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Solden Ski Holidays

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  • High altitude ski area
  • Efficient lift system
  • 1 of Austria's biggest glacier areas

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Ski Holidays in Solden

With lively après-ski it’s an Austrian resort that definitely packs a punch... but it’s not all about the parties – with 2 glaciers, 2 mountains and over 140km of routes there’s more than enough to explore.

  • Flight Time
  • 2 hours
  • From London
  • Nearest Airports
  • Innsbruck, Salzburg
  • Time zone
  • GMT + 1 hour
  • Language
  • German
  • Currency
  • Euros
  • Ski Season
  • Dec - April

Solden Stats

Top Altitude
3340m
Bottom Altitude
1350m
Resort Altitude
1377m
Total Piste
144km
Longest Run
15km
Slope Orientation
N,S,E,W
Vertical Drop
1900m
Skiable Vertical
1900m
Night Skiing
Yes
Glacier Skiing
Yes

Solden is a popular ski destination sitting at 1377m in the beautiful Ötztal valley. Innsbruck airport is only an hour away and Ötztal train station only 40 minutes away (which provides bus services to take you to the resort).

With a river running through the village and traditional Tyrolean style buildings, Solden is a fairly compact town with most hotels, restaurants and clubs on the main street overlooked by the striking parish church.

Three smaller villages are connected with the main resort. Traffic-free Hochsolden is the highest up at 2,090m – it's ski-in ski-out and has an exclusive atmosphere complimented by traditional wooden architecture. Two smaller villages lie between Solden and Hochsolden: Zwieselstein and Vent. Nearby resorts, including Obergurgl, can be easily reached from all four.

One of Solden's main attractions is undoubtedly its snow-sure slopes and fantastic ski area. The Solden/ Ötztal ski pass covers 140km including 2 mountains - Giggijoch and Gaislachkogl – and 2 glaciers – Rettenbach and Tiefenbach. The area is unique in Austria with 3 peaks above 3000m - Gaislachkogl (3,058m), Tiefenbachkogl (3250m) and the highest Schwarze Schneide (3340m). After much investment, Solden's 31 modern lifts can carry 68,000 people/hour (meaning less queuing), and this is one of Austria's first resorts to have free Wi-Fi in the main ski areas.

Winter Sports Ratings

Beginners

Intermediate

Advanced

Snowboarding

Solden Transfer Times

Innsbruck Airport 1 hour

The nearest airport to Solden is Innsbruck at 85 km or about 1 hour 15 minutes by car

What's the ski area like in Solden?

A decent variety of ski schools make this a great place to both learn and improve. Innerwald (near the bottom of Gaislachkogl gondola) has some excellent nursery runs where learners can get to grips with the basics without contending with faster skiers.

6-day ski passes include access to all ski areas in the ÖTZTAL region, including Obergurgl just 10 minutes away by bus

Which other ski resorts are near to Solden?

The nearest ski resorts to Solden include Obergurgl.

Ski Area Facts

LocationAustria, Alps.
Established1890
Downhill144km
Lift Pass€246 adult 6 day

Beginner Slopes

69.5km48%

Intermediate Skiing

45km31%

Advance & Expert Terrain

29.2km21%

Snowboarding Trails

144km100%

What is Solden like for Beginner skiers?

There’s plenty available for beginners with 67km of blue routes including some excellent runs on the Tiefenbach glacier. Practice on the Blue 38 from the top of the Tiefenbach – it’s a roomy, simple but long 11km down. The Blue 13 on Giggijoch is another run suited to new skiers as it’s wide and well-maintained.

What is Solden like for Intermediate skiers?

This is a fantastic place for intermediates too. There are nearly 50km of red routes, and 20% of the ski area is above red in difficulty if you fancy a challenge – with Giggijoch and Gaislachkogl providing some terrific descents. The red runs back to the bottom of Giggijoch (like 19) from the top of the Gondola or Hochsolden are super for intermediates, and another terrific piste is red route 1 from the top of the Gaislachkogl lift (which has a near 1000m drop along its route). Several other Gaislachkogl runs are similarly challenging.

What is Solden like for Advanced skiers?

Advanced skiers will also find a decent selection of routes. The toughest on the piste is the steep 15km descent from Schwarze Schneide to Gaislachkogl – which has a 2000m height change.

What is Solden like for off-piste skiing?

Decent off-piste opportunities exist too – Wasserkar is one of the better powder areas and can be easily accessed from the top of the Gaislachkogl gondola.

Solden Restaurants

After you've worked up an appetite on the slopes, there's a brilliant selection of restaurants in town to suit all tastes. For a traditional meal in an exclusive environment, book a table in Culinaria. We also love Gampe Thaya and Hotel Bergland who serve tremendous food at very affordable prices. For a truly unique experience, book a table at the ice Q restaurant on the Gaislachkogl peak, where the James Bond film SPECTRE was filmed. Film fans can also visit the cinematic installation (museum) dedicated to the world of James Bond.

Where to eat in Solden and on the mountain

Culinaria Restaurant Culinaria is a restaurant serving authentic Austrian cuisine at very affordable prices. Food is served in in a warm environment with quality service. The dishes are traditional and range from cheek of calf to risottos. The restaurant can be booked for special parties. They even have a delicatessen shop alongside the restaurant – so you can take similarly fantastic food away. www.culinaria-soelden.at

G’s Café & our Hotelbar With an intimate and stylish ambiance, G’s Café is somewhere you can meet up with friends and family after a day on the snow or pop in for a break during the day. Refuel with tasty lunches like Wiener Schnitzel, burgers and soups; warm up at tea time with fresh cakes and coffee or enjoy some laid back après ski. You’ll find the hotel bar right next door if you fancy a cocktail or two later on... both the cafe and bar are part of the fantastic Bäckelar Wirt hotel which is run by the lovely Gstrein Family.

Corso Pizzeria This lovely, family run restaurant can be found in the centre of the resort. Established back in 1979, it was Sölden’s first pizzeria and has been providing high quality food in a friendly environment ever since. The menu includes Mediterranean specialities as well as other international favourites – make sure you try the delicious Bruschetta here as well as their home made Tiramisu!

Ötztaler Stube The Ötztaler Stube is a lovely à la carte restaurant in Das Central where you can enjoy local cuisine from the Ötztal Alps, expertly cooked by award winning chef Gottfried Prantl. Das Central has been awarded the prestigious Permanent Toque by the Gault Millau, Guide making this the perfect place to enjoy a romantic meal with that special someone or celebrate a special occasion with friends and family.

ICE Q Feast on gourmet cuisine and fine wine in this stunning mountain restaurant at the top of the Gaislachkogl. Over 3000m above sea level, with a glass exterior, the views of the Ötztal Alps will surround you as you dine – whether you’re indoors or enjoying the fresh air on their amazing roof terrace (which is connected to very peak by a suspension bridge). One evening a week, the Gaislachkogl cable car can take you up the mountain for a fine dining experience under the stars.

Solden Après Ski

You'll find much to do in Solden. Apres begins in the bars at the bottom of the Giggijoch mountain such as Cuckoo's, Marco's and Schirm Bar at around 4 pm and then continue into the night in the bars and clubs on the main street. Popular venues include the Fire & Ice bar and Katapult club. If you want to keep up to date with sport, head over to Chris & Co Irish Bar for a few beers and a good time.

Bars Late Night Clubs and Cafes in Solden

Chris & Co. Chris & Co. is the Irish bar in Solden. It is a resort institution having been open since 1998 and it shows all the major sport – including from major leagues such as the Premier League. The pub opens as the ski day starts to end at around 3pm and it has 8 big-screen TV’s meaning you should be able to follow any sport possible.

Kuckuck From a Coffee to go to a lunch snack. From après ski to nightlife specials: We serve hot & cold Drinks and “Cook Cook” Food! We are the only bar to have a real party. You can find us at the entrance of Sölden, Dorfstraße 44, right at the base of the Giggijochbahn. The Kuckuck is open from 10:00 am until 12:00 o’clock midnight. Get excited about our 2 big heated outdoor bars under a huge umbrella or our cool indoor bar. If it's cold and windy outside, then it will be hot & stormy inside. We are not just the place to be before and after the skiing we offer you the perfect start into the nightlife of Sölden.

Solden Activites for Non-skiers

With tobogganing, paragliding and ice skating, anyone fancying a bit of time off the slopes is well catered for. The Freizeit Arena is a fantastic wellness centre in the main town – a beautiful building where visitors can soothe aches and pains in saunas and pools. A little further out (about 15 minutes in the car), the Aqua Dome in Längenfeld is another stunning place to relax – it's an incredible wood, stone and glass structure with facilities including an outdoor brine pool, sunbeds and several indoor pools.

Shuttle Frey There is so much to do in the Lake Constance region for those seeking an active summer holiday! Whether you want to enjoy the area on foot (on a hike around the huts), on two wheels (on a bike/motorbike tour), on the water (sailing) or in the water (lake diving) – you can have an amazing summer holiday in the area with lots of memories! Contact Christian for a reliable and safe shuttle service.

Freizeit Arena There’s something for everyone at the Freizeit Arena – whether you want to be pampered or just have fun and, with its location, you have no reason not to visit. A day’s skiing is always tiring and if you need some pampering after it, head to the Freizeit Arena. You can do anything from relaxing in a cabin sauna to using a tanning bed or enjoying a go on a water chute. The Arena itself is also rather pretty inside and it’s right in the heart of the town. Anyone wanting more exercise after skiing is also catered for as the Arena has a huge sports hall, tennis hall and even a fitness studio. The Arena even has a 4-lane bowling!

Otztal Bikeschule Solden and its mountains are brilliant to experience in summer and mountain biking is one of the best ways to see what the mountains are like without the snow. Otztal Bikeschule is one of the best mountain biking options. It provides courses from small 2-hour courses for beginner mountain bikers to challenging routes for advanced bikers. So whether you are inexperienced or an expert, Otztal Bikeschule will make your mountain biking a joy.

Clothing Food & Souvenir Shops

Sölden has a reasonable selection of shops - especially ski shops! There are half a dozen gift shops with authentic memorabilia, as well as florists, jewellers, chemists and grocery stores. Local food produce is well worth investigating - specialities include forest honey and lamb and venison sausages.

Sportlife Brugger Sportlife Brugger is a ski shop offering 4 locations in the Solden resort which include convenient positions in the centre of Solden, Hochsolden and Gaislachkoglbahn. Alongside providing ski rental, it also offers designer ski clothes if you’re keen to look stylish on the slopes. They provide a well-fit guarantee too and have numerous methods to ensure your boots fit so with Brugger that age-old concern about boots shouldn’t be a worry.

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Best Time to Visit Solden

With glacier skiing available and 3 peaks above a whopping 3000m, conditions are usually good throughout the season. You’re unlikely to contend with too much queuing either – the lifts in total carry 68,000 snow lovers /hour.

Special events such as the Gay Snowhappening and Electric Mountain Festivals may well determine your ideal time to ski. Gay Snowhappening is normally an action-packed week towards the end of the season. The Electric Mountain Festival takes place over 6 or 7 dates throughout the season, including performances from big-name DJs. Even if you don’t make it here for these, weekly events include the Night Ski show – which usually runs until March and the Söldenparty so whenever you visit there’s likely to be something good going on!

The quietest times tend to be early in the season, in mid-January and towards the end of the season.

What's Solden like at Christmas?

Christmas in Solden is certain to give that festive feeling. Most restaurants put on special festive menus and with Solden’s reputation for après ski, you’re more than likely to find the odd Christmas party.
Christmas Ski Holidays

What's Solden like in the New Year?

Celebrate the New Year in Solden in style with famously buzzing après ski. Enjoy special menus for the occasion in most restaurants and exciting New Year parties in several bars and clubs. There’s also the chance to do a hut evening – an unforgettable treat involving food, music and fireworks.
New Year Ski Holidays

What's Solden like in Half-Term?

There are many options for families over February Half-Term in Solden – besides glacier skiing and freestyling in Area 47 and Fun Zone, you can ice skate or toboggan.
Half Term Ski Holidays

What's Solden like at Easter?

Even late on in the season, the high peaks in Solden and most of the routes having snow-making facilities mean skiing conditions are fantastic during Easter In Solden and the resort should be quieter giving more chance to enjoy the opportunities the town has to offer.
Easter Ski Holidays

Solden Snow Conditions

Snow Report, History & Forecast

View our detailed Solden snow report to see skiing confitions now. Our Solden snow history shows you what snow depths have been in recent years month-by-month. If you're visiting soon, use the Solden snow forecast to see predicted snowfall over the coming days.

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  • Light snow Sunday
  • Sunny skies Monday
  • Light snow Tuesday
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  • Current snow depth at top
    203 cm
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    9 cm

Ski Accommodation in Solden

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Solden does an excellent job for families, and there is a selection of family-friendly hotel accommodation. In terms of the ski area, you’ll have 144km of routes to explore including a good selection for all levels. For those learning to ski or looking to improve their technique, Solden has plenty of ski schools. There is also some fantastic beginner runs too for learners such as the nursery runs near Innerwald. Overall, 47% of routes are blue (we like the Blue 38 near Tiefenbach glacier) making the resort brilliant for less confident skiers. More fearless skiers also have a fantastic selection of routes like the 15km run from Schwarze Schneide to Gaislachkogl. For refuelling at lunchtime, the mountains restaurants welcome families with open arms – the Stabele Schirmbar has a menu to suit everyone (they do super burgers).

There’s plenty to do as a family once skiing is done for the day. Popular activities like ice-skating and tobogganing should keep everyone well entertained for the evening.

We have the best holiday packages for families – and our ski specialists can help find your ideal holiday. Most holidays come with flights, transfers and accommodation and we also have some self-drive and accommodation only deals.

From the slopes to the après-ski, Solden is hard to beat for groups. Routes cover all abilities – from easy runs for beginner skiers in Innerwald to more challenging routes on Gaislachkogl. While the skiing is good, the bars are even better – Solden has some brilliant clubs and bars including the Fire & Ice and Katapult nightclubs. If you all fancy a few beers while you keep up to date with some live sport then head to Chris & Co. Several events run throughout of the season attracting big crowds and bringing a buzzing atmosphere.

Quality hotels offer hassle-free accommodation for various sized groups, most located a stone’s throw from the resort’s amenities. Most of our packages include flights, transfers and accommodation. If you’d prefer to drive yourselves, our self-drive options may be just what you’re looking for. If everyone is coming from different destinations, booking accommodation-only may be the best suggestion – call our ski specialists to get everyone organised and to the mountains.

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I absolutely loved Solden. Less well known than St Anton or Mayrhofen but the après here is just as raucous and in April there is the fantastic Electric Mountain Festival to go with the fun spring skiing. Solden is a short transfer from the airport but incredibly snow-sure with 2 huge glaciers and I loved the ... + more
Rich, SNO staff
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This was my first holiday in Solden. It’s a nice resort but I’ve never been to a resort before whereby the slopes are such that when people are skiing on them, it cuts the slopes up and makes them into moguls. The bottom pistes were really really suffering in the middle of March so it was hard to ski down – ... + more
Leah, London
4 out of 5
We hadn’t been to Solden but I had been to Obergurgl so I knew where it was and knew the extent of the skiing there. It had very good skiing for all the different ranges we had there. One of our group was a complete beginner and the rest had been skiing for donkey’s years. It’s a great place and I would defi... + more
Mrs Hill, Buckinghamshire
5 out of 5
Solden is pretty dependable snow wise and there aren’t many Brits which can be a good thing! I wouldn’t say this was particularly a place for beginners, you’d be OK if you were a very early beginner on the nursery slopes but for the next stage up it would probably be more difficult. There’s a new restauran... + more
Iain, London
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Ski Extras

How much is a ski pass in Solden

Maximum and minimum adult Solden lift pass prices ranged from €222 to €285 for 6 days access to the Solden ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Solden holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.

Lift Tickets Child Adult Senior
1 Day Price €27 - €29 €43 - €53 €42 - €45
6 Day Price €122 - €157 €222 - €285 €189 - €242
Age Range 8 - 13 19 - 64 65+
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Getting to Solden

Most of our ski holidays to Solden packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to Solden from nearby airports

How long does it take to fly to Solden from the UK?

Flights from London take about 2 hours to Innsbruck, Salzburg. This table shows approximate transfer times to Solden from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.

Airport Distance Transfer Time
Innsbruck 85 km 1 hour 15 minutes
Munich / München 200 km 2 hours 30 minutes
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How long does it take to drive to Solden from the UK?

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How long is the transfer from nearest Austria train station to Solden?

The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of Solden transfers.

Station Distance Transfer Time
Ötztal 38 km 38 minutes
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Going to Solden under your own steam

For independant travel to Austria, compare accommodation only with Solden self-drive packages which include Eurotunnel or ferry.

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Allgemeinpraxis Sölden The doctors office in Sölden is for General Medicine and Emergency Medicine. The offices are situated in a prime location and easy to access. Other services include: Diagnostics via X-ray for primary care in the event of skiing and sports injuries. Opening Times: Mon – Fr: 08:00 – 18:00

Solden Tourism Office Solden village spreads out along the Ötztal Valley, meaning some accommodation can be a little walk from the two principal access lifts – up to Giggijoch and Gaislachkogel. The Solden resorts, Après ski here is fuelled by a lot of younger visitors and a great selection of bars and nightclubs, many of which are very good value. Beginners have access to a couple of draglifts in town and those who are fast learners and intermediates will enjoy making their way across to the two glaciers – the Rettenbach and Tiefenbach. It is worth noting that the gentle slopes of Obergurgl lie just up the valley and you can purchase a Ouml;tztal Super Skipass which covers Sölden, Obergurgl-Hochgurgl. Services offered by the tourism office: - Facts about the area - Brochures and information - Lift pass booking - taxi and tourism information - winter experiences booking Operating Times: 08:30 - 12:3 and then 14:00 - 17:00 Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Ötztal Apotheke In our Ötztal pharmacy in Sölden , the team of trained staff will offer you a diverse range of health and beauty products as well as prescription and over the counter prescription medication. Opening Times: Monday to Friday: 08:30 to 12:30 and 14:30 to 18:30 Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

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