With steam
relaxed
into the mountains

Jenbach station is optimally connected to the national and international rail network. Travelers from Innsbruck, Kufstein, Salzburg, Vienna, Munich and many other cities can reach Jenbach comfortably with long-distance and regional trains of the ÖBB. Walk through the underpass to platform 1 – on the east side of the station building is the station of the Achenseebahn. This way your trip begins relaxed, traffic-free and especially environmentally friendly by train. Here is the timetable.

Several lines of the Verkehrsverbund Tirol (VVT) regularly connect Jenbach with the towns around Lake Achensee and the Inn Valley. The buses stop directly at Jenbach station, making the transfer to the Achenseebahn quick and comfortable. Current timetables and connections can be found in the VVT timetable information – so you can plan your arrival easily with just a few clicks. Thanks to the good frequency, train, bus and Achenseebahn can be ideally combined. Reach the stops of the Achenseebahn with the public regional buses (to the timetable). These regional buses are free with the Achensee guest card.

If you are traveling from the Zillertal, you can reach Jenbach comfortably with the Zillertalbahn. The trains of the Zillertalbahn end directly at Jenbach station, where the starting point of the Achenseebahn is also located. After your arrival, walk through the underpass to platform 1. On the east side of the station building are the tracks of the Achenseebahn. This way, even the journey from the Zillertal to the lake becomes a special rail experience. Here is the timetable.

For all guests arriving by car and purchasing a ticket for the Achenseebahn, a modern Park-&-Ride parking garage is available directly at Jenbach station on the same day. Park with the Achenseebahn for only € 2.00 per day – entry is conveniently via license plate recognition. From the parking levels you can reach the station and the Achenseebahn barrier-free in just 3 minutes on foot – be sure to enter your license plate in the Achenseebahn shop. The destination address is Bahnhofstraße 8, 6200 Jenbach

Along the Achenseebahn, there are sufficient parking facilities at the Seespitz, Maurach Mitte, Eben and Jenbach stops. The easily accessible parking spaces are located in the immediate vicinity of the train stations and are ideal for day visitors, excursionists and hikers who want to make their arrival comfortable. From the stops there are convenient connections to ships, buses or hiking trails around Lake Achensee. Please note that parking fees may apply at all locations. Fees and conditions are displayed on site.

Tour groups are warmly welcomed at the Achenseebahn. The buses drive directly in front of the Achenseebahn station and can conveniently let passengers get on and off there. A practical turning facility allows for uncomplicated arrival and departure. In the Achenseebahn shop, bus drivers receive all important information as well as the exact address where vehicles can be parked free of charge in the immediate vicinity.

2013

• Boiler No.: 702 main inspection, all boilers and components of the locomotives are restored to their original numbering. For the first time, a main inspection including a water pressure test is carried out in the workshop in Jenbach, the foundation ring is riveted by our employees themselves, under the supervision of Dipl. Ing. Rudolf Langeloth.

2012

• Completion of the entire mountain route up to railway km 3,634.74 with a length of 3,429.19 meters.
• Bridge renovation under Eben railway km 3,5325
• Relocation of the sprung inlet piece from railway km 0,205.58 by 30 meters towards Jenbach to 0,175.58
• The adhesion section Jenbach station is thus reduced to 175.58 meters and the rack rail is extended to 3,459.16 meters.
• Completion of the track system in Seespitz railway km 6,7630 with a length of 324 meters, all for the first time on concrete sleepers and in heavy profile S 49.
• Planning by Gianluca Sozio, execution by Achenseebahn infrastructure.
• Completion of the new station Maurach Mitte - Rofanseilbahn, platform edge (350 mm SOK), with waiting shelter.
• Boiler No.: 701 and 703 main inspection.
• Passenger quota: 102,385 people

2011

• Planning and start of construction of the passing loop in Fischl (halfway up the mountain route), approx. 300 meters with 2 locally operated switches, Riggenbach system.
  (Dipl. Ing. Judmaier, Dr. Sommerer and Gianluca Sozio designed and planned)
• Completion of the mountain route up to approx. railway km 2.9.
• Passenger quota: 101,748 people

2010

• For the first time since 1930, 4 locomotives are available.
• May 10: Locomotive 2 receives a new boiler from Tschuda company (first newly built boiler for the Achenseebahn).
• Locomotive 4 runs with the old boiler from locomotive 2.
• Start of the 7th MIP 2010 to 2014 with 3.13 million euros for completion and maintenance of the mountain route.
• June 24: New elections to the supervisory board, Christian Kittl becomes the new chairman of the Achenseebahn joint-stock company.
• Renewal and modernization of accounting and commercial operations.
• Completion of the mountain route up to railway km 2.5.
• Supervisory board resolution to build the passing loop in Fischl, railway km 2.2.
• Passenger quota: 103,146 people

2009

• Assembly of locomotive 4, completion by April 2009.
• Resolution for a capital increase of approx. 1957 bearer shares at a nominal value of € 70, at an issue price of € 100.
• 120-year celebration, together with the Kaiserjäger Jenbach and surroundings, large festivities in June and throughout the year. Tyrolean opera program, rock@lok festival in July, stamp days in September, poetry reading and closing celebration.
• Reconstruction of the fire-damaged locomotive 1, final completion of locomotive 4, inauguration on July 4, 2009 from the very last remaining parts, old frame, gearbox, adhesion boiler, another locomotive for the Maurach museum world could be assembled.
• Completion of the new section of 767 meters mountain route. (Final installment of the 6th MIP)
• Negotiation of all 31 railway crossings, approval of the new service regulations by the BMVIT.
• Capital increase 2009: 1957 bearer shares at nominal value 70 euros are sold at an issue price of 100 euros within 4 days.
• The municipalities of Eben, Jenbach and Achenkirch decide, as in 1995, not to participate in this capital increase again.
• Passenger quota: 103,535 people

2008

• Start of continuation of the renovation of the steep section up to km 1.5. Conversion of the office building into an Achenseebahn shop, the office rooms are relocated to an apartment on the 1st floor of the ÖBB building.
• The Achenseebahn engine shed and locomotive 1 fall victim to a fire.
• Presentation of the project: Extension of the Achenseebahn to Pertisau.
• Development of the project: Maurach Mitte station.
• Order of a new boiler from Tschuda company in Graz.

2007

• 4 railway crossings, Rotholzerweg, Jochelgasse, EK-Wiesinger Landesstraße and EK-Eben were renewed in Edilon concrete slabs by Swietelsky company.
• Development of the project "Extension of the Achenseebahn to Pertisau (car-free town)" and presentation to regional councillor Steixner. Mayor Hausberger and Meßner, TVB-Entner, VVT-Fuchshuber, board Fuchshuber.

2006

• Start of construction work on the mountain route by Swietelsky company. 660 meters from Jenbach station and the entire station area were renewed.

2005

• General overhaul of all 3 gearboxes with additional installation of seals by Eisenbeiss company.
• Start of the 6th MIP (2005 to 2009) with 1,385,000 euros for renovation of the first section of the steep route.

2004

• Locomotive No. 4 completed, however the adhesion boiler has too little power and would need to be replaced.
• Extension of the 5th investment program by 1 year, until the end of 2004 enables completion of the entire flat route Eben to Seespitz/Achensee. (km 3,634 to 6,763)

2003

• Completion of the entire adhesion route Seespitz to Eben.
• Main overhaul boiler No.: 2

2002

• Renewal and renovation of the flat route from Eben to Seespitz by Swietelsky company. Replacement of sleepers, renewal of the ballast bed and straightening of a curve over 460 meters in the Maurach Mitte area.

2001

• Main overhaul boiler No. 1, construction of a bar and lounge car on the chassis of the former high-sided wagon No. H5. Start of the 5th medium-term investment program of the federal government, which essentially includes the renewal of the entire route and also the design and planning of an extension to Pertisau as the first stage of the Karwendel project.

2000

• Main overhaul boiler No. 3, locomotive 4 - new gearbox installed.
• Completion and presentation of the economic feasibility study.

1999

• Car 4 received new bodywork and revision of the chassis.
• Locomotive 4 frame and running gear completed.
• Commissioning of a feasibility study to Prof. Marschner from the University of Innsbruck: Analysis of economic feasibility, Achenseebahn 2000 - nostalgia and modern railway project Jenbach - Pertisau - Falzthurntal - Eng - Vorderriss with extension to Mittenwald/Lengries (Bavaria) within the vision of Karwendelpark architect DI M. Prachensky.

1998

• Locomotive 3 conversion to new frame and gearbox
• Start of the preliminary study Achenseebahn 2000 - nostalgia and modernity. Opportunities for a 19th-century steam rack railway into the next millennium.

1997

• Car 2 and car 3 received chassis revisions and new bodywork.

1996

• Locomotive 1 conversion to new frame and gearbox
• Start of the 4th medium-term investment program of the federal government until 2000.
• Car 1 received new bodywork and revision of the running gear.

1995

• Locomotive 2 conversion to new frame and gearbox.
• A capital increase of 1300 bearer shares at nominal value ÖS 1000 was decided by the supervisory board.

1994

• Boiler 701 main overhaul, 8 new cylinders cast, entry into the new depot with 5 switches completed, also the coal tower with conveyor system put into operation.

1993

• January: Construction negotiation and start of construction activity for conversion of the depot with workshop & social rooms, coal conveyor system and track systems for entry.
• December: Completion of the buildings.
• Passenger numbers remained over 100,000 since 1989.

1992

• The small bronze transmission wheels of locomotives 702 and 703 must be renewed. The concession is extended by 10 years until 31.12.2002.

1991-95

• Start of the 3rd medium-term investment program of the federal government.
• In cooperation between the federal government, the state of Tyrol, the municipalities of Eben, Jenbach and Achenkirch, it becomes possible to carry out and finance renewals on the locomotives and buildings.

1991

• The cylinders of locomotive 701 are newly sleeved, rack axle and crankshaft of locomotive 703 must be renewed.
• The municipality of Jenbach takes over 22% of the share capital of the municipality of Achenkirch and participates in the 3rd medium-term investment program of the federal government.
• Highest passenger number of modern times with 134,100.

1990

• The conversion of the office building with new ticket counter extension is completed.
• Rack axle and crankshaft of locomotive 701 are renewed.
• During the main inspection of locomotives 703 and 702, the copper fireboxes are replaced with steel fireboxes in welded construction.

1989

• THE ACHENSEEBAHN CELEBRATES ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY!
• The Jenbacher Werke renew the bodywork of passenger car No. 5.
• The passenger quota reached the 100,000 mark for the first time since 1946 with 121,900 people.
• Bernhard Marchi becomes new director and successor to operations manager Otto Scheifinger.

1988

• The carpentry Gürtler in Maurach am Achensee renews the bodywork of passenger car No. 6.

1987

• The steep section is reworked and renovated by Unterrainer company.

1986-90

• The Achenseebahn receives funding for renovation of the superstructure as part of the 2nd medium-term investment program of the federal government with the help of the state of Tyrol.

1986

• The drive gears of all 3 locomotives are renewed.

1984

• After two reasonably good business years, the Achenseebahn can celebrate its 95th anniversary. It is thus the oldest exclusively steam-operated rack railway in Europe.
• The boiler of locomotive 701 receives a new copper firebox in welded design during the main inspection.
• An increase in share capital from ÖS 614,300 by ÖS 2 million was carried out by selling 2000 bearer shares at nominal value ÖS 1,000. Main shareholders become the municipalities of Eben and Achenkirch. Approx. 30% go into free float.

1983

• A new sleeper layout is installed at Jenbach station.

1982

• The renovation of the superstructure is completed. The concession is extended by 10 years until December 31, 1992.

1981

• The supervisory authority demands renovation of the flat route from Eben to Seespitz.
• December 14: The Tyrolean Hydroelectric Power Plants conclude a valley contract with the Achensee municipalities. The municipalities of Eben and Achenkirch each receive 50% of the shares of the Achenseebahn under this contract.
• At the same time, the superstructure renovation is carried out with the help of the federal government, the state and TIWAG.

1979-80

• Main overhaul of the steam boilers.

1979

• 90-year celebration: The Achenseebahn can celebrate its 90th anniversary. As part of the celebration, the public is once again made aware of the importance of the railway through the activities of the action committee.
• The concession is extended by one year.

1978

• One year before the concession ends, an action committee is formed: "Save the Achenseebahn".
• Under the leadership of committed Jenbachers Wolfgang Holub, Klaus Pfister and others, the great historical value and importance for tourism is pointed out.

1969

• 80-year celebration: This celebration is marked by concern for continued existence.

1956

• Remains of the decommissioned locomotive No. 4 are scrapped.

1955

• The Achenseebahn faces strong competition with the opening of the new Achensee road.

1950

• The Tyrolean Hydroelectric Power Plants become the main shareholder of the Achenseebahn.

1929

• Legalization of the route extension to the steamer dock, construction of a new station building.

1928

• The Tyrolean Hydroelectric Power Plants build the Achensee power plant.
• By supplying materials for the power plant construction, an improvement in the economic situation of the Achenseebahn occurs.

1916

• Route extension of approx. 400 meters by the Austrian military administration.

1915

• Project for electrification with 2,800 volts three-phase current by BROWN-BOVERI company. The First World War prevents this modernization.

1913

• Project for electrification by Siemens company with 1,000 volts.

1890

• Projects for extension of the railway line are created. From Maurach, the route should run along the eastern shore of Lake Achensee via Achenkirch and the Achen Pass with connection to the Bavarian railway network. As an alternative, a ferry service across Lake Achensee between Buchau and Scholastika was planned. Bavaria showed no interest in this project.

April 1889

• First test run with the locomotives.

June 6, 1889

• After a very short construction period of only 8 months, the ceremonial opening of the first mountain railway in Tyrol takes place.

August 1, 1888

• Granting of the concession for the construction and operation of a meter-gauge rack railway from Jenbach to the southern tip of Lake Achensee.

September 15, 1888

• Start of construction under site manager Ing. Schröder, construction company: Soenderop & Co., Berlin. About 300 workers, including many Italians, are employed.

1886

• K.K. Consul Theodor Freiherr von Dreifuß receives the preliminary concession for planning a railway connection from the Inn Valley to the Achental. Railway authority construction negotiation. Great concerns from neighboring communities. The monastery of Fiecht, as owner of Lake Achensee and operator of steam shipping, supports the railway project.