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Mayrhofen vs Sölden vs Zell am See: at a glance

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

MayrhofenSöldenZell am See
CountryAustriaAustriaAustria
RegionTyrolTirolPinzgau
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 airportsInnsbruck Airport (INN) - 70 km; Salzburg Airport (SZG) - 170 kmInnsbruck Airport (INN) - approx. 85 km; Munich Airport (MUC) - approx. 270 kmSalzburg Airport (SZG) (approx. 80 km); Innsbruck Airport (INN) (approx. 145 km)
Ski area142 km146 km138 km
Blue slopes44 km70 km57 km
Red slopes66 km45 km49 km
Black slopes32 km29 km32 km
Ski lifts613150
Village altitude633 m1,377 m770 m
Maximum altitude2,500 m3,340 m3,029 m
Hiking trails532 km300 km400 km
Population3,9303,03010,227
Accommodation beds18,50015,00018,000

Key differences

  • Sölden has the largest ski area: 146 km, compared with Mayrhofen (142 km) and Zell am See (138 km).
  • Mayrhofen has the most ski lifts: 61, compared with Zell am See (50) and Sölden (31).
  • Sölden has the highest village: 1,377 m, compared with Zell am See (770 m) and Mayrhofen (633 m).
  • Sölden has the highest top altitude: 3,340 m, compared with Zell am See (3,029 m) and Mayrhofen (2,500 m).
  • Mayrhofen has the most hiking trails: 532 km, compared with Zell am See (400 km) and Sölden (300 km).
  • Mayrhofen has the largest accommodation capacity: 18,500, compared with Zell am See (18,000) and Sölden (15,000).

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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Zell am See

Unique combination of glacier skiing, alpine lake activities, and a historic city center with diverse year-round tourism infrastructure.

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