SKI AREAS AUSTRIA
WINTER HOLIDAYS IN SÖLDEN
Are you looking for the perfect ski area? In the winter months Austria is a popular meeting place for snow enthusiasts from all over Europe! The young and those still young at heart are attracted to Sölden, one of the most exciting ski areas in the center of the Alps. Here you not only enjoy skiing, but also the best entertainment, great events and an equally breathtaking natural landscape all winter long. On almost 150 kilometers of varied slopes, beginners and families will find the best downhill runs while freeriders indulge into the most breathtaking deep snow slopes. With two glacier ski areas and three 3.000 meter high peaks, the Sölden ski area offers myriad superlatives.
SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT IN SÖLDEN
In the Sölden ski area you will discover the full variety of winter. Choose the right holiday village in the ski area out of four. Entertainment, relaxation, lifestyle or family, here in Sölden there is something for every preference. Spend a relaxing vacation at one of the countless wellness hotels and just let your mind wander. Or visit some of the fun-packed events or excursion destinations in the region, such as the unique 007 ELEMENTS James Bond Adventure World. In short: Sölden is one of the few ski areas for all ages and tastes in Austria!
SÖLDEN, A SKI AREA WITH ENTERTAINMENT FACTOR
In Sölden’s cafes and bars you can really enjoy your ski vacation away from the slopes. Spectacular events take place regularly in Sölden, the "Heartbeat of the Alps", such as the Alpine Ski World Cup Opening or Hannibal - the glacier spectacle. But the incomparable natural landscape of the region also has a lot to offer to all those who want to enjoy a holiday at a more leisurely pace. Romantic snowshoe hikes open up great views of the majestic peaks of the Ötztal Alps. Culinary (and regional) delicacies in one of the quaint restaurants or wellness offers will spoil your senses and promise pure relaxation. Ski holidays in Austria and Sölden stand for sports in perfect harmony with entertainment!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The glacier ski area of Sölden, comprising the two glaciers of Rettenbachferner and Tiefenbachferner, is open from 27 Sep 2024. The glacier skiing season in Sölden lasts until 04 May 2025. The winter ski area of Sölden, on the other hand, will open its doors on 14 November 2024. Here you can find out which mountain lifts, ski slopes and ski huts are currently open.
Traditionally, Austria's first winter ski areas kick off the skiing season at the end of November or beginning of December. However, autumn skiing on the glacier starts earlier. For example, in the glacier ski area of Sölden: depending on the snow conditions, the ski season begins already in mid-September or early October. In the current 2024/2025 winter, the glacier ski season in Sölden started on 27 September 2024 and ends on 04 May 2025. The winter ski area of Sölden, which is connected to the glacier ski mountains, opens its doors on 14 November 2024. Here you can find out which mountain lifts, ski slopes and ski huts are currently open in Sölden.
In the glacier ski area of Sölden – comprising the two glaciers of Rettenbachferner and Tiefenbachferner - you can ski well into spring. In the 2024/2025 season, the glacier ski area is even open until 04 May 2025. Thanks to the high Alpine altitude beyond 3000 meters and absolute snow reliability, excellent slope conditions await you even in spring. Here you can find out which mountain lifts, ski slopes and ski huts are currently open in Sölden.
The exact number of Austrian slopes is difficult to quantify - because many ski slopes offer several downhill variants at the same time, they often split and come together again. Therefore, the question arises of how to calculate the exact number of slopes or slope kilometers. In any case, we can give an exact number of slope kilometers available in the Sölden ski area: A total of 144 kilometers of pistes, spread over the winter ski area and the glacier ski area (connected by a mountain lift), offer superb fun on the slopes. Here you can find out which mountain lifts, ski slopes and ski huts are currently open in Sölden.