Once in Solden, be ready for the fact that it will be very difficult to understand the locals, despite the fact that they speak German. The fact is that many nations influenced the formation of the language due to the mixing of ethnic groups in Austria. Therefore, only those people who work in the tourism sector or just communicate a lot with foreigners speak more or less "classic" German here. If you speak English, you will most likely be able to talk to the hotel staff, ski school instructors or restaurant waiters but no more. Few of the townspeople speak English well.
Acquaintance with many historic and natural sights of Sölden gives a lot of impressions, as each of them is unique and has its own history. A water mill is one of the oldest buildings that … Open
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 … Open
The locals are not adherents of the ideal order but rather the opposite, especially against the background of their German neighbors. Impulsiveness or great emotionality is not characteristic of the inhabitants of Solden. Life is pretty slow here. A typical local’s day consists of going to work, having a cup of good coffee at lunchtime, and relaxing with the family. They go to the highway in the mountains or to the country site on weekends. Town streets are almost empty after 20:00. Young people or tourists are usually out of the house at this time. Austrians appreciate evenings filled with leisurely conversations with family with wine and delicacies, reading books, or listening to music.
Sölden offers its foreign guests more than three hundred different inns and hotels for a comfortable stay in the city. Das Central – Alpine. Luxury. Life is considered a resort's … Open
The people of Solden are religious. The churches are crowded in the days of the Catholic holidays. Stores are closed for a few days after Christmas. Everyone is relaxing and spending time with the family. However, there are interesting events not only for Easter or the Annunciation here. For example, a major electronic music festival is held in Solden in early April. Alpine skiing and freeride competitions are also accompanied by major concerts. They take place several times during the season here. The World Cup stage is the largest one. The Oktoberfest beer festival takes place during its opening days.
A large part of Sölden's ski slopes available for tourists is aimed at middle-level skiers. There are also excellent skiing zones for beginners, as well as fantastic slopes for … Open