Welcome to the ski-high thrills of Sölden ski holidays. This high-altitude, snowy wonderland in Austria's Tyrol ski area is as snow-sure as they come. With three peaks over 3000m - a.k.a: 'The Big 3' - and two glittering glaciers to boot.
When it's not busy bringing in the pow, Sölden ski resort is playing host to 007 himself, as the shooting location of James Bond's Spectre. Talk aboutalicence to thrill!
Intermediate and advanced skiers can embrace their inner 007, carving long reds and blues from the top of Rettenbach, or testing their nerves on steely black verticals at Hochsölden. Meanwhile, mini rippers and rookies will love the gentle nursery slopes in resort and the mellow sunny runs on Tiefenbach glacier.
s’Pfandl - Hungry? Replenish your energy reserves with a hearty plate of schnitzel in the lively town centre.
ice Q Restaurant - Located at 3,048m, you'll recognise this gourmet eatery for its star role in the Spectre James Bond film. Martini anyone? Shaken, not stirred, of course!
Gampe Thaya - Enjoy local flavours and farm-to-table produce on this sun-soaked mountain hut terrace.
Ötztaler Stube, Das Central - With a Michelin star and 4 Gault Millau toques, this has been the best in the Valley since 1969.
Nightlife & Apres in Sölden
The après-ski party starts early in Sölden. Grab a Stiegl and enjoy live music on a mountain sun terrace before your last run home...
Panorama Alm - A hotspot for alpine breakfasts, boozy lunches, and legendary après with DJs and drink specials.
Schirmbar - At the base of Giggijoch, this is the epicentre of Sölden's "Euro-pop" après. Loud, lively, and oh-so-Austrian!
Philipp - A ride down Gaislachkogl is incomplete without a stop in Philipp. Grab an ice-cold beer and lounge on the sun terrace in style. Prost!
Fire and Ice - One of the biggest clubs in town. Nights here don’t wrap up until 3am.
FAQs about Sölden ski holidays Your questions answered by our Sölden ski resort expert
Sölden skiing is excellent. As one of Austria’s premier ski resorts, it offers a vast 144km of pistes to explore, along with state-of-the-art lift systems and enormous vertical descents of nearly 2,000m. Because of this, it’s considered to be one of the best ski resorts in the Alps for intermediate and advanced skiers.
Are Sölden ski holidays snow-sure?
Yes, Sölden ski holidays are generally very snow-sure thanks to their high-altitudes, three mountains over 3,000m, and the glacier skiing available on Rettenbach and Tiefenbach. Because of this, Sölden’s ski season tends to range from October all the way to May. Cue reliable snow all season. Magic!
And if all that wasn't good enough, Sölden is also blessed with epic bluebird days. Happy days!
Is Sölden ski resort high altitude?
Yes. Sölden ski resort sits at 1,350m, with skiing available up to 3,340m. There’s also the “Big 3’ mountains - all over 3,000m - and two glittering glaciers to enjoy - all reachable via gondola.
When’s the best time to book a Sölden ski holiday?
March ski holidays are perfect for a spot of spring skiing, with longer days and warmer temperatures.
However, for those looking for an early-season trip in November or a late-season holiday in April, Sölden is ideal, with snow cover here tending to stick around from October through May.
Fancy watching something special? We recommend checking out the events calendar in October to catch the world's best skiers going head-to-head in the FIS Skiing World Cup, or get your groove on in April at the Electric Mountain Music Festival. Let’s boogie!
Should I book a group ski holiday in Sölden?
Yes, Sölden is excellent for groups. Famous for its steep terrain, there are heaps of challenging reds and blacks, wide, gentle blues at the top of the Giggijoch gondola, along with some excellent nursery slopes for any first-timers to the slopes over at Innerwald
After days spent on the slopes, the apres here is lively. Dancing on tables, cheesy Euro-pop hits, and long nights spent at cocktail bars are all encouraged and well worth the trip to enjoy.
Are Sölden ski trips good for expert and advanced skiers?
Definitely. Solden is a playground for intermediate and advanced skiers and snowboarders. With heaps of challenging black runs on Gaislachkogl, the World Cup downhill run on Rettenbach glacier, and extensive off-piste freeride terrain.
There are also heaps of blues and reds to enjoy when you fancy something more cruisy - all sporting excellent snow conditions thanks to the resort’s high altitudes and exceptional snow conditions from November through to April.
Is Sölden good for ski weekends and short breaks?
Yes, Sölden is excellent for ski weekends and short breaks - especially for deals towards the start and end of the resort’s ski season.
Transfers from Innsbruck airport (INN) take less than 90 minutes, and with the high altitudes and glacier skiing available, good snow is almost always on the cards.
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Can you go night skiing in Sölden?
Yes, night skiing and night tobogganing are both available in Sölden once a week on the Gaislachkogl run.
Are Sölden ski holidays good for non-skiers?
Yes, Sölden ski holidays are excellent for non-skiers in your party. You can take the gondola up to the "BIG 3" viewing platforms to take in the views off-skis, head to the 007 Experience and world-class ice Q restaurant to follow the footsteps of Britain’s greatest agent, or visit the renowned Aqua Dome thermal spa in nearby Längenfeld for a day of pure rest and relaxation.
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