Soll Ski Holidays

Why choose Soll

The ski resort of Söll has been a favourite for some time now with the UK skiers. It is suitable for both families and those skiers looking for a good time. Most of the accommodation is spread quite a long way around this pleasant village. The slopes are some distance from the village, there is a local ski bus or a 15 minute walk to the slopes across the main road which you can get to via a pedestrian tunnel. There is the facility to leave you equipment by the gondola for a small charge. The Skiwelk is the largest network of piste in Austria, it connects 8 resorts. The main gondola in Söll takes you to half way up the mountain to Hochsöll, from here you can go off is many different directions.

Traveling from the UK to Söll is relatively straightforward. Most visitors fly into one of three nearby airports and then take a transfer by road (or rail) to the resort. The closest airports are Innsbruck (60 min drive) and Salzburg (75 mins). Airport transfers are included in all our Söll ski holiday packages.

Skiing in Soll

Beginners skiing

Beginners can start out on the large nursery slope which can be found between the gondola and main road. This is an uncrowded area without the more experienced skiers disturbing you. If the snow gets a bit icy or slushy you can make your way to Hochsöll nursery area, the progression to blue runs is slightly harder form here but not impossible.

Intermediate skiing

When the snow is good in Söll this ski resort is perfect for intermediates. With lots of blue runs at a cruising level, early intermediates will love this area. For the more experienced skiers the best areas to head for are Blaiken and Brixen.

Advanced skiing

Advanced skiers will enjoy the few black runs in this ski area. You can also travel to Scheffau and Ellmau to find some more black runs. The off piste skiing is also a good way to challenge yourself.

Snowboarding

The snowboarding in Söll is generally good for beginners and early intermediates. The Skiwelk area is gentle and tame and for the more advanced boarded there are limited areas to board.

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Après ski in Soll

The Après ski is very lively in Söll with lots of live music in a lot of the bars. There is plenty of variety of things to do in the evening, the places which recommended are Rosini, Salven Stadl, Buffalo and Whisky Muhle.

Activities off the slopes in Soll

For the non skiers visiting Söll there is the local and very well equipped Panoramabad, offering swimming and a sauna and general relaxation. If you make your way to the top of the gondola there is also some tobogganing.

Family ski holidays in Soll

Childcare options in Söll are very good for families. The Söll-Hochsöll Embacher ski school offers its Hexen-Kinderland for children from age 3, with “Bambinis” courses for 3-4 year-olds and kids’ group lessons for ages 5-14. There are also childcare facilities in the wider SkiWelt area from 5 months old.