Achensee – Bergkristall
The Gasthaus Bergkristall marks the southern end of the Achensee's east-shore diving zone. A regional guide describes it as one of the two official, signposted entries, with a large public car park right by the water. The east shore here falls away steeply like the rest of the zone; no detailed underwater description has been published.
Facts
- Region: Austria – Tyrol: Fernpass, Plansee & Achensee
- Area: Achensee
- Level: intermediate
- Current: low
- Type: wall
- Coordinates: 47.4449, 11.7152 (approximate)
- Highlights: southern end of the Achensee diving zone, signposted official entry with large public car park by the water, altitude lake (929 m)
- Permit: A diving permit (Tauchlizenz) is required, for certified divers only: online via the achensee.com shop (from €12) and at local outlets (e.g. Hotel Post am See, Pertisau; Camping Schwarzenau). In 2026 it is issued from 1 April to 30 November; from 1 December to 31 March individual diving is prohibited. Valid only in the designated east-shore zone; display it in your car. Training needs a special permit. Issuer: City of Innsbruck, See- und Fischereiverwaltung Achensee. Check current terms.
- Issuer / contact: City of Innsbruck – Achensee lake and fisheries administration
- Phone: +436641585344
- Email: seeverwaltung-achensee@innsbruck.gv.at
- Website: https://www.achensee.com/en/summer/diving-water-sports-tyrol/
- Unverified: The entry is only named by a regional guide and the club's zone description; depth and underwater features not confirmed.
- Tips: Do not dive south of Bergkristall – that is outside the zone. Check the signs at the entry and the current permit terms.