Buchau: Chapels, water sports and lakeside path

Buchau combines cultural points of interest with seasonal water sports and a route connection to Achenkirch. This offers different options for planning your trip: the local chapels, surf courses or rentals on the lakeshore, a walk along the lakeside path, or the landing stage for the MS Stadt Innsbruck. Conditions vary: the Prälatenhaus can only be visited by prior arrangement, water sports operate seasonally, and seasonal path conditions may vary.

Chapels and history

Buchau Chapel is documented in 1959 under the name “Capell zu Puechaw”; in 1974, it was restored by Hans and Annemarie Rieser. These two dates mark distinct historical milestones: the name recorded in 1959 and the later restoration offer two different perspectives on local history. Those interested in the chapel can distinguish its recorded name from a later phase of restoration.

The house chapel of the Prälatenhaus in Buchau offers a different perspective. It features valuable stucco work and has an altar with columns by Franz Xaver Nissl. The term “altar with columns” refers to an architectural design feature; the stucco work also provides another detail about the chapel’s furnishings. In contrast to Buchau Chapel, where the historical name and year of restoration are in the foreground, the focus here is on the furnishings and the attribution of the altar. The Prälatenhaus can only be visited by prior arrangement, so please arrange your visit in advance.

Water sports on the lakeshore

The Achensee Water Sports Centre – Buchau in Maurach offers surf courses right on the lakeshore in Buchau and rents out kayaks, canoes and SUP boards. Courses and rentals are different types of offering: consider whether you are specifically looking for a surf course or would like to rent one of the listed items. The centre operates seasonally; check the latest opening details before your trip if you are planning a course or rental. Kayaks and canoes are boats; a SUP board is paddled while standing.

Lakeside path and boat landing stage

The lakeside path runs from Buchau to Achenkirch. Seasonal path conditions may vary, so take this into account when planning to use the path. The MS Stadt Innsbruck calls at the Buchau landing stage. These details offer different ways to plan: the lakeside path leads to Achenkirch, while the landing stage is where boats dock in Buchau. If you are considering a boat trip, check the timetable in advance, as schedules are time-dependent.

Planning your stay

When searching for hotels in Buchau, your planned stay is a useful starting point: would you mainly like to explore the history of the chapels, plan seasonal water sports, or focus on the lakeside path to Achenkirch? This can help you choose a focus based on the activities that interest you.

For the broader travel overview: Eben am Achensee.