This is not a description of a specific trip. This is an attempt to answer a question like: "need advice on Ischgl" (© R.K. ;) by a person who has been there 3 times and skated, in total, 23 days. I do not insist on anything, but just share my personal experience. There was an idea to write last year, but too lazy. I am correcting myself.

Who are we

Any impressions depend on previous experience and our expectations. Therefore, in order to be able to compare your expectations with our experience, I will first say a few words about us.

My wife and I are 45 years old, our son is 10. We live in Perm. There is experience of summer vacations on standard routes: Bulgaria, Türkiye, Emirates. Short business trips: Italy, Tunisia, Greece, Hungary, Czech Republic. We do not like the road with transfers. Let it be better more expensive, but directly. We don’t like (on holidays) restaurants with waiters (it’s a long wait and it’s not clear what to order). We prefer buffet and self-service in any form. But we can easily repeatedly go to rest in the place we like. If you liked it, then why not repeat it? The record in this regard is 5 trips to Bulgaria to Sunny Beach, even mixed with other places. Hangouts - discos do not care. It's good if there is a bar where you can slowly drink a couple of cocktails and good Irish whiskey. Of the foreign languages, I have “tourist-technical” English, the rest have nothing at all.

In Ischgl, the regime was simple. At 9 am - on the lift. At 12-30 lunch in the mountains. At 15:00 we went down to the hotel. Relax, watch a movie (we took a DVD player with us), take a walk around the city, to the store. Dinner at the hotel. At 22 I was already asleep. I heard the term “stayhotels” here on the forum (hello swissmaker). It seems to be about us.

About our skiing experience

I got up for the first time almost by accident in February 2003. A certain gift/prize came from a Western partner at work. It was a trip to Ischgl for a week with a paid flight from Moscow, a hotel and breakfast and dinner meals. I even doubted whether to go. But I went and "fuse" in full. On the first day - 2 hours with an instructor and then on your own. True, the Ural childhood affected, of course. They raced on cross-country pieces of wood from any available slide. So I remembered everything. Two days of training, then "blue", and by the end of the week "red". Final - descent into the city on the last day of skiing. In the winter of 2004 I bought skis and started skiing in my area. In February 2004, with a couple of friends, I went for a week to France, Chamonix. They pulled me out already on black. We went down (with an instructor) along the glacier. On the last day of this week we went to Cervinia (Italy).

The son went for the first time in the winter of 2004 on the local slides. My wife was in Ischgl in January 2005. We were all together in the Alps in January 2005 and January 2006. As you know, in Ischgl.

Finally for today. I love the blue-red, worn out, wide tracks, where you can safely accelerate in wide arcs, diagonally. I can go down from the "black". But if it is really difficult, then I don’t get much pleasure. No extreme, freeride and other things. I'm thinking of trying snowblades.

The son began to steadily roll after me on the red ones and even “slid” down the black one once, but refused to repeat;). The wife is still riding on the blue-training, interspersing this business with coffee in the nearest mountain restaurant.

Where and what can I see about Ischgl on the Internet?

I looked at www.ski.ru for the first time. Official website - www.ischgl.com. This is, in fact, the address of the main page with links to multilingual options. There is already Russian. But it is a bit incomplete, not an exact copy. Although it is updated periodically. I am using the English version.

The site has everything. Very convenient interactive map of the valley, which has almost all the hotels. If you press Index on the map at the bottom right, you can search by name. After the hotel is found on the map, you can view the information and find out the address of the hotel website. There is also an interactive map of the slopes. But I didn't like her. It is better to look here: www.silvretta.at. Here you can find and download the latest piste map in pdf format. Further, I will give the numbers of tracks and lifts from this map everywhere. All lifts have their own names, but it's hard to pronounce them;). The traces have a simple numerical number. Lifts letter + number. Further, t-8 means - "track 8", p-A1 - "lift A1".

How to get to Ischgl

But whatever. Of the three times, I flew twice via Munich and once via Salzburg. From Munich 300 km, 3-4 hours by bus/car. Some inconvenience is that you have to drive / go around the city itself. Spotted - 45 minutes it takes. From Salzburg 280 km, we were rushed in 2005 in 2 hours 45 minutes. Both times the family ordered an individual minibus through a travel agency. The price is harsh - about 1000s. But it corresponds to the local level. The last time we considered the option of a train from Munich. It seemed to work out beautifully. From the airport to the railway station (the travel agency promised). Train with transfer in Innsbruck to Landeck station (for the whole family 176e round trip). Then 30 km taxi (option - met from the hotel). But the train has been postponed. I did not dare to move around the stations with three sets of skis and boots (it will still hang on me;). Yes, and it turned out that the return flight was at 10-30, that is, even on the transfer we started at 5 in the morning, but what about the trains at night, they didn’t check.

The nearest airport is Innsbruck, 100 km. But the mountains and the size of the accepted aircraft are limited. Of ours, it seems, only the Yak-42D can land there.

Ischgl himself

In fact, it is not even called a city, but a village. As it is written in the prospectus: "with adjoining villages 1400 inhabitants". At the same time - 10,000 beds in hotels. Ischgl itself is walked in length along the valley on foot and slowly in 20 minutes from end to end.

Streets of Ischgl

Ischgl is located at an altitude of 1400 m. Three cabin lifts go from the city to the mountains. A1 from the center, 10-seater cabins. A2 (4-seater) and A3 (6-seater) - from the eastern part (lower on the map). At the same time, a tunnel with moving walkways was dug from A3 to the city center (it is marked with red stripes on the city plan). There is also an elevator in the center of the tunnel. From the A3 to the Madeleine Hotel there is another tunnel with escalators. In general, everything has been done to want as little as possible with skis on your shoulders.

Transport of real skiers

Really from anywhere in the city to the ski lift 5 minutes quickly and 10 minutes crawling. Some thoughtfulness is caused by hotels behind the highway. It seems close, but still thoughtful. And there are separate places on the very slope of the mountains, from where to go further. But not much, a maximum of 10 minutes. In general - look on the map and think. In 2003 I lived in the 4* Solaria hotel. This is according to the diagram on the site on the right side. Family - both times in the neighboring 4 * Vista Allegra. We went through the escalator to the A2 and A3.

And so we got into the cabin .. Yes, but which one? A1 and A3 at the top come to exactly one place - the Idalp valley (Idalp). A2 - a little higher, on the mountain (uh, I won't try to pronounce its name;). Therefore, A2 can be climbed by those who have already mastered at least the blue slopes.

From Idalp, all skiing begins both up and down (descent into the city, I will say separately). The office of the ski school is also located here.

Ischgl symbol near the ski school

In 2003, there was not a single Russian-speaking instructor in it. In 2005 they appeared, but "in line". They took an Englishman to his wife (or rather, he turned out to be a natural Scot) and I circled around them for three days for 2 hours and worked as a translator. In 2006, on the slopes, I periodically heard Russian speech with an accent from the instructors. The school address is skischule.ischgl.com. There are prices (they go up a little every year). Letters written in bad English are answered, I tried.

Where to ride?

Let's start with the newbies. First I followed this path, then my son and wife. Instructors begin to teach "zero" skiers near the hill without a number, which is served by a single "plate" tow bar B7.

First steps

This is followed by the same yoke B6 with the beginning directly from the g / l of the school. After that, I recommend the lower part of the T-6, served by a B5 double “mop”. Further, according to the increase in experience, follows t-8 (p-B1) and t-11 (p-B2). All this within the Idalpa Valley.

View of Idalp from Route 11

The ability to descend the blue t-11, in my opinion, is of decisive importance. If you overcome it, then the neighboring valleys open before you. From the top of p-V2, a descent into the Alp Trida valley (Alp Trida) is available with long blue t-62/63 and not even a track, but a whole rolled mountain t-69.

Alp Trida

And you can move from Idalp by t-2 to the Hollenkar valley, with a wonderful blue t-23. Of the blue runs, I like 11 and 23 the most.

Reds are better to start mastering with t-10 (the same n-B2). Good, flat. It has two forks at the bottom and you can try to the right “short and cool” and to the left “longer and not very cool”. After a confident descent from the t-10, everything is open to you, including skiing down to the city.

Red skating is extremely diverse, even the eyes run wide. I really liked the series of runs in Alp Tride, connected by the N2, M1 and M2 lifts. They are all good there, especially the t-76 and t-65. Interesting t-30 and t-31. Not very long, but partly passing through the forest. I recommend trying the T-40 in the distant Vesil Valley. Although the path to it is not very easy. From Idalp t-2, n-C2, n-D1. And from the top of D1, you need to move a little around to the beginning of the T-40. But it is very long, it goes through a beautiful valley. Passing it without stopping gave me great satisfaction.

I'm not an expert on black yet;). In fact, in Ischgl I rode on the T-21. It was on it that my son moved out. This is probably the best option to try your hand. If it suddenly becomes scary at the top, there is an option to go around and go down along the slope along the blue one.

Route 21

Out of curiosity, I look at some absolutely crazy (when viewed from below or from the side) t-14a. In 2003, I saw how people went down with her and simply did not understand how this could be .. Now I would probably try to “you can” (but where can I go? I will slide sideways, if that). But in January it is closed for the second year, there is little snow. Let him wait ;).

It's probably pointless to talk about the quality of the preparation of the tracks. 31 snowcats work on time.

This snowcat costs 220,000 euros

Additional entertainment. I saw fan parks, half-pipes, artificial “wave” slides. But I didn't use it myself. Near t-8 there is a fenced-off "dimensional" area. At the bottom, it has speed measurement sensors, which are displayed on two displays - at the top of the tarss and at the bottom. My son loved it ;) He caught up to 75 km / h, my maximum is 82.

Now we are measured

Lunch in the mountains

Of course, there are no problems with this. On the map, I counted 13 restaurants and bars. In 2-3 of them there are even halls with waiters. We had lunch for two adults and a child cost around 30s. No savings. This usually included a couple of salads (they are sold by weight), a couple of hot dishes (for example, spaghetti bolognese for 7.20 of such a size that we could barely eat together with our son), beer-tea-coffee, strudel / ice cream. Really fit in the 20s, without remaining hungry.

Rest near the restaurant Idalp

Along the way, they usually rested once more, with drinks. It took 10 more. Yes, and my entry into the bar after the descent cost the family budget from 4 to 7e.

Behind the back - the abyss and Switzerland

Descent into the city

I repeat once again that it is better to start descending into the city along any route after checking for the T-10. Before that, it's better - on the lift. Any option contains quite real red areas.

The diagram shows some kind of web of tracks on the slope from Idalp to the city. In reality, it can be conditionally divided into two parts - lower and upper. The interface is the middle stations of all three cabin lifts. "Lower" contains two options. T-1 leads to the central part of the city, and t-1a leads to the lower stations A2 and A3. Moreover, it is necessary to carefully understand, the transition from 1 to 1a is not entirely obvious. And they go down the different slopes of the valley. At first I missed a couple of times and went to the center on m-1 instead of the m-1a I needed. But all sorts of elevators-tunnels-escalators make misses absolutely painless for tired feet in boots.

Finish line 1 in the city center

But the "upper" has a lot of options, you can pick them up on the map. My favorite descent, starting from Idalp, looked like this: p-B8, t-7, r-F1, lower part of t-4, t-5, t-1a. A very beautiful valley along which the T-7 is going plays an important role in this choice. The entire descent in this option has a total elevation difference of about 1250m. Really more, due to the intermediate rise. At the finish line, t-1a has a rather spectacular, long and steep mountain. Directly across the road is the open bar of the Elizabeth Hotel with an open bar counter. Finish, rack skis, mulled wine and schnapps with a beautiful view of the descending skiers;).

The last descent on track 1a. View of Ischgl

In 2006, looking for an easier descent option for my son's first attempt, I traveled a lot. The simplest (but still really red) seemed to me the following route from Idalp: t-2, p-C3, t-30, t-37, p-E5, t-1a (exit to the city on the very left, if you look below, her sleeve). The most difficult place on this path is the slide in the middle of the T-37. Short, but rather black bias. True, half of it, the steepest, can be driven around in the forest, there is a sign at the top. P-E5 is actually a long horizontal tug. You don’t have to relax on it, you can also “fall away” in those places where you have to go a little down and your speed can exceed the speed of the cable. But there is a road nearby. If it has disappeared - training with a “skate”;).

The path of the smuggler

It is known that it is one of the chips of Ischgl - the possibility of a visit to the territory of Switzerland. In fact, the border passes somewhere in the area of ​​the upper stations p-B2 and p-B3. And Alp Trida is like Switzerland already. But the interest is in visiting the town of Samnaun Dorf. I read somewhere that about 150 years ago, the inhabitants of this village received the right to duty-free trade. And they are still using it. Therefore, there are 50 duty-free shops in Dorf.

Samnaun Dorf. The signs on the right speak for themselves.

I must say right away that from time to time Austrian customs officers are on duty in the “return zone” (top of p-B2 for sure). And they politely ask to show the backpack to everyone who has it. Still, there are restrictions on the duty-free importation of alcohol, cigarettes and other things into Austria. They checked us in 2005, never saw us in 2006, but did not go to Dorf.

There are three ways to get to Dorf.

1. T-60 (there is no reverse lift above it). At the bottom, there seems to be a ski bus to Dorf. We have never gone down this route.
2. Absolutely without skis, on lifts. From Ischgl it looks like this: A1(A3)-B2-N1-N6-L1(L2). L1 and L2 are real air buses. Two-story cabins for 120 seats.

Lift cabin L2

From the lower stations L1-2 you can get to Dorf both by ski bus and by free minibuses that scurry from the ski lift to the center of the town. You just need to ask the driver of the minibus, standing at the lift: "Dorf?". There is even a special type of ski pass for this route with the official name "smuggler's ticket". It is clear that the path to the upper stations L1-2 can also be skied.

1. Fully skiing. From Idalp: t-2, p-C2, p-D1, t-80. Reversely - p-L1-2, t-69, p-N1, t-11. You can go along this path after mastering the t-11. From the top station p-D1 you can climb to the top of the Palinkopf mountain without skis. From a height of 2864 a very beautiful panorama opens up.

On Palinkopf

Although the T-80 on the map is red, there are detours in all really red places on it. They make sure that people carry their money calmly;). At the entrance to the city there are racks for skis. After walking, we return to the skis and along the city we slide down to p-L1. We ride it up the hill.

On Route 80

What is in Ischgl itself?

Ischgl is famous for its apres-ski. Indeed, there is everything, including a nightclub and a casino. The famous bar Kuhstall.

Kuhstall outside

Everything is as it should be, the music is right, dancing in g/l boots, etc.

… and inside

Shops are mainly sports, there are a couple of souvenir shops. Three supermarkets (maybe more, but hardly). Supermarkets have everything you need. Restaurants, bars, a couple of patisseries. In general, in two evenings you can slowly get around everything.

There is a center "Silvretta". It has a cafe-restaurant, billiards, a bowling alley, an indoor pool, a sauna, a solarium, etc.

About the weather

The most ungrateful topic;). Nevertheless.
End of February 2003, 6 days of skiing. In the mountains around 0, the sun every day. Perfect.
Beginning of January 2005, 8 days of skiing. Sun, in the mountains 0..-2. One day cloudy. Rain below, wind and snow groats in the mountains. Lift A3 is closed. Riding only on Idalpa. All lifts to the passes are closed. We ride until lunch.

And so you can ride if you want

Beginning of January 2006, 9 days of skiing. Before our arrival - snowfalls. The first day it snows. On the tracks during the day - 10-15 cm of fresh snow, but everything is open. Days 2 and 3 - the snow is on the wane. Sunny weather is set. In the mornings in the mountains in the shade - minus 10. In the afternoon in the sun it warms up to minus 2..4.

Close to Ischgl

The Silvretta region includes the following ski areas (in order from Innsbruck): Zee, Kappl, Ischgl-Samnaun, Galtur. The largest, of course, is Ischgl. The distance from Ischgl to See is 15 km, to Kappl and Galthur about 8 km each. I haven't been to any of them, just passed by. Between them there are also intermediate villages without lifts, but with hotels. If you have a car, in my opinion, you can quite settle in one of them. I saw prices for apartments there at 30 euros per nose per day. And the buses seem to run regularly.

So why three times Ischgl?

And are we going there again? Of course, the first trip played a significant role. When the family gathered for the first time, I chose Ischgl again, because. everything was already known. Where and to whom to ride, where to go, etc. We immediately got down to business - skating. And then they stuck. VERY convenient that one entry point to the mountains. Those. a family with different experiences rises together. And everyone can ride side by side without going down into the valley. In 15-20 minutes you can get to the meeting point from almost anywhere. In this sense, I really did not like Chamonix. If it weren’t for a car, it’s quite difficult to travel by bus all over the valley. And I liked it in Cervinia. This is a real next candidate for our visit.

Yes, and 80 tracks of Ischgl for 23 days of skiing have not bothered me yet. I haven't been able to visit all of them yet.

If you like frosty and snowy winters, are a fan of outdoor activities, sports and mountains, then you will be delighted with the picturesque ski resort of Ischgl. It is located in Austria, in the western part of Tyrol, in the beautiful Paznauntal valley. This is one of the most festive and elegant resorts in this country.

Story

Ischgl developed rapidly. For many, the rise of his popularity seemed unique, and, to some extent, unexpected. Until the 60s of the last century, it was a small Tyrolean village, which was known to skiers and climbers as the beginning of the Classic Silvretta route.

The very first chair lift leading to the top of Idalp (2320 m) was built here in 1963. Ten years later (1973) a gondola lift was launched to the top of Pardach Grat (2630 m). The third lift, leading from the valley to the highlands, was launched in 1977. By this time, Ischgl (ski resort) already had its own infrastructure, including restaurants, its own style of care for excellent slopes. This time can be considered the starting point in the rapid development of the modern resort "Silvretta-Skiregion".

Location

The ski resort of Ischgl (Austria) is the most popular in the Paznaun ski region (West Tyrol). It is located at an altitude of 1377 meters in a high valley that separates the Vervalgruppe and Silvretta mountain ranges. In the neighborhood are the famous resorts Kappl, See, Galtür.

Description of the resort

This is the most expensive, fashionable, pretentious ski resort. Ischgl is often called the Austrian Courchevel. The resort has a rather significant elevation difference (1377-2864 m). The length of the tracks is 210 kilometers. Of these, 38 km are blue, 127 km are red, 45 km are black runs.

Lifts

Ischgl is a ski resort, reviews of which are sent by sports fans from all over the world. Moreover, they are all positive. The resort is served by forty lifts:

• 2 - carriages;
• 3 - gondola;
• 23 - chairlifts;
• 12 - rope tows.

Ninety percent of all Ischgl's pistes are the spacious and wide Idalp Plateau, which ranges in height from 2,000 to 2,864 meters. To the plateau from the center of the resort there are two lifts - "Fimbaban" (A3), "Silvrettaban" (A1).

Throughout the plateau there is an extensive network of trails that differ in level of difficulty. The famous snow park "Borders Paradise" is also located here. It has ski jumps and halfpipes. A total of over thirty obstacles.

There is an opinion that the Ischgl ski resort is one of the best in Europe for snowboarders and skiers of all skill levels. Beginners also feel quite comfortable here, since the resort has many simple, and, at the same time, well-prepared trails.

As for the pros, they like Ischgl for having varied and interesting black slopes. This Austrian resort offers great opportunities for virgin lands lovers and carving enthusiasts, and snowboarders will enjoy skiing in a special Snowboard Park. You can go down to the village along the Ischgl slopes, this is important for lovers of "ski-out" and "ski-in".

Ischgl is a ski resort, reviews of which often concern convenience and the absence of queues for lifts. And, of course, the unique natural beauties of this place do not leave anyone indifferent.

ski area

Ischgl is a ski resort whose numerous pistes are always perfectly prepared. Comfortable lifts and take sports enthusiasts from the center of the village to the ski arena, from where the trails lead up to the resort of Samnaun (Switzerland).

A day ticket for the ski area will cost you from 51 euros. Children under eight years of age enjoy free entertainment at this wonderful resort accompanied by one parent, while teenagers under 16 receive a hefty discount.

New

At the beginning of this season, the guests were able to appreciate the changed infrastructure. Today the ski resort Ischgl celebrates a new milestone in its development. Along the B188, there is a new parking lot with six hundred spaces. Pedestrian underground tunnel Prenner (130 m) connects it with a new lift, which in less than ten minutes will take guests to Mount Pardachgrat to a height of 2.6 thousand meters. This is a record - today this circular three-rope road with a large height difference is the only one in the world.

The new bus station, opened in 2015, perfectly complements the transport infrastructure. The resort is successfully coping with the influx of skiers in the Prenner area, and the new parking lot relieves the center. Therefore, in the coming season, vacationers can enjoy even more comfort, and they will be able to get to the ski area even safer and faster.

Entertainment Capital

Tourists who have already been to the Tyrolean Ischgl know that here you can not only do your favorite sport, admire the natural beauties, but also enjoy the rich entertainment program of the resort. In the evenings, world-class pop stars often perform here - Robbie Williams and Rihanna will be guests of this season. The competition of chefs "Figures in white" will be held.

Tourists who come to this resort in January receive special pleasure. At this time, the Silvretta Arena turns into a huge open-air lottery. 10 pairs of artists from different countries gather for a competition of sculptures made from snow. These models reach several meters in height. On this, the masters are given only five days.

Hotels

There are no problems with housing in this resort. Most of our compatriots prefer to stay in small but very comfortable family hotels. For example, in the Alpenhof hotel. It has recently reopened after renovation. Located - next to the ski lifts, and, at the same time, removed from the noise.

All rooms have a bath or shower, toilet, telephone, satellite TV, minibar, safe, terrace or balcony. This hotel features panoramic attic family rooms and an exclusive wellness center with saunas and steam baths.

Hotel Brigitte

The hotel is located in a quiet location on a small hill, which offers a picturesque view of the main street of the village and its surroundings. The hotel is just a few minutes walk from the ski lifts. Therefore, it is often chosen by outdoor enthusiasts.

In the evening, you can spend time in the wellness center, enjoy beauty treatments in the spa, or simply sit with friends or loved ones by the fireplace in the cozy lobby.

Ischgl (Austria) ski resort reviews

Many tourists note that, despite the image of an expensive and pretentious resort assigned to this place, it is very democratic. People are smiling and friendly. The trails are well prepared. Perfectly approaches, both for family rest, and for the youth company.

The colorful town of Ischgl stands out. The town occupies the Silvretta ski area. Today Ischgl is a fashionable and expensive resort in Austria. The place is equipped with hotels that belong to different levels of vacationers. Among them, five-star stands out. Tourists come to rest from mid-November to mid-April.

The vast ski area includes 235 km of slopes, it has the beautiful name of Silvretta. The arena service includes 2 resorts. These include the Austrian Ischgl as well as the Swiss Samnaun.

The Austrian part includes steep and interesting slopes. Skiers climb on three state-of-the-art gondolas. You can see the slopes there, they are moderate and open. A stable snow cover is maintained due to the northern location of the slopes, which have decent heights.

Snowboarders with amateurs come to the resort area. On the mountain, visitors have fun and relax. The hill is equipped with impressive snow sculptures.

Weather and climate in Ischgl

Australia is characterized by the presence of a temperate climate zone. In mountainous areas, as well as on the plains, the temperature is not the same. In summer, the temperature is +210C. The hottest months are July and August. In the resort area in winter the temperature reaches -20C. January is the coldest month. The annual precipitation rate exceeds 3000 mm.

The tourist season is open throughout the year. Tourists begin to conquer mountain peaks from mid-autumn to mid-spring. People bathe in the lakes with the onset of heat, ending with the velvet season.

Winters are cold due to the continental climate. The ski season is characterized by the presence of heavy snow. Thanks to the prevailing weather Austrian winter resorts is a global brand. The artificial snow system is activated after a slight thaw on low elevations. The characteristic December temperature is +11°C, it drops to zero at night.

The south of the country has a continental climate, while the western side is dominated by a temperate climate. Humidity is high. In winter, the weather in Austria is sunny and also warm.

In February, the snow melts, but the ski country is snowy. An amazing metamorphosis of the climate is the presence of warm weather, rare rains and a lot of snow. The ecosystem of the country is unique, as there is a warm wind "foehn". Thanks to it, the air warms up, regardless of what precipitation falls. Snow melting is observed in the second half of February, after which they descend. At this time, the winter season ends, and vacationers start to leave.

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Prices for equipment rental and lift

In the ski area Ischgl - Samnaun you can ride a VIP ski pass, its cost is 216-240 euros. The price of a children's ski pass is 144 euros. Above the neighboring villages of Kapl, See, and also Galtur, tourists ride on the Silvretta ski pass.

For 6 days there is an opportunity to ride on 68 lifts for only 242–281 euros, for children the price is different, it is 159 euros. In Ischgl, ski passes are valid for 5 days out of 7 or 10 out of 14. Non-skiers can use season tickets or one-day ski passes, as well as their varieties. Adults have the right to accompany a child if he is under 8 years old.

Hotels and accommodation in Ischgl

Four-star hotels are designed to accommodate visiting guests, as well as local residents. Housing prices are not cheap.

You can inexpensively relax at the bases of Galtyur, as well as Kappl. The areas are equipped with modest ski areas, but the best conditions for those who want to relax with small children. There is a free ski pass for movement, it can be reached within 10-15 minutes.

Occupies a place in the center of the resort. The place is calm, it is located on a hill. The wellness center is equipped with a swimming pool, tourists bathe in the sauna. there is a direct flight from Moscow.

The shuttle ride is one hour. Tourists fly to Munich or Salzburg directly from St. Petersburg. From these cities, the driving time does not exceed 3 hours. The direction is famous for its popularity, for several years it has become in demand.

By car, you can quickly reach from Germany, a trip on the A8 autobahn before the exit, and then it goes to the A93 autobahn. It is gradually moving into the Austrian A12.

From Italy, the path is not far, in order to get there by car, it is enough to drive north along the A22 autobahn, crossing the Brennerpass pass, which passes into the Austrian A13 autobahn.

The nearest airports to the ski resort Ischgl are:

• Innsbruck 97 km
• Friedrichshafen 167 km
• Zurich 237 km

Official website of the resort: https://www.ischgl.com

Ski resort Ischgl on the map:

Ski resorts in Austria
Ischgl

Ischgl: about the resort

Ischgl is rightfully considered one of the best Alpine resorts and is famous for its apres-ski. The town, located in the valley, began to develop in the mid-sixties, when the locals realized that tourism could bring much more profit than agriculture. Having preserved many old houses that have turned into hotels and boarding houses, a small village (only 1350 inhabitants) today has a well-developed infrastructure of a modern ski resort. The Silvretta ski arena is one of the largest skiing and snowboarding regions in Austria. The main skiing area is located between 2000 m - 2872 m, which usually allows skiing from early December to April.

Recommended: lovers of comfortable accommodation and vibrant nightlife, skiers at a good and expert levels, gourmets.
Not recommended: non-skiers, those who are just starting to ski, those who want to save money.

Pros:
– Decent choice of hotels, incl. luxury class.
- Excellent lift system.
- Extensive ski area.
- Vibrant nightlife.
- Good preparation of slopes, one of the best resorts for snowboarding.

Minuses:
- High price level.
- Few trails for beginners.
- The key trails back to the resort are often crowded.
- Extremely small area of ​​forest skiing.
- Ski-in ski-out options are limited.

How to Get to Ischgl
The nearest international airport is Innsbruck, then by train to Landeck 1 hour 20 minutes and 1 hour by bus. From Zurich Airport 4-5 hours by train (3 trains in the morning) and bus (with transfers); from Munich Airport - three routes per day (train 4-5 hours and bus 1 hour). Railway station - Landeck (Landeck, 30 km to the northeast). A special bus runs from the railway station to the resort (the schedule is related to the arrival of trains).

Distance from Ischgl to the nearest airports: Innsbruck (99 km), Zurich (220 km), Munich (302 km).

Tracks: 238 km (blue - 18%, red - 61%, black - 21%)

Ischgl ski passes: prices
A VIP ski pass that gives you the opportunity to ski in the ski area Ischgl - Samnaun costs 222.5-247 euros for 6 days (depending on the season), a children's 6-day ski pass (under 17 years old) for 6 days costs 148 euros. A Silvretta ski pass is also offered, which, in addition to Ischgl / Samnaun, offers skiing over the neighboring villages of Galtur, Kappl and See (68 lifts in total). Such a ski pass for 6 days costs 249.5–290 euros for adults and 164 euros for children. As in other resorts, you can buy ski passes for 5 days out of 7 (or 10 out of 14), season tickets for non-skiers, one-day ski passes and other varieties. Deposit for ski pass card: 5 euros. Children under 8 ride for free when accompanied by an adult.

Skiing in Ischgl
Wide long trails alternate with narrow bends and gutters and vast expanses of untouched virgin lands. The central skiing area is the Idalp intermountain basin (2300-2870 m). Three gondolas lead to it from the city. Blue, red (sometimes black and red) wide trails descend into the basin from all sides. Educational skiing is possible on tracks 6 and 8, the 13th track is more interesting. To the right of Idalp is the transition to the Palnkorf mountain range (2864 m), where there are many virgin fields and red and black trails predominate. Particularly attractive for good skiers is the long descent 40 and the black bumpy track 34. From the top, a long track along a wide valley leads to the center of Samnaun (Switzerland). A small Swiss village is interesting primarily for the abundance of duty-free shops offering alcohol, cigarettes, cosmetics and perfumes at Duty Free prices. It is recommended to study the customs rules when buying.

To the left of the Idalp basin is the transition to the Swiss part of the ski area, Alp Trida. It also has a lot of blue and red slopes, and in case of lack of snow, the best skiing is in this area. From here you can get to the suburbs of Samnaun, but it is better to use the two-story cabin of the new funicular. To return to Ischgl, it is worth driving along the routes 5 and 1, which, from a height of 2600 meters, "fall" directly into the city, at times they are with a narrow and steep terrain. For beginners, these trails are not very suitable - in the afternoon they are often broken and crowded.

Ischgl Hotels
Ischgl has one 5*s hotel, the famous Trofana Royal, as well as a significant number of good four-star hotels for all tastes. The Hotel Garni Aurikel Corso is very convenient and very close to the ski lifts. You can also rent apartments there, which is convenient when staying with children. Next to the cabin of the Silvrett is the cozy Hotel Almhof. The best designer hotel in the resort is Madlein, in terms of services it is more in line with 5 *. Among the hotels with good reviews is also the four-star Goldener Adler, which is located in the very center of the resort, about 250 km from the ski lift. In total, there are 45 4* and 5* hotels in Ischgl. Other Ischgl hotels with good reviews:

Fliana 4*s- one of the best spa hotels in the resort with updated rooms located right at the ski lift. Excellent wellness center.

Hotel Brigitte 4*S located in the center of the resort, but in a fairly quiet place, on a hill. Good wellness center with swimming pool and saunas.

Elizabeth 4*- one of the best "fours" of the resort has recently become an art hotel. The hotel features more than 120 works by talented artists and sculptors, and a permanent exhibition. In the 2015/16 season, a renovated modern fitness center will open, next season - a designer pool and spa.

Many 3* hotels also provide an excellent range of services and offer small spa centers (usually without a pool). Almost all the fours in Ischgl have good spas with a large selection of saunas and steam rooms, and quite often with their own pool. There is a good wellness complex at the Post 4 * s hotel: in addition to saunas and baths, it has an adult and children's pools and an ice grotto.

Ischgl is a rather extended resort, and if accommodation near the ski lifts is of fundamental importance for you (they are located on different sides of the village), you should carefully look at the map.

Restaurants & Bars in Ischgl
"Relax... If you can" is the resort's slogan. "Ischgl is not a place to sleep," say the regulars of the resort. And indeed: the most interesting part of the life of the resort begins at night, after 22.00-23.00 and continues "until the doctor arrives", that is, until dawn. Always crowded and fun at Trofana Alm, located next to the resort's only five-star hotel, the Trofana Royal. Although many celebrities and glamor lovers prefer the trendy Pacha disco, which is located in the resort's most stylish hotel, Madlein. Even during the day you can't get crowded in two establishments on the main square, near the Silvrettabahn lift: Kuhstall competes in decibels and megaliters of beer and other drinks with Feuer & Eis. In general, in Ischgl there is where to have fun, the main thing is that you have the strength to do something else, at least to go upstairs somewhere by noon and eat a coveted plate of hot soup.

Ischgl, at first wary and even somewhat unfriendly towards our tourists, is now very glad to have guests from Russia, and not only in the low January season. The owners of many hotels (and there are enough good “fours” in Ischgl) have been eyeing our tourists for a couple of years, and, having estimated the average size of bills and tips left, they are now looking forward to the arrival of Russians. True, during the New Year period, the popularity of Ischgl can play a cruel joke on those who do not like the dominance of their compatriots: from the end of December until January 11-12, Russian speech is heard everywhere in the resort.

Ischgl is Austria's ski paradise. You will learn about skiing conditions, slopes, sights and entertainment. And also how to get to Ischgl and when is the best time to relax.

Do you want to relax and have fun like a king? Then welcome to the excellent spa town of Ischgl! It is located in the state of Tyrol. And it is noteworthy that the Swiss resort of Samnaun is located very close. Remember the name "Silvretta". This is the name of the ski area, which unites two resorts in and Switzerland.

When is the best time to go to Ischgl?

Night Ischgl, like any other alpine village, is very romantic.

Most of all, the resort beckons for a luxurious vacation from mid-November to mid-April, when you can ski and admire the divine mountains. It is in winter that the resort is lively and cheerful. By the way, celebrities like to relax and ride in Ischgl. And this is not surprising! After all, there is almost always good sunny weather. In winter, snow attracts in the mountains, which is a real pleasure to ride.

But even in warm weather, Ischgl is also quite beautiful and interesting. For example, you can admire the picturesque nature, engage in various sports and deeply imbue the unique Tyrolean atmosphere.

Some hotels in Ischgl are equipped with special underground escalators that facilitate access to the resort's slopes.

How to get to Ischgl?

The best way to get around Tyrol is by car. The nearest airport is in Innsbruck. The distance is about 100 km. You can also get there from Zurich, Switzerland.

You can also take a train from Innsbruck to the Landeck-Sams station. Further, a comfortable bus transports vacationers to the center of Ischgl. The journey takes about an hour.

It is recommended to walk around the resort on foot, and the slopes can be reached by lifts. Some hotels are even equipped with special underground escalators that facilitate access to the resort's slopes. Interesting, isn't it?

What to do in Ischgl

If you are already interested in the resort of Ischgl, we add that in addition to skiing and countless ski slopes, there is beautiful nature, mountains and excellent opportunities for practicing various sports - even in the off-season. The resort also provides excellent conditions for staying and eating. And, of course, Ischgl has plenty of entertainment and apres ski options. Let's study them in more detail.

Attractions in Ischgl

One of the central streets of Ischgl

The Nikolausbrunnen Fountain, built in 1986, flaunts next to the Piz Buin Hotel (Dorfstraße 16). A remarkable sculpture is dedicated to St. Nicholas, the famous patron of the city.

It is also worth a stroll to the baroque church of St. Nicholas. You will certainly be pleased with the building, as well as the Gothic bell tower. The “age” of this attraction in Ischgl is also noteworthy. The first mention of the church dates back to 1443. And then the church was built in the Gothic style. In addition, the building played an important role in the life of the settlement. The church had a Sunday school. And almost all the inhabitants of Ischgl and neighboring villages gathered for regular services.

If you happened to come to Ischgl in the spring, it is recommended to diversify your vacation by visiting events. For example, in April-May, the international Spring Snow Festival takes place.

In 1757 the church was rebuilt in the Baroque style. And now it attracts not only local residents, but also all vacationers.

The Museum of Alpine Skiing is also quite interesting. In three rooms you can see exhibits dedicated to the history of the development of the resort and cable cars.

Attractions around Ischgl

A few kilometers from the resort of Ischgl is the settlement of Mathon, where you can see interesting buildings. For example, you can get acquainted with the village life of past years in the Rural Museum. In several rooms you can see household items of peasants. There is also a restaurant in the museum where you can try both old and modern national dishes.

The Pfarrkche church also deserves attention. And, of course, it is worth taking a walk along the Mathias Schmidt route, where you can see the village life of Tyrol on the signs.

Finally, if you move south from Ischgl, you can admire the wooden statues of Jesus, the Virgin Mary, Magdalene, John and two thieves. The sculpture is notable for the fact that the figures are life-size. In addition, the location on the hill above Fimbagorge gives the composition a special appeal.

As you can see, admiring the sights of Ischgl is interesting in its own way. A walk to them will definitely give a charge of vivacity and strength.

Nightlife in Ischgl

Classic alpine chalet-style hotel

Most of the resort guests are young people. Consequently, most of the entertainment is organized for the young and active. For example, you can dance well or watch a program in nightclubs, bars or discos. There are also quite a few shops where you can buy the necessary goods and just take a walk.

Ischgl has beautiful nature, mountains and excellent opportunities for practicing various sports - even in the off-season. The resort also provides excellent conditions for staying and eating.

Holidays in Ischgl in spring

If you happened to come to Ischgl in the spring, it is recommended to diversify your vacation by visiting events. For example, in April-May, the international Spring Snow Festival takes place. And sometimes on the streets you can see a completely unexpected concert or performance.