Austria
We spent a wonderful winter holiday in Austria in 2022 and visited great places such as the picturesque Lake Aachen, idyllic Finkenberg and cozy Brand near Bludenz.
Achensee
The Achensee is a beautiful lake in Austria and is located in Tyrol. It is the region's largest lake and is known for its clear, turquoise water. The lake is surrounded by mountains and offers numerous opportunities for activities such as hiking, skiing, cross-country skiing and ice skating. There are also some picturesque villages on the shore of the lake where you can have a leisurely meal or stroll.
Accommodation at the Achensee
Apartment Neumauracher
Location: The accommodation is in a perfect location, almost directly on the lake, and offers a beautiful view of the lake.
Costs: around €100 per night
Value for money: good
Pros: The hostess was very friendly and helpful. The atmosphere was great and we had a beautiful view of the lake. The homemade bread served to us by the hostess was particularly delicious.
Negative: NothingConclusion: We can warmly recommend the accommodation.
Eat in Achensee
Serviceliste
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Restaurant-Cafe BergkristallListenelement 1Opening hours: Mon., Tues., Fri., Sat. 09:30 - 17:00 Sun..: 09:30 - 18:00 Closed: Wed., Thu. What: Austrian cuisine
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Gasthaus BucherwirtListenelement 2Opening hours: Wed.: 9.30 am - 11.00 pm Thu.: 9.30 am - 12.00 am Fri.-Sat.: 9.30 am - 1.00 am Sun.: 9.30 am - 11.00 pm Closed: Mon.-Tues. What: Austrian cuisine
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Pizzeria GustoOpening hours: Thu.-Tue. 10:30-9:45pm
Activities in Achensee
Hike at the Achensee
Beautiful tunnels – Tunnelweg Runde from Pertisau
I would rate the hiking route as moderately challenging. We parked in the lot next to a ski hire/sports shop which only cost a few euros. The way was well signposted. The highlight of the hike for us was the viewpoint in the pictures below.
Km.:
15
Duration: 6:30
Further activities:
- Leisure Center AtollDalfazer Waterfall...
Finkenberg
Finkenberg is a municipality located in the beautiful Zillertal in Tyrol. It belongs to the Schwaz district and is surrounded by a breathtaking mountain landscape. The community is characterized by its idyllic location, clean air and pure nature and is a popular destination for those seeking relaxation, hikers and skiers. With its traditional wooden houses and cozy inns, Finkenberg conveys a warm and welcoming atmosphere to every visitor.
Accommodation Finkenberg
Stock Resort
Location: The location of the resort is ideal and offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding nature.
Cost: 500€ per night
Value for money: ok
Pros: The resort offers friendly and helpful service, a great ambience and a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains. There are many activity options on site and the breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets are also recommended.
Cons: Nothing
Conclusion: We can warmly recommend the Stock Resort.
Activities in the hotel:
- Ball sports hallAqua Fun Park with 70m tire slideFamily SpaAction ParkSpa (cosmetic treatments, massages, manicure & pedicure, body treatments and much more)Sauna world25 m heated sports pool, artificial mountain lake, panoramic indoor pool, heated outdoor pool, outdoor whirlpool and much moreFitness studioPower BoxEnergy & Yoga ReichPersonal Training & Fitness Coach and much more
Other activities in Finkenberg:
- Natur Eis PalastBrau Kunst HausAhornseeFinkenberger Almbahnen...
Fire near Bludenz
Brand is a municipality in the southwest of the Austrian Vorarlberg in the district of Bludenz. The place is in the so-called Brandnertal, a beautiful high mountain valley in the Eastern Alps. Located at 1,037 meters above sea level on the Alvier, the area around Brand is characterized by dense forests and alpine landscapes.
Accommodation on fire
Walliser Hof
Location: The location is excellent with stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
Cost: 270€ per night
Value for money: ok
Pros: The hotel offers stunning mountain views and has top-notch room amenities. The hotel has a pleasant atmosphere and the staff is courteous.
Negative: The breakfast left us with an unsatisfactory impression and no information was provided regarding the sauna in the room. Also there were no indications in the room or during check-in where the sauna area and the like were located. Overall, we were missing the information at check-in and in the room.
sledging
Since the ski season hadn't started when we were there, we took the opportunity to walk up the mountain near the hotel and go sledding. The starting point was only about a 5-minute walk from the hotel.
Further activities:
- Ski/Snowboard, e.g. Hiking in the Brandnertal ski areaBrandnertalAlvierbad climbing park (summer)KIMMEREI Boulderanimal adventure trailGlinga waterfall
