Ischgl, Austria

Ischgl is always popular - a real paradise in the middle of the Austrian alps. Excellent snow conditions as it is located on high altitude and with a high drop for advanced skiers.
Ischgl is also famous for the after ski. Most places open up just after lunch and remain open until the early hours next day.

Skiing in Ischgl

In Ischgl there are entire 330 km of pistes and over 50 ski lifts. The system is very modern and has recently installed new lifts in many places, making the lift queues short or close to non-existing. There's even a double-decker cable car that connects Ischgl to Samnaun in Switzerland (duty free area). A large part of the total ski area is located above 2,000 meters which contributes to the good snow conditions.

The skiing suits the entire family. There is a high proportion of blue / green slopes, about 40 slopes, and about as many red pistes. A dozen black runs.

Ischgl is very family oriented with several areas dedicated for children. There are also good opportunities for finding some untouched snow after a snow fall and several off-pist runs can be reached easily from the lift system.

Greitspitz is with its 2,872 meters the highest peak in the ski system. From here there are slopes in all four directions, and many of the steepest slopes in Ischgl are found here. Nearby Palinkopf is also something for those who search for challenges.

For those who snowboard, there are several different parks to choose from, including Ischgl Snowpark, which received a new and refreshed design in 2017/2018.

Activities in Ischgl

If you are interested to get off the beaten track, we recommend you to go on a guided tour to the Silvretta glacier.

Most people who come here really get too tired to take in more than skiing and after ski, but try to fit in visit to Samnaun in Switzerland for a day. Pack your passport and credit card and get the cable car across the border to Samsaun to find some bargain duty-free items, such as ski equipment.

Also try the toboggan run, visit the many cozy mountain restaurants and enjoy the entertainment in the village.

Accommodation in Ischgl

The standard in hotels, apartments and pensions are consistently very high. The city center is also fairly concentrated, so it is rarely more than a few hundred meters to the center or to the ski lift from most accommodation.

Book an apartment if you do not want to eat out every day, or stay at a hotel where full or half board is included to fully get to relax and don't' have to bother about finding places to eat every day.

Travelling to Ischgl

The closest airport is in Innsbruck. Continue to the ski resort by bus, taxi or rental car. It will take you about an hour and a half. You can also find more information about how to get here by air in our FAQ.