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General Description of Seefeld
At around 1¼ mls from E to W and N to S, Seefeld is a large, lively, open resort with a busy pedestrianised central area, set around St Oswald's church, where most of the shops, restaurants, bars and supermarkets are situated. It offers a good range of amenities, including the Olympia sports centre and a popular casino, which attracts well-heeled types throughout the year. A popular destination year-round, summer visitors tend to be more mature, attracted by the outstanding scenery and facilities, while winter attracts the younger, sporty set.
Market/Suitability
In general terms, Seefeld's clientele makes it more of a mature resort, and middle- to upmarket. This doesn't mean that it's staid by any means. Plenty to do for all types and ages, although teenage groups seeking unrestrained nightlife will be disappointed. Advanced skiers will find little challenge, but beginners and family groups will find it a rewarding choice.
Location/Contact
Location: In the W spur of Austria, in N-central Tyrol. 6 mls S of the German border. 14 mls NW of Innsbruck, 12 mls from its airport. 72 mls S of Munich (Germany) and its airport.
Position: Situated on a broad, sunny plateau, between the Karwendel and Wetterstein mountains.
Dialling Code: 5212
Postcode: 6100
Accommodation
A good cross-section, from 5-star and mid-range to pensions and guesthouses. Most establishments are a short walk from the centre, with almost all in traditional chalet style.
Shopping
Rather unsophisticated. 2 large supermarkets, a small selection of boutiques and a good range of souvenirs cater to most tastes. More choice in Innsbruck.
Entertainment
Daytime: winter activities include alpine skiing; snowboarding; snowshoeing; nordic walking; paragliding ice-skating; curling; cross-country skiing; sleigh rides; winter-walking trails; indoor swimming pool; tennis; squash; bowling; fitness studio; indoor golf. In summer, lake bathing, swimming, horse riding, golf, mountain biking and hiking.
Nightlife: a few pubs, discos and nightclubs; lots of little cafes. Tyrolean music venues. Casino. Some hotels offer alternative evening entertainment.
Eating Out
Most restaurants tend to belong to hotels and offer a good selection from traditional Austrian to pizzerias, Chinese and a "Ritter Kuche" (medieval restaurant). Reasonably priced mountain huts for lunch and those inevitable morale-boosting gluhweins.
Public Transport
Free daytime ski-bus (for ski-pass holders) around the village. A regular train service to Innsbruck. Reasonably priced taxis.
Local Excursions
Full day: Innsbruck's shops and charming old town; Salzburg; across the German border for Bavarian castles.
Serving Airports
Flughafen Innsbruck (INN)
Flight time from the UK: 1 hr. 50 mins
Salzburg W.A. Mozart (SZG)
Flight time from the UK: 1 hr. 50 mins
Munich International (MUC)
Flight time from the UK: 1 hr. 45 mins
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