Job-Life Achensee FAQs

WHAT IS JOB-LIFE ACHENSEE?

Welcome to Job-Life Achensee – an employer branding campaign across all industries which is much more than just a job portal. On this website we provide up-to-date information and attractive experiences for potential and existing employees, residents and/or employers of the region. We put our heart into this initiative to make our region a happy place for you to live and work.

HOW CAN I REGISTER AS AN EMPLOYEE?
  1. Get your Achensee DahoamCard from the municipality.
  2. Select the "green man” icon in the top right corner
  3. Click on "Register" and fill out the form.
  4. Important: To access all offers you must select your employer.
  5. After registering, you can access your account with your password.
WHAT IS THE DAHOAMCARD?

The DahoamCard is your free "ID card for members of the Achensee community". The DahoamCard lets employees and residents take advantage of discounts on leisure activities between the mountains and the lake.

WHERE CAN I GET THE ACHENSEE DAHOAMCARD?

You can get the DahoamCard free of charge from the respective municipality.

HOW TO GET TO LAKE ACHENSEE

Read our advice on how to get to Lake Achensee hassle-free. Follow this link for more information.

BUS STOPS, SCHEDULES & TICKET OPTIONS

Our public regional bus line is a convenient and eco-friendly way to get around in the Achensee region.

Follow this link to download the bus schedules or order your free copy. Visit our interactive map maps.achensee.com to check live bus times. Select a bus stop and see real-time predictions and delays.


What tickets are available?

Visit vvt.at to see all ticket options, whether you are looking for annual, monthly, or weekly tickets.

TAXI APP „CALEMO“

The taxi app „Calemo“ is intended to improve mobility in the Achensee communities. Voucher redemption is easy by scanning a QR code with your smartphone. The mobility vouchers can be used for cashless payment around the clock in all taxis participating in the Calemo scheme.

JOB TICKET

The job ticket of the VVT (Verkehrsverbund Tirol) is a discounted ticket for employees in Tirol. It is an eco-friendly way to commute to work. Ask your employer if they provide this ticket option for employees.

HOW DO I FIND A GOOD PLACE TO LIVE IN THE ACHENSEE REGION?

You want to work and live in the Achensee region and are looking for a home to rent or buy? Check out our tips for property websites.

MOVING TO OR WITHIN AUSTRIA - OBLIGATION TO REGISTER & RESIDENCE

If you move within Austria or establish residence in Austria, you must register your arrival within 3 days of moving into a new accommodation. You can do this at the respective registration authority.

EU citizens and Swiss nationals who stay for more than 3 months must apply for a registration certificate. Special regulations apply to all other nationals. More information is available on this website under the section “Registration procedures and residence permits”. 

If you have found a job and start working at Lake Achensee, please register in person at the respective municipality: 

MOVING TO OR WITHIN AUSTRIA - HEALTHCARE & E-CARD

How does Austria's healthcare system work? How do you find a general practitioner and what’s to know about health insurance? Details are available on this website under the section “health system”.

The e-card is your healthcare insurance card and therefore a very important electronic document in Austria. Patients must bring it whenever seeking treatment in the healthcare facilities covered by the social insurance system, such as doctor’s practices and hospitals. Visit the official website of the Austrian social insurance for details.

Health check: Every person aged 18 and over is entitled to a free health check once a year. For details, visit sozialversicherung.at.

MOVING TO AUSTRIA WITH PETS

Find out in advance what is required for travelling to Tirol, Austria with your pets. Visit this website for useful information and advice. In addition, our webpage “Dogs at Lake Achensee” provides information for dog owners who live and work at Lake Achensee.

WHY IS IT THAT I CANNOT SELECT MY EMPLOYER?

Job-Life Achensee is an initiative of the Achensee Tourist Board. It is possible that your employer is not aware of this initiative and has therefore not signed up yet. Please ask your employer to get information and contact us at joblife@achensee.com.

MOVING TO AUSTRIA FROM A NON-EU COUNTRY

Visit this website for information about residence permits, Red-White-Red Cards and general requirements for moving to Austria from a non-EU country.

ARE THERE LANGUAGE COURSES IN THE ACHENSEE REGION?

Yes, you have the possibility to attend German courses in the Achensee region. Follow this link for more information.

WHY IS IT THAT I CANNOT ACCESS THE OFFERS FOR EMPLOYEES?

Please check whether you have registered as an employee and/or whether you are logged in. Tap the icon in the upper right area and log in with your email address and password or register with your DahoamCard number and date of birth.

Please do not forget to select your employer!