ice Q: Alpine Gourmet Dining with a View

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Experience gourmet dining at 3,048 meters with panoramic views of the Ötztal Alps, made famous by James Bond's 'Spectre'.

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Restaurant ice Q

Perched atop the Gaislachkogl mountain in Sölden, Austria, ice Q is a gourmet restaurant offering a unique dining experience at an altitude of 3,048 meters. With its modern glass and steel architecture, it provides stunning panoramic views of the Ötztal Alps and has even served as a filming location for the James Bond film Spectre.

A brief summary to Restaurant ice Q

Gaislachkogl Bergstation Dorfstraße 115, Soelden, 6450, AT
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Monday 9 am-4 pm
Tuesday 9 am-4 pm
Wednesday 9 am-4 pm
Thursday 9 am-4 pm
Friday 9 am-4 pm
Saturday 9 am-4 pm
Sunday 9 am-4 pm

Local tips

Make a reservation in advance, especially during peak season, to secure a table with a view.
Consider visiting 007 Elements, a cinematic installation next to the restaurant, for a complete James Bond experience.
Try the signature Pinot 3000, a wine aged at high altitude, for a unique tasting experience.

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Getting There

Cable Car

The primary access to ice Q is via the Gaislachkoglbahn cable car from Sölden. From the base station in Sölden, take the Gaislachkoglbahn I to the mid-station, then transfer to Gaislachkoglbahn II to reach the summit. A round trip ticket for both sections costs €51.50 for adults and €28.50 for children. The cable car operates from 8:30 AM to 4:45 PM. Consider purchasing the Ötztal Summer Card for free access to the cable car.

Discover more about Restaurant ice Q

Ice Q is more than just a restaurant; it's an experience that combines fine dining with breathtaking alpine scenery. Located at the summit of the Gaislachkogl mountain, the restaurant's modern glass and steel structure offers panoramic views of the surrounding Ötztal Alps. The building itself is an architectural marvel, designed to resemble stacked blocks of ice, blending seamlessly with the mountain landscape.Originally, a restaurant was constructed on this site in 1966 when the Gaislachkogl was first made accessible by cable car. In 2013, the current structure was built, quickly gaining recognition for its design and culinary offerings. In 2019, Ice Q was awarded two toques by Gault Millau, solidifying its status as the highest toque-awarded restaurant in Austria. The restaurant consists of a bistro & lounge and a gourmet restaurant. The gourmet restaurant combines alpine traditions with haute cuisine.Ice Q gained international fame as a filming location for the James Bond film Spectre, where it was featured as the Hoffler Klinik. Today, visitors can enjoy the restaurant's culinary delights while taking in the views that once captivated James Bond location scouts. The restaurant has 130 seats inside, 82 seats on the terrace and a roof-top terrace which enjoys panoramic views.