THE FACTS ABOUT SEEFELD

Austria

THE RESORT Seefeld is a stylish Tyrolean town with frescoed medieval architecture, a casino, an extensive health centre and a pedestrianised high street. Innsbruck is only 40 minutes away by train - the service runs hourly until 10pm THE SKIING The main winter activity is cross-country skiing, but Seefeld also has three small Alpine ski areas that are adequate for uncommitted piste-bashers THE NON-SKIING Innsbruck is a beautiful medieval city built by emperor Maximilian I. The Golden Roof, one of its major landmarks, was his treasury and is now a museum; Schloss Ambras is a 16th-century castle. When it is in use, the Olympic ski jump is a sight that should not be missed THE KNOWLEDGE The town's most historic restaurant is the 400-year-old Schwarzer Adler (00 43 526 262539), where game and fresh fish are the specialities and the rooms have vaulted ceilings. Recommended tour operator: Inghams (020 8780 4444). For more information go to www.innsbruck-tourismus.com