Söll
Part of the SkiWelt, one of Austria's largest linked areas, Söll pairs a friendly village with a big beginners' plateau at Hochsöll, reached by gondola so novices get proper mountain views rather than a car-park nursery slope.
- Best forSkiers & snowboarders · Families · Groups of friends
- In November9°C · 13 rainy days
- Ideal stayA week
- Approx. flying time~12h 10m from Los Angeles
- CurrencyEUREuro
- LanguageGerman
- Local time12:331h ahead of the UK
- PlugsType C / FBring an adapter
- Drive on theRightOpposite to the UK
- Dialling code+43
Why go
Söll is a village in the Tyrolean Wilder Kaiser region and part of the SkiWelt, one of the largest linked ski areas in Austria. A gondola lifts skiers straight from the edge of the village to Hochsöll, a broad plateau of gentle, wide runs at altitude rather than a nursery slope beside a car park. The village below is small, traditional and known for an après-ski scene of some intensity.
It suits beginners and improvers best, with hundreds of kilometres of connected, mostly easy and intermediate pisting reachable on skis. Salzburg, Innsbruck and Munich are all within a couple of hours, which keeps transfers short. Snow cover at this altitude relies heavily on snowmaking, so January and February are the safer months. Strong skiers will exhaust the terrain quickly, and light sleepers should check what sits below their window.
- Ideal stay
- A week
- The vibe
- Cheerful, gentle, loud after four
From our guides
Austrian ski schools are famously patient and drilled. Après-ski here is legendary, which is either a warning or a selling point. The night-skiing sessions are a fun, low-pressure way to squeeze in practice.
Featured in Ten ski resorts where beginners won't feel silly
Things to do
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Hochsöll plateau
The gondola-served area above the village, with wide gentle runs and mountain restaurants, ideal for early days on skis.
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The SkiWelt circuit
Linked lifts connect the village with Ellmau, Scheffau, Going and Brixen, so a full day can be spent travelling between them.
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Hohe Salve
The area's high point, with a summit chapel and a panorama across the Kitzbühel Alps towards the higher peaks beyond.
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Night skiing
Floodlit sessions on the Hochsöll slopes run on set evenings, a relaxed way to add practice to the day.
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Ski schools
Austrian ski schools here are well drilled and used to complete beginners, with group lessons in English widely available.
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Kufstein
A fortress town twenty minutes away, worth an afternoon off the slopes, with a castle standing above the Inn river.
Getting there
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Fly to
Salzburg (SZG)
Nearest airport to Söll, about 69km away as the crow flies.
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Then
To Söll
About an hour and a quarter by car or resort transfer from Salzburg (SZG) on the motorway through Kufstein. Innsbruck and Munich are the other common gateways.
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On the ground
Getting around
The Hochsöll gondola leaves from the edge of the village, and free ski buses shuttle between the SkiWelt villages, so you can leave the car parked all week.
Public transport: Trains reach Kufstein or Wörgl with connecting buses to Söll, and the local ski bus is included with a lift pass.
Flights
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When to go
Daytime highs run from about 4°C in January to 23°C in July. Driest in February and October and November; wettest in May, with rain on about 22 days.
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November9° · rain 13 daysCold and often wet.
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Where to stay
Family-run Gasthöfe and pensions, mid-sized village hotels and holiday apartments, most on half board in winter. No chains and nothing resembling a purpose-built resort.
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Best base overall
Söll
The village sits at the gondola, so ski school, lifts and the evening bars are all within walking distance. Some hotels are a bus ride out along the valley road, so check before booking.
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Best with children
Ellmau
The next SkiWelt village east, calmer in the evening, with gentle nursery slopes and a good swimming pool. Families choose it precisely because the après is tamer.
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Quietest
Scheffau
The smallest of the linked villages, with a fast gondola and very little happening after dinner. Best if the skiing is the holiday and the nightlife is not.
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Best value
Hopfgarten
A working market town at the western end of the ski area, with cheaper pensions and a market of its own. Buses and a local train, but the lift is not on the doorstep.
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Worth knowing before you book: Austrian ski weeks run Saturday to Saturday, with most hotels refusing shorter stays in February half term, and the village's low altitude makes early January snow a gamble.
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Good to know
- Getting there
- Innsbruck, Salzburg and Munich all serve the area, with transfers of roughly one to two hours. Trains reach Wörgl and Kufstein nearby.
- Snow
- The area is relatively low, so cover depends on snowmaking. Book January or February rather than the end of the season.
- Après-ski
- The bars at the bottom of the gondola start early and get loud. Choose accommodation accordingly if you want quiet evenings.
- Lift pass
- The SkiWelt pass covers all the linked villages. A wider regional pass is worth it only if you plan to travel further.
- Ski level
- Terrain is mostly gentle. Confident skiers wanting steep or off-piste ground should consider elsewhere in the Tyrol.
Similar places
Nearby destinations
Kitzbühel
Austria · 16km away →
Alpbach
Austria · 22km away →
Saalbach
Austria · 36km away →
Zell am See
Austria · 50km away →
Ramsau bei Berchtesgaden
Germany · 54km away →
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Quick answers
When is the best time to visit Söll?
Daytime highs run from about 4°C in January to 23°C in July. Driest in February and October and November; wettest in May, with rain on about 22 days.
How long should I spend in Söll?
Our suggestion: a week.
How do I get to Söll?
About an hour and a quarter by car or resort transfer from Salzburg (SZG) on the motorway through Kufstein. Innsbruck and Munich are the other common gateways.
Do I need a car in Söll?
No. Trains reach Kufstein or Wörgl with connecting buses to Söll, and the local ski bus is included with a lift pass.
What currency and language are used in Söll?
Currency: Euro (EUR). Language: German. Plugs: type C and F.
Who is Söll best for?
Best for skiers & snowboarders, families and groups of friends. In a phrase: cheerful, gentle, loud after four.