SKI HOLIDAY WITH DOG
TWO BOARDS & FOUR PAWS
In Sölden, your ski holiday with dog becomes a “relaxed walk”: thanks to dog-friendly accommodations right on the slopes and varied winter hiking opportunities, masters and mistresses as well as their four-legged friends get their money's worth. We have summarized everything you need to know about ski holidays with dogs in Sölden here.
DOG-FRIENDLY ACCOMMODATIONS
Dogs are very welcome in around 180 accommodations in Sölden and the nearby hamlets of Hochsölden and Zwieselstein. Many of these comfortable accommodations - from hotels to apartments and inns - are located directly on the ski slope or in the immediate vicinity of the two feeder mountain gondolas of Gaislachkogl or Giggijoch. Short distances are therefore guaranteed, the car can safely remain in the garage.
WITH YOUR DOG ON THE MOUNTAIN GONDOLA
Even though the ski slopes are reserved exclusively for two-legged friends on two skis (dogs are strictly forbidden on the slopes due to the risk of injury), four-legged buddies are of course allowed to travel up the mountain on the feeder gondola lifts of Gaislachkogl, Giggijoch and Hochsölden-Rotkogl. Once there, you can choose from worthwhile winter hiking trails, for example from Gaislachkogl’s middle station to Heidealm or along the panorama trail in Hochsölden. Even excursion destinations such as Gaislachkogl summit at over 3000 meters are accessible to pedestrians with dogs and can be reached via Gaislachkogl mountain gondola II.
WINTER & SNOWSHOE HIKES WITH DOG
Just as well - not to say better - you can start the winter hike with your best friend from the valley floor. In Sölden and the immediate vicinity there are almost 50 kilometers of cleared and signposted winter hiking routes that lead you and your four-legged friend through snow-covered forests, winter white meadows and along rushing brooks up into the mountains. Teams of master or mistress and dog can also embark on a snowshoe adventure by trudging through the deep snow - many a four-legged friend will jump for joy.
BEST CARE FOR THE DOG
Are you in need of a lovely place for your best buddy while you are exploring the slopes of Sölden or treating yourself to a wellness break? No problem at all, the Falkner kennel between Sölden and Längenfeld offers exactly this service. Be it short stays for half a day or accommodation lasting several days, your four-legged buddy will be well looked after here. The spacious kennels are equipped with insulated dog houses, some are covered and offer plenty of space to run around. A further eight larger free run areas are also available.
WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW
- Dogs are allowed to travel on the public bus lines in Sölden and Ötztal if they wear a bite-proof muzzle and are kept on a short leash
- Dogs must always be kept on a leash outdoors, with the exception of free run zones
- Dogs are not allowed on ski slopes and cross-country ski trails
- Do not forget your dog vaccination card, EU pet passport and proof of insurance
- Check vaccination boosters
- Take poop bags with you
- Stable transport box for the journey, if needed
- Familiar food, if needed
- Pack utensils such as dog harness and leash
- Attach additional dog tag with accommodation address to the leash
- Food and water bowls, if needed
- Dog first-aid kit, if needed
- Dog toys, if needed
- For overnight stays in huts: check in advance whether dogs are allowed
SKI HOLIDAYS WITH DOG
The costs for ski holidays with a dog depend on the dog owner's ideas or preferences and cannot be quantified in a general way. It starts with the question of the accommodation type, how many days of skiing you plan and whether care is provided for your four-legged friend, for example in a dog kennel or boarding house.
In any case, Sölden in Ötztal offers the best conditions for a worriless ski holiday with your dog: a varied ski area with 144 kilometers of slopes and absolute snow guarantee, dog-friendly accommodations right on the slopes, a wide range of winter and snowshoe hiking opportunities as well as dog care options for your best buddy.
How about Sölden at the heart Ötztal, Tirol’s longest side valley? In any case, the popular winter sports destination known beyond Austria's borders offers the best conditions for a worriless ski vacation with your dog: a varied ski area with 144 slope kilometers with absolute snow guarantee (spread over two glacier ski areas and one winter ski area), dog-friendly accommodations right on the ski run, countless winter and snowshoe hiking opportunities as well as dog care options for your best buddy.
