Apartments Ideal has a quiet location at the edge of the forest in the village of Sölden. In the immediate vicinity you will find several nice shops and a grocery store, where you can order fresh sandwiches for breakfast. The Giggijoch gondola track is approximately 200m from the apartment. There is a ski bus stop located just 150m away.
After a long day on the slopes be sure to head to the centre of Sölden. Here you can enjoy a well earned drink at one of the many great terraces!
Breakfast can be arranged onsite at a cost of 20 EUR per adult and 15 EUR per child.
Sölden is the most well-known ski resort in the Ötztal Valley, Austria. In addition to its beautiful and snow-sure ski area, Sölden is home to a vibrant après-ski scene. Live concerts are held there regularly, and many international ski and snowboard competitions are organised there. From Sölden, you can reach the top of the 3056-metre high Gaislachkogel via the Ötztaler Gletscherbahn and a chairlift.
Sölden and Hochsölden together form a beautiful ski area that features two glaciers you can ski on: the Rettenbach and the Tiefenbach. Thanks to these glaciers, Sölden has guaranteed snow, so you can ski 365 days of the year. It is the only Austrian ski area with three mountain peaks above 3000 metres that can be reached via ski lift. The ‘Big Three’, as they are known, are the Gaislachkogl, the Tiefenbachkogel, and the Schwarze Schneid.
The majority of the slopes (130 kilometres) are located near Sölden. From there you can reach two ski areas: Gaislachkogl and Giggijoch. The latter area is particularly suitable for families, as it is easily accessible by road or by ski lift. There are also plenty of easy slopes and a children's ski schools there. Gaislachkogl, on the other hand, features more challenging, red runs to enjoy. At the top of Gaislachkogl you will find Ice Q, a fantastic gourmet restaurant, and 007 Elements, a unique James Bond exhibition. You will get a special behind-the-scenes look at the making of Spectre, for which Sölden was the filming location. With a ski pass of 6 days duration or more, you will have free access to 007 Elements!
The ski area around the Rettenbach Glacier is referred to by experts as the most challenging ski area in Austria. You can take on long, steep pistes and difficult mogul slopes there. The Tiefenbach glacier offers flatter terrain and is ideal for beginners. For snowboarders, the Giggijoch has high jumps, a halfpipe, rails, a bumper, spines, and more. There is also a fun park on the Rettenbach glacier.
Finally, Ötztal features two smaller areas close to Vent (15km of slopes) and Ötz-Hochötz (25km of slopes). The runs in these areas are mostly blue and red. Vent is beautiful and quiet; an excellent base for ski touring trips, including to South Tyrol in Italy. With your Sunweb holiday package, your ski lift pass will be included, so you can explore several ski resorts in one trip!
Sölden ski holidays, together with Hochsölden, offer the largest ski area in Ötztal Arena, with 33 lifts and slopes suitable for all levels. The area has a strong snow record due to its high altitude and also due to the two glaciers, skiing on these glaciers in Sölden is even possible throughout the summer. Being able to ski practically all year round on a glacier at an altitude of 3250m makes Sölden ski holidays high on the wish list for many winter holiday goers.
The Ötztal Arena is the only ski area in Austria with mountain peaks reaching higher than 3000m, these are known as the Big 3. If you’re looking for a real challenge when snowboarding or skiing in Sölden, you can attempt the Big 3 Rally with routes that cover over 50km.
Clients who have booked a lift pass of more than 3 days for their ski holiday in Sölden, can now also enjoy the ski area of Obergurgl and Hochgurgl. This ski area adds another 110km to the already huge ski region of Sölden and has many more blue, red and black slopes. If the skiing in Sölden isn’t challenging enough, you can take on one of the most difficult pistes in Austria, the Hohe Mut.
In Sölden there are many bars in the town and at the foot of the mountain, where you can enjoy the wonderful après-ski. We offer a variety of ski packages to Sölden, Hochsölden and Vent, from cheap and cheerful to luxurious and all-inclusives, where you will be able to enjoy a wonderful ski holiday on the Sölden slopes.
Capital:
The capital is Vienna.
Language:
The official language is German but English is widely spoken as well.
Time:
There is one hour time difference with the UK (GMT+1).
Money:
The official currency is the Euro.
Tipping:
It is customary in Austria to tip between 5% and 10% in bars and restaurants.
Food & Drink:
Austria is known for its Vienna Schnitzels and Glühwein. Tap water is safe for drinking.
Opening times shops:
Shops are usually open from Monday until Friday from 09.00 AM to 18.00 PM (some shops close during the afternoon). Most shops are closed on Sunday.
Travelling by car:
Snow chains are obligatory in the Alps. You need a toll permit for the motorways in Austria. You can buy the permit at the AA in the UK or in Austria at the major border crossings. The European Commission advises you to wear a safety reflector jacket in the event of a break down or accident. This vest can be purchased from the AA in the UK as well.
Voltage:
The voltage is 230 volt.
Mobile telephone:
UK mobile phones work in Austria as well.
Travel documents:
You need to be in the possession of a valid passport to travel to Austria.
You will fly into Innsbruck Airport (INN). Flight times can be seen during the booking process, based on your choice of regional airport.
Transfer
In the booking steps it is possible to book a transfer. If you book a transfer via Sunweb, it will be a shared transfer to and from the resort. The average transfer time to Sölden is approximately 1.5 hours. For additional information about the transfer, click here.
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An Öztal ski pass is included in the holiday price. With a 3-day ski pass or more, the Ötztal Super Skipass is included. A 2-day ski pass is only valid in Sölden/Hochsölden.
You can see the surcharges and discounts for extending your ski pass or no ski pass in step 1 (preferences) of the booking process. If a child or senior discount applies, this will be shown in step 2 (price overview). Would you like to know which ski pass is included in your travel time? Take a look at our FAQ.
Ski passes for children born after 01/01/2021 are free. Children born between 01/01/2005 - 31/12/2020, and seniors born up to and including 31/12/1950, will receive a discount on their ski pass. These discounts can be found in the calculation of your travel sum. Identification is required when collecting the ski pass.
Any surcharges and discounts are only valid upon booking. Other rates are applied locally. It is not possible to redeem your ski pass on another day onsite. An extension of your ski pass can often be booked as an extra; you will find the price for this further in the booking process. A discount for “no ski pass” can also be found during the booking process.
The following equipment can be booked:
This equipment is ideal for beginners and intermediate skiers and snowboarders. The equipment is particularly manoeuvrable, so it makes turning and braking easy. Parallel skiing is also possible with these skis.
This is ideal equipment for intermediate skiers and snowboarders. The equipment is manoeuvrable and suitable for cutting corners sharply. Even at high speeds, these skis provide great performance.
These skis and snowboards are made of high-quality material and are perfect for experienced skiers. They can also be used by skiers who have mastered parallel skiing. This comfortable equipment is suitable for all track types and snow conditions.
These are high performance skis and snowboards with the latest technology and are suitable for the most experienced skiers.
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