Sölden glacier ski area - skiing pleasure at the highest level
The Sölden glacier ski area is one of the absolute highlights for winter sports enthusiasts in the Alps.
With its two glaciers, the Rettenbach and Tiefenbach glaciers, it not only offers guaranteed snow from October to May, but also an impressive variety of pistes and breathtaking views. State-of-the-art lifts and unique events make Sölden an unrivalled winter experience.
Facts and highlights of the glacier ski area:
- Total piste kilometres: 31.5 km, spread over 10.5 km of blue, 19 km of red and 2 km of black pistes
- Highest point: 3,340 m (Schwarze Schneid)
- State-of-the-art lifts: 10 lifts, including cable cars and T-bar lifts, ensure a fast and comfortable ascent.
- "BIG3": Sölden is the only ski area in Austria with three three-thousand metre peaks that are accessible by modern cable cars.
- Glacier circuit: One of the biggest attractions is the unique glacier circuit, which takes skiers on a 50-kilometre tour through the entire area - including unforgettable panoramic views.
- Guaranteed snow: Thanks to the two glaciers, optimum conditions are guaranteed - from autumn until well into spring. Skiing fun on groomed pistes is also possible during the early season.
- Interactive piste map Sölden
Spectacular events in the Sölden glacier ski area:
- FIS Ski World Cup Opening: Sölden is known as the host of the annual season opener of the Alpine Ski World Cup. On the Rettenbach Glacier, the best skiers in the world compete for the first points of the season in October. An event that heralds the start of the ski season with a spectacular highlight and attracts fans from all over the world.
- Hannibal - the glacier spectacle: At the end of the season in April, the impressive production of ‘Hannibal’ takes place on the Rettenbach Glacier. This breathtaking show tells the story of the general Hannibal and his crossing of the Alps, staged with skiers, snowcats, paragliders and pyrotechnic effects. An unforgettable event that combines culture, history and modern performance art at an altitude of over 3,000 metres.
Further experiences:
- ‘Adrenalin Cup’ on the Rettenbach Glacier - compete in various disciplines such as giant slalom or slopestyle!
- Ski area connection: The glacier ski area is directly connected to the Sölden ski area, so that a total of 144 kilometres of pistes are available.
Arrival and infrastructure: The Sölden glacier ski area is easily accessible by car or public transport. Free ski buses connect the valley stations with the entire ski area. The high-performance cable cars operated by Bergbahnen Sölden take you to the high Alpine glacier terrain in no time at all.
Experience the Sölden glacier ski area with all its sporting, cultural and culinary highlights - a paradise for skiers and snowboarders!