About Ischgl

Everyone has seen a snow globe with a dreamy, glistening, fairytale village in it. It's not just a dream though, places like that do exist, and Ischgl is one of them.

One of the best and largest ski areas in the Tyrol region, Ischgl has been a bit of a late developer. It began mostly as a farming community undeterred by hardships, due to its isolation, until it began to prosper in the late 1950s, with the arrival of the first cable car in 1963.

Quiet a few villages belong to the community of Ischgl including Mathon, Piel, Platt, and Ebene.

Ischgl is only an hour and a half from Innsbruck, or 30 minutes by taxi from Landeck ; is easy to navigate and offers every amenity you could ask for in a ski resort. Its an internationally recognized vacation spot known for its awesome nightclubs, restaurants, lodging, and everything you ever needed to know about the lifestyle of skiers. Ski hire in Ischgl, apres ski outings, excursions to the surrounding breathtaking villages, and a great party atmosphere can all be found in this exquisite Tyrol region. Mountain biking, skiing, hiking, or dancing the night away in a upbeat discotheques, whatever gets your endorphins flowing-- can all be found in Ischgl.

Ischgl’s ski school, the Schneesport-Akademie, has at least 100 instructors and teaches everything from private and group classes to off-piste guiding. They will not only instruct you in technique, they will provide you with information about everything from weather forecasts to the best places for Ischgl ski hire.

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Tired of waiting in queue's? Ischgl has high tech lifts which speedily access the slopes. Abundant choices of slopeside lodging can also be found.

Silvestre Centre offers free storage to avoid lugging your kit around, and has many necessary accouterments including ski hire in Ischgl.

Party animals will love the nightlife that abounds in Ischgl and it rivals every other location in the world in that aspect. Discotechues and dance clubs are plentiful. "Feuer & Eis", "Posthorndl", and "Trofana Tenne", are three of the most frequently visited nightspots, along with "Pacha" at the fabulous hotel Madlein. Dance like no one's watching and have the time of your life.

Visitors needing a bit of peace and serenity also have a place in Ischgl. Bed and breakfast lodging can be found in peaceful locales, nature trails, and many other cultural events are plentiful in the Tyrol region. Church events present choirs, flute, vocals, and sacred folk music; a variety large enough to strike a chord with all faiths who visit our beloved Alpine region.

Need a little down time from the outdoor activities? Check out the Silvretta Center, a haven of activities all under one roof. There are many attractions: water park, wellness facilities, bowling alley, restaurant, function room – it’s a hub of indoor activity.

Worked up an appetite? Visit just a few of our favorite restaurants such as Cafe Taxi, Down Under, and Eggerstuberland. We have searched far and wide, and our chef's are world famous, specializing in multicultural cuisine.

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Winter events abound, beginning with the "Top of the Mountain" event at the start of the ski season. Ring in the New Year with Silvesterparty, a music and fireworks event sure to be a new year's eve to remember. At events such as these commune with the 1,500 locals who will warmly point you to their favorite places to eat, and dance, or just to offer advice on the most reasonable ski hire to be found, or what to expect from the weather.

A hugely popular event each year is the Ischgl Snow Sculpting Competition. The theme for this years "Shapes in White" contest is "Aliens". Come enjoy the magnificent sculptures made exclusively from snow, the creativity will be mind boggling. The huge sculptures by 10 pairs of world reknowned artists can be viewed all during the winter and spring months.

The wide variety of Ischgl's offerings are understated at best. Find out the most reasonable places for ski hire Ischgl, dance till dawn at a local nightclub, snuggle with a cutie in a romantic sleigh ride, or improve your skills on the slopes under the direction of a ski professional. Ischgl has everything for everyone from ski bunnies, to avid book readers who just want to curl up by a roaring fire. Visit exciting Ischgl during your next getaway!

Tourist information

Telephone:

+43 (0)5444 5266

Fax:

+43 (0)5444 5636

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