Day trip to Seefeld
Summer Olympic village on a plateau: walking, shopping and the Rosshütte
Inn valley
Seefeld in Tirol
An Olympic cross-country centre on Tyrol's high plateau
Seefeld sits at about 1,180 m on a high plateau north-west of Innsbruck, surrounded by the Wetterstein range and the Karwendel Nature Park. The village is the heart of the Seefeld region, which also includes Leutasch, Reith, Scharnitz and the Telfs villages of Mösern and Buchen.
Seefeld is best known as a cross-country skiing centre: it hosted Olympic events in 1964 and 1976 and the Winter Youth Olympics in 2012. In winter there is a trail network of more than 200 km. In summer there are hiking and cycling routes, also for e-bikers.
The village has a pedestrian centre with shops and terraces, the historic Seekirchl and the World Championship Arena with its viewing tower. For families staying in Niederau it makes a long but manageable day trip, at its best in snow or in summer. In winter bring warm clothing, as the plateau is high and can be cold. Even without skis it is a pleasant place for a walk in the snow.
- Drive from Niederauapprox. 80 min.
- Elevation1180 m
- RegionInn valley
- Best forSuits cross-country skiers, hikers and families after a calm village.
What to see and do
- In winter the region has more than 200 km of cross-country trails at various levels.
- The historic Seekirchl is a sight in the village.
- The World Championship Arena has a viewing tower and recalls the major competitions.
- The pedestrian centre invites shopping and a café stop.
- The Karwendel Nature Park is close by, with hiking and cycling routes in summer.
From Niederau
About 1 hour 20 minutes by car from Niederau, via Wörgl and the A12 past Innsbruck, then up to the plateau on the Seefeld road.
Always check times, prices and opening dates with the provider beforehand; they can change.
Things to do in and around here
Frequently asked questions
What is Seefeld known for?
It is a cross-country centre that hosted Olympic events in 1964 and 1976 and the Winter Youth Olympics in 2012.
Is Seefeld worth visiting in summer?
Yes, there are hiking and cycling routes, also for e-bikers, and the Karwendel Nature Park is nearby.
Stay in Niederau Partner
Hotel Wastlhof, partner of Niederau.nl, is a family-run hotel with an indoor and an outdoor pool, wellness and its own riding stables, right in the village. For more places to stay and information you can also contact the Wildschönau tourist office.
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