The biggest resort in the region, Sölden, offers a wide range of non-ski activities for corporate ski events. Action takes place in the valley and on the snow and ice above Sölden.
Non-ski activities range from technical pursuits like ice climbing to floating in the thermal waters of a spa. Glacier safaris above the clouds and paragliding at similar altitudes are available.
At over 3200m, the Rettenbach and Tiefenbach glaciers above Sölden are a playground for corporate ski events.
There are high-altitude viewing points, glacier safaris and ice climbing on the glaciers.
Further down the mountain, tobogganing, cross-country skiing, fat biking and ice skating are all activity options.
GLACIER SAFARIS
Guided walks across the glaciers above Sölden offer a fantastic way to experience the area's high-altitude terrain. Invigorating and scenic, these glacier safari tours take in the stunning ice formations of the glaciers, including the crevasses.
WINTER HIKING
There are numerous winter walking trails to enjoy in and around Sölden, including trails along the river that runs the length of the Ötztal Valley.
SNOWSHOEING
For those wanting a little more adventure than the winter walks, snowshoeing uses specialist snowshoes and poles, allowing access to terrain off the marked trails. Forests and serene winter locations are reachable on a guided snowshoe walk.
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
The Ötztal Valley has a network of cross-country skiing trails that follow the river valley and offer a wonderful escape into stunning nature. Cross-country skiing is a sport that is easy to pick up and allows participants to travel at their desired pace.
TOBOGGANING
Enjoy the 7km toboggan track from a mountain hut. The food stops, and the settings are fantastic.
ICE SKATING
Enjoy one of the iconic winter sports pastimes, ice skating on the outdoor rink in Sölden.
ICE CLIMBING
Technical and thrilling ice climbing courses take place on the glacial ice and waterfalls above and around Sölden.
FAT BIKING
For those who can't do without their bikes, fat bikes offer super-wide tyres to traverse the slopes and trails around Sölden. E-bike options are also available for those wanting to cover greater distances.
Sölden offers some of the best après ski in the Alps, but is also a place that offers relaxation and moments of contemplation.
There are spa facilities throughout the area, offering thermal waters and stunning vistas.
Sölden also offers some great visitor venues to discover the area, gaze over incredible high-altitude terrain, and enjoy a glass of something.
007 ELEMENTS
Following the filming of the James Bond movie Spectre in Sölden, a stunning, futuristic visitors centre was opened at over 3000m on the Gaislachkogl peak. The interactive exhibition is fascinating, and there are stunning views over the glacial ice sheets beneath.
AQUA DOME THERMAL SPA
One of the finest thermal spas in the Alps, the Aquadome is located north of Sölden in the Ötztal Valley and offers a range of treatments, indoor swimming, and a series of outdoor thermal pools.
GOURMET DINING
Several high-end dining experiences are available in the Sölden area. One of the most special is the Ice Q at the top of the Gaislachkogl. It offers fine dining, remarkable views over the Alps and the highest wine cellar in Austria, at over 3000m. The Ice Q can be combined with the 007 Elements tour.
Sölden starts and ends the winter with a bang.
Opening the FIS ski race calendar each winter, the Rettenbach glacier above Sölden hosts the best skiers on the planet in October. The race is a thrilling spectacle, while the after-race party is pumping.
April’s long sunny afternoons are the time of the Electric Mountain Festival, an annual event featuring DJs playing to huge crowds on the snow at the Giggijoch mid-mountain station. The tunes reverberate across the valley and the drinks flow as Sölden hosts one of the biggest parties in the Alps.
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