stated in the connecting travel section, as it may not be possible to arrange connecting travel outside these times. Please do not book your flights until we have confirmed your accommodation to you. Alternatively, our expert reservations team will be happy to offer advice and to make flight bookings for you. We charge £30 per person for our flight booking service (£50 for India and Nepal). Your flights are then covered by our package-booking conditions, which give you greater protection in the event of delay or cancellation, as well as providing ATOL cover.

  • Prices below are based on 2 people travelling together. If you are travelling solo or as a party of 3 or more and our arrangements include a taxi, please contact us for prices; additional passengers often pay less.

    Connecting travel options - flying via Innsbruck

    Outward route Price per person Latest flight
    arrival time
    direct taxi Innsbruck airport to hotel (0h50) included flexible
    Homeward route Price per person Earliest flight
    departure time
    direct taxi hotel to Innsbruck airport (0h50) included flexible

    Connecting travel options - flying via Munich

    Outward route Price per person Latest flight
    arrival time
    rail Munich airport to Jenbach (2h10/0255), hotel transfer Jenbach to hotel (0h10) included 1600
    Homeward route Price per person Earliest flight
    departure time
    hotel transfer, hotel to Jenbach (0h10), rail Jenbach to Munich airport (2h10/0245) included 1230

    Connecting travel options - flying via Salzburg

    Outward route Price per person Latest flight
    arrival time
    rail Salzburg HB to Jenbach (1h30-1h55), hotel transfer Jenbach to hotel (0h10) included 1530
    Homeward route Price per person Earliest flight
    departure time
    hotel transfer to Jenbach (0h10), rail Jenbach to Salzburg HB (1h30-1h55) included 1330
What is included
  • 3 nights
  • 3 dinners, 3 lunches,
    3 breakfasts,
    afternoon tea & cake
  • route notes and maps
  • visitor's card giving free bus travel
  • return travel from Innsbruck or Munich as detailed
 
Reviews

If you've experienced this holiday first hand, why not write a review?

We are keen for as many customers as possible to review their holiday. To make it easier to do so, we include a specific review section on our post-holiday questionnaire, and this is what we publish here, unedited. Read our full review policy >

All 9 reviews
  • Mrs C Burfield
    Hailsham
    18 June 2019

    My personal highlight was walking up the Karwendel mountains and finding the Museumswelt in Maurach open and fascinating! The hotel food and hospitality was amazing! Going out on the bikes, the cycle to Achenkirch was beautiful and a good change from the challenge of two days walking. Take walking poles and don't be too proud to turn around and go back if the walking conditions are not what you expect, we turned round and absolutely didn't regret it.  

  • Mrs C Barker
    Cambridge
    10 May 2019

    The wonderful swimming pool really adds to the facilities at this hotel, which were already first class with the nicest saunas we have ever experienced. The lunch/tea buffet is an absolute treat as well. The scenery is stunning and a wealth of walks start from the hotel. 

  • Anon
    11 September 2018

    The scenery was absolutely amazing and we could not fault any part of the holiday. Excellent accommodation and the extra touches provided by the hotel staff really made it that bit more special.  The choice of food available was superb, we could have done with staying longer to sample more of it. The walks were excellent. We would certainly recommend Inntravel as every part of the process was easy and the additional information provided was much appreciated. Thank you.

  • Anon
    04 September 2018

    We should have given ourselves more time in Munich.

    Hotel Wiesenhof was excellent and we were sad to leave there, with hindsight we should have stayed there another day and just made a day trip to Innsbruck, rather than organising for an overnight stay in Innsbruck.

    The holiday was generally very good. Vienna will probably be the most memorable part and in the short time we were there we  only scratched the surface of what there is to see.

    Whilst in Vienna we visited a cafe, near the Hotel Kaiserhof, for a late lunch. We were a little too late, however, the cafe staff went out of their way to be helpful. This was a cafe for locals and they were queueing for cakes at 2pm when they started serving cakes. The cafe is called Vollpension, at Schleifmuhlgasse 16, less than a 5 minute walk from hotel.

    Of your restaurant recommendations the Zum Alt Markt in Munich is one we would definitely endorse. The Gasthof Weisses Rossel in Innsbruck less so, but perhaps we just fell foul of the wine festival, and its big crowds, that was ongoing through the afternoon and evening whilst we were there.  

    Note: Pg.5 of Austria's Great Cities section of our travel documents (Ref. Your Accommodation) presented details of two hotels in Innsbruck. Potentially a little confusing. 

     

    INNTRAVEL NOTE: These customers combined our Austria's Great Cities holiday with an overnight stay in Munich, and the Heart of the Tyrol short break at Pertisau.

     

  • Anon
    25 October 2017

    Very good hotel experience. Luxurious but not pretentious. 

  • Dr A Gray
    Edinburgh
    02 October 2017

    I had a fantastic trip with Inntravel, which far exceeded my expectations. From my first phone call Inntravel were extremely helpful, and I was delighted that they were able to arrange all my travel and logistics, making transfer and train reservations back to Vienna so that I could meet up with friends in Vienna at the end of my walking holiday for a wedding.

    The hotel, food and scenery were all fantastic, and the folder of maps and suggested walks gave me all the info I needed, and the confidence to head out for solo hikes.

    I would definitely recommend Inntravel for a walking holiday.

  • Mr A Kellerman
    Middlesbrough
    15 September 2017

    We went to the Seiseralm with Inntravel for our honeymoon in 1992 and this year we booked this short break to celebrate our 25th Wedding Anniversary because over the years we have come to trust you to find the locations and hotels that offer something a little bit different and a little bit extra. Once again you didn't let us down. The Pertisau location is excellent for great scenery, walks and lake boat trips. The Wiesenhof Hotel is outstanding. My tip would be to have more than three nights; we were just getting into it when we had to leave!

  • Anon
    27 May 2017

    A stunning first trip with Inntravel. Glorious scenic hikes followed by total pampered indulgence at the hotel - what more could you ask for from a short break? We are already planning our next trip.

  • Becky
    18 May 2017

    We thought the Wiesenhof hotel was excellent in every way. The staff were great and happily provided us with foil and plastic bags to make up a packed lunch from the breakfast buffet if we wanted it. The main pool was generally quiet and we also enjoyed going in the relax pool which had slightly warmer water. These were free to all guests. We really enjoyed the walk along the Falzhurntal and the first hut on the left was excellent for drinks and snacks. We enjoyed seeing a herd of ibex running about in the snow on the mountains on the north side of the valley. The walk from Pertisau to Achenkirch was worth doing and getting the boat back worked well. The meadows around Pertisau were spectacular and there were lots of wildflowers to see. We didn't do the walk to Rofanspitze but went up in the cable car - the views were breathtaking. The hotel provides you with a great base to explore the local countryside. We travelled there by train, which Inntravel arranged for us, staying overnight in Munich on the way there and Zurich on the way back. A very enjoyable holiday.

     

     
 

FAQs

If you have any questions relating to this or any other Inntravel holiday, our friendly travel experts will be happy to help. You might also find our General FAQs section helpful.
  • We’ll send you route notes and maps 2-3 weeks before your holiday. The route notes not only contain directions to get from hotel to hotel, but also include practical information about places of interest and eateries along each route, plus cultural information about the area. If/when you are moving between hotels, you leave your luggage in reception as you leave, and it will be transferred ahead to your next accommodation, meaning that all you need to take with you are a camera, sun cream, drinks, food and waterproofs.

    For more detailed information, see our walking holidays in Europe page.
  • We can book a wide range of airlines and routes from the UK. As well as being more convenient for you to book all elements of your holiday together, it also means that we’ll accept liability for your travel arrangements, so if things go wrong, such as the airline going bust, we’ll make suitable alternative arrangements for you. For Europe and Morocco, there’s a £30 booking fee per person (£15 for children aged 2-11). For India and Nepal, the booking fee is £50 per person. More information on flights >
  • We can’t book flights that originate outside the UK, but if you wanted book your own flights to London (or elsewhere in the UK), we can make all onward travel arrangements (including flights) from there. Alternatively, if you are booking your own flights to an airport in continental Europe that’s appropriate for your holiday, we can book onward rail travel and/or taxis. More information about how we can tailor holidays for customers outside the UK >
  • Since our holidays are self-guided, we recommend calling us for a chat about your plans before making a booking, especially if it’s the first time you’ve booked with us.
    The price panel shows the supplement for a single room and also the single traveller charge (this covers (luggage) transfers and other costs which are usually shared between two people).
  • Once you’ve decided on your exact itinerary (our travel experts will be happy to offer advice), you need to provide us with your party’s details, either by phone or via our booking form. At this point we also ask you to pay a deposit so that we can secure a room for you immediately on confirming availability with the hotel(s). If it turns out that we can’t secure the accommodation for the holiday you’ve requested, or offer an acceptable alternative, we’ll refund your deposit promptly and in full. After booking your accommodation and other key elements, we'll then book your travel (or you can do so if you’re making your own arrangements) and send you a Booking Confirmation and Invoice.
  • Yes, it’s something we insist on, even for holidays in the UK. The vast majority of holidays go smoothly, but when things go wrong, it can be expensive to put them right. Buying a new pair of walking boots after your suitcase is stolen mightn’t seem so bad, but the bill for being airlifted down from a mountain with a broken leg or flown home while still recovering from an illness or accident can cost tens of thousands of pounds.

    You don’t have to buy our policy (if you live outside Europe you’ll definitely need to make your own arrangements, as the policy is only for UK and EU residents), but you do need to make sure that you’re covered for medical emergencies and repatriation. We also recommend that you are covered for other eventualities, such as cancellation and loss of luggage and passports.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure you are in possession of the correct travel documents, with the correct validity. If you’re a UK citizen, you need a full British passport to travel to Austria, but not a visa (if you are travelling after 31 October 2019, see the Brexit question below for more information). If you are a citizen of another country, you’ll need to check requirements with the national embassy or your own consulate.

    Current information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice can be found through the following NHS link: www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/advice/ You must make sure you have adequate insurance cover for illness, accidents and repatriation (see the insurance question). UK citizens should also obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) by applying at a Post Office or at www.ehic.org.uk. The EHIC allows reciprocal health care but should not be seen as a substitute for travel insurance. EHICs may cease to be valid in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
  • (Austrian) German is the most commonly spoken language. The currency is the Euro. Austrian time is GMT/UTC + 1. It uses Daylight Saving Time, so in summer is on BST + 1.
  • Even in the event of a no-deal Brexit, it’s been confirmed that flights will continue as normal and that you won’t need a visa to go on holiday (the limit on stays is 90 days). What you will need if there’s no deal is a passport that is valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of your arrival (extra months added because you renewed your passport early do not count) and adequate travel insurance to cover you for accidents and illness in case reciprocal health deals are suspended. If you are driving while on holiday, you will probably need an International Driving Permit (plus a Green Card if you are taking your own car to Europe). More information >
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    If you live outside the UK, see our essential travel information page for a list of relevant websites.
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