Seefeld

Language

The official language in Seefeld is German.

Currency

The currency used in Seefeld is Euros.

Best travel time

Seefeld offers a healthy and pleasant Alpine climate with the sun shining most days throughout the year. The winters are cold and snowy making the area a perfect winter destination and summers are hot and sunny enabling wonderful hikes in the mountains.

Visa requirements

Entering Austria you need a valid passport, you do not need a visa.

Vaccinations

Other than the standard vaccinations you do not need any other vaccinations.

Traditions and Culture

Seefeld is a very old city existing since 1022, however tourism began only in the early 20th century and really boomed in the 1970s. In Seefeld the main attributes that make the area special are the different outdoor sports you can do, the relaxing environment and the unique sights. During the winter this area becomes a very popular ski/ snowboard resort attracting a large number of tourists yearly. Seefeld has a lot of cultural traditions which include the best known tradition in Tyrol the festival of the Sacred heart at which fires are lit in the mountains.

By bus

Within Seefeld there are a number of buses rotating on different routes, making everythign accessible via bus. The Bus system operates under “VVT, Verkehrsverbund Tirol” and the train system under “ÖBB”.

By plane

The closest international airport to Seefeld is in Innsbruck which is located about 20 minutes from Seefeld city center. At Innsbruck airport it is possible to rent a car which should be reserved in advance. It is also possible to take a shuttle transfer from the airport to various cities in Austria.

Sights

In Seefeld there is a lot to do and see as the history of this village is quite old. This can be discovered in the architecture of buildings, churches and monuments. Other than that one of the main sights to see when in Seefeld is the view you can discover from the peak of the mountains especially when hiking or skiing in the winter. Some main sights worth seeing include: - The Porta Claudia in Scharnitz - Traditional Fences in Mösern - The Peace Ball in Mösern - The Ganghofer-Museum in Leutasch - Stone circle on the Pfarrerbichl - Geisterklamm in Leutasch - The Reith Cultural Trail - Der Bienenlehrpfad in Auland

Events

/ Lifestyle Seefeld has its own events which give an insight to the local culture and the lifestyle lived by the local inhabitants. The main events include: - 14th Traditional Tyrolean Handcrafts Festival ( September) - Moonlight Tours to the Rosshütte (September) - Festival of the Sacred Heart

Food

Austrians cuisine is influenced from the former Austro-Hungarian Empire, therefore in Seefeld you can experience the native Austrian specialties. One of the main delicacies is the “Apfelstrudel” with vanilla sauce which is a very delicious dessert. Other dishes include: - Speckknödel (which are dumplings with pieces of bacon) - Spinatknödel ( dumplings made of spinach)