Ski World Cup: Season opener this weekend in Sölden

Austria is still in shock after the surprising retirement of Hermann Maier, a living legend of alpine skiing, but is also eagerly awaiting the start of the Ski World Cup in Sölden. This coming weekend, the world’s best skiers will once again begin their quest for the coveted crystal globes, and they could hardly have chosen a better venue than Sölden in Tyrol. The good snow conditions and the prospect of sunny weather at the weekend are raising anticipation for the World Cup season opener in Sölden—not just in Austria.

At the first races of this year’s Ski World Cup in Sölden, the technical specialists will be in the spotlight. Both the men’s and women’s programs begin with a giant slalom. The specialists in slalom, downhill and super-G—the other disciplines of the Alpine Ski World Cup—will have to wait until the following races, but are nevertheless expected to compete in Sölden. From the German perspective, Felix Neureuther is among the favorites in Sölden, although his participation is still uncertain at this point.

The operators of holiday apartments and hotels in Sölden are well prepared for the Ski World Cup season opener and can offer plenty of capacity. Preparations are also in full swing on the giant slalom courses in Sölden, so everything should be in place for a successful World Cup event in Tyrol.