Resort comparison · 2026/27
Obergurgl 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.
| Obergurgl | Sölden | |
|---|---|---|
| Ski area | Obergurgl-Hochgurgl | Sölden |
| Top / base altitude | 3,024 m / 1,780 m | 3,245 m / 1,345 m |
| Vertical drop | 1,244 m | 1,899 m |
| Mapped pistes | 64 km | 103 km |
| Lifts | 25 | 39 |
| Green & blue runs | 59% | 54% |
| Black & harder | 14% | 14% |
| Six-day adult pass | €478.50 (≈ €80/day) | See pass page |
| Nearest airport transfer | Innsbruck, 94 km (1 h 15 min), from €234 | 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 Obergurgl for…
- a higher base (1,780 m), so more snow down to the village
- a shorter transfer (94 km from Innsbruck)
Austria
Choose Sölden for…
- higher skiing (top 3,245 m) for snow-sure early and late season
- more terrain (103 km of mapped pistes)
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, Obergurgl or Sölden?
Sölden: about 103 km of mapped pistes and 39 lifts in Sölden, against 64 km and 25 lifts in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl.
Which is higher, Obergurgl or Sölden?
Sölden reaches 3,245 m (base 1,345 m); Obergurgl reaches 3,024 m (base 1,780 m). Higher resorts usually hold snow better early and late in the season.
Which is easier to get to?
Obergurgl: Innsbruck, 94 km (1 h 15 min), from €234. Sölden: Munich, 287 km (3 h), from €467.
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