FIS Ski World Cup Sölden
At last, the time has come again — winter is kicking off in the Ötztal with the long-awaited FIS Ski World Cup in Sölden. On October 24 and 25, 2009, stars of alpine ski racing will gather in Sölden for the opening event of the World Cup season. The World Cup Oktoberfest, featuring DJ RM on Tour and the Jetzendorfer Hinterhofmusikanten, will bring plenty of energy to the first evening of the winter season in Sölden.
FIS Ski World Cup kicks off in Sölden
At last, the time has come again — winter is kicking off in the Ötztal with the long-awaited FIS Ski World Cup in Sölden. On October 24 and 25, 2009, stars of alpine ski racing will gather in Sölden for the opening event of the World Cup season.
Der FIS Skiweltcup in Sölden wird der Start der internationalen Wettbewerbe in der neuen Wintersaison 2009/2010 für Skifahren am Rettenbachgletscher.
Date: 30/09/2026
The FIS Ski World Cup in Sölden traditionally gets underway on Saturday, October 24, at 09:45 with the women’s giant slalom. The women’s second run on the Rettenbach Glacier takes place at 12:45. The top women are then immediately called to the awards ceremony. After the Ö3 Mountainmania on the Rettenbach Glacier and the fan club parade through Sölden town center at 17:30, the women’s awards ceremony follows at around 18:30. The celebrations continue from 19:00 at the Freizeit Arena. The World Cup Oktoberfest, featuring DJ RM on Tour and the Jetzendorfer Hinterhofmusikanten, will bring plenty of energy to the first evening of the winter season in Sölden. Admission starts at EUR 9.
On Sunday, October 25, the men begin their first run of the giant slalom at the FIS Ski World Cup in Sölden on the Rettenbach Glacier at 09:45. Each competitor will race at high speed, trying to weave between the red and blue gates as skillfully and cleanly as possible. The men’s second run is also at 12:45. The Ö3 Mountainmania and the fan club awards follow immediately after the award ceremony.
Bus transfers from across Tyrol
For convenient transport to and from the FIS Ski World Cup events in Sölden, bus transfers from across Tyrol will be available on both race days in cooperation with Raiffeisen. Holders of valid ski passes are admitted free of charge; discounts or free admission are available for children and young people with valid ID. Tickets start at EUR 15, and a two-day ticket costs EUR 25.
Fans are already preparing to welcome the winter season with the FIS Ski World Cup on the Rettenbach Glacier and booking a hotel in Sölden. The World Cup weekend is also an ideal opportunity to visit the glacier ski areas on the Rettenbach and Tiefenbach glaciers. All slopes and lifts are open for public skiing.
Photo: Dago Wiedamann