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Solden is a ski resort. Of course, you can also come to the town in the summer. However, only hikers will enjoy it at this time. More than ten routes of various complexities are laid around the town. Beginners without good physical training will be able to overcome some of them. There are also those routes that only experienced tourists will be able to pass here. If you want, you can go to the nearby village of Obergurgl. You will be able to walk in the surrounding forests and climb the Rotkegl Mountain here. The path to the top of the mountain begins on the outskirts of the settlement. The Freizeit Arena sports complex is available at any time. Everyone can swim in the pool, play tennis or bowling here. You will also have the opportunity to improve your fitness in the gym or relax after a workout in the sauna. Several ice rinks also operate in the town for almost the entire year. If the weather is not conducive to skating on open ice, you can always go to the indoor skating rink. If you are not in the mood for any active leisure at all, you can go to the local cinema. Solden is a real paradise for athletes. You can come here even at the beginning or end of the season and not be afraid that there will be no snow. There are two large glaciers here. These are Tiefenbach and Rettenbach. Snow lies from October to May here thanks to them. The height difference is quite large here. It reaches 1680 meters. So everyone can find a suitable route here. Solden is suited for those … Read further

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Shopping, streets and outlets

Locals love the beer. They also love interesting beer mugs. You can buy such a mug made of ceramic and metal. The largest mug can hold two liters of beer. You can see two armorial eagles of Austria on the mugs – with one or two heads. The double-headed eagle was the coat of arms of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in the past. Ceramic products can become an inexpensive and practical souvenir. It's not hard to find … Open

Solden for children - what to visit

If the child already can ski a little, then you can rent equipment. There is no problem with small sizes here. After that, you can go on a joint conquest of the simplest routes. If the child is already good at skiing, then he will like to ride on more difficult tracks like those located on the slopes of the Ratenbahtal valley. Training in a ski school is another option of useful leisure for children over five … Open

Travel guide to Solden

In summer, hiking tours to the mountain area make up the majority of tourist programs. Not far from the resort, vacationers will find dozens of interesting hiking trails, from short and simple ones to the most complicated. Freizeit Arena sports center is open all year round and glad to serve guests of the resort. The center includes a swimming pool, tennis courts, and a modern gym. There is also an authentic … Open

Traditions and mentality of Solden

You should not compare the locals with the Germans. Moreover, you should not call any Austrian lands or inventions German. Relations are strained with neighbors here because of the complex history of wars, dynastic marriages, and the seizure of certain territories. However, citizens are sensitive to their past. They often remember famous compatriots with pleasure such as Mozart, Strauss or Arnold Schwarzenegger. … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

Townspeople love coffee. You can find Turkish coffee, black coffee with a glass of cold water and whipped cream or ice cream, and even coffee with rum in local coffee shops. Juices, herbal and black tea is also popular. Beer is also very popular here. There are about a couple dozen varieties of it in Solden. So you should rely on your own taste and intuition when choosing coffee. Local wines are also good. They are … Open

Attractions and active leisure

The Freizeit Arena sports complex is available at any time. Everyone can swim in the pool, play tennis or bowling here. You will also have the opportunity to improve your fitness in the gym or relax after a workout in the sauna. Several ice rinks also operate in the town for almost the entire year. If the weather is not conducive to skating on open ice, you can always go to the indoor skating rink. If you are not … Open

Top sigths of Austria

Vienna suburbs are also rich in landmarks. The most popular excursions here include a visit to Durnstein Castle and ancient monasteries. The internationally famous Vienna Forest is located approximately 70 kilometers away from the city. This is a big and beautiful nature reserve that will please all tourists who enjoy walking. … Open

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