Travel Guide to Lake Observation Deck

Getting There

• Public Transport

  From Innsbruck city center, walk to the Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof (main train station). Once there, take the Alpbachtalbahn train towards Brixlegg. The train ride will take approximately 35 minutes. Get off at the Jenbach station. From Jenbach, transfer to the Achenseebahn (a cogwheel train) which will take you directly to the Achensee region. The ride lasts about 20 minutes. Once you arrive at the Achensee, follow the signs to the Lake Observation Deck, which is a short 15-minute walk along the lakeside path.

• Bus

  Start your journey at the Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof (main train station). From there, take bus line 4070 towards Achenkirch. The bus ride will take around 50 minutes. Get off at the 'Achensee' stop. From the bus stop, follow the signs to the Lake Observation Deck, which is approximately a 20-minute walk along the lakeshore, offering beautiful views of the lake and mountains.

• Cycling

  If you're up for some exercise, rent a bicycle in Innsbruck. Start at the city center and cycle towards the Inn River. Follow the river path towards the Jenbach area. The route is approximately 20 kilometers and will take about 1.5 hours. Once you reach Jenbach, continue following the signs to Achensee. The Lake Observation Deck is located a short ride from the lake's edge, and the final stretch is well-marked.

• Walking

  For the adventurous, you can start walking from Innsbruck. Head towards the Inn River and follow the river upstream. This route is quite long, approximately 25 kilometers, and will take about 5 hours. Once you arrive at Jenbach, follow the signs to Achensee. The Lake Observation Deck is a scenic 20-minute walk from the lake.