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Elevation
1,377m–2,872m
Ski area
239 km
Lifts
46
Nearest airport
Innsbruck Airport (INN)
Schools
1 listed
Ski domain
Overview
Ischgl at a glance
Common questions
- Ischgl offers 239km of cross-border piste, primarily catering to intermediate skiers with long, wide red runs. Advanced skiers will find steep terrain and off-piste around Palinkopf and Greitspitz.
- The resort is generally not ideal for beginners due to its terrain skewing intermediate to advanced. For a more beginner-friendly experience, you could consider the neighbouring resort of Galtür.
- Ischgl is renowned for its legendary après-ski, including the famous "Top of the Mountain" concerts. These events have previously featured international headliners.
- The resort shares 239km of cross-border piste with Samnaun in Switzerland. This connection allows you to ski into Samnaun for duty-free shopping, offering items like alcohol and perfume.
- The ski area in Ischgl spans a significant altitude, ranging from 1377m at the base up to 2872m at its highest point. This high altitude helps ensure reliable snow cover.
The mountain
Ski area details
Key stats
Summit2,872m
Base1,377m
Vertical drop (resort)1,495m
Vertical drop (domain)1,512m
Total Lifts46
Total Slopes239 km
The mountain
Ratings
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Après ski
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The mountain
Ski area map
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Lesson providers
Ski schools at Ischgl
0 schools
About the resort
About Ischgl
Ischgl is the Austrian access resort for the cross-border Silvretta Arena shared with Samnaun. The stored 239 km and 46 lifts are explicitly linked-area figures rather than Ischgl-only statistics.
About the resort
Key facts about Ischgl
Ischgl is an outdoor ski area in Austria. Ischgl is part of the Silvretta Arena Ischgl/Samnaun ski area. Other resorts in the same ski area include Samnaun. Across the area, the lifts span 1,360m to 2,872m. The lifts run between 1,377m and 2,872m, a vertical drop of 1,495m. 239 km of marked pistes are served by 46 lifts. The nearest airport is Innsbruck Airport (INN).
Who teaches here
Ski schools and instructors in Ischgl
One ski school is listed at Ischgl.
- Skischule Ischgl Schneesport Akademie — Ski school.
Resort guide
Ischgl resort guide
Ischgl offers 239km of cross-border piste shared with Samnaun in Switzerland, legendary après-ski featuring international concert headliners, and a high-speed lift system. It is known as one of Austria's most expensive resorts.
Intermediate skiers will find the terrain outstanding, with long, wide red runs that are immaculately groomed. The cross-border connection allows access to Samnaun for duty-free shopping, offering alcohol, perfume, and tobacco.
Ischgl is generally not ideal for beginners, as the terrain primarily skews intermediate to advanced. For those new to skiing, the neighbouring resort of Galtür offers a more beginner-friendly experience.
Advanced skiers can explore steep terrain and excellent off-piste opportunities around Palinkopf and Greitspitz.
Ischgl is famous for its legendary après-ski, particularly the Top of the Mountain concerts, which have previously featured international headliners such as Elton John and Robbie Williams.
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Nearby
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Listed ski areas nearby include Mathon (4 km), Kappl (9 km), Galtür – Silvapark (9 km), Silvretta Bielerhöhe – Partenen (10 km), Samnaun (11 km), and St. Christoph am Arlberg (14 km).