Seefeld in Tirol
The Seefeld region is a popular travel destination due to its picturesque setting and extensive network of walking, cycling and hiking trails in summer and cross-country ski trails in winter. During both the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympics in nearby Innsbruck, Seefeld was the location for all cross-country skiing events.
Seefeld’s main landmark is the “Seekirchl,” the little church in the lake, which was completed in 1666. While the lake has long since been drained, the rotunda shaped church with its onion dome remains the visual landmark of the town. Another attraction is the peace bell: An impressive heavy bell that is rung daily in the late afternoon and serves as a symbol of peaceful co-operation and neighborliness within the Alps region. A short Peace Walk, offering seven stations for reflection and self-contemplation leads up to the bell.
The inner village of Seefeld offers a lively and car-free pedestrian zone with numerous cafés, restaurants and shops. Gaming enthusiasts will want to head to one of Austria’s official casinos. If you love swimming, visit the large public Olympia Sports Center with two indoor and two outdoor pools, water slides, access to two swimming lakes and full spa facilities. Cycling, mountain biking and golf are among the other popular sports activities in summer, so join the locals on one of the trails.
Seefeld is located about 11 miles (17 kilometers) north of Innsbruck and can be reached by air in less than 2 hours from Munich airport and 30 minutes from Innsbruck airport. Trains also connect Seefeld with these major cities.