Press Release, February 2022
Really good prospects



Summer in the Seefeld Region
The sunny high plateau of the Seefeld region is a truly special place in the Alps: Spacious and open, framed by mighty mountains instead of being overwhelmed by them – this is how both guests and locals rave about it. Surrounded by the Karwendel Nature Park and the Wetterstein Mountains, the five villages of the region, Seefeld, Leutasch, Mösern, Reith, and Scharnitz, are perfect for active vacationers. On the way south, Seefeld is the first address beyond the Bavarian-Tyrolean border, offering carefree holidays full of unique experiences.
Summer in Seefeld: Naturally close by!
The natural diversity of the Seefeld region is quickly reached via short paths, allowing you to enjoy more of your vacation. More relaxation, more mountains, and more time for what really matters. No matter whether by car or particularly conveniently by train. At the world's highest ICE train station, not only do regular trains arrive from Munich and Innsbruck, but you can also travel comfortably to Seefeld from Hamburg. For those taking the night train to the mountains, they can dream themselves from home directly into vacation.
Immediately adjacent to the modern train station building, the historic pedestrian zone begins – with its cozy cafes, restaurants, and small shops. Whether it's delicious cake, a refreshing aperitif, or the start of a relaxed hike – the most beautiful experiences are guaranteed to be just a few minutes away. And for those who want to reach the heights of the expansive region, the guest card, which includes local transport, offers a wealth of options.
True variety with every step.
For those who have been standing still for too long, the Seefeld Plateau offers diverse e-bike trails to explore – or you can lace up your hiking boots. Hikers and climbers will enjoy over 650 kilometers of hiking trails and more than 60 huts. Cyclists have countless e-bike routes through cool forests and over sunny meadows. Still not enough action? The newly built family-friendly bike park at the Leutascher Katzenkopf pumps plenty of adrenaline into your veins, while the equally new Seefeld peak via ferrata lets you leave everyday life behind in the valley.
New diversity in Austria's largest nature park.
The Karwendel Nature Park encompasses almost the entire Karwendel massif and was expanded in January 2022 to include the already existing Arnspitze nature reserve in the municipality of Leutasch. This also makes Leutasch a nature park community, further supporting the preservation of the valley's unspoiled nature and agricultural identity, which according to Mayor Georgios Chrysochoidis is important to maintain for the future.
With an area of 739 km², the Karwendel Nature Park is not only Tyrol's largest protected area but also the largest nature park in all of Austria. It has an above-average proportion of natural habitats such as primeval forests and wild rivers, hosting a significant number of species of animals and plants that are important throughout Europe, such as golden eagles, white-backed woodpeckers, and lady's slippers.
Scharnitz is the ideal starting point for hikers, climbers, bikers, and nature lovers. Four valleys – Karwendel Valley, Hinterautal, Gleirschtal, and Gießenbachtal – and now also the impressive Arnspitz group are inviting explorers.
The Isar: A true Tyrolean.
Back to the source, where it all begins. Where the spring arises. Few feelings can be as genuine and primal as this. Especially when it's the Isar, which springs at 1,162 m in Hinterautal near Scharnitz. Bavaria's most popular river is indeed a true Tyrolean! With an e-bike or gravel bike, you can follow its blue waters beautifully from Scharnitz about 15 km to its source.
It can take decades for melting water or raindrops to carve their way through the rock. Along the way, the water collects many valuable minerals and trace elements before bubbling back to the surface in the Karwendel Nature Park. Ice-cold and crystal clear, the water springs from several sources. The water droplets then take three days on their journey to the Black Sea – but not before the Isar has learned to flow in Tyrolean dialect in its first kilometers.
A quiet insider tip: Wildmoos.
Silent beauty and unspoiled nature define the Wildmoos landscape protection area. An insider tip for those seeking tranquility, enjoyment, and nature enthusiasts. Located in the middle of the region and beautifully accessible from the three towns of Seefeld, Leutasch, and Mösern, one encounters plenty of nature and very few people on the winding paths with hardly any elevation changes. From the highest point, the Brunschkopf, you can see the entire Seefeld Plateau. Numerous power places, oases of tranquility, and cozy huts line the forests and extraordinary waters: where one of Tyrol's warmest swimming lakes sparkles between ancient trees near Mösern, one might need a bit more luck at the Wildmoos and Lotten lakes. These two aperiodic natural phenomena appear and disappear like magic during the snowmelt in spring.
Regional temptation – the Seefeld plateau breakfast.
Just step through the hotel door, and you are already in the midst of nature. From quiet guesthouses to luxurious Alpine resorts, the most beautiful adventures are literally right at hand.
It becomes especially delicious when you enjoy a real Seefeld plateau breakfast. The central components of the breakfast, such as bread, butter, milk, and eggs, as well as at least one type of jam/cheese/sausage, etc., come directly from the region. This promotes regional food, strengthens local value creation cycles, and reduces transportation distances. Regional means at least "grown and processed in Tyrol"; whenever possible, the products come directly from the plateau. Currently, you can already enjoy the plateau breakfast at the Astoria Resort, Klosterbräu Hotel & Spa, and Hotel Garni Olympia in Seefeld, as well as at Hotel Lärchenhof Natur in Mösern. In the summer season, the hotels Bergland (Seefeld), Inntalerhof (Mösern), Alpenhotel Karwendel (Leutasch), and Ivo's Sonnenpension (Leutasch) also begin serving the plateau breakfast.
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Region Seefeld, Lisa Krenkel
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