How big is Sölden?
Sölden has 144 trails served by 33 lifts — 20th for trails of the 33 resorts we track in Austria. On lifts it ranks 24th of the 33.
Sölden resort guide
Tyrol, Austria
James Bond 007 location with three glacier peaks
Sölden at a glance
144
Trails
33
Lifts
10,958ft
Top
4,488ft
Base
6,470ft
Vertical
INN
Nearest airport, 26 mi
30% beginner40% intermediate30% advanced
Sölden features three 3000m peaks, glacier skiing, and was featured in the James Bond film Spectre, offering year-round skiing.
Your questions about Sölden, answered
How high is Sölden?
The lifts run from 4,488ft at the base to 10,958ft at the top, a vertical of 6,470ft. Of the 33 resorts we track in Austria, that is the highest, with the 5th biggest vertical.
Is Sölden good for beginners or experts?
The trails at Sölden split 30% beginner, 40% intermediate and 30% advanced, against an average of 29% beginner and 27% advanced across the resorts we track in Austria.
On those numbers it suits beginners and confident skiers and riders looking for steep terrain.
For backcountry and off-piste, our guide documents 3 zones at Sölden, with the lift to take and the avalanche risk for each.
When is the ski season at Sölden?
Over the last ten winters Sölden has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around November 8 to June 1, about 207 days.
January is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 46in, 28in of new snow and 3.1 bluebird days.
Month-by-month snow history →What is the nearest airport to Sölden?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Innsbruck (INN), 26 mi away in a straight line. Bolzano (BZO), Italy is 39 mi, Sankt Gallen Altenrhein (ACH), Switzerland is 76 mi. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.
How much is a lift ticket at Sölden?
A 6-day adult Sölden costs €479 for 2026/27, or €80 a day. For value it ranks 28th of the 33 resorts we price in Austria.
Full lift ticket prices and history →Airports near Sölden
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- InnsbruckINN26 mi · major airport
- BolzanoBZO39 mi
- Sankt Gallen AltenrheinACH76 mi
Travel time to Sölden
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Innsbruck (INN)Quickest
- Flight
- 8h 40m · 4,044 mi
- Ground transfer
- 50m · 35 mi
- Total
- ≈ 12h
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Bolzano (BZO)
- Flight
- 8h 45m · 4,069 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 15m · 52 mi
- Total
- ≈ 12h 30m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Sankt Gallen Altenrhein (ACH)
- Flight
- 8h 35m · 3,962 mi
- Ground transfer
- 2h 35m · 103 mi
- Total
- ≈ 13h 40m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, ground transfers at an average 40 mph. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.
Sölden lift ticket 2026/27
€4796-day adult Sölden · ≈$548
€80 per day · 1.8 km of trails per € · #28 of 33 for value in Austria
Dynamic pricing — book early for lower prices
65value scoreGood value
Sölden trail map
We publish a trail map only once we have checked it against the resort's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Sölden. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Sölden has 144 trails and 33 lifts, running from 4,488ft to 10,958ft.
Why go to Sölden
- High altitude and excellent snow
- Great for all skill levels
- Modern lift infrastructure
- Great après-ski scene
- Beautiful mountain scenery
- Connected to large ski area
Things to know
- Can be expensive
- Can get crowded during peak season
- Limited beginner terrain
- Weather dependent
- Limited tree skiing
- Can be windy
Skiing and snowboarding Sölden by ability level
Beginners
Sölden has limited beginner terrain and is not ideal for beginners. The resort is better suited for intermediate and advanced skiers.
Intermediates
Good for intermediate skiers! Sölden offers a good variety of intermediate terrain, though the resort is primarily known for its advanced skiing.
Advanced
Sölden is excellent for advanced skiers! The resort offers challenging terrain, excellent off-piste opportunities, and access to the extensive Ötztal ski area.
Our take on Sölden
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Official resort website: soelden.com
More on Sölden
- Sölden snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Sölden snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Sölden lift ticket pricesDay and multi-day ticket prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Sölden backcountry & off-piste guideWhere the powder is, which lift to take and the avalanche risk
- Ski resorts in AustriaLive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in Austria
Ski resorts near Sölden
Distances are straight-line, not by road.