Sölden at a glance
- Ideal for
- Skiing from October to May, on two glaciers
- Good skiers: summits above 3,000 m, off-piste
- Party-goers: après-ski from 3pm, bars in the village
- Less suitable if
- Keeping to a budget: €86.50 a day at peak rate
- If you want peace and quiet: party resort
- The whole Ötztal on skis: the other ski areas by bus
Weather, snow and webcams in Sölden
MET Norway forecast, updated daily at 1 am and 9 am.
Snow report · Avalanche bulletin
Where to stay in Sölden
Recommended hotels for your budget
Comfort
What to do in Sölden besides skiing
Sölden piste map and ski area
Beginners: Innerwald drag lifts, Giggijoch mini lift · beginner passes · lessons from age 3
OpenSkiMap data · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), unofficial.
Sölden lift pass prices
| Lift pass | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Sölden · 1 day (peak) | €86.50 | €47.50 |
| Superskipass · 6 days (peak) | €478.50 | €263 |
| 1 day · pre-season | €81 | €44.50 |
| 6 days · pre-season | €450 | €247.50 |
2026-2027 prices · Ticket-office price, cheaper online · 3 days or more: all of the Ötztal · €2 per day if born 2019 to 2022 · official ticket office
Ski rental and lessons in Sölden
Book your skis before you go
- 3 Skiset shops in Sölden, near the lifts
- Equipment, shop and dates chosen online, in a few minutes
SunUp Sports, 3 shops (centre, Giggijoch, Hochsölden), bookable through Skiset or Snowrental
Ski lessons and schools
| Lessons (2026-2027 season) | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult group lessons, 1 day (3 hours) | €112 |
| Adult group lessons, 5 days (3h a day) | €360 |
| Children's group lessons from age 4, 6 days | €360 |
| Private lesson, 2h | from €185 |
Mini lessons from age 3 (€65 a day), lessons from age 4; childcare from 10 months. · Half-day group lessons of 3h, 8 pupils at most (Skischule Sölden-Hochsölden).
When to ski in Sölden
Best time: January to March
Getting to Sölden
On site
Where to eat and unwind in Sölden
Eugen's Obstlerhütte at Hochsölden from 3pm, Philipp on the slopes, then the village bars
Restaurants in the resort
Restaurant and wine cellar, listed in the Michelin Guide
📍 SchmiedhofstraßeMountain restaurants
Spa and relaxation
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Frequently asked questions
When does Sölden open?
The glacier is open from 9 October 2026 to 2 May 2027. The winter ski area opens on 12 November 2026, depending on snow, and closes on 18 April 2027.
How much is a lift pass in Sölden?
A day pass costs from €81 (pre-season) to €86.50 (peak) for an adult, at the ticket-office price. On the Ötztal Superskipass, 6 days cost €450 to €478.50. It is cheaper online.
What does the Ötztal Superskipass cover?
For 3 days or more, the pass is valid in the 6 ski areas of the Ötztal valley: 90 lifts and 363 km of runs. They are not linked on skis.
Is Sölden good for beginners?
Yes: Innerwald drag lifts near the village, mini lifts at the Giggijoch and Tiefenbach, beginner passes. The schools take children from age 3.
How do you get to Sölden without a car?
By train to Ötztal station (direct from Zurich and Vienna), then a public bus every 30 minutes. Innsbruck airport is 83 km away.
Can you drive up to the glacier?
Yes, via the glacier road (13 km to the Rettenbach). The toll is waived with a valid lift pass, and a free ski bus also makes the trip.
Sources and method
Resort profile: soelden.com, winter.intermaps.com, wikidata.org
Opening dates: soelden.com
Lift passes: soelden.com
Equipment rental: skiset.com, snowrental.com, skischule-soelden.com
Getting there: soelden.com
Areas: soelden.com
Restaurants and activities: soelden.com
Webcams and reports: soelden.com, api.panomax.com
Ski holidays: snowtrex.fr
Runs and lifts: OpenSkiMap · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Terrain: Mapzen Terrain Tiles (AWS Open Data). Forecasts: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Snow on the ground: Land Tirol (CC BY 4.0). Schools, restaurants, spas and practical information: venue websites and tourist office.
Photos: Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons · Simon Legner (User:simon04), CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons.
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