
Check out the Ski Club’s holidays available in this resort
there are few more snowsure resorts in the Alps that Sölden. Add in some huge vertical, a very modern and powerful lift system (including the world’s highest capacity gondola) and a very lively après ski scene and it becomes clear why this resort is as popular as it is
The 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 – so try and base yourself near the base of either for maximum convenience. 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, but should head straight up to the mellow and sunny slopes at Giggijoch. Fast learners and intermediates will enjoy making their way across to the two glaciers – the Rettenbach and Tiefenbach – both of which offer very snowsure blues that are generally in fantastic condition. 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 as well as the family-friendly ski regions of Hochoetz-Kühtai, Niederthai, Gries and Vent.
The rest of the ski area is ideal for confident intermediates upwards and you can get some huge vertical, especially on the Gaislachkogel, where you can link up runs 1, 5, 11, 7 and 9 to drop a massive 1695m. For more advanced skiers and snowboarders there are some good groomed blacks at Hainbachjoch, but otherwise you’ll be waiting for fresh snowfall to explore the area’s off piste. It must also be noted that Sölden is also home to some excellent park facilities.
Updated for 2024/25
Solden offers two ticket rates for the 2024/25 season, Main Season and Top Season – the difference between the two rates is less than €10 for an adult six day pass, so the table below lists the higher Top Season prices only for simplicity. There is also a Pre Season rate available from opening day to 6 December 2024.
Any lift pass of three days or more is valid in the whole Otztal Superski area, including Solden, Obergurgl-Hochgurgl, Kuhtai, Vent, Niederthai and Gries im Sellrein. Cheaper rates area available online if booked in advance, although the resort has not made clear what the discounted rate is.
Don’t forget your Ski Club membership card to load your lift passes on to, either online or at the ticket office!
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| Adult | €79 | €230.50 | €438 |
| Child (b.2010-2016) | €43.50 | €126.50 | €241 |
| Youth (b.2005-2009) | €63.50 | €184 | €350.50 |
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| Max temp | -8.3°c | -8.7°c | -9.3°c | -5°c | -5°c | -7°c | -1.9°c | -1.9°c | -3°c | -3.4°c | -3.5°c | -5.7°c | -2.9°c | -2.9°c | -6.8°c | -7.2°c | -7.2°c | -10.8°c | -10.3°c | -10.3°c | -13.1°c | -13.2°c | -13.8°c | -13.6°c | -14.5°c | -14.9°c | -14.9°c | -14.2°c | -14.6°c | -15.8°c |
| Min temp | -10°c | -10.5°c | -10.2°c | -9.4°c | -8.1°c | -7.9°c | -6.7°c | -4°c | -3.6°c | -4.7°c | -7.1°c | -7.1°c | -6.2°c | -7°c | -7.3°c | -9.2°c | -11°c | -11.2°c | -12.4°c | -13.5°c | -13.5°c | -13.8°c | -14.7°c | -14.2°c | -15.1°c | -15.6°c | -15.6°c | -15.2°c | -16.6°c | -16.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -14.9°c | -8.7°c | -10.2°c | -9.4°c | -5°c | -7.9°c | -6.7°c | -1.9°c | -3.6°c | -8.8°c | -3.5°c | -11°c | -6.2°c | -6°c | -11.4°c | -14.2°c | -7.2°c | -11°c | -17.4°c | -14.8°c | -18.3°c | -19°c | -19.9°c | -20.9°c | -22°c | -20.6°c | -21.8°c | -22.4°c | -21.8°c | -24.2°c |
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| Min temp | -9.4°c | -8.1°c | -7.9°c |
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| Max temp | 0.9°c | 1.4°c | -2.8°c | 2.6°c | 3.1°c | -1.6°c | 5.5°c | 5.7°c | 1.2°c | 4°c | 4.2°c | -0.6°c | 4.8°c | 4.9°c | -0.4°c | 1.2°c | 1.3°c | -3.6°c | -2°c | -1.8°c | -6°c | -4.6°c | -4.1°c | -6.9°c | -6°c | -5.4°c | -7.6°c | -5.4°c | -5.3°c | -8.2°c |
| Min temp | -4.2°c | -2.8°c | -4.6°c | -4.9°c | -1.6°c | -2.8°c | -2.6°c | 1.2°c | 0°c | -0.7°c | -0.6°c | -1.7°c | -1.8°c | -0.4°c | -2.6°c | -3.8°c | -3.6°c | -6°c | -6.9°c | -6°c | -7.8°c | -8.1°c | -6.9°c | -8.2°c | -9.2°c | -7.6°c | -8.9°c | -9.2°c | -8.2°c | -9.3°c |
| Feels like temp | -3.8°c | 0.8°c | -2.8°c | -4.9°c | 2.3°c | -1.6°c | -2.6°c | 4.9°c | 1°c | -0.6°c | 1.8°c | -0.6°c | -1.8°c | 4.2°c | -0.4°c | -3.8°c | -1.2°c | -3.6°c | -6.9°c | -2°c | -6°c | -7.9°c | -4.6°c | -6.9°c | -8.7°c | -10.1°c | -7.6°c | -9.2°c | -9°c | -8.2°c |
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| Feels like temp | -4.9°c | 2.3°c | -1.6°c |
| Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 24/12/2025 |
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| Next 3 days | 0.1 cm | |
| Depths | Upper piste depth | 45 cm |
| Lower piste depth | 15 cm | |
| Snow conditions | Snow quality | Powder snow |
| Lifts | Lifts open | 27 out of 31 |
| Resort opening date | Thu 02 Oct 2025 | |
| Resort closing date | Sun 03 May 2026 |
Updated 24/12
Austria’s historically slow start continues into Christmas, with resorts throughout the region experience low snow totals and continuing dry weather throughout. Things will remain fine, dry and bright with the occasional flurry of snowfall thanks to unsettled conditions moving over Italy, but not enough to write home about.
Temperatures remain cold, however, with the freezing line at 1,000m across the region, creating good conditions for running snow making.
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