Sölden ski resort map. Alpine skiing in Austria: Sölden resort

It lies in the upper reaches of the valley, 40 km south of the region's main railway station, Bahnhof Otztal. In fact, this is not one village, but a whole string of villages and individual farmsteads stretching along the Etztaler-Ahe River at the foot of Peak Windacher-Daunkogel(2248 m). At the same time, from the west the valley is limited by the equally impressive Oysere-Schwarze-Schneide (3255 m) and Schwarzkogel (3016 m) massifs, which creates almost unlimited opportunities for active recreation. The main street, lined with shops and hotels, runs along the western side of the river, and along the eastern bank there is a string of chalets, boarding houses and private mansions. And in almost every block there is a cable station, equipment rental, sports club, and so on.

Ski holiday

Sölden is primarily known as a winter resort, offering a wide selection of trails of all difficulty levels. In total, there are about 144 km of well-prepared slopes (35% “blue”, 47% “red” and 18% “black”) with altitudes from 1350 to 3250 meters. Many long and steep descents come with peaks of Gaislachkogel(Gaislachkogel, 3058 m) and Giggijoch(Giggijoch, Schwarzkogel massif in the west), which differ quite clearly in the level of the slopes - the Giggijoch ski area is more designed for skiers with intermediate training and beginners, and both slopes of the Gaislachkogel peak are designed for professionals and off-piste skiers. Glaciers Rettenbach in the southwest and Wüttenkar in the north-west they provide excellent opportunities for skiing in the off-season, and in the east there are several short but steep slopes for experienced skiers.

In addition, just 5 km south of Sölden lie the famous mountain villages (Ober Gurgel, Obergurgl) www.obergurgl.com and Hochgurgl(Hochgurgl) - the highest mountain resorts in Austria and a real Mecca for extreme sports enthusiasts. Excellent roads and the steep slopes of the Wurmkogel mountain (3032 m) turn Hochgurgl into a first-class year-round holiday destination. From here, a toll road (from June to September - 10-14 euros per car) rises to the 2509-meter Timmelsjoch Pass (Timmelsjochberg) on ​​the Italian border, from which breathtaking panoramas of the Alps open up.

At the same time, in the lower forested part of the Ötztal, Fentertal and Windachtal valleys you can find many easy trails for beginners. And summer holidays are not deprived of attention - many hiking and horse riding routes lead to the heights of the western side of the valley. Interestingly, even in winter, the footpaths around Sölden and Vent are cleared of snow - a map can be obtained from the tourist office located in the western suburb of Hochsolden. The latter, by the way, is also the starting point for the ski lift, which leads to the Rotkogel peak (2947 m), from where a whole network of trails runs off.

From December to April, the Giggijochbahn gondola connects Hochsölden with the Giggijoch snowpark area.

On the southern outskirts of Sölden, the Gaislachkoglbahn cable car begins (operates from the end of June to the end of September and from December to April; 7 euros), leading to the peak of Gaislachkogel (3058 m), from where there are two dozen ski slopes, and in the summer you can take a walk to Lake Gaisiacher -Ze. And just south of the cable car station in Sölden, the toll highway Gletscherstrasse begins (open from May to October; cars - 16.5 euros, motorcycles - 5 euros, bus passengers - 5 euros), leading to the Rettenbach and Tiefenbach glaciers, between which there is a special tunnel.

You can also get here by bus or car along the Panorama Road - the distance from Sölden is only 14 km. Here is the famous track (rather a snowy area) Schwarze Schneide with a total length of almost 13 km with a height difference of 1880 meters! Ski slopes on both glaciers are open most of the year, and a gondola from Tiefenbach will take you to the top of Tiefenbachkogl (3309 m), which in winter is connected by tracks and lifts with Rettenbach, Giggijoch and Gaislachkogel (as you might guess - in summer these same cable cars provide hiking routes in the surrounding mountains ).

A little further down the valley lie towns Langenfeld(Langenfeld) and Umhausen(Umhausen). This ski area is just beginning to develop - in total there are about 16 km of ski slopes, most of them “red”, plus all the necessary recreation infrastructure.

The recreational infrastructure around Sölden itself is also very rich - about fifty restaurants, bars and cafes, 10 night clubs, the Freizeit Arena wellness center with several swimming pools, children's slides, saunas and gyms, the Aqua Dome and Längenfeld Thermal Spa spa centers with two indoor pools and a medical and health center, 5 equipment rental centers with sports shops (plus another two dozen “regular” stores), six high-level ski and snowboard schools, mountaineering and paragliding clubs and much more.

The ski season lasts from December to early-mid April.

Tourist passes

The single pass for all lifts in the Sölden area also includes the Gletscherstrasse fare and is available all year round. In winter it costs from 39 euros (one day) to 188-212 euros (6 days) for an adult and from 20 to 114.5 euros for children. In summer, it is more convenient to use the Otzal Card, which will cost 47 euros for 7 days and will provide free access to swimming pools and museums, travel on local transport, as well as discounts on the rental of sports equipment and travel on ski lifts throughout the region.

How to get there

The nearest airports are (85 km, about an hour or so by car) and Munich (285 km, about 3 hours). You can also travel by train via Munich and Bahnhof Otztal (40 km north), from where there are regular buses and taxis to Sölden.

Sölden is a popular ski resort in Austria, located in the Otztal Valley (Ötztal) in the federal state of Tyrol. Sölden is located next to other popular alpine resorts: Vent, Hochselden, Hochgurgl and Obergurgl, which also hold records for attendance.

The Sölden ski resort is considered one of the best in Austria, which provides excellent opportunities for varied skiing, namely, it offers vacationers skiing from four main slopes: Giggijoch, Gaislachkogl, from the Rettenbach and Tiefenbach glaciers.

All ski slopes at the resort are marked according to the international marking system and are divided into blue (easy), red (medium) and black (difficult). The Giggijoch piste is the main skiing route and is intended for beginners and intermediate skiers. The Gaislachkogl track is suitable for professionals as the track is marked with black markings. Rettenbach is dominated by blue and red runs of medium to short length. And the Tiefenbach Glacier has long blue runs.

One of the main reasons why the Sölden ski resort is so popular is skiing from three three-thousand-meter peaks, which are called “BIG-3” peaks.

BIG-3 includes:

• Gaislachkogl - 3058 meters;
• Tiefenbachkogl - 3250 meters;
• Schwarze Schneid - 3340 meters.

All 3 peaks can be reached by modern ski lifts.

Sölden also offers the BIG3 Rally ski safari, which is an opportunity to conquer all three peaks in one day and enjoy incredible views from all three viewpoints.

Sölden ski resort map

Before traveling to the Sölden ski resort, you can first familiarize yourself with the ski map, which clearly shows all ski lifts and slopes, including difficulty levels, ski routes, stops and even installed online cameras.

Webcams at the ski resort Sölden

There are about 10 cameras on the territory of the ski resort that monitor what is happening in real time. Cameras are installed on different peaks and on different slopes. To watch the cameras online, you need to click on the “LIVE” section on the right side of the red panel.

Weather in the ski resort Sölden

The Sölden ski resort provides vacationers with a fairly long skiing period. The tracks begin to open in mid-October and close in mid-April.

In winter it is quite warm in Sölden. The climate is mild, alpine. Average winter temperatures rarely drop below -6 degrees. So, from October to April, the average air temperature has the following indicators:

• October: +5.3°C;
• November: -0.4°C;
• December: -4.5°C;
• January: -6.0°C;
• February: -5.5°C;
• March: -1.5°C;
• April: +3.0°C.

Tours to the ski resort Sölden

To go to Sölden for a ski holiday, you can buy a whole tour including flights and hotel accommodation. Leading tour operators offer current tours departing from different cities of Russia.

To buy tickets

Winter sports enthusiasts can now buy tickets to the Sölden ski resort online. The website allows you to calculate the total cost of your holiday, including any category of citizens.

Leisure

The Sölden ski resort is not just a winter sports destination. This is an entire entertainment complex with developed infrastructure and an active, rich life.

First, it is worth mentioning that 4 ski and snowboard schools have been opened in Sölden, where 240 experienced instructors work, including Russian-speaking ones. There is also a ski kindergarten, designed for children from 2 years old, and a children's ski school.

For lovers of active recreation, the ski resort has a sports center "Freizeit Arena", which is a multifunctional recreation center in the center of Sölden and has a gym, a fitness center, 2 indoor tennis courts, an indoor swimming pool, a sauna, a solarium, a cinema, outdoor and indoor ice skating rinks, volleyball courts. There is also rental of all types of winter transport.

In Sölden there are about 100 restaurants, various cafes, bars and nightclubs, where noisy parties, discos and night shows are held.

Relatively recently, the Aqua Dome Tirol Spa Längenfeld spa complex opened in Längenfeld, 13 km from Sölden, which has outdoor and indoor swimming pools with hydromassage, sandy beaches, water attractions, a spa center, a club, a solarium, a medical center with treatment wellness programs and a children's recreation area. Aqua Dome also offers a climbing wall, restaurants, shops and a hotel.

In addition to active recreation, you can go shopping at the resort. On the main street of the city there are numerous shops: clothing, sporting goods, souvenirs and many others.

How to get there

There are several ways to get to Sölden: by car, bus or taxi. The closest cities to Sölden are Innsbruck and Munich.

Innsbruck-Sölden

The fastest way to get to Sölden is from the neighboring Austrian city of Innsbruck, which is located 88 km away. You can get there by train, taxi or rented car.

• Since Sölden is located away from the railway lines, you can only take a train to the neighboring city of Etzal, from there you need to take a regular bus and get to Sölden. This method is a little inconvenient due to the number of transfers, which is why some tourists use taxi services.
• To get from Innsbruck to Sölden conveniently, you can book a transfer in advance. The convenience of transfer lies in the fact that the taxi is waiting at the right time and in the right place. You can order a transfer using various services, the most popular of which is, for example, Kiwitaxi.

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• Independent tourists can rent a car, which can be picked up at Innsbruck airport or in the city itself. You can get to Sölden via the A12 and B186 highways. During the peak season, from October to April, it is recommended to book a car in advance, since a huge number of tourists go to the ski resort in a rented car.

Munich-Sölden

Another popular route to Sölden, despite the considerable distance of 223 km, is Munich-Sölden. Getting from Munich to Sölden by public transport is completely inconvenient due to the large number of transfers. For the best way to get there, see the material below at the link.

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In terms of places for active “winter” recreation, Austria can be confidently called one of the most developed European countries. There are quite a few ski resorts here (read our article). The Sölden ski resort is very popular among Russians in this country. Situated in the picturesque Alpine valley of Ötztal, it is an example of a successful combination of terrain and climate for skiing and snowboarding, as well as the correct use of this combination by humans.

Soelden is one of the most popular Austrian resorts for skiing and snowboarding. Difficult trails are located on the slopes of three mountains, the height of which is over 3000 meters. Most of the routes laid here are classified as “red” and “black” slopes, although beginners can also come here - there are many ski schools in Sölden, where experienced instructors will teach the basics.

It’s worth coming here, even if not everyone in the gathered group is active skiers and snowboarders: beautiful scenery and a lot of additional entertainment leave most visitors to this resort village satisfied.

Infrastructure of the ski resort Sölden

Sölden is a very large resort, with a variety of slopes and numerous ski lifts. The total length of the ski slopes is about 145.5 kilometers, and many of them have a very steep descent.

Slopes at the Sölden ski resort:

Divided by difficulty, the Sölden trails have the following lengths:

1. For skiers who know how to ski or “blue” slopes - 69.5 km;
2. For those who are good at alpine skiing or “red” slopes - 44.9 km;
3. For experts or “black” tracks - 29.2 km.

Simple ski routes are no more than 1.9 km long.

It is worth special mentioning the descents from the peaks "Big Three". Firstly, these are the longest routes. For example, descent from Schwarze Schneide to the station Gaislachkoglbahn in length is about 15 km, and the descent from the neighboring peak Gaislachkogl to the same station - 10 km. At the same time, the elevation differences on the routes are 1970 m and 1678 m, respectively. This is an example of the second distinctive feature of the descents from the Big Three platforms.

For those who love and know how to go down very steep slopes, it would be a good idea to check out slopes 3, 7, 14, 25 and 31. Their visit will undoubtedly be remembered even by extreme skiing professionals.

At this resort, you should pay attention to one of the main peaks of the resort - Gaislachkogl.

For autumn and spring skiing, it is recommended to go to the Sölden glaciers, where about 33 km of ski tracks are available for tourists.

Scheme of the slopes of the Sölden ski resort (map):

Ski lifts in Sölden ski resort:

Ski resort service 33 lifts different types: 8 gondolas- cabins, 16 chairlifts cable cars and 9 rope tows lifts. Occasionally during the skiing season there may be a queue on the ski lifts, but this stops few people.

All pistes are regularly retracked, and more than 60% of them are constantly automatically covered with an additional layer of snow.

Sölden cannot be called a “cheap” resort, although there is a differentiated payment system for season tickets, both for different categories of tourists and according to the time of their skiing.

Depending on what time you arrive at the ski areas, the price of the ski lifts will vary. When applying for a part-time ski pass during the main ski season, you should expect that the cost of a subscription is on average 40–45 euros for adults, while for pensioners the price will be on average 30 euros, for students 25 euros, for children about 18 euros. During the off-peak season, average prices are 5–10 euros lower.

Price ski pass for adults for a day will be about 50 euros. Then for each day it is added 35–45 euros and for weekly subscription you'll have to pay about 280 euros. Subscriptions are also issued for a longer period according to different schemes. If you take a ticket for up to 15 days, then approval is not required. Otherwise, additional conditions for the provision of a subscription are stipulated.

The ski resort also offers a discount for groups.

All discounts are provided exclusively upon presentation of documents proving status and identity. The resort stipulates in advance that tickets cannot be exchanged, extended or restored if lost, so it is worth deciding in advance the duration of your stay at the resort and carefully monitoring the safety of the purchased subscription.

A refundable deposit of 2.5 euros is required for renting a chip card.

In Sölden, tourists can not only ski or snowboard from the slopes, but also take a real ski trip with a resort guide. Prices for such entertainment can be found directly at the ski center or on the Sölden website.

In addition, there are a large number of ski schools in Sölden, where specialists with extensive skiing experience and communication with beginners in this type of recreation will teach all the basics and help you better navigate the slopes.

Restaurants, hotels and inns in Sölden, Austria

Sölden- this is not just a ski resort, but a whole tourist village. Along the road there are rows of hotels ranging from two to five stars. There you can find just overnight accommodation, or entire complexes with spa centers, swimming pools and excellent cuisine. There are also apartments in Sölden.

Their only disadvantage is their proximity to clubs and bars, which makes a relaxing holiday near them impossible. In this regard, lovers of silence are advised to choose hotels in Sölden away from the road, near the lower ski lifts, or even in the neighboring village of Obergugl, which is located in the same valley as Sölden.

There are no problems with places for lunch and dinner at the resort. There are special huts in the mountains where you can have a pleasant time, enjoying not only food, but also the mountain air and the landscape from above. In the village itself there are several restaurants, average bill which will be about 25–50 euros. There are many supermarkets and small shops in the area, which can also be useful for tourists.

For families with small children, the resort provides kindergartens, it’s better to find out about them in advance before your trip.

Ski season and weather in Sölden

Sölden has a fairly long skiing period. Some trails are already open from mid-October, but are closed in the middle of April. At this time, snow is guaranteed at the resort, and skiing there is a pleasure.

Climate resort soft, alpine. Average monthly temperatures rarely fall below -5 degrees. At the same time, the snow in uncultivated areas is deep.

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How to get to Sölden

Sölden is, as already mentioned, a Western Austrian village located in the Ötztal valley adjacent to the areas of Obergugl, Otzi and Vent. Therefore, the first point when choosing this ski resort for your holiday should be the availability a valid visa to the EU countries.

There are several ways to get to Sölden: by car or plane-bus, train or taxi.

If this resort is part of a road trip, then you need to move, as a rule, along the A12 highway towards Innsbruck and turn at the exit to Ötztal.

If the trip is aimed specifically at visiting this ski resort, then it is first recommended to get to the nearest cities with airports. It is closest to Sölden (about an hour on the road), Bolzano(Italy, about two hours on the road). From airport Munich And Salzburg to Soelden can be reached in 2–3 hours, from Zurich to Sölden - 3 hours, from Vienna for 5–6 hours.

From the point of arrival you can now travel directly to Sölden by train, bus or taxi. Ötztal has a train station from which buses run to the resort itself.

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