Seefeld Plateau Discovery Tour

Situated in the Northern Calcareous Alps, in the Austrian Tyrol, only 21km from Innsbruck, the elevation (1,200m) and spaciousness of the Seefeld Plateau guarantees a truly relaxing and enjoyable stay.

The plateau rises 600m above the Inn Valley to its south and is set against a stupendous natural backdrop. To the east rise the peaks of the Karwendelgebirge (known as the Seefeld Dolomites). In the west you have the big bulk of Hohe Munde (2,662m above sea level) and to complete the scenery are The Wetterstein Mountains. These mountains form the boundary between Austria and Germany and its highest peak is the Zugspitze (2,962m).

The Seefeld Plateau or Olympia Region Seefeld has many Olympic sports facilities. It has hosted the Winter Olympics in 1964 and 1976, and also the World Nordic Championships in 1985. More recently it hosted the first winter junior Olympics in 2012. The region consists of five villages or areas, Seefeld, the Leutasch Valley, Mosern, Reith and Sharnitz. There are 150km of well-groomed walking trails, criss-crossing the plateau. With its many restaurants and leisure facilities, you are ensured a warm welcome.

Dense Alpine forests intermingle with sparse larch groves and wide grasslands covering 70 sq.km. The beautiful Alpine meadows and mountain lakes are the perfect opportunity for leaving your cares and woes behind you. Our base is in Weidach, the largest of the hamlets found in the Leutasch Valley. It is situated on the main bus route that links the villages of the Olympia region. Weidach has a small selection of shops and facilities, including a tourist information office, banks, sports shops,
souvenir shops, bars, cafes and restaurants. It is a pretty village and an excellent location for our excursions.

It's best to be prepared for all weather conditions. To make it easier, here is a list of items you should consider packing.   

Essentials  

• Walking boots 

• Waterproof jacket 

• Waterproof trousers 

• Insulated jacket/top 

• Walking clothing  

• Walking socks (plus spares)  

• Sunhat 

• Gloves/mitts and warm hat

• Water bottle (minimum 2 litre capacity)  

• Headtorch

• High-factor sunscreen (minimum SPF 30)  

• Swimcap (compulsory in Itialian resorts)

• Sunglasses with a dark lens 

• Rucksack (15-30 litres)  

• Mobile phone 

• Personal first aid kit (containing your medication, blister plasters, etc.) 

• Passport 

• Visa (if applicable) 

• Copy of your travel insurance policy 

• UK Global Health Insurance Card (formerly known as EHIC) 

Recommended

• Collapsible walking poles 

• Swimwear and travel towel

• Snacks

• Dry bags

• Rubbish bags

• Insect repellent

Optional extras

• Camera 

• Sit mat

• Flask for hot drinks 

• Durable lunch box

• Gaiters 

• GPS device (excluding Bhutan, Georgia and India)

Vegetarians and special diets can be catered for if requested in advance of the holiday.

If the international number you wish to call starts with a 0, you must drop the starting digit when dialing the number.
To dial a UK number 0044
To dial an Austrian number 0043

The local language is German.

Travel Insurance

We strongly recommend that you take out travel insurance and any other personal insurance relevant to you and the holiday. It is particularly important with the possibility of flight changes and cancellations due to the challenging weather conditions that can occur on the islands and might impact your onward travel arrangements.

We suggest that you take just one small or medium size suitcase/holdall with wheels and a smaller bag/rucksack that can be used during your Discovery Tours. 

The local currency is the Euro.

220 Volt AC with round two pin plugs; you will need an adaptor for any appliances brought from the UK.

There is an ATM machine in Weidach and an ATM machine in Mayrhofen where you can obtain money.