Sölden is known for fantastic slopes, breathtaking mountain scenery and spectacular events that can only be found here in Ötztal: from the Alpine Ski World Cup Opening to night-time tobogganing adventures. Enjoy the unique mix of adrenaline, fine snow, après-ski and music. Here are the event highlights you should not miss:
Legendary events in Sölden
Hannibal Glacier Spectacle
The largest live performance in the Alps: every two years, Rettenbach glacier high above Sölden is transformed into a spectacular natural stage. Hannibal – The Glacier Spectacle is a truly impressive choreography with dancers, skiers, base jumpers and many more. Supported by snow groomers, airplanes and helicopters. What makes Hannibal one of the unique events in Sölden: the entire spectacle takes place at 3,000 meters!
VIEW THE HISTORICAL CROSSING OF THE ALPS
Party events in Sölden
Electric Mountain Festival
Alpine party above the clouds: from 31 March to 04 April, Sölden’s Giggijoch will once again be the ultimate dance area. At the ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL, skiing adventures meet electronic beats presented by top DJs. And what’s best: admission to the concerts is already included in your valid day skipass.
DREAMS, BEATS & MEMORIES
World-class events in Sölden
Alpine Ski World Cup Opening
Sölden’s skiing season starts already at the end of October with the traditional Alpine Ski World Cup Opening. Experience how 30,000 fans, ski stars and media representatives from all over the world turn Sölden into a huge sports party zone. Celebrate the start of winter and be there when the world's skiing elite skiers fight for fractions of a second.
LEGENDS, EMOTIONS & GLOBAL ENTHUSIASM
Record-breaking
events in Sölden
Legendary night tobogganing
Tobogganing fun under the stars: every Wednesday in the winter season, the floodlit toboggan run from the middle station of Gaislachkogl gondola down to Sölden promises unlimited thrills for young and old. Really record-breaking? Covering more than 7 kilometers, it is one of Austria’s longest toboggan runs.
HIGHLIGHT EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING
Regular party events in Sölden
Party at Giggijoch
Après-ski at its finest: before the ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL brings the winter to a close, Sölden’s unrivaled parties heat you up every Friday from 13:45 to 16:30. The party takes place against the magnificent alpine backdrop of Giggijoch at 2,283 meters.
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Great events amidst
the mountains
Sölden is lively and pulsating not only on the ski runs, but also off the beaten slopes: enjoy events that will make your holiday in Sölden a real spectacle. Take a look at the event calendar and be right in the middle of action as a guest at Haus Ulrich when ski stars and world-class DJs rub shoulders in Sölden.
SÖLDEN EVENT CALENDAR