The official figures put the extent of the ski area as average- 145kms of piste and 33 lifts. This appears bigger in reality because of the horizontal and vertical scope of the runs. There are good ski schools here with a wide range of runs for skiers. Advanced skiers can use the resort’s high lifts if they desire off-piste for freeriding and ski touring with a guide. Bold skiers have more options if they opt for the Ötztal Super Skipass which gives access to 5 other ski areas, together with Obergurgl-Hochgurgl, which is a 25-minute drive away.
The official figures put the extent of the ski area as average- 145kms of piste and 33 lifts. This appears bigger in reality because of the horizontal and vertical scope of the runs. There are good ski schools here with a wide range of runs for skiers. Advanced skiers can use the resort’s high lifts if they desire off-piste for freeriding and ski touring with a guide. Bold skiers have more options if they opt for the Ötztal Super Skipass which gives access to 5 other ski areas, together with Obergurgl-Hochgurgl, which is a 25-minute drive away.
The official figures put the extent of the ski area as average- 145kms of piste and 33 lifts. This appears bigger in reality because of the horizontal and vertical scope of the runs. There are good ski schools here with a wide range of runs for skiers. Advanced skiers can use the resort’s high lifts if they desire off-piste for freeriding and ski touring with a guide. Bold skiers have more options if they opt for the Ötztal Super Skipass which gives access to 5 other ski areas, together with Obergurgl-Hochgurgl, which is a 25-minute drive away.
Source: https://www.ultimate-ski.com/ski-resorts/austria/soll/.
Nearest Airports to Söll and the SkiWelt Wilder-Kaiser
The nearest airport for Söll and the SkiWelt is Innsbruck, which is only 78 km away, and the journey takes about an hour by private transfer or rental car. There are train and bus connections too, but they take longer. Salzburg and Munich airports are also within 90 minutes’ drive of Soll.
Driving to Söll
No matter which airport or direction you are coming there are fast motorways, E52/E60 from north east and E45/E60 from south west, running into the Tirol and depending which direction you are coming from its just 8-10km from the nearest motorway exit to Söll.
Söll is in the heart of the SkiWelt and there are eight more villages nearby – Scheffau (6km), Ellmau (9km) and Going (11km) to the east and Itter (6km), Hopfgarten (11km), Westerndorf (17km) and Brixen im Thale (20km) to the south.
It’s also only 24km from Söll to Kitzbuhel which is well worth visiting for a day and a treat for non-skiers in need of retail therapy.
Source https://www.ultimate-ski.com/ski-resorts/austria/soll/getting-there/.
Söll has luxury 4-star hotels, but if you wander its streets the signs you see most often are “Hotel Garni”, “Pension”, “Gästehaus” and “Gasthof”. These establishments may be small but their standards are high, and they are usually run by families who give them a personal touch. There are also more than 50 apartments to choose from if you want the freedom of a self-catered holiday; and if you want something in between there are a few “ApartHotels” as well.
Only 3.5 km away from the lifts at the Wilder Kaiser/Brixental Ski Resort, Hotel Berghof offers a spa and a sunbathing terrace. It also has a restaurant, and in winter its own après-ski bar. The restaurant serves national specialities and a rich buffet breakfast. There is also a winter garden, and Wi-Fi is free in all public areas.
The 4-star Hotel AlpenSchlössl, the 3-star pension Landhaus Ager and the Gasthof Agerhof Inn in Söll offer panoramic views of the Wilder Kaiser Mountains. The AlpenSchlössl features an outdoor pool and a spa area with an indoor pool. Free Wifi is available. Spa facilities at the AlpenSchlössl Hotel include a sauna and a steam bath.
Quietly located in Hinterstein, 3 km from the centre of Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser in the Tyrol Region and 1 km from Lake Hinterstein, the family-run Berggasthof Bärnstatt features a wellness area, a children’s playground and a terrace. Guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant and free WiFi. Some units include views of the mountains or garden.
For more amazing locations visit hotels.flyus.com.
Europe travel guides
From the backpacker “bible” covering the entire continent to unmissable road trips and richly country guides, Lonely Planet collection of Europe guidebooks is exhaustive – and packed with expert insight.
10 Beginner Skiing Tips First Timers Need Before Hitting the Slopes
Coming skiing for the first time is a great idea whatever your age. Learning to ski as an adult can be daunting, but is also extremely accessible with just a small amount of fitness. We want to make sure you get the most out of your first time, so we’ve got a few tips for first-time skiers, to make that it’s a good one.
- Do Some Research Before You Depart.
- Arrive Early.
- Don’t Overextend Yourself.
- Ski Clothing Works Best When You Dress in Layers.
- Rent Your Equipment.
- Pack Fluids and Snacks.
- Get in Shape Before the Ski Season.
- Protect Yourself from the Sun.
- Take professional lessons
For more information visit https://www.theadventurejunkies.com/skiing-tips-for-beginners/
* Pricing and availability are subject to change. All itineraries/tours/guides are based on airlines, travel agencies, hotel, tour policies, schedules and operational conditions at the time of booking.