Gaislachkogl
Two cable car sections carry you straight up from Sölden to the 3,058-meter Gaislachkogl, with 360-degree views of the Ötztal Alps, their peaks and glaciers. It is also a filming location for the 007 films.
The Gaislachkogl cable car departs from the valley station on the south side of Sölden town (1,363 m), transfers at the mid-station (2,174 m) and takes about 15 minutes to reach the summit station at 3,040 m. It is one of the “BIG3,” the three 3,000-meter viewpoints of Sölden. The summit has an observation platform and a suspended bridge. On clear days you can see the Wildspitze and the mountains of South Tyrol. The glass-cube restaurant ice Q and the 007 Elements film-installation exhibit are both here, so allow a half day to see both. Summer round-trip tickets start at about 50 euros (check the official website). The high altitude brings strong UV and low temperatures, so bring a jacket and sunglasses, and those with heart conditions or altitude sickness should take it easy.
Opening hours
Cable car about 08:30–16:30; operates in ski season (winter) and summer, with a maintenance shutdown between spring and autumn (check official website)
Nearby sights
- ice Q Restaurant
- 007 Elements
- Rettenbach & Tiefenbach Glaciers (Ötztal Glacier Road)
- Sölden Ski Area
- Tiefenbachkogl Viewing Platform
- Top Mountain Motorcycle Museum
- Obergurgl
- Vent