Ski holidays in Sölden & Hochsölden

Sölden is becoming one of the most popular ski resorts in Europe, yet still not that well frequented by the UK market. It has hosted several World Cup races and over the last decade has become one of the best loved European snowboard centres. State of the art mountain lifts promise ultimate skiing fun with minimum queues.

There is a wide variety of runs ideal for all types of skier. The Giggijoch area provides the perfect terrain for beginners and intermediate skiers, while the challenging Gaislachkogl peak, at over 3000 m, offers some challenging runs for the more advanced.

Sölden boasts a wealth of highlights including the Giggijoch border park, race course, boarder-cross and mogul runs, the choice is all yours! The ski area was recently been connected to the Gaislachkogl glacier ski area, with a heady height of 3058 m and can now be reached directly from Sölden centre.

In fact Sölden is Austria's first ski resort to offer three superbly developed ski mountains over 3000m, known as BIG 3; the Gaislachkogl at 3058m, Tiefenbachkogl at 3309m and Schwarze Schnied at 3370m, all offering excellent high altitude skiing and spectacular views.

At the end of a great day on the mountain, prepare yourself for the varied night life that awaits you in Sölden. The après-ski scene has a reputation of being one of the best in Austria, offering everything from quiet lounge bars to lively music clubs.

Hochsölden is made up of a small selection of hotels situated at 2,000m right on the piste offering excellent ski-in /ski-out. The night life here tends to be within the hotels themselves, as access to Sölden is by taxi. Once a week there is also a late night bus available for those wishing to sample Söldens lively night life.

Accommodation for Sölden & Hochsölden

Birkenhof - 4 Star | Sölden & Hochsölden - Austria

The traditional family-run hotel is located in the centre of Sölden, ideally placed for the resort leisure centre next door and only a few minutes walk from the lifts. The hotel has a relaxed atmosphere with a very popular hotel bar with an open fire place and beautiful wood panelling. The Birkenhof's ‘relaxcenter' is a great place to unwind, either in the sauna or steambath, before enjoying the tasty food and quality wine on offer in the dining room, for which the hotel has a very good reputation.

Hotel Enzian - 4 Star | Sölden & Hochsölden - Austria

Situated at over 2000m, in the midst of the beautiful ski area of Hochsölden, offering superb access to and from the piste. This is an excellent choice for those wishing for the ease of doorstep skiing and not requiring the busy night life of Sölden. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings after a day on the slopes by relaxing in the hotel's new spa area with its indoor swimming pool and sauna.

Regina - 4 Star | Sölden & Hochsölden - Austria

The luxury Hotel enjoys an enviable position, close to the centre of the resort but more importantly, a minutes walk to the main Gaislachkogel gondola.

Sonnenhotel - 4 Star | Sölden & Hochsölden - Austria

A friendly family-run hotel located at over 2000m in the heart of the Hochsölden ski area, with ski in / ski out accessability. Fortify yourself with a hearty breakfast and be the first on the slopes, take lunch in the hotel's own rustic café and be back in time to enjoy a well deserved après-ski beverage, before a delicious evening meal. The Gurschler family, the owners, have invested much in the renovation of the hotel, including many bedrooms, the reception area and the new in-house leisure complex.