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Heiligenblut vs Mayrhofen vs Sölden: at a glance

Side-by-side comparison of Heiligenblut, Mayrhofen and Sölden based on Alpe Match data: ski area, altitude, size, prices and access.

HeiligenblutMayrhofenSölden
CountryAustriaAustriaAustria
RegionCarinthiaTyrolTirol
Price level––€€€
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centrePartlyPartlyPartly
Nearest airportsKlagenfurt (KLU, 160 km - ~2 hours 15 min drive); Salzburg (SZG, 185 km - ~2 hours 45 min drive)Innsbruck Airport (INN) - 70 km; Salzburg Airport (SZG) - 170 kmInnsbruck Airport (INN) - approx. 85 km; Munich Airport (MUC) - approx. 270 km
Ski area55 km142 km146 km
Blue slopes20 km44 km70 km
Red slopes34 km66 km45 km
Black slopes1 km32 km29 km
Ski lifts116131
Village altitude1,288 m633 m1,377 m
Maximum altitude2,902 m2,500 m3,340 m
Hiking trails250 km532 km300 km
Population9593,9303,030
Accommodation beds2,20018,50015,000

Key differences

  • Sölden has the largest ski area: 146 km, compared with Mayrhofen (142 km) and Heiligenblut (55 km).
  • Mayrhofen has the most black slopes: 32 km, compared with Sölden (29 km) and Heiligenblut (1 km).
  • Mayrhofen has the most ski lifts: 61, compared with Sölden (31) and Heiligenblut (11).
  • Sölden has the highest village: 1,377 m, compared with Heiligenblut (1,288 m) and Mayrhofen (633 m).
  • Sölden has the highest top altitude: 3,340 m, compared with Heiligenblut (2,902 m) and Mayrhofen (2,500 m).
  • Mayrhofen has the most hiking trails: 532 km, compared with Sölden (300 km) and Heiligenblut (250 km).
  • Mayrhofen has the largest accommodation capacity: 18,500, compared with Sölden (15,000) and Heiligenblut (2,200).

Heiligenblut

Authentic alpine atmosphere at the foot of the Grossglockner, high altitude snow reliability, and a vast 15 km² freeride arena.

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Mayrhofen

World-class ski area Mountopolis featuring the 'Harakiri' (Austria's steepest slope), the PenkenPark for freeskiers, and proximity to the year-round Hintertux Glacier.

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Sölden

World-class glacier skiing on two glaciers, the BIG3 peaks above 3,000m, and the cinematic 007 ELEMENTS installation. Renowned for snow reliability from October to May and legendary après-ski culture.

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