Sölden summer holidays A fun packed resort with summer skiing on the glaciers
Summer holidays in Sölden are all about outdoor adventure, relaxing and having fun and are ideal for people of all ages.
Sölden is a very popular summer resort which is understandable given the quality and variety of summer activities and entertainment on offer. Plus, if you purchase the Ötztal Premium Card from the Tourist office, it gives you discounts on the various activities and entrance fees. In a nutshell, the Ötztal valley during the summer is lively, sporty and great fun.
The area around Ötztal valley is rich in culture and one of the must do trips is to ride the Gaislachkogl lift. It is the largest double cable gondola in the world and whisks you up from 1370m to 3041m. At the top is a restaurant and sun terrace with a breathtaking views of the mountains and glaciers in the Ötztaler and Stubaier Alps, right down to the South Tyrolean Dolomites and Ortler area.
| At a glance... | |
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| Bars & restaurants | 20+ |
| Early skiing from mid September | ✔ |
| Wind surfing on the lake | ✔ |
| Kiking and mountain biking | ✔ |
| White water rafting and kayaking | ✔ |
| Horse riding | ✔ |
| Golf | ✔ |
| Tennis | ✔ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
| Nearest airport | Innsbruck, 83km |
Summer holiday accommodation
There are plenty of holiday rentals in and around Sölden for your summer holidays which are typically better value than the peak winter months. We have a wide selection of ski chalets and apartments to rent in Sölden and its neighbouring resorts during the summer for all budgets and tastes.
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Things to see & do around Sölden
Sölden summer holidays consist of long sunny days that can get surprisingly hot with temperatures often north of 30 degrees. This means you have a Mediterranean climate but also surrounded by mountains, glaciers and lakes with so much to see and do. There are beautiful walks through forests, along rivers, lakes and glaciers and there are more than 300km of marked paths for you to discover in this fascinating part of the Austrian Alps. The 400km Ötztal Trek has 22 stages starting at Ötztal-Bahnhof. You can make it as easy or as difficult as you want it to be and join / leave each stage when and where you want.
| A few suggestions... | |
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| Aqua Dome in Längenfeld with it's thermal spa and swimming pools | ✔ |
| Take a guided glacier walk and see the spectacular seracs, iceergs and ogives | ✔ |
| "Area 47" - an outdoor water park especially for younger children | ✔ |
| See the 159m high Stuiben Falls, Tirol's biggest waterfall | ✔ |
| Take the Gaislachkogl lift up to 3041m | ✔ |
Our view on Sölden summer holidays
Summer holidays in Sölden are relaxed and fun - the resort is charming and has plenty to offer both alpine enthusiasts and those who just want to relax. High mountains, glaciers, countless lakes, rivers and waterfalls plus all the organised events and entertainment - a great place to visit during the summer.
