Gaislachkogel Startplatz 2

Gaislachkogel Startplatz 2 sits above Sölden in Austria at about 2,241 m, facing northeast, and it's a year-round launch — flyable in both summer and winter, which makes it a natural pairing with a ski day if you're visiting Sölden for the pistes. Beautiful flights over the Ötztal valley are the draw here, and the launch itself sits about 570 metres northwest of the mid-station, an easy reference point to navigate to once you're up the mountain. Landing is equally set up for both seasons, opposite the valley station of the Gaislachkogelbahn — so whether you fly in July or January, the same simple landing spot applies. For anyone combining a ski trip with a flight, this is one of the more convenient two-season options in the Ötztal.

Check conditions before you fly

A forecast for the valley is not a forecast for the launch. Before heading to Gaislachkogel Startplatz 2, read the wind and thermals for the site itself, confirm the day's rules with the local club, and remember the standing rule — when in doubt, don't launch. In the free OutDare app you can open Gaislachkogel Startplatz 2 with a 7-day forecast built from high-resolution weather models, see who else has been flying, and get there with offline maps.