Human Race - Sölden
Tyrol, Austria — 0.2 km
Sölden — Rettenbachferner glacier
Sölden - Rettenbachferner
🇦🇹 Tyrol · Austria — Altitude 2685 m
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This camera looks out over the Rettenbachferner, a glacier high above the Ötztal resort of Sölden in the Austrian Alps. It is useful for checking how much snow lies on the ice and what the sky is doing above the peaks before you travel. The page adds local time and a three-day forecast next to the stream.
About the place
Sölden sits at the head of the Ötztal valley in Tyrol, one of Austria's best known ski villages. The Rettenbachferner lies at roughly 2,685 metres and is part of the high alpine terrain that makes the area a year-round destination. Glaciers here shape the landscape of steep rock, snowfields and wide cirques, and the air at this altitude is thin and very clear on good days.
What the camera shows
The view is aimed at a glacier, so the most telling moments are early morning, when fresh snow or cloud is easiest to spot, and clear afternoons, when the surface is most visible. Changes in snow cover from season to season are usually the most noticeable thing to follow. Conditions can shift quickly, so watch for cloud building over the ridges in the afternoon.
Practical notes
The Alpine climate here is cold even in summer, and wind can make the upper slopes feel much colder than the valley. Skiing is typically possible from late autumn into spring, while summer visits suit hikers who prefer open high ground. Nearby cameras on the Human Race piste and the Schwarze Schneid mid-station show other parts of the same ski area.
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About this camera
What is the weather like at Sölden Rettenbachferner now?
The current conditions and a three-day forecast are shown in the live weather block on this page. Because the glacier is high, temperatures and wind can differ a lot from those in the valley below.
What time is it in Sölden right now?
The local time for Sölden is shown on this page and follows Austrian time, which is one hour ahead of UTC in winter and two hours ahead in summer.
Where exactly is this webcam located?
The camera is on the Rettenbachferner glacier above Sölden in Tyrol, at about 2,685 metres altitude. The map on this page shows its exact position in the Ötztal Alps.
When is the best time to watch this camera?
Clear mornings and afternoons give the sharpest view of the glacier surface. Winter and spring show the most snow cover, while summer can reveal exposed ice and rock depending on the year.
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