Viewing Platform with Panoramic Views
World Championship Tower
The World Championship Tower at the Arena365 Seefeld was built for the 2019 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships and is now a beautiful spot for a break during a walk or excursion. Standing around 15 meters tall, the tower combines traditional Alpine craftsmanship with modern architecture, and its fully glazed exterior walls offer stunning views of the surrounding mountains. A freely accessible staircase leads up to the rooftop terrace, where a wide panorama of Seefeld and the Alps unfolds. A Swarovski telescope is available for especially clear and detailed views. The World Championship Tower is an ideal lookout point and photo spot for guests wishing to experience the region from a new perspective.
Facts & Figures
- Opened: 2019 for the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships
- Height: approx. 15 m
- Architecture: Inspired by hunting towers and traditional gable constructions
- Construction: Modern timber craftsmanship with three fully glazed exterior walls
- View: 360° panorama of Seefeld and the surrounding Alpine scenery, featuring a Swarovski telescope on the rooftop terrace
- Access: Freely accessible via staircase (no registration required)
Panorama tower- built for the Nordic World Ski Championships
Möserer Straße 632a, 6100 Seefeld / Tirol
A Look Back: The Origin and Significance of the World Championship Tower
Background & History
The World Championship Tower was built in preparation for the 2019 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships – a major sporting event that took place in Seefeld for the second time after 1985. As part of extensive modernization and construction measures, the distinctive tower within the Arena365 was created. During the Championships, its primary role was to serve as a media and organizational hub: competition management, timekeeping, announcers, judges, and both national and international media representatives were based here. From this elevated position, the entire competition area could be perfectly monitored and coordinated.
Architecturally, the World Championship Tower blends traditional Alpine design with modern timber craftsmanship. Its structure was inspired by classic hunting towers and the gable constructions of historic farmhouses in the region. The result is a building that was functional for elite sports while leaving a lasting cultural and scenic mark. After the Championships, the tower was deliberately preserved – as a visible symbol of Seefeld’s close connection to Nordic skiing and as a new viewing platform for guests and locals alike.
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