Forecast today: Snow grains
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!
// | 1 Day | 3 Days | 6 Days |
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Top Season Rates | |||
Adult | €79 | €230.50 | €438 |
Child (b.2010-2016) | €43.50 | €126.50 | €241 |
Youth (b.2005-2009) | €63.50 | €184 | €350.50 |
Wed 15 Jan | Thu 16 Jan | Fri 17 Jan | Sat 18 Jan | Sun 19 Jan | Mon 20 Jan | Tue 21 Jan | Wed 22 Jan | Thu 23 Jan | Fri 24 Jan | |||||||||||||||||||||
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AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | Light snow |
Occasional snow |
Partly cloudy | Clear skies |
Clear skies |
Clear skies | Clear skies |
Clear skies |
Clear skies | Clear skies |
Clear skies |
Clear skies | Mainly fair |
Partly cloudy |
Generally clear | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Generally clear | Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Clear skies | Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Generally clear | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Mainly fair | Mainly fair |
Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Wind | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Snow expected | 5.5 cm | 0.4 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.5 cm | 0 cm | 0.2 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.6 cm |
Max temp | -10.6°c | -11.6°c | -11.5°c | -9.2°c | -9°c | -8.6°c | -5.6°c | -5.6°c | -6.3°c | -3.5°c | -3.6°c | -4.9°c | -5.3°c | -5.6°c | -6.7°c | -6°c | -6.4°c | -7.8°c | -6.6°c | -6.7°c | -8.8°c | -6.6°c | -6.6°c | -8.2°c | -7.2°c | -8.5°c | -9°c | -7.6°c | -7.7°c | -8.4°c |
Min temp | -13°c | -12.9°c | -12.6°c | -12.6°c | -10.3°c | -9°c | -8.3°c | -7.7°c | -7°c | -5.3°c | -5.2°c | -5.8°c | -6.2°c | -7.2°c | -7.2°c | -7.7°c | -8°c | -8.2°c | -8.4°c | -9°c | -9.2°c | -9°c | -8.4°c | -8.9°c | -9°c | -9.6°c | -9.7°c | -9.6°c | -8.5°c | -9°c |
Feels like temp | -11.9°c | -18.4°c | -16.9°c | -17.3°c | -13.9°c | -9°c | -8.3°c | -5.6°c | -7°c | -9.4°c | -7.4°c | -9.1°c | -10.8°c | -10.6°c | -11.1°c | -7.7°c | -6.4°c | -8°c | -8.4°c | -6.7°c | -9°c | -9°c | -6.6°c | -8.3°c | -9°c | -8.5°c | -9°c | -9.6°c | -7.7°c | -8.5°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | Light snow |
Occasional snow |
Partly cloudy |
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 5.5 cm | 0.4 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | -10.6°c | -11.6°c | -11.5°c |
Min temp | -13°c | -12.9°c | -12.6°c |
Feels like temp | -11.9°c | -18.4°c | -16.9°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | Clear skies |
Clear skies |
Clear skies |
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | -9.2°c | -9°c | -8.6°c |
Min temp | -12.6°c | -10.3°c | -9°c |
Feels like temp | -17.3°c | -13.9°c | -9°c |
Wed 15 Jan | Thu 16 Jan | Fri 17 Jan | Sat 18 Jan | Sun 19 Jan | Mon 20 Jan | Tue 21 Jan | Wed 22 Jan | Thu 23 Jan | Fri 24 Jan | |||||||||||||||||||||
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AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | Snow grains |
Partly cloudy |
Partly cloudy | Clear skies |
Clear skies |
Clear skies | Clear skies |
Clear skies |
Clear skies | Clear skies |
Clear skies |
Clear skies | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Generally clear | Mainly fair |
Generally clear |
Generally clear | Mainly fair |
Generally clear |
Clear skies | Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Generally clear | Mainly fair |
Generally clear |
Generally clear | Broken clouds |
Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Wind | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Snow expected | 0.9 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.6 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.2 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm |
Max temp | 0.3°c | 0.7°c | -2.1°c | 0.8°c | 1.6°c | -2.9°c | 1.8°c | 2.4°c | -1.7°c | 4.6°c | 4.9°c | 0.6°c | 4.1°c | 4.3°c | 0.6°c | 3.5°c | 3.9°c | 0.2°c | 2.9°c | 3.2°c | -0.7°c | 2.6°c | 2.9°c | -0.8°c | 1.3°c | 2.2°c | -1.2°c | 1.3°c | 2.6°c | -0.8°c |
Min temp | -4.9°c | -2.1°c | -4°c | -6.3°c | -2.9°c | -5°c | -5.5°c | -1.7°c | -3.3°c | -3.3°c | 0.6°c | -1.5°c | -2°c | 0.6°c | -0.8°c | -1.8°c | 0.2°c | -1.9°c | -2.7°c | -0.7°c | -3°c | -3.6°c | -0.8°c | -2.7°c | -3.5°c | -1.2°c | -3°c | -3.8°c | -0.8°c | -2.2°c |
Feels like temp | -4.9°c | -2.8°c | -2.1°c | -6.3°c | 0.7°c | -2.9°c | -5.5°c | 1.6°c | -1.7°c | -3.3°c | 4.1°c | 0.5°c | -2°c | 3.7°c | 0.5°c | -1.8°c | 3.2°c | 0.2°c | -2.7°c | 2.6°c | -0.7°c | -3.6°c | 2.3°c | -0.8°c | -3.5°c | 1.2°c | -1.2°c | -3.8°c | 1.2°c | -0.8°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | |||
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0.9 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 0.3°c | 0.7°c | -2.1°c |
Min temp | -4.9°c | -2.1°c | -4°c |
Feels like temp | -4.9°c | -2.8°c | -2.1°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | |||
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 0.8°c | 1.6°c | -2.9°c |
Min temp | -6.3°c | -2.9°c | -5°c |
Feels like temp | -6.3°c | 0.7°c | -2.9°c |
Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 10/01/2025 |
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Next 3 days | 5.9 cm | |
Depths | Upper piste depth | 184 cm |
Lower piste depth | 17 cm | |
Snow conditions | Snow quality | Hard packed |
Lifts | Lifts open | 29 out of 31 |
Resort opening date | Fri 20 Sep 2024 | |
Resort closing date | Sun 04 May 2025 |
Updated 14/01
High pressure dominates over most of Europe this week, thanks to the Jetstream forming a strong barrier along the west cost of Ireland, the UK and Norway. As a result, plenty of sun and fine, dry and bright conditions will be story of the week from now until the end of the weekend.
Things will remain cold, however, with a freezing line camping out at around 1,000m, occasionally peaking to 2,000m in the midday sun. Daytime highs of -5°C can be expected at 2,000m, occasionally slipping into positive temperatures throughout the week.
A few flurries of snow will move in to some areas on Wednesday as a pocket of low pressure moves into Eastern Europe, but this will barely measure on the snowstick.
This barrier is broken as the weekend comes to a conclusion, with more unsettled weather moving in over the course of the new week – it is still to far out to see what affect this may have.
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