With its scenic location atop the Inn Valley and its fantastic choices of luxury accommodation, the Seefeld ski report has an air of calm yet sophisticated affluence that sets it apart from its neighbors. Having twice hosted the Winter Olympics, it’s hardly a surprise that Seefeld boasts a long history of winter sports that stretches back to the early 1900s.
Take note that Seefeld is something of a specialist’s resort – there’s a lack of any real open terrain, and so those looking for vast swathes of open powder would probably be better off elsewhere. But for those who are ready to embrace the challenge of daredevil downhill skiing, or swish their way through the mountains on some of the best cross-country runs in Europe, Seefeld truly is the ultimate choice.
Seefeld is known for its reliable snowfall, something helped by its extensive snowmaking facilities that cover around 90% of the terrain here. The ski season lasts for just over five months, from the beginning of December until the middle of April, so visitors have plenty of time to enjoy the action. Visitors should not there are two passes are available – the Seefeld Alpine Card, which covers all of the local lifts, while the Happy Ski Card covers the entire Seefeld ski area.
Those who are new to downhill skiing are well advised to begin at the Gschwandtkopf’s gentle slopes, which are ideal for building up confidence, though they will most likely be a walk in the park for more experienced skiers. Rosshutte is a better bet for intermediate level skiers, providing more than enough thrills to keep them occupied, while it also has a couple of excellent off-piste runs. Both areas can be easily reached by a ski lift and cable car.
Besides the downhill skiing, there’s also the excellent Reitherjoch-Alm toboggan run, which makes for a different form of fast-paced excitement altogether. However the big attraction at Seefeld for many skiers is the cross-country terrain. Altogether, Seefeld encompasses 279km of cross-country trails, which run past some incredible scenery on the way to Mosern. The trails themselves range from simpler, classic cross-country to the faster and more robust, skating style routes.
The XC Academy may interest those who want to try their hand at cross-country skiing. This new school, run by the ex-Olympian Martin Tauber, offers training in both classic and skating styles, as well as biathlon training.
Currency: Euro
Budget for one week: over €1000 Euro
Taxes and gratuity: Tipping is recommended
Official language: German
Area: 17.4 km2 (7 sq mi)
Population: 3,161
Electricity:
- Voltage: 110-120 Volts (Most other areas are 220-240 Volts)
- Primary Socket Type: North American Grounded
- Multi-voltage appliances (laptops, etc.)
- 220-240V appliances: Plug adapter + step-up transformer
- 100V Japanese appliances: Japan to U.S. reducer transformer
Other key facts:
- Elevation – 1,180 m (3872 ft)
- Skiable Area – 33 km of blue pistes
- Total Runs – 19 23 lifts
- Snowfall – 250 + in. year
Images courtesy: Tom Scott; Guillaume Aubert and Tom Scott.
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