The Rettenbach Glacier above Soelden hosts the annual FIS Alpine World Cup season opener in October, one of the most watched ski races on the circuit. Summer skiing is possible here when most Alpine areas are closed. One of two connected glaciers above the Oetztal valley, linked to the Tiefenbach Glacier via a ski tunnel. Access via the glacier road from Soelden, one of the highest paved roads in Austria. Check soelden.com for current skiing conditions and access information.
glacier in Soelden
Rettenbach Glacier
One of two glaciers above Soelden in the Oetztal Alps, connected to the Tiefenbach Glacier via a ski tunnel. The Rettenbach hosts the annual FIS Alpine World Cup season opener every October, the race that marks the start of the international ski season. Summer skiing is possible here when most Austrian ski areas have closed.
- Type
- glacier
- Destination
- Soelden
- Cost
- Free to visit
- Address
- 6450 Soelden
- Coordinates
- 46.9682, 11.0072