Seefeld in Tirol, skiing and a change of scenery just outside Innsbruck

Looking for Tyrol ?

Would you like to see snowy, sunny landscapes? Villages with beautifully painted facades? Wooden barns that seem lost in the middle of the mountains? Or simply mountains silhouetted against an often pure sky?

Or perhaps you'd like to try a Knödelsuppe, a Tiroler Gröstl, a dish of Tyrolean Spätzle or a barley soup?

Or simply enjoy the sunshine on a café terrace with a cup of tea and a sweet treat like an apple strudel?

Then Seefeld in Tirol is waiting for you! AlpAddict.com tells you all about this village in the Tyrol!

Seefeld in Tirol, a 100% Tyrolean village!

Only 25km fromInnsbruckSeefeld in Tirol occupies a privileged position in the Tyrol.

Firstly, it's easy to reach by train. From Innsbruck in 35 minutes, but also from Munichin just over two hours from its international airport. Frequent, comfortable trains that leave you right in the center of the village of Seefeld in Tirol.

Secondly, its position north of the Alps guarantees abundant and frequent snowfall throughout the winter, while at the same time no major mountain range casts its shadow over the village, even in the middle of winter. Guaranteed sun, guaranteed snow: the dry, stable climate of the Tyrol reigns supreme here, keeping the landscape as white as possible, both in the village at 1200m altitude and in the surrounding forests.

Last but not least, it's a real, lively village, with impeccable boutiques, noisy, always-crowded restaurants, original, authentic tavernas, houses with ornate facades, and well-established services that make a vacation in this region both relaxing and stimulating.

As you stroll through the village or the surrounding hamlets, you'll be able to admire churches, a castle and even jewels of Austrian Baroque.

Seefeld in Tirol is the place to put down your bags and enjoy life.

Seefeld in Tirol, an Olympic ski resort!

As enthusiasts know, Seefeld in Tirol is first and foremost a two-time Olympic venue for Nordic skiing (1964 and 1976), and later the venue for the Nordic World Ski Championships (1985 and 2019).

And with good reason: 250km of Nordic trails await enthusiasts at Seefeld, Scharnitz, Leutasch, Mösern and Reith all winter long, sometimes as late as April.

The trails are often fast and flat to learn the technique, but there are also some impressively difficult trails in the forests at the foot of the surrounding mountains.

But there's more to Seefeld in Tirol than cross-country skiing.

Several downhill ski areas cover 26km of pistes. Don't expect long, fast, sporty runs. It's more of a stroll with a few minor difficulties that you need to look out for. The Seefeld in Tirol ski area is ideal for beginners, or families with very young skiers!

But it's worth noting that the scenery from the slopes and from the top of the resort is remarkable, and AlpAddict. com's advice is to ski especially in the second half of the day and enjoy the setting sun in the heart of winter. Sublime colors, very zen images.

What to see around Seefeld in Tirol? Garmisch Partenkirchen and Innsbruck!

Seefeld in Tirol station is conveniently located on the Innsbruck-Munich line, and the train seems the ideal way to visit the surrounding area.

Garmisch Partenkirchen

To stay in a mountain environment, after a 45-minute drive you can discover the charming village resort of Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Bavaria.

This is THE ski resort in Germany. Here, a cable car takes you up to the Zugspitze, Germany's highest peak at 2962m. From up there, the view of the Bavarian AlpsAlps Tyrol and the plateau that slowly descends towards Augsburg and Munich.

A pleasant city center where you can stroll past the windows of luxury boutiques and patisseries, which also display their sweet jewels.

Bavarian mountain cuisine is just as tasty and rich as Tyrolean, and the taverns just as lively and vibrant.

On the ski side, 40 km of downhill slopes, including the legendary Kandahar black run, part of the World Cup ski circuit, offer great thrills for experienced skiers between 700m and 2000m altitude.

Innsbruck

If you take the train in the opposite direction from Seefeld in Tirol station, you'll reach the center ofInnsbruck in 35 minutes. Historic and cultural capital of Tyrol. A capital of the Alps.

On the banks of the Inn, which flows peacefully between the mountains from the high valleys of theEngadine, Innsbruck is set in a magnificent valley surrounded by mountains.

Wherever you are in Innsbrucklook up and you'll see and admire these mountains!

The Habsburgs left their mark here: imperial palace, imperial garden, imperial church, Petit Toit d'Or, and the terraced cafés on the main pedestrian street, Marie-Theresien Strasse ... another empress. It's Vienna, in a small way and... in the mountains.

For the more sporty, the Olympic remains visible from the town, such as the Olympic ski jump, will bring back memories.

Innsbruck is certainly a destination in its own right for several days of vacation and sightseeing, and the ease of access from Seefeld in Tirol gives you a first glimpse of the city that will certainly make you want to come back.

Seefeld in Tirol is a winter sports resort that encapsulates the spirit of the Tyrol in its architecture and art of living, the beauty of its Alpine landscapes, the Olympic dynamism of all forms of skiing and the cultural proximity of Innsbruck and Bavaria.

So why wait any longer? Seefeld in Tirol and its Olympiaregion!

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