Söll, Austria

Söll is a large ski resort in Tyrol, in the western part of Austria and forms part of Ski Welt Wilder Kaiser with 279 km of slopes. 210 kilometers are covered by snow cannons and 91 ski lifts take you around the area. Söll is open between December and April (closes often quite early in April).

Söll is suitable for skiers of all levels and since it also is part of Ski Welt, there are endless opportunities to explore new areas and slopes. However, the area is most well-suited for those who are not looking for very advanced pistes or off-pist skiing. Beginners and families also happily settle into this area.

The well-known mountain Hohe Salve towers high above the town with some beautiful red (quite easy) and some black slopes. Further down the valley there are beginners and children's areas. You will normally ski in forested areas. There is also an area where you can attempt to go off-pist, but still close to the ski and lift system, easily accessible.

There are more than 70 good restaurants and cafés around the mountain, where you can indulge on a good meal, try the traditional goulash soup or just have a beer and relax in a sun bed.

So much more to offer than skiing

Söll is well developed for those who want to have other fun on their skiing or snowboarding holiday. Here you'll find lots of other fun activities such as hiking (with or without snowshoes), good country-skiing tracks, horse-drawn sleigh rides, paragliding and many indoor activities like bowling, curling, squash and a lovely swimming pool. There is even a kind of kindergarten for those looking for babysitting.

If you feel like ending your skiing day with some after-ski and a glass of wine or beer, Söll is known for providing a good amount of fun around the clock.

Well worth mentioning is also the slopes for tobogganing/sleigh rides where you can rent classic sledges and go down the hill for several kilometers. They are open both day and night and suit the whole family except for the very youngest.

Accommodation in Söll
Söll has for long been associated with very affordable accommodation of all ranges, due to a system of private rentals and pensions. Nowadays you also find a great choice of three and four star hotels. Basically, you can find any kind of accommodation you need. There is also a camp site. When you book your accommodation it might pay to check the distance between your hotel and the slopes, as the ski area is located a bit outside of town. There is a ski bus that runs frequently.

Short transfer times and easy route

The travel time to Söll is quite short compared to many resorts in the Alps. By flying to one of the three nearby airports you will soon get to Söll. Closest is Innsbruck and Salzburg, about 80 kilometers away, then Munich, about 120 kilometers away.

You can book airport transfers directly to Söll. If you are more than two people in your company, it may be worthwhile to rent a car and drive yourself. It is a short detour from the highway of about fifteen minutes so you do not have to drive on narrow mountain roads for very long.

There is no direct train service to Söll.