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Sölden Imposes Seasonal Public Alcohol Ban on Party Strip From Dec. 1

Officials say the step targets nuisance street parties to improve quality of life.

Overview

  • The municipal ordinance establishes an alcohol‑free zone along Dorfstraße between the Giggijoch and Gaislachkogl lifts, extending to nearby public areas including a nursing home and a school care facility.
  • Drinking in public and carrying open bottles or cups are prohibited within the zone, while licensed venues may continue serving alcohol indoors.
  • The measure runs from December 1, 2025 to April 19, 2026, with an evaluation planned after the winter season.
  • Municipal security services will monitor compliance, and violations can draw fines of up to €2,000.
  • Local hosts helped shape the rules, accommodation providers will inform guests in advance, and officials point to similar approaches in Fiss and Ischgl.