SKI AREAS TIROL
THE MOST EXCITING SKI AREA IN TIROL
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 3000 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 in Austria for all ages and preferences!
SÖLDEN, SKI AREA WITH WOW 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 performed every two years. 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 Tirol and Sölden stand for sports in perfect harmony with entertainment!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Popular Ötztal is an internationally renowned winter sports destination offering 6 ski areas and 2 glacier ski mountains. Depending on snow conditions, the ski season starts around mid-September and ends approx. in late April. You can find an overview of opening times of the Sölden winter ski area here.
There is no exact date, depending on the snow conditions and the area, the start of operation in the single regions can vary. The ski season in Ötztal starts in mid-September on the glacier in Sölden. More mountain lifts will open in Sölden from mid-November. You can find an overview of all season times in the Sölden ski area here.
That strongly depends on the snow conditions and varies in every ski area. Experience has shown that the ski season ends around the end of April. The most snow-sure area in Ötztal can be found at Rettenbach Glacier in Sölden, here you enjoy the longest skiing season. Here you can find the seasons of the Sölden ski area.
Ötztal as Tirol's longest side valley offers a multitude of perfectly groomed slopes. However, in Sölden alone there are 144 immaculate slope kilometers of all difficulty levels and more than 30 mountain lifts for leisurely skiers, freeriders & all others. You will find more detailed information about the slopes in Sölden here.