Season at a glance
estimated from history + 15-season mediansSafest weeks to book: 1 Dec - 2 May (30 cm+ base in all 15 of the last 15 seasons)
Today (8 Jul) is off-season - the bar above shows the coming season, opening ~25 Sep (est.).
Snow history, 2011-2026
full area, mid-stationBars: share of the last 15 seasons with a 30 cm+ base at 2,284 m by the 15th of each month. med = median depth on that date (dashed line). Recomputed 8 Jul 2026 from the Open-Meteo archive + GeoSphere station records.
Conditions & forecast
8 Jul 15:21| Elevation | Snow depth | 7-day snow | Temp (day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier · 3,340 m | glacier ice (not modeled) | 0 cm | - |
| Mid · 2,284 m | 0 cm | 0 cm | +15° / +9° |
| Valley · 1,350 m | 0 cm | 0 cm | - |
Avalanche: no bulletin issued - the avalanche services publish daily bulletins in winter only.
Forecast: Open-Meteo · updated 08 Jul 2026, 15:21 CEST. Temperatures are modeled at mid-station.
The mountain
OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap, ODbL
Sölden is the Ötztal valley's flagship ski resort, pairing a large winter ski area with two glaciers that reach 3,340 m. It is one of the few places in the Alps where lift-served skiing regularly starts in autumn, and the Alpine World Cup opener is held on the Rettenbach glacier. The village sits at 1,350 m and is equally known for its lively apres-ski scene.
Tickets, passes and lessons are sold by the resort itself - we link, we don't resell.
Getting there
nearest airport: Innsbruck (INN), 80 km| Option | Door to door | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private transfer · from Munich (MUC) | 3 h 10 min | fixed / vehicle | Driver meets you at MUC arrivals; fixed price per vehicle, luggage and ski gear included. door-to-door transfer (3 h 10 min) |
| Rental car · from Innsbruck (INN) | 1 h 06 min | rental + fuel | 80 km from Innsbruck. Winter tyres are legally required in season; approach roads are kept clear. |
| Train + bus · from Innsbruck (INN) | 2 h 05 min | budget option | bus T to Völs Bahnhof/Landesstraße, train REX 3368 to Ötztal-Bahnhof, bus 320 to Sölden Giggijochbahn, bus 55 to Sölden Hotel Hubertus (3 changes). |
| From Munich (MUC) | 3 h 10 min | varies | 238 km by road. Often the cheaper flight; budget the extra driving time each way. |
| From Zurich (ZRH) | 3 h 35 min | varies | 279 km by road. Often the cheaper flight; budget the extra driving time each way. |
Plan your trip
Hotels and apartments near the Sölden lifts.
Arriving before the seasonReserve rental gear ahead - typically 20-45% below walk-in shop prices.
Arriving before the seasonSki schools and private instructors, bookable by the day.
Arriving before the seasonWinter-sports cover including piste rescue and kit.
Arriving before the seasonThe transfer link goes to TransferBnB, which we operate. Partner links for the other slots arrive before the season.
Common questions about Sölden
Is Sölden open in early December?
Historically the snow is there: in 15 of the last 15 winters Sölden had a 30 cm or deeper base at mid-mountain (2,284 m) in the first half of December, with a median depth of about 81 cm. The lifts themselves open ~25 Sep (estimated). (15-season record, computed 8 Jul 2026)
How high is Sölden?
The base sits at 1,350 m and the lifts reach 3,340 m, with most skiing around the 2,284 m mid-mountain level. The glacier terrain at the top is what keeps the snow dependable outside the core winter months.
How do I get to Sölden from Innsbruck Airport?
Innsbruck (INN) is the nearest airport at 80 km, about 1 h 06 min by road. Public transport takes about 2 h 05 min with 3 changes. The full comparison, including other airports, is in the Getting there table above.
When does the 2026/27 season start at Sölden?
Sölden has not confirmed its 2026/27 dates yet. Based on past seasons we estimate opening around 25 Sep and closing around 2 May; both dates are estimates until the resort announces. (season dates checked 8 Jul 2026)
Does Sölden have a glacier?
Yes - Sölden has glacier terrain reaching 3,340 m, which is why its season starts far earlier than at valley-level resorts and why late-season snow holds up well.
How reliable is the snow at Sölden in January?
Very: in 15 of the last 15 winters there was a 30 cm or deeper base at mid-mountain throughout January, and the median mid-January depth is about 126 cm. (15-season record, computed 8 Jul 2026)
Nearby resorts
Data on this page: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), GeoSphere Austria (CC BY 4.0), OpenSkiMap (ODbL), avalanche.report / EAWS (CC BY 4.0). Every number is dated where it can go stale - how the verdicts are computed.