Our history

Over 60 years of Busslehner Sports at Lake Achensee

Busslehner Sports has been shaping the sports culture at Lake Achensee for over 60 years. From the beginnings as a small family business to a modern full-service provider for winter sports, we can look back on a history rich in tradition and many milestones. Find out more about our history and the passion that still characterizes our company today.

Over the years, we have constantly evolved, risen to challenges and always focused on the needs of our customers. Whether in the sports store, in the ski school or in rental - we were and are your reliable partner for unforgettable active vacations at Lake Achensee. A big thank you goes to all our loyal customers, partners and employees who have accompanied us over the years. Without you, this success would not have been possible! Together we look to the future and look forward to many more years full of adventure, innovation and enthusiasm.

  • 1964
  • 1969
  • 1974
  • 1980
  • 1990
  • 1992
  • 2000
  • 2004
  • 2007
  • 2008
  • 2013
  • 2014
  • 2024

1964

Hans Busslehner fulfills a small dream and, with the support of his wife Walli, opens the ski school in Achenkirch.

1969

With the opening of the Christlum high-altitude lifts, winter tourism is developing at an ever-faster pace and business is booming.

1974

The company moves into its first building, which houses a ski school, ski rental, sports shop, and guest house.

1980

Renovation and expansion of the sports store.

1990

With the opening of the Christlum ski rental shop, Busslehner Service is now even closer to the slopes.

1992

Daughter Martina takes over the ski school.

2000

Founder Hans Busslehner leaves behind an ever-expanding company.

2004

Following further renovation work, the sports store now has a new façade.

2007

At the “ServiceCheckpoint” with state-of-the-art service machines, we guarantee even more fun on the slopes.

2008

Christian Busslehner becomes ski school director.

2013

Martina Bauer and Christian Busslehner are the managing directors of Busslehner Sports.

2014

Walli Busslehner is celebrated on her 70th birthday as the heart and soul of Busslehner Sports and can look back on 50 successful years with the company.

2024

Busslehner Sport looks back on 60 successful years and is well equipped for the future thanks to renewable energies such as photovoltaic systems.