For you, winter holidays in Austria are synonymous with skiing? Then Sölden is the right place! Even from autumn to spring, because due to the high altitude between 1350 and 3340 meters above sea level, the ski area is particularly snow-reliable. Sölden not only boasts a winter ski area, but is also home to two glacier ski mountains. By the way, all three ski areas are connected by top modern mountain lifts.
WINTER HOLIDAYS
ON AND OF THE SLOPES
ACTION & Entertainment
Winter holidays at the pulse of time: Sölden, the Heartbeat of the Alps, is one of Austria's most popular winter sports destinations and home to one of the ten largest ski areas in the country. In addition to skiing fun on 144 km of varied ski runs, the holiday region in upper Ötztal promises many other exciting winter activities and adventures that will make your heart skip a beat.
WHERE EVERY SKIING DAY BECOMES A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE
The two feeder mountain gondolas of Gaislachkogl and Giggijoch are currently among the most powerful of their kind and take you up the mountain in record time. Speaking of records: the Sölden ski area can claim several of them! Here you will find Austria's longest ski run, winding its way from the highest point of the ski area at 3340 meters on 15 kilometers down the valley floor. Sölden is also Austria's one and only ski resort that has three ski mountains higher than three thousand meters accessible by the most modern gondola lifts. Up here, where the air is already getting thinner, you will find breathtaking vantage points on the BIG3 platforms, for which it’s worth taking off your skis for a moment.
CULINARY DELIGHTS IN THE SKI RESORT
Culinary stops can be made in 33 rustic ski huts. Or you can choose one of the modern gourmet restaurants, such as the ice Q at the summit of Gaislachkogl. The restaurant, which has been awarded two toques, not only enchants visitors with its fine dishes, but also with futuristic architecture. The producers of the James Bond film series also liked it, and used the location as a filming spot for the James Bond movie "Spectre". Just a stone's throw away from ice Q, inside the peak of Gaislachkogl, you can find out more about the filming that took place here in 2015, but also along the panoramic glacier road. The world’s unique James Bond 007 ELEMENTS Adventure World provides deep insights into the world of the British secret agent. As well as distant views, because from the open-air plaza you enjoy brilliant panoramic vistas of the snow-topped Ötztal Alps.
WINTER ACTIVITIES OFF THE SLOPES
Because in our opinion there is more to a successful winter holiday than just skiing, the destination offers many other exciting off-piste activities. Discover nature at your own pace on winter walking tours or snowshoe hikes. You also choose your own speed when ski touring while you advance into the untouched winter landscape to make your very own tracks in the deep snow. Toboggan runs, cross-country ski trails and ice skating rinks round off the wintry activity program.
Anyone who is so active deserves a relaxing break. You can find it while enjoying wellness, for example at scenic AQUA DOME – Tirol Therme Längenfeld. The pleasantly warm 12 indoor and outdoor pools are just perfect for floating away while you let your gaze wander over the snow-covered peaks higher than three thousand meters.
THREE IN ONE
HOLIDAY PLANNING MADE EASY
On soelden.com you can organize your winter vacation quickly and easily, no matter if you are looking for accommodation, ski tickets or bookable adventures & activities: you will find everything here in one place. Take a look at over 580 accommodations of all categories in our accommodation list. And the best price is always ensured plus cancellation guarantee up to 48 hours prior to arrival (depending on accommodation).
You can conveniently book your ski ticket online in advance and save up to 22 percent compared to the regular skipass price. You will also find the right activities and adventures online in our Adventure Shop – ranging from ski courses to rental equipment or alpaca hikes. By the way: a helpful packing list for your winter holiday in Sölden is available HERE.
WINTER HOLIDAY
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Where can you go on winter holidays?
Wherever there is enough snow ;-) Sölden in the federal state of Tirol is not only one of Austria's most popular winter sports destinations, but also one of the most snow-sure. The village and its ski area owe this to its high altitude of over 3000 meters. Two glacier ski areas and the winter ski area boast 144 kilometers of varied slopes. Speaking of variety: during your winter holiday in Sölden you can enjoy winter walks and snowshoe hikes, tobogganing, cross-country skiing or wellness.
When should you book a winter holiday?
Let's be honest: is there a bad time to book a winter holiday? Exactly! But seriously: you should book your winter holiday in a snow-sure period. The destination of Sölden, offering both winter and glacier ski areas, has reliable snow from autumn to spring due to its high alpine altitude and thus perfect conditions for a memorable winter holiday in Austria – be it skiing on 144 slope kilometers or during exciting activities away from the ski area.
Where to go for a winter holiday
We have a great tip with heartbeat guarantee for you: Sölden, the Heartbeat of the Alps. The former mountain farming village in the heart of Ötztal is not only one of Austria's most popular winter sports destinations, but also one of the most snow-sure. The village and its ski area owe this to its high altitude of over 3000 meters. Two glacier ski areas and the winter ski area boast 144 kilometers of varied slopes. Speaking of variety: during your winter holiday in Sölden you can enjoy winter walks and snowshoe hikes, tobogganing, cross-country skiing or wellness.