Holidays in spring in Sölden
Between firn and fun
Things are becoming “Grüner”: the sun is already showing it’s shining power in the sky, the first grass and flowers spring in the valley. The time for pleasurable sun skiing in Sölden is now! Both snow-reliable glacier ski regions on Rettenbach- and Tiefenbachferner offer all options for sun skiing in Sölden. Skiing, ski touring or freeriding: anything goes!
Sun skiing in Sölden – biking in Ötztal
If the downhill ride to Alpengasthof Grüner isn’t possible anymore in spring in Sölden, the in-house shuttle brings you directly to the starting point for perfect sun skiing in Sölden’s glacier ski regions for free. If the late spring in Sölden already happens to be free of snow, the first bikers celebrate biking in Ötztal! Tip: you can rent both winter sports equipment and bikes at Grüner’s AlpinTreff at a good a rate.
Snow, spring and thermal water: spring in Ötztal
Everything fresh, everything new – what about a few days of spa and enjoyment in spring in Sölden? Freshen up after a sauna session in the natural bathing pond, which surprises with pleasant temperatures in April thanks to solar power, and enjoy the peace inside the AlpenSpa. Alternatively, your hosts recommend a recreational visit of the thermal spa AQUA DOME in Längenfeld.
Summer holiday in Ötztal: Mountains for all ages
Those who thought Sölden would roll up its pavement with the end of the season were proven wrong. A summer holiday in Sölden is so multifaceted that only a small selection of all activities can be presented here
Mountain hiking holidays in Sölden
- Ascent with several summer mountain railways
- Ötztal Summer Card: free railways, bus etc.
- 1,600 km of marked hiking trails
- Themed and panoramic hiking trails, round tours, ridgeways,
Glacier tours, summit and alpine tours, family hikes - Interactive hiking map
- 99 Hütten, Almen und Jausenstationen
- Hiking buses and hut taxis
- Guided hikes in Ötztal
Cycling & biking holiday in Ötztal
- 900 km of designated mountain bike routes
- 80 km Ötztal Trail
- 4 summer mountain railways with bike transportation
- Bike Republic Sölden with single and flow trails such as the Teäre Line
- Pump track “Rollin” next to Gaislachkogel station in Sölden
- Practice ground for mountain bike beginners
- Interactive touring map, GPS data
- Guided mountain bike and single trail tours
- Bike garage at the Alpengasthof Grüner: washing station, tools
- Bike rental at Grüner’s AlpinTreff and bike fare
Sports holidays in the Ötztal Alps
- AREA 47: action-packed outdoor sport for adults
- Rafting, canyoning, kayaking and canoeing, paragliding
- Climbing and via ferratas in the Ötztal
- Ötztal fun park: game and adventure park for families
- Freizeitarena Sölden: adventure pool, spa & sauna
- Riding, tennis, golf, beach volleyball
- Swimming in bathing lakes, public pools, Aqua Dome thermal spa
- Geocaching in Sölden and in the entire Ötztal
- Many activities free of charge with the Ötztal Premium Card
- Adventure offers for all ages and levels
Autumn holiday in the Ötztal Alps: pure enjoyment
Farewell, thee, alpine summer…
For many pleasure hikers and mountaineers autumn in Tyrol is the most beautiful season. Clear mountain air and mostly consistent fair weather facilitate gorgeous far views. Mountain summer also ends on the mountain pastures at lower altitudes. The return to the valley is celebrated with the traditional cattle drive. Many animals get decorated and the entire wealth of summer is served in the form of delicious specialties during cheerful festivities.
…let’s get skiing!
The first round of ski fun already starts in autumn up high on the glacier. Outside the school holidays the wide slopes belong to those skiers that just can’t wait for winter to finally arrive. House guests of Grüner’s Alpengasthof relax in the delightfully warm, solar-heated natural bathing pond after autumn skiing in Sölden before autumnal delights invite you to go on a culinary journey during the multi-course dinner.
Skiing and winter sports
Your first stop after breakfast is Grüner’s AlpinTreff, where warm and dry skis, boots and helmets are waiting in the ski room. Now it’s all about getting out of the hotel and standing in the middle of the ski region Sölden. As ski holiday as it gets.
Ski region Sölden in Ötztal
- Ski region Sölden at altitudes of 1,350 to 3,340 m
- 150 km of slopes
- 33 modern lift facilities
- Longest downhill slopes from Schwarze Schneide to the valley: 15 km, 2,000 altitude metres
- Snow guarantee from November to May
- 2 glacier skiing regions, artificial snow facilities for 76% of all slopes
- 31 huts and restaurants throughout the ski region
- AREA 47 snow park on the Giggijoch, race course, mogul slopes
- BIG3 – rally: 3 3,000-m peaks, 50 km of slopes and 10,000 altitude metres
- Ski school only 20 m from Alpengasthof Grüner
- Ski lessons for adults, individual and group lessons, guided ski tours, snowboard lessons and more
- Ski rental and rental of winter sport equipment only 50 m from Alpengasthof Grüner
Sports & fun beyond the slopes
- Tobogganing on two toboggan runs in Sölden (Stallwiesalm and Gaislachalm/Silbertal) and another two runs in Vent and Hochgurgl
- 195 km of cross-country skiing runs in Ötztal, classic and skating run, free use, free cross-country bus with guest card
- 49.5 km of cleared, signposted winter hiking trails alongside the Ötztaler Ache and to mountain pastures
- Freeriding on Hainbachjoch and Giggijoch, more than 70 km of snow-reliable off-piste variations with up to 2,000 m in altitude difference
- Horse-drawn carriage rides in Sölden
Winter holiday PLUS at Grüner
- Grüner’s AlpinTreff: lockable lockers for storing winter sport equipment and valuable goods
- AlpinPass: save 15 % money during ski rental and changing winter sport equipment daily at one’s will without additional costs (Ski rental and rental of winter sport equipment only 50 m from Alpengasthof Grüner)
- SKI IN-SKI OUT: from the hotel directly onto the slope and into the middle of the World Cup ski region Sölden
- Grüner’s inn for a rest stop and some reinvigoration
- Ski pass available directly at the hotel