Walchsee ski holidaysSkiing & snowboarding holidays around Lake Walchsee

Walchsee is the main village on Lake Walchsee in the northern part of the Austrian Tyrol on the German border and just 18 km from the city of Kufstein. It is a very popular holiday destination and has been attracting tourists for generations.

The attraction is the lake's pristine waters with an average year round temperature of 24 degrees, watersports and the location. You can ski in the winter or use Walchsee as a base for hiking in the Kaiser mountains during the summer - everything you could want to do is on your doorstep.

Key facts...
Restaurants 10+
Skiing
Beach
Car recommended
Distance to lake Lakeside
Nearest airport Salzburg (75km)
Nearest train station Kuftstein 18km)

Featured ski holiday rentals in Wlachsee

There are plenty of options when choosing where to stay in Walchsee from gorgeous lakeside chalets to cosy apartments with mountain views. Most of the self catering ski holiday rentals in Walchsee are within walking distance to the lake and town centre where there is a good selection of bars and restaurants. A few mins drive to the east of the lake is another small village - Kössen - where there is also a good selection of apartments to rent.

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Things to see & do around Walchsee
Mountain biking
Skiing (25km of pistes)
Watersports
Hiking trails
Golf
Spend a day in the spectacular city of Salzburg
Explore the historical city of Kufstein
skiing Kössen im Kaiserwinkl near walchsee

Our view on skiing around Walchsee

We think Walchsee is a beautiful lakeside village, tranquil and relaxing and yet packed with activities to enjoy throughout the year. A great spot to use as a base for exploring the other wonderful valleys, lakes and mountains of the Kaiserwinkl area and an ideal location for family holidays.