Ischgl Ski Resort Guide
Ischgl, Austria
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 200km |
| Highest Lift | 2,900m |
| Resort Height | 1,380m |
| Nearest Airports | Innsbruck Airport and St. Gallen-Altenrhein |
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Ischgl
The ski area of Ischgl is in the Austrian Alps at an altitude of 1,380m, with 200km of marked runs.
Summary
Ischgl is part of the Silvretta ski area with access to 480km of downhill skiing, with 145 marked pistes, served by a total of 101 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Ischgl itself (200km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Silvretta ski resorts of Galtür and Kappl. Ischgl is directly linked by Ski Lift to the ski areas of Samnaun.
With ski lifts as high as 2,900m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
Ischgl offers good sking, particularly, for Expert and Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Ischgl is very highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Ischgl.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Ischgl is 11km long and the most difficult run is the 'Nordabfahrt (4)'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Ischgl?
The next notable snow forecast is 22cm, expected on 22 December, with around 41cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 1,489m | Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Ischgl Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 13 | 54km |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 42 | 206km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 14 | 69km |
| Downhill Total Length | 200km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 74km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 42 | |
Silvretta Ski Area
| Pistes Number of runs | 145 | |
|---|---|---|
| Downhill Total Length | 480km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 101 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Ischgl Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,900m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,400m |
| Resort Altitude (Ischgl) | 1,380m |
| Max Vertical | 1,520m |
Ski Slope Aspects
N
Ischgl has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Ischgl
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Ischgl Ski Schools and Ischgl Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Ischgl?
This ski resort is in the Austrian Alps in Landeck, Tyrol.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Ischgl is Innsbruck Airport, 70 minutes drive away.
St. Gallen-Altenrhein, Friedrichshafen, Memmingen, Bolzano, Zurich, Munich and Salzburg airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 42 ski lifts are able to uplift 73,255 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 200km of ski runs, with 1100 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Ischgl open?
Opened (since 28 November 2024).
Closes : 4 May 2025.
Usual opening is late November, and usual closing is Early May.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
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Ischgl Webcams
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