Landmark of Seefeld
Around Seekirchl – History & Winter 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 wonder-working 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 achieved forgiveness before the cross, which led Leopold V. to vow to build a chapel. The frescoes inside depict these events. The ceremonial inauguration took place in 1666.
Architecture & Features: The octagonal central structure with a free-standing dome and bell tower – designed by court architect Christoph Gumpp the Younger – is unique in Tyrol.
Today: After restorations in 1956 and 2015, the Seekirchl shines again in new glory. It is among the most popular pilgrimage and photo motifs in the region and today serves as a starting point for numerous activities – from winter hiking, cross-country skiing, and tobogganing to hiking and biking tours in summer. An informative brochure is available in the Parish Church of St. Oswald and in the Seekirchl, and a detailed book can be found at the Information and Mobility Center Seefeld.
Important Information:
- Opening Hours: The Seekirchl is closed in winter and cannot be visited from the inside during this time. However, there are numerous winter activities around the landmark. In summer, the Seekirchl is partially open.
- Arrival: We recommend public transportation – the train station & bus terminal in Seefeld 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 "The Seekirchl" can be purchased at the Information and Mobility Center in Seefeld.
- A public restroom is located in the Olympic Bath Congress Center (about a 5-minute walk).
Winter fun in the heart of Seefeld
Activities around the Seekirchl
Right next to the lively pedestrian zone, winter life pulsates at the Seekirchl: Sledge shooting creates exciting duels, both small and large visitors glide on the ice while ice skating, and children laugh as they race down the toboggan hill with their sleds. Cross-country skiers glide towards the Möserertal, while winter hikers stomp through the snowy landscape. In view, the children's ski course takes place at the Gschwandtkopf, and just a few meters away, precision is key at the biathlon stand. In the distance, the soft jingle of a horse-drawn carriage can be heard. Those who need a break will find the ideal place to catch their breath in the surrounding restaurants and on the sun terraces. Hot chocolate and Kaiserschmarrn – when the sun warms your face in a deck chair and children happily leave their tracks in the snow, the moment is perfect. It is these very moments that hit straight to the heart of winter.
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Arrival at the Seekirchl
The Seekirchl is very convenient and easily accessible. We recommend the public transport to the train station in Seefeld and then 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 fare regulations of the VVT apply for this route. (More information here.)
