| Sölden | |
| Coat of arms | Location |
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| Administration | |
| Country |  Austria |
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| State | Tyrol |
| District | Imst |
| Mayor | Ernst Schöpf |
| Basic statistics | |
| Area | 466.9 km2 (180.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,368 m (4488 ft) |
| Population | 3,449 (1 January 2003) |
| - Density | 7 /km² (19 /sq mi) |
| Other information | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
| Licence plate | IM |
| Postal code | 6450 |
| Area code | 05254 |
| Website | www.soelden.tirol.gv.at |
Sölden is a municipality in the Ötztal valley of Tyrol, Austria. At c. 467 km² (180 sq mi), it is the largest municipality in the country. The population of 3,449 (as of 2003) is outnumbered by tourists, of which 15,000 can be accommodated. With tourist bed nights running at over two million per year, the municipality is third only to Vienna and Salzburg as an Austrian tourist destination. Sölden has lost some its former small village charm, but other attractions have been enhanced in recent years.
The main village of Sölden is at 1,368 metres (4,490 ft) elevation. The highest peak is the Wildspitze, at 3768 m (12,362 ft) is the second highest mountain in Austria, after the Großglockner.
Sölden is also a popular ski resort. The first World Cup race of the year usually takes place there in late October.
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Ski avalanche disaster
On the afternoon of May 3, 2009, an avalanche killed six people in the Austrian Alps. The victims have not yet been identified, according to police.
Witnesses saw the avalanche in the Schalfkogel mountains and alerted rescuers, but were unable to get to the scene because of the poor weather. A fresh attempt has since been made by helicopter and six bodies were recovered.[1]
Ski-resort Sölden statistics
- Elevation: 1350 m (4,429 ft) (Sölden village) - 3250 m (10,662 ft)
- Lifts: 36
- Terrain: 146 km (62 km red, 51 km blue, 27 km black, 6 km Skiroute).
References
- ^ "Avalanche Kills Six In Austrian Alps". May 3, 2009. http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/Austrian-Alps-Avalanche-At-Least-Six-People-Killed-Near-Ski-Resort-Of-Soelden-Rescue-Services-Say/Article/200905115274079?lpos=World_News_Carousel_Region_1&lid=ARTICLE_15274079_Austrian_Alps_Avalanche%3A_At_Least_Six_People_Killed_Near_Ski_Resort_Of_Soelden%2C_Rescue_Services_Say. Retrieved 2009-10-15.
External links
- Soelden.com - official tourist site
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