Sölden

Famous for its winter sports and elegant alpine architecture, Sölden, tucked in the Ötztal Valley in Tyrol, Austria, is a sought-after visitor destination. With a population of 3,087, Sölden is a well-liked location drawing about two million overnight visits annually. To house its guests, the town features about 15,000 guest beds. Nestled 1368 meters above sea level, the town is surrounded by breathtaking mountains with three towers rising above 3,000 meters.

With an amazing 144km of slopes mostly suited for intermediate skiers, Sölden is well known for its great skiing and snowboarding choices. Two glaciers and a high-altitude ski area in this village guarantees a constant snowfall and makes it the ideal site for the elite FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Opening. From the top of the glaciers and the suspended viewing platforms above 3,000m, guests may enjoy amazing vistas.

Apart from its winter sports, Sölden is well-known for providing a filming site for the James Bond movie Spectre. The village has a themed museum called 007 ELEMENTS, which offers a virtual reality into Bond films and the behind-the-scenes magic bringing them to life.

With so many eateries, bars, and clubs, Sölden boasts a lively après-ski scene. The village is well-known for its energetic annual events, which include the Ötztal Cycling Marathon and the Electric Mountain Festival.

Sölden has a continental climate, thus its winters are cold and snowy and its summers are mild and sunny. The village benefits from two glacier ski areas and its high altitude, which ensure consistent snow from October to May.

Though there are many Germans, Italians, and people from other nationalities, Sölden’s population is mostly Austrian. Though many residents also speak a dialect called Ötztalerisch, German is the official language.

About eighty percent of the local income comes from tourism, thus Sölden mostly depends on it. Along with luxury resorts and spas, the village offers a range of lodging and hotels including small chalets and flats. Sölden is conveniently close to the Timmelsjoch Pass, a popular path for cyclists and motorcyclists.

Sölden has an amazing past going all the way back to the Bronze Age. It has developed from a small farming and mining town over years into a hive of tourism. Established in 1948, the village’s ski area has expanded gradually ever then.

When it comes to organizing a trip to Sölden, the best time to go really boils down to your own preferences and what most fascinates you. Those who enjoy skiing and snowboarding will find the winter season ideal; spring and autumn offer the extra advantage of reduced prices and a more laid-back environment. Engaging in outdoor activities and really appreciating the stunning alpine surroundings is best suited for summer.