Getting there, parking & shuttle

Find out more about getting there and parking options, as well as shuttle transfer services between Sölden and Rettenbach Glacier for the Hannibal Glacier Spectacle.

The location of the event

The Hannibal Glacier Spectacle takes place on Rettenbach Glacier at 2,675 m. The spectators' area is located between Schwarze Schneid I gondola base station and Rettenbach Market Restaurant: it is easily accessible.

Program:

  • Admission to event area: 17:30
  • Start of performance: 19:30
  • End of performance: approx. 21:00

How to get there

Rettenbach Glacier can be reached via Ötztal Glacier Road. You have the following options:

  • Drive up by private car (ample parking is available at Rettenbach Glacier). Please note: access to the glacier road is only possible with a valid Hannibal ticket (no road toll fee). Access control will be made at the toll station.
  • Drive up by shuttle bus: park your car at one of the parking areas in Sölden (see details below) and then travel free of charge up to Rettenbach Glacier and back again with a valid Hannibal ticket. Access control will be made when boarding the shuttle bus.

How to get to Sölden

Information on several ways to get to Ötztal and Sölden can be found HERE.

SHUTTLE BUS SÖLDEN – RETTENBACH GLACIER

On the day of the event, free shuttle buses will run regularly between Sölden and Rettenbach Glacier. The shuttle bus stops at the following locations in Sölden:

  • Giggijoch gondola
  • Postplatz square
  • Gaislachkogl gondola

 

DEPARTURE TIMES

  • Shuttle Sölden -> Rettenbach Glacier: 17:00 - 19:15 
  • Shuttle Rettenbach Glacier -> Sölden: 21:30 - 24:00

Parking in the area of Sölden

mountain lifts - from where you can take the free shuttle bus to Rettenbach Glacier (and back again):

  • Giggijoch parking area
  • Giggijoch covered parking
  • Gaislachkogl parking area
  • Gaislachkogl covered parking

General information about parking in Sölden and at Bergbahnen Sölden mountain lifts can be found HERE. Please note that the above information applies on the day of the event.

Soelden, summer, autumn, Gaislachkoglbahn
SUBJECT TO CHARGES | Parking in the parking garage is permitted daily from 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM (24/7).
Soelden, summer, autumn, Giggijochbahn
SUBJECT TO CHARGES | parking garage is open daily from 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM & the open areas from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Soelden, summer, autumn, Gaislachkoglbahn
SUBJECT TO CHARGES | Parking in the open areas is permitted daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Soelden, summer, autumn, Gaislachkoglbahn
SUBJECT TO CHARGES | Parking in the open areas is permitted daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Prohibited items

The following items are strictly prohibited on the event grounds. There is NO STORAGE FACILITY on site.