Seefeld in Tirol
Austria · TirolAT
Municipality in Tyrol, Austria
Seefeld in Tirol is an old farming village, now a major tourist resort, in Innsbruck-Land District in the Austrian state of Tyrol with a local population of 3,312. The village is located about 17 km (11 mi) northwest of Innsbruck on a plateau between the Wetterstein mountains and the Karwendel on a historic road from Mittenwald to Innsbruck that has been important since the Middle Ages. It was first mentioned in 1022 and since the 14th century has been a pilgrimage site, benefiting not only from the visit of numerous pilgrims but also from its stacking rights as a trading station between Augsburg and the Venice. Also since the 14th century, Tyrolean shale oil has been extracted in the area. Seefeld was a popular holiday resort even before 1900 and, since the 1930s, has been a well known winter sports centres and amongst the most popular tourist resorts in Austria. The municipality, which has been the venue for several Winter Olympics Games, is the home village of Anton Seelos, the inventor of the parallel turn.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 3,462
- Coordinates
- 47.330, 11.188
- Timezone
- Europe/Vienna
- Elevation
- 1180 m
Overview of Seefeld in Tirol
Seefeld in Tirol is the kind of tiny locality you find in Tirol, Austria. Records put its population near 3,462. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. What stands out most: sports, wellness and adventure. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location. Elevation is roughly 1,180 metres.
Things to do in Seefeld in Tirol
Sports in Seefeld in Tirol
(2)The sports shortlist for Seefeld in Tirol: Running and Trail Running. Everything listed here comes from what Seefeld in Tirol is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Wellness in Seefeld in Tirol
(2)On the wellness side, Seefeld in Tirol offers Farms and Ranches. All of it is drawn from Seefeld in Tirol's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Adventure in Seefeld in Tirol
(1)Adventure in Seefeld in Tirol covers Escape Room. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Seefeld in Tirol.
Nature in Seefeld in Tirol
(1)The nature shortlist for Seefeld in Tirol: Gardens. Everything listed here comes from what Seefeld in Tirol is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Seefeld in Tirol
The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
Getting there & around
Small places like Seefeld in Tirol are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Tirol. Time zone: Europe/Vienna.
Similar destinations
Places near Seefeld in Tirol that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Seefeld in Tirol known for?
- Seefeld in Tirol, in Tirol, Austria, is best known for sports, wellness and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 3,462 residents.
- What can you do in Seefeld in Tirol?
- Recorded activities in Seefeld in Tirol include Running, Trail Running, Farms, Ranches and Escape Room. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Seefeld in Tirol?
- The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
- Where is Seefeld in Tirol located?
- Seefeld in Tirol is located in Tirol, Austria. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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