Il meglio di Sölden

Sölden Essentials

Sölden, located in the Ötztal valley of Tyrol, is defined by its high-altitude terrain and three peaks over 3,000 meters known as the Big 3. The ski area provides 144 kilometers of slopes connected by advanced lifts like the Giggijochbahn. Key landmarks include the Rettenbach Glacier, a venue for the FIS World Cup, and the Gaislachkogel, notable for its futuristic architecture and cinematic history. The region also features high-alpine hiking routes to the Braunschweiger Hütte and the historic Timmelsjoch pass connecting Austria to Italy.

Sölden Essentials — Mappa

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Sölden Ski Area

One of the most beautiful destinations for skiing holidays which offers 144 km of pistes for both beginners and pros.

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Gaislachkogel

Standing at 3,056 meters, this peak is accessible via high-tech gondolas. It features the glass-walled ice Q restaurant and the 007 ELEMENTS cinematic installation, which showcases the James Bond film Spectre filmed on-site.

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Rettenbach Glacier

The Rettenbach glacier is a glacier in Europe, located near Sölden in the Ötztal Alps of Tyrol, Austria.

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Top of Tyrol

A steel viewing platform cantilevered over a ridge at 3,210 meters on the Stubai Glacier. It offers 360-degree views of over 100 surrounding peaks, including the Ortler and the Dolomites.

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Wildspitze

Wildspitze is the highest mountain in the Ötztal Alps and in North Tyrol, as well as the second highest mountain in Austria after the…

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Ice Grotto Stubaier Gletscher

Located 30 meters below the ski slope, this artificial ice cave allows visitors to walk through a glacier. It features information stations about glacial layers, moraine debris, and the formation of perennial ice.

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Timmelsjoch

A high mountain pass at 2,509 meters connecting the Ötztal valley in Austria with the Passeier Valley in Italy. The road is open from June to October and includes several architectural sculptures and a motorcycle museum.

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Giggijochbahn

A high-capacity mono-cable gondola lift capable of transporting 4,500 people per hour. It connects the valley station in Sölden directly to the Giggijoch ski area at 2,284 meters.

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Similaunhütte - Rifugio Similaun

A private mountain hut at 3,019 meters on the Niederjoch. It serves as a base for climbing the Similaun peak and is located near the discovery site of the Neolithic mummy Ötzi.

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Braunschweiger Hütte

A German Alpine Club mountain hut situated at 2,759 meters. It is a key stop on the E5 long-distance hiking trail and provides accommodation for hikers crossing the Pitztaler Jöchl or Rettenbachjöchl.