The Freizeit Arena in Sölden is a great place for families to relax body and mind. The indoor public leisure centre includes a swimming pool, several playgrounds and wellness areas.
Visitors can swim in the pool, play bowling and tennis, football and basketball, play air hockey, work out in the gym or relax in the sauna or Roman baths. You can also get a nice tan at the Solden Leisure Arena, which also has a solarium.
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The Freizeit Arena Solden is a real find for tourists with children. The wide range of family activities means you can spend a whole day here. You won't be bored because almost all children, regardless of age, love to play in the water. But even parents won't mind spending a day in Austria swimming in the pool, enjoying the relaxing atmosphere of the conservatory or sunbathing on the terrace.
As well as entertainment, all the necessary facilities are provided. Showers, toilets, changing rooms, baby changing rooms, hairdryers — in general, the leisure arena has everything you need to make your stay a pleasant one.
Сomplex Areas
- Swimming pool. The main activity at the Freizeit Arena Solden is, of course, swimming. But there is more than one type of pool at your disposal:
- one large pool;
- a children's pool;
- pool with inflatable slides;
- wave pool;
- current pool;
- jacuzzi.
The water in children's pools does not contain chlorine or other harmful chemicals. It is heated to about 32°C. The depth of the pool is extremely shallow and the water level is about knee deep for a one-year-old, so it is safe for children to splash around in the warm water.
Next to the children's pool there's a play area with puzzles and fun activities for the little ones, as well as a small spiral slide.
There are also outdoor terraces next to the large communal pool where you can enjoy the warm summer weather and relax in the sun on a sun lounger.
Both the large pool and the children's pool are kept at 30°C, so they are comfortable to use even in winter. Many people even come here after skiing to warm up and relax.
The pool features an exotic cave with massage jets, bubble cushions and Jacuzzi effect couches.
- A relaxing conservatory. Take a break from active entertainment, stroll among the plants or simply sit in silence with a cup of aromatic coffee and enjoy the view in the conservatory.
- Sauna and spa. This spa complex includes:
- Finnish log sauna;
- steam and inhalation sauna (temperature +45-49 °C);
- infrared cabin;
- sanarium (a low-temperature and medium-humidity sauna that relaxes, normalises blood circulation, stabilises sleep, improves the nervous system, etc.; temperature 50 °C);
- tepidarium (dry Roman thermae, temperature +39 °C);
- solarium.
The aim of this zone is not only to relax, but also to revitalise the body, rejuvenate the skin, stabilise blood pressure and calm the nervous system. A visit to the sauna invigorates, revitalises and energises, strengthens the immune system, relieves tension and back pain and promotes detoxification.
Please note that the sauna is charged separately: a single session costs €23 and after 17:30 the price is €20. There is also an additional charge for the solarium. A solarium session costs €8 for 12 minutes or €70 for 10 sessions.
- Sports hall. The hall measures 45 × 27 metres. It also has wide bleachers, which makes it possible to hold competitions in the presence of spectators. The hall is equipped with goals and barriers for handball and floorball, mini-football and ice hockey. There are also changing rooms and showers for the convenience of visitors. Admission costs between €38 and €75 for 55 minutes (depending on the number of people).
- Tennis courts. Lovers of the sport will find two courts with granular surface and three clay courts outside the leisure arena, as well as free racket and ball hire. If you have never played tennis before but would like to learn, you are welcome to take lessons at the local Moitzi Tennis School. A visit to the tennis court costs €23 (1 court for 55 minutes). For 11 visits, you'll pay €210, which means that if you buy in bulk, you'll get almost two visits for free. Training sessions are paid for separately, with prices ranging from €30 to €60, the current price can be found on the website of the Freizeit Arena Solden.
- The bowling alley. There are four fully automatic lanes for children over 12 to play on. The bowling alley also has arcade games such as pinball, air hockey, table football and car racing. One lane for one hour costs 13 euros.
- Fitness Centre. Visitors will find treadmills, step machines, exercise bikes, elliptical trainers for aerobic exercise and weight training equipment. Experienced fitness trainers will provide an individual approach to each visitor. Admission with a pool session is €19 per person. Admission to the pool and sauna is €26.
- Ice rink. The winter facility is only open during the cold season. Guests of the Solden leisure arena can skate on the ice rink.
- Bistro. There is a food court overlooking the swimming pool. The menu includes burgers, pasta, salads, desserts, starters and a variety of drinks (juices, soft drinks, tea, coffee, alcohol). Pool guests can also dine at tables by the water. The cost of lunch, including salad, soup and dessert, is approximately €20.
Services
On the ground floor of the Solden Leisure Arena there is an information centre where you can get all the information you need about visiting the pool, rules of conduct, current prices, etc.
In the local bistro, guests can not only have a bite to eat during their holiday, but also celebrate holidays: birthdays, company parties and others.
The swimming pool is always staffed by lifeguards who are responsible for the safety of bathers.
Leisure Arena Solden is carefully monitored for cleanliness and regular cleaning of all areas including changing rooms, showers and toilets. The pools are also regularly cleaned and the water changed.
A VIP package is available for sauna visits, which, in addition to admission, includes:
- 1 towel;
- 1 bathrobe;
- 1 pair of slippers;
- 1 shower gel;
- 1 body lotion;
- 1 drink voucher of your choice.
The VIP package includes a deposit of €20, which is refunded after the sauna session (provided that nothing has been damaged or lost).
Visitor information
- Bring the essentials and toiletries: slippers, towels, bathing caps, shower gels, shampoos, bathrobes, etc.
- If you go to the pool, choose shoes with non-slip surfaces to avoid injury: it is easy to slip on a wet floor.
- Leave your hairdryer at home — the changing rooms in the leisure arena are equipped with powerful hairdryers that will dry your hair in just a few minutes.
- Bathing trunks, swimwear, children's armbands and goggles can be purchased at the centre. These items are not for hire and are for sale only.
- Tennis racket hire is included in the court hire fee.
- Personal belongings can be left in a locked locker (the key is a wristband that is put on the visitor's arm after the entrance fee has been paid).
- Children must be at least 16 years old to use the sauna.
- Children under the age of 15 must be supervised by a parent or guardian.
- Freizeit Arena works with around 100 partner hotels in the region, so admission is often included in the room rate or a voucher can be purchased at the hotel reception desk.
- Check with the hotel owner or reception for more information.
- Cars can be parked free of charge in the centre's car park between 9:00 and 21:00. However, free parking is limited to one hour, after which you must either pay for a space or find another.
