Resort comparison · 2026/27
Mayrhofen vs Sölden: which suits your ski trip?
A side-by-side comparison on the things that change a ski week: altitude, how much terrain and of what difficulty, what the lift pass costs and how far each is from the airport.
| Mayrhofen | Sölden | |
|---|---|---|
| Ski area | Mayrhofen Hippach | Sölden |
| Top / base altitude | 2,468 m / 616 m | 3,245 m / 1,345 m |
| Vertical drop | 1,853 m | 1,899 m |
| Mapped pistes | 108 km | 103 km |
| Lifts | 54 | 39 |
| Green & blue runs | 46% | 54% |
| Black & harder | 13% | 14% |
| Six-day adult pass | €399 (≈ €67/day) | See pass page |
| Nearest airport transfer | Innsbruck, 76 km (1 h), from €155 | Munich, 287 km (3 h), from €467 |
Ski-area figures are OpenSkiMap mapped data (OpenStreetMap contributors, 1 October 2026) for the whole linked area each village belongs to. Pass prices from official 2026/27 tariffs; transfers from partner route pages.
Austria
Choose Mayrhofen for…
- a shorter transfer (76 km from Innsbruck)
Austria
Choose Sölden for…
- higher skiing (top 3,245 m) for snow-sure early and late season
- a higher base (1,345 m), so more snow down to the village
- more beginner-friendly runs (54% green and blue)
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, Mayrhofen or Sölden?
Mayrhofen: about 108 km of mapped pistes and 54 lifts in Mayrhofen Hippach, against 103 km and 39 lifts in Sölden.
Which is higher, Mayrhofen or Sölden?
Sölden reaches 3,245 m (base 1,345 m); Mayrhofen reaches 2,468 m (base 616 m). Higher resorts usually hold snow better early and late in the season.
Which is easier to get to?
Mayrhofen: Innsbruck, 76 km (1 h), from €155. Sölden: Munich, 287 km (3 h), from €467.
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