Ischgl, Austrian Alps

Ischgl

Ski over the border to Samnaun for duty-free shopping, then ski back for a concert. Ischgl runs the Silvretta Arena like a festival, with stadium-scale après-ski and big names playing the opening and closing weekends.

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Altitude
1377 - 2872 m
Vertical drop
1495 m
Pistes
239 km
Lifts
45
Snow score
91/100
Season
Nov 30 → May 4

Ischgl is a ski resort in Austria, in the Austrian Alps. The village sits at 1377 m and the lifts top out at 2872 m, with 239 km of pistes and 45 lifts. Its BestSnowHotels snow score is 91/100, and the season usually runs Nov 30 → May 4.

How we score and classify resorts

Researched by the BestSnowHotels team

Pistes and lifts

What you can ski here
AlpineSnowboardSnowpark
48 marked runs
Blue
16
Red
26
Black
6
Average snow by month
130cm
Dec
190cm
Jan
240cm
Feb
230cm
Mar
145cm
Apr

Run counts and piste kilometres are indicative. Green runs only exist in France, Spain, Andorra, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Japan, the United States, Morocco, Algeria, Lesotho, South Africa, Egypt, Canada, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and Chile; Italy, Austria, Switzerland and Germany start at blue. Indicative average snow depth near the top of the resort, in cm.

Where to stay

A handful of well-rated hotels in and around the resort. Pick one, then compare live prices across Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.

Hotel Tirol
4.9415 reviews
155
Top pick

Hotel Tirol

Excellent · 415 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Ischgl, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.9/5 from 415 reviews). A mid-range option for Ischgl, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

Mid-range
From
155/ night
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Hotel Sonne Ischgl
4.7495 reviews
155

Hotel Sonne Ischgl

Excellent · 495 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Ischgl, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

Mid-range
From
155/ night
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Hotel Post Ischgl
4.6515 reviews
130

Hotel Post Ischgl

Excellent · 515 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Ischgl, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

Mid-range
From
130/ night
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Alpenresort Fluchthorn
4.6453 reviews
150

Alpenresort Fluchthorn

Excellent · 453 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Ischgl, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

Mid-range
From
150/ night
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SPORT- UND GENUSSHOTEL SILVRETTA
4.6383 reviews
145

SPORT- UND GENUSSHOTEL SILVRETTA

Excellent · 383 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Ischgl, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

Mid-range
From
145/ night
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Hotel Luggi
4.9249 reviews
160

Hotel Luggi

Excellent · 249 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Ischgl, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

Mid-range
From
160/ night
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Alpenhotel Ischglerhof
4.8250 reviews
150

Alpenhotel Ischglerhof

Excellent · 250 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Ischgl, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

Mid-range
From
150/ night
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Die Sabine & dein Hotel in Galtür
4.9210 reviews
155

Die Sabine & dein Hotel in Galtür

Excellent · 210 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Ischgl, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

Mid-range
From
155/ night
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Hotel Olympia Ischgl
4.9198 reviews
175

Hotel Olympia Ischgl

Excellent · 198 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Ischgl, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

Mid-range
From
175/ night
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Elizabeth Arthotel
4.7236 reviews
140

Elizabeth Arthotel

Excellent · 236 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Ischgl, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

Mid-range
From
140/ night
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All-Suite Resort Paznaun
4.6223 reviews
125

All-Suite Resort Paznaun

Excellent · 223 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Ischgl, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

Mid-range
From
125/ night
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Hotel Valülla
4.8160 reviews
135

Hotel Valülla

Excellent · 160 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Ischgl, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

Mid-range
From
135/ night
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Ski-in/ski-out

Most hotels are within a short walk of the Silvretta gondola. True ski-in addresses remain rare.

Get to know the resort

Ischgl is unapologetically a party resort, but the skiing underneath the noise is genuinely good: high, snow-sure, and mostly cruisy red runs perfect for confident intermediates. The duty-free hop over to Samnaun in Switzerland is a half-day outing in itself.

Good to know

  • The terrain is well balanced: 0 green, 16 blue, 26 red and 6 black runs, which suits a mixed group skiing together at different levels.
  • With a base at 1377 m climbing to 2872 m, snow reliability is among the best on our index (score 91/100).
  • At 239 km of piste on 45 lifts, it is a substantial mountain that earns a multi-day stay.
  • The lifts typically turn for about 22 weeks a season, planning around late January to late February tends to land the most reliable cover.
Ischgl, Austrian Alps
Ischgl, Austrian Alps

Hotels in Ischgl

Hotels and apartments around the lifts. Compare prices on Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.

Plan your trip

Frequently asked questions

Is Ischgl good for beginners?+

Ischgl offers 239 km of pistes across 45 lifts, from 1377 m to 2872 m. Whether it suits beginners depends on the dedicated learner zones at the base of the slopes, so check the local ski-school options for green and blue run access.

When is the best time to ski Ischgl?+

The season runs from Nov 30 to May 4, with a snow score of 91/100. Snow is usually most reliable in the heart of that window, deep in winter, while the closing weeks bring longer days and softer afternoon snow.

Where should I stay for true ski-in/ski-out?+

Most hotels are within a short walk of the Silvretta gondola. True ski-in addresses remain rare.

How big is the Ischgl ski area?+

Ischgl has 239 km of marked pistes served by 45 lifts, between 1377 m and 2872 m of altitude.

Is Ischgl more for beginners or experts?+

Ischgl counts about 48 marked runs in total. The colour breakdown above shows how they split by difficulty, a good guide to whether the resort fits your level.