Landmarks of Seefeld
Around the Seekirchl – History & Summer Experience
The Seekirchl, also known as the Heiligkreuzkirche, is considered the most famous landmark of Seefeld. The baroque votive church was built in 1628 by Archduke Leopold V. and houses a miraculous cross that once stood in the middle of the Kreuzsee – an artificial lake that was drained in 1808.
Legend & Origin: According to tradition, a pilgrim woman gained forgiveness before the cross, prompting Leopold V. to promise to build a chapel. The frescoes inside depict these events. The ceremonial inauguration took place in 1666.
Architecture & Special Features: The octagonal central structure with its freestanding dome and bell tower – designed by court architect Christoph Gumpp the Younger – is unique in Tyrol.
Today: After restorations in the years 1956 and 2015, the Seekirchl shines again in new splendor. It is one of the most popular pilgrimage and photography subjects in the region and today serves as a starting point for numerous activities – from hiking and biking tours in summer to winter hiking, cross-country skiing, and tobogganing in winter. An informative brochure is available at the Parish Church St. Oswald and at the Seekirchl, and a detailed book can be found at the Information and Mobility Center Seefeld.
Important Notes:
- Opening Hours: The Seekirchl is partially open in summer. In winter, the Seekirchl is closed and cannot be visited from the inside during this time. However, there are numerous activities around the landmark.
- Getting There: We recommend taking public transport – the Seefeld train station & bus terminal is only about a 10-minute walk away (Guest Card = Ticket).
- Information Material: An informative brochure about the Seekirchl is available at the Parish Church of St. Oswald as well as directly at the Seekirchl. The detailed book "Das Seekirchl" can be purchased at the Information and Mobility Centre Seefeld.
- A public toilet is located in the Olympic Bath Congress Center (about a 5-minute walk).
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Getting to Seekirchl
The Seekirchl is very convenient and easy to reach. We recommend using public transport to get to the train station in Seefeld and then taking a relaxed 10-minute walk to the Seekirchl, best through the picturesque pedestrian zone. The guest card serves as a ticket for all public bus connections in the region during your stay. Additionally, the train ride between Seefeld and Scharnitz as well as the Wildmoos bus are included. Otherwise, the tariff regulations of the VVT apply for this route. (More info here.)
