Achensee
Maurach, Austria
Achensee is a deep, narrow lake in the Tyrolean Alps north of Innsbruck. A strong thermal north wind builds reliably each afternoon from around 14:00, creating consistent conditions for wingfoil and windsurf. The lake sits at altitude with steep mountain walls on both sides, producing a clean channelled breeze.
Best months: May, June, July, August, September
Wind directions: N
Water: Flat, Chop
Bottom: Pebbles, Rock
Sports: Wingfoil, Windsurf
Local tips
A permit is required to use the lake — obtain it through the watersport centres at Maurach or Buchau. Kiting is not practised here. Wind typically arrives between 13:00 and 15:00; plan your session accordingly.