Holiday in Sölden
City in Austria — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇦🇹
Country
Austria
Type
City
Best time to travel
October to May (skiing and glaciers), July to September (hiking, biking, Area 47)
Budget/day
180-300€: 3-4 star hotel, ski pass, mountain hut meals, après-ski
Getting there from Germany
Car from Munich ~3h via Innsbruck and Kühtai, train to Ötztal-Bahnhof + bus 40min.
About Sölden
Sölden in the Ötztal is the ski resort of superlatives: three peaks over 3,000 meters with cable car access, two glaciers, and the legendary BIG3 Rallye across all summits. World-renowned for the Ski World Cup opening in October and as the filming location of the James Bond movie 'Spectre', the town attracts winter sports enthusiasts from all over Europe. The Gaislachkogl gondola takes guests to the ICE Q restaurant, which spectacularly crowns the summit. In summer, the Ötztal offers top-notch mountain bike trails, the Area 47 outdoor park, and the path to the famous discovery site of Ötzi.
Top 4 highlights in Sölden
The places you absolutely must not miss.
BIG3 Summit Platforms
Three viewing platforms over 3,000 meters: Gaislachkogl, Tiefenbachkogl, and Schwarze Schneid with limitless Alpine panorama.
ICE Q Restaurant
Gourmet restaurant at the Gaislachkogl summit: glass architecture at 3,048 meters, known from James Bond Spectre.
Rettenbach Glacier
Year-round ski area and venue for the World Cup opening: skiing when it’s still autumn elsewhere.
Area 47
Largest outdoor recreation park in the Alps: rafting, canyoning, wakeboarding, and high ropes course in the Ötztal.
Hotels in Sölden
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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
Best time to travel for Sölden
Recommended travel time
October to May (skiing and glaciers), July to September (hiking, biking, Area 47)
Summer
Pleasantly warm in the valley, 18-26°C, around 0°C on the glaciers, afternoon thunderstorms possible
Winter
Cold and snowy, -8 to 2°C, glaciers guarantee snow from October
How much does a holiday in Sölden cost?
Average costs per person per day
Budget
80-130€: Guesthouse/Pension, supermarket, free hiking trails
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
180-300€: 3-4 star hotel, ski pass, mountain hut meals, après-ski
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
450€+: The Central/Bergland, ICE Q dinner, wellness, heliskiing
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Experience the World Cup opening live at the end of October: free viewing at the Rettenbach Glacier with a party atmosphere.
Complete the BIG3 Rallye in one day: ski all three peaks and get the rally card stamped.
Après-ski in Sölden is legendary: the umbrella bar at the valley station and the bars in the Freizeit Arena.
In summer, hike to the Ötzi discovery site in the Similaun area — a challenging high-altitude tour with glacier contact.
Food & drink in Sölden
These specialties you must try!
