The biggest ski resort and ski area in the region, Sölden (of 007 fame) is a superb corporate ski event destination, both on & off the slopes, with dramatic ski terrain and formidable après ski.
The skiing reaches 3250m on the twin Rettenbach and Tiefenbach glaciers, there is ski-in / ski-out access at Hochsölden, and the event facilities on the mountain above Sölden are superb. For event planners looking for après ski action, few ski resorts can compete with Sölden, Austria.
The IceQ restaurant towers above Sölden and represents the new vision for Sölden, with stunning architecture, fine dining, incredible terraces and the highest wine cellar in Austria at 3048m.
Across the mountains, there is so much on offer for corporate ski trip attendees, such as music festivals, extensive and varied ski terrain, pumping après ski and incredible spa complexes. There are many superb hotels in Sölden offering impressive group experiences.
3 distinct (linked) ski areas make up the Sölden ski region. The Giggijoch area, situated on the western side of the resort, at the northern end of Sölden, is accessible by a modern gondola and features a large section at the top of the Giggijoch gondola, characterised by wide-open, gentle slopes and numerous lifts that provide access to further terrain. This is the embarkation point for the glaciers and the steeper terrain below and above Hochsölden.
The Giggijoch ski sector is fantastic for intermediate skiers and snowboarders. At the southern end of Sölden, the second major lift leaves for the Gaislachkogel peak, another high-capacity and ultra-modern lift that shifts thousands of skiers up to the high-altitude skiing above Sölden. At the top of the Gaislachkogel gondolas is the incredible IceQ restaurant, and from here the slopes descend to the south, eventually reaching the lifts linking to the Giggijoch ski sector.
For corporate ski trip planners seeking events outside the peak season, Sölden comes into its own, offering skiing on the Gaislachkogel that reaches around 3,000 m. The twin Rettenbach and Tiefenbach glaciers also reach over 3,250m and offer an absolute snow guarantee. They also offer superb intermediate terrain, exceptional snow quality and several viewing platforms with vertiginous drops and mesmerising vistas - great for team photos.
The glaciers are also the starting point for the massive (near) 2km vertical descent back to the resort of Sölden. The skiing on the Rettenbach glacier is steeper than on the Tiefenbach glacier, with the Sölden FIS course offering a fantastic, steep race piste. In contrast, the Tiefenbach glacier features incredibly wide pistes, generally categorised as gentle red and blue runs, ideal for ski carving on high-quality snow.
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Ski 365 – Discover moreThe resort of Sölden stretches along both sides of the valley river from north to south. Ski lifts leave the north and south ends of Sölden, as well as a town shuttle funicular that departs from the middle of the resort and accesses the slopes and ski-in / ski-out accommodation of the Wald part of Sölden. Many skiers finish their day here and take the funicular back to the main resort.
Après ski bars, shops, restaurants and hotels line the main street in Sölden, and the resort is full of life throughout the winter. Off the main street, the atmosphere is quieter, with additional hotels and the main Sölden leisure complex.
Corporate ski groups requiring immediate access to the slopes should head to the fully ski-in/ski-out satellite resort of Hochsölden, situated approximately 700m above Sölden and located right in the heart of the Giggijoch ski sector. An alternative would be the Wald area of Sölden, which has closer access to the main resort.
Besides its famous après ski, Sölden offers some excellent hotels and restaurants for corporate groups seeking quality off the slopes.
The nearly 2km difference between Sölden village and the twin glaciers above it provides a wide range of activity options. Glacier safaris and ice climbing are available in the high mountains above Sölden, while cross-country skiing and winter walking are available in the valley.
Tandem paragliding offers stunning views over the peaks and valleys, while Fat biking on snowy trails is growing in popularity.
Not every non-ski activity requires courage. Sölden boasts Austria's highest wine cellar, situated at an elevation of over 3,000 m. There is an excellent range of fine dining options available in the mountains and throughout the resort. Après ski requires a bit of courage and a lot of stamina.
For those seeking a genuine recharge, Sölden offers superb hotel spas, while the fantastic Aquadome spa is located north of the village.
One of the big hitters of world après ski, few places can match the potency of the main street in Sölden during the high season. The après ski fuse is often lit on the mountain slopes, with the glacier ski-out piste passing numerous watering holes in the long, remote valley. During sunny spring afternoons, these terraces can be packed with après skiers.
In Wald, just above Sölden, Après Ski Philipp is a no-nonsense après ski bar that is frequently bursting with revellers. The Giggijoch terminus often hosts large events and is popular with those indulging and choosing to download on the gondola. Skiers and boarders can leave the Giggijoch area and rest up for a while in the remote après ski venues below Hochsölden, on the piste back to Sölden.
In the resort, the après ski bars are strategically placed around the lift stations and at the end of the ski pistes. GIGGI Tenne, Kuckuck and Fire & Ice all ‘tractor-beam’ the weak-willed arrivals to the Giggijoch base station, into their venues, whilst the Black & Orange Rockbar shovels up those spilling out of Après Ski Philipp.
Wherever you arrive on the main Sölden street, there are après ski temptations galore. The après ski mayhem in Sölden is easily avoidable, and chic bars and excellent restaurants are readily accessible.
Fine dining, impressive modern hotels & meeting facilities and great action on and off the snow make Sölden a stand-out destination for corporate ski meetings & seminar events.
There are several conference suites in local hotels, but the AquaDome, located north of Sölden, offers something very special. It boasts a superb location, where groups can combine formal meeting schedules with breakout sessions in one of the best spa complexes in the Alps. Just south of Sölden, Obergurgl is home to the stunning Gurgl Carat conference centre, the highest conference centre in the Alps at 1,900m.
The IceQ restaurant at the top of the Gaislachkogel peak is another special venue. The restaurant can be booked for evening events and offers a spectacular location and architectural design to round off a day of meetings.
The Ice Q also hosts the highest wine cellar in Austria at over 3000m altitude. Activities off the snow are excellent with ice-driving, paragliding and music festivals offering fantastic entertainment during corporate ski trips.
