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Sölden Ski Resort Review

Wertu ski expert
May 1, 2024

Sölden serves up a high-altitude playground for all skill levels, complete with endless après-ski spots, award-winning mountaintop cuisine, and reliable snow conditions from October to May.

Sölden overview

Stats

4.8
/5
Rating
1377
m
Resort height
3340
m
Summit

KM of slopes

70
Beginners
47
Intermediates
70
Experts
143
Total

Best for

Fun
Intermediates
Experts
Boarders
Off-piestes
Apres-ski
Fun
Couples
Fun

Sölden for beginners

Beginners rating -
70
Perfect
If you're new to skiing, Sölden has you covered with gentle terrain, primarily around Giggijoch. You'll find a nursery slope and several easily accessible blue runs. Plus, Innerwald offers a change of scenery with its beginner-friendly slopes, reachable by a quick funicular ride from downtown.

Sölden for intermediates

Intermediates rating -
Intermediates
Perfect
Intermediate skiers get a mixed bag of everything from valley trails to glaciers. Glide down the wide slopes of Rettenbach and Tiefenbach glaciers or take on the Big3 Rally for panoramic views. For an endurance test, the extended run from Gaislachkogel to the valley floor is a thigh-burning challenge.

Sölden for advanced

Advanced skiers rating -
Experts
Perfect
For the experts, Sölden doesn't disappoint, offering 28km of black runs and ample off-piste conditions. For freestylers, the BASE park is where you can show off your tricks. The rugged terrains around Gaislachkogl are also a hit among expert skiers.

Sölden for snowboarders

Snowboarders rating -
Boarders
Perfect
Sölden is a hit among snowboarders too. The gentle slopes around Giggijoch are perfect for newbies, while the expansive glaciers suit those refining their carving. The Area 47 snow park adds another layer of excitement, and don't forget the free freestyle coaching sessions every Thursday.

Sölden for off-pistes

Off-pistes rating -
Off-piestes
Perfect
When it comes to off-piste, Sölden and its sister resort Hochsölden offer 70km of trails surrounded by 3,000m peaks. Whether you're looking for an easier ride at Hainbachjoch and Giggijoch or seeking a challenge with a 1,500m vertical drop at Gaislachkogl, it's all here.

Sölden for families

Families rating -
Fun
Perfect
While Sölden has a reputation for vibrant nightlife and advanced skiing, it's also a family-friendly resort. The resort provides children's areas in both Innerwald and Giggijoch, along with plenty of blue-marked slopes for young skiers. Additional activities include a family park, Kidsparks operated by local ski schools, and a variety of winter activities like tobogganing and ice skating.

Sölden apres-ski

Apres-ski rating -
Perfect
Apres-ski
Sölden is a hub for après-ski fun, from energetic parties to relaxed drinks. Top venues include Fire & Ice and Schirmbar, with the Sölden Party on Fridays being a highlight. Marco's offers a lively ambience with a retractable roof, and The Mogul is known as the village's go-to party hotspot starting at 4pm.

Sölden

food scene

Sölden food scene

While Sölden has a reputation for vibrant nightlife and advanced skiing, it's also a family-friendly resort. The resort provides children's areas in both Innerwald and Giggijoch, along with plenty of blue-marked slopes for young skiers. Additional activities include a family park, Kidsparks operated by local ski schools, and a variety of winter activities like tobogganing and ice skating.