Ischgl Ski Holidays

“Huge modern ski area, excellent snow record and bustling après-ski scene”

With 45 modern ski lifts and 239 kilometres of perfectly groomed pistes, Ischgl is arguably one of Austria’s finest resorts and boasts a long winter season with 90% of its skiing above 2,000 metres.

The Silvretta Arena connects Ischgl with the Swiss Samnaun area and the vast network of pistes is best suited to good intermediates with plenty of freeride terrain on offer too.

The stylish resort centre is compact with a high concentration of quality 4* Superior and 5* Hotels and Ischgl’s après-ski is up there with some of the best in the Alps. Ischgl’s Season opening and closing concerts are legendary and its reputation for fine dining and events makes this a busy, bustling resort throughout the winter.

On the Mountain 

Three high-speed Gondolas funnel the morning crowds up to Idalp which is where the beginner areas and Ischgl’s snowpark are located. From Idalp, lifts and pistes fan out in all directions and there are two long ‘Duty Free Runs’ which wind their way down through wild scenery to Samnaun, Switzerland.

Advanced and expert skiers should aim for the Palinkopf sector which offers challenging reds, blacks and some long itinerary routes under the new Piz Val Gronda lift. There are also some fantastic ski touring options too – hire a local guide.

Large restaurants offer a wide choice of on-slope dining with self-service and table service options.

Off the Mountain 

Ischgl has some of the best après-ski in the Alps and you’ll hear the music thumping out of the slope-side ‘Paznauner Thaya’ long before you see the party crowd. In town, the legendary Kuhstall, Schatzi Bar and Trofana Alm pack out post skiing and there are also quieter cafes and bars in which to unwind at the end of the day.

Ischgl is about more than just the skiing plus après though and there are award-winning Restaurants, plenty of upmarket shops, lounge bars and clubs. Keep an eye out for regular music and gourmet events too.

Other attractions include the all-new Silvretta Thermal Spa with indoor and outdoor pools, sauna area, gym and ice-rink. There is also a 7-kilometre floodlit toboggan run, bowling, indoor tennis, sleigh rides and winter walks.