Sölden Ski Area
Skigebiet Sölden
One of Austria’s best-known glacier ski areas, with two glaciers and three 3,000-meter viewpoints. The snow season runs from late autumn into early summer.
The Sölden ski area has about 144 km of pistes and more than 30 lifts, at elevations of 1,350–3,340 meters. It includes the Rettenbach and Tiefenbach glaciers, and its snow season is long and reliable. Each late October, the Alpine Skiing World Cup opens its season with a race on the Rettenbach Glacier. “BIG3” refers to the three 3,000-meter viewpoints, Gaislachkogl, Tiefenbachkogl and Schwarze Schneide, which can be linked together by skiing. The pistes are mainly intermediate, suited to skiers with some experience. The Giggijoch area is gentler, with ski rental and a children’s ski school. Day passes cost about 70–80 euros (check the official website), and the village bars make for a lively night out.
Opening hours
Ski season daily, about 08:30–16:30 (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Gaislachkogl
- ice Q Restaurant
- 007 Elements
- Rettenbach & Tiefenbach Glaciers (Ötztal Glacier Road)
- Top Mountain Motorcycle Museum
- Tiefenbachkogl Viewing Platform
- Obergurgl
- Aqua Dome Längenfeld