GREET YOU, TYROL'S HIGH PLATEAU!

Updated 04.05.2022

OLYMPIAREGION SEEFELD BECOMES: "REGION SEEFELD - TIROLS HOCHPLATEAU" WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT

The "Olympiaregion Seefeld" will become "Region Seefeld - Tirols Hochplateau" at 1,200 metres. What remains unchanged is the exceptionally high recreational value of Seefeld, Mösern, Leutasch, Reith and Scharnitz - in all seasons!

When you think of Tyrol, you have two images in your mind: the Tyrolean mountain and summit worlds, e.g. the five large glaciers and the Arlberg. And the Tyrolean valley worlds, e.g. the Zillertal or the Ötztal. The bad news for the Seefeld region: it belongs neither to Tyrol's Mountain Worlds nor to the Valley Worlds. Now the good news: it belongs neither to Tyrol's Mountain Worlds nor to the Valley Worlds. The Seefeld region lies in a unique in-between world: on a high plateau framed by mountains. 1.200 metres above sea level. And 600 metres above the Olympic city of Innsbruck.

That's why the Olympics are yesterday's news for Seefeld

Speaking of the Olympics: Seefeld's longstanding first name "Olympic region" is now old news. in 1964 and 1976 Innsbruck's Olympic fire also blazed up in Seefeld, and the Olympics became the basis for the region's tourism development. But today the locals are asking themselves: aren't we much more than "just" an Olympic region? The region is far too versatile to be reduced to cross-country skiing, ski jumping and the Olympics! Don't worry: even if the Olympic fire in the name goes out, the region will continue to burn for what it is all about: Tyrol's unique high plateau!

About the many advantages of being Tyrol's high plateau

The Olympics only come around every four years - and probably won't be back in the Tyrol any time soon. Tyrol's high plateau, on the other hand, will always be the five villages of Seefeld, Mösern, Leutasch, Reith and Scharnitz. Regardless of current themes and trends. And regardless of the season. The high plateau itself is unique in Tyrol. Hence the new name: "Region Seefeld - Tyrol's High Plateau". Not one, but the unique one. This plateau at 1,200 metres above sea level is framed by two real high mountains: the Wetterstein with the Zugspitze in the north and the Karwendel in the east. Nevertheless, this plateau between the Inn valley and the high mountains can be reached from many sides. And unlike a narrow valley, a wide plateau always symbolises open views and cosmopolitanism. Last but not least, these 300 square kilometres are much more than "just" Seefeld.

Whether it's the Olympic region or Tyrol's high plateau: the main thing is nature!

What makes these five places so attractive? Their nature, of course! The high plateau is one of the most diverse natural and cultural landscapes in the Northern Limestone Alps - in all seasons. Climbers and mountaineers enjoy the main rock: very grippy Wetterstein limestone and main dolomite. The natural (and cultural) centre of the plateau is the wide Seefeld basin. To the northwest of this is the Leutascher Hochtal, and to the northeast (and directly on the border with Bavaria) is the Scharnitzer Becken. Whether in summer for hiking, climbing or biking or in winter for cross-country skiing, winter (long) distance hiking or skiing: Tyrol's high plateau has been the favourite leisure spot of Innsbruck residents for decades, but also of its Bavarian neighbours from Mittenwald, Garmisch and even Munich. No wonder, the five villages of the plateau south of the Zugspitze - wonderfully framed by the Wetterstein Mountains and the extensive Karwendel Nature Park - offer unique and varied experiences.

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