Ischgl, Austrian Alps
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
1,377 - 2,872 m
Vertical drop
1,495 m
Pistes
239 km
Lifts
45
Snow score
91/100
Season
Nov 30 → May 4

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 and Andorra; Italy, Austria and Switzerland 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 Trofana Royal
4.6533 reviews
130
Top pick

Hotel Trofana Royal

Excellent · 533 reviews

Why we like it

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

Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.6/5 from 533 reviews). It sits about 450 m from the slopes. A mid-range option for Ischgl, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

≈ 450 m to the slopesMid-range
From
130/ night
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Hotel Ischgl
4.6153 reviews
130

Hotel Ischgl

Excellent · 153 reviews

Why we like it

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

≈ 900 m to the slopesMid-range
From
130/ night
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Ratings from Google, prices indicative per night. Live availability and rates via our booking partners.

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.

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 1,377 m to 2,872 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. The best conditions are usually from late January through February, while spring skiing in March and April brings longer days and softer afternoons.

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 1,377 m and 2,872 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.