The Seekirchl, also known as the Holy Cross Church, is considered Seefeld’s most famous landmark. This baroque votive church was built in 1628 by Archduke Leopold V and houses a miraculous cross that once stood in the middle of the Kreuzsee – an artificial lake that was drained in 1808.
According to tradition, a pilgrim received forgiveness before the cross, which moved Leopold V to vow the construction of a chapel. The frescoes inside depict these events. The solemn consecration took place in 1666.The octagonal central building with its self-supporting dome and bell tower – designed by court architect Christoph Gumpp the Younger – is unique in Tyrol.After restorations in 1956 and 2015, the Seekirchl once again shines in new splendor. It is one of the most popular pilgrimage and photo motifs in the region and today serves as a starting point for numerous activities – from winter hikes, cross-country skiing, and tobogganing to hiking and biking tours in summer.