Epic skiing and world-class apres ski.
Solden overview
Sölden, located at 1377m in the Ötztal Valley, is a premier Austrian ski resort renowned for its extensive terrain and vibrant apres ski. Sölden boasts a long ski season from October to May, thanks to its high-altitude slopes and two glacier areas, the Rettenbach and Tiefenbach, ensuring reliable snow conditions throughout the winter.
Beyond skiing, Sölden offers a range of winter activities, including tobogganing, ice skating, and winter hiking, catering to both adventure seekers and families. The village’s lively après-ski scene, with numerous bars and restaurants, adds to its appeal, making Sölden a thrilling destination for winter sports enthusiasts.
Solden skiing
Sölden is one of Austria’s leading ski destinations, offering an extensive and varied skiing experience across its high-altitude terrain. The resort features 144km of prepared slopes, served by 31 modern lifts, ensuring good access to the diverse sectors, including the twin glaciers.
The ski area operations at elevations from 1350 to 3340m, encompassing three main sectors: Giggijoch, Gaislachkogl, and the Rettenbach and Tiefenbach glaciers. These areas are well connected by ski goldola, allowing skiers to explore the entire ski area without interruption.
Sölden is renowned for its ‘BIG3’ peaks – three mountains exceeding 3000 meters – which provide panoramic views and challenging descents. The resort also boasts Austria’s longest skiable vertical and a 17km run that combines several slopes for an exhilarating experience from the glaciers to the village centre.
For freestyle enthusiasts, Sölden offers two funparks located at Tiefenbach and Giggijoch, featuring various obstacles suitable for different skill levels.
Solden ski lessons
To get the most out of the Solden ski area, take an instructor or guide. Vacancia are a local ski school that offer everything from beginner ski lessons to off-piste guiding. Multi-lingual and knowledgable, they are one of the leading ski schools in the area.