Ischgl

Originally a remote mountain village, Ischgl is today one of the most popular winter sports resorts not only in Tirol but in the Alps. Skiers and snowboarders can look forward to well-groomed ski pistes and state-of-the-art lifts as well as lots of highlights away from the slopes.

Until less then 100 years ago this small village close to the Swiss border lived almost exclusively from farming. Local residents were so poor that they could not even afford to look after their own children, who were sent to Germany to work in return for nothing more than food and accommodation. It was only with the growth of tourism after the Second World War that Ischgl became increasingly popular with visitors from Europe's towns and cities.

Today it is one of the most popular winter sports destinations in the Alps, though it has still managed to retain its original charm. The resort offers excellent ski slopes and state-of-the-art lifts, while away from the pistes visitors can look forward to entertainment, fine food, luxurious spas and lots of great events.

Until less then 100 years ago this small village close to the Swiss border lived almost exclusively from farming. Local residents were so poor that…

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45 lifts and cable cars, almost 240km of pistes – the Silvretta Arena, which connects Ischgl with the Samnaun region in Switzerland, offers snowsure slopes from November until May., © Paznaun-Ischgl
Silvretta Arena

45 lifts and cable cars, almost 240km of pistes – the Silvretta Arena, which connects Ischgl with the Samnaun region in Switzerland, offers snowsure slopes from November until May.



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Ischgl also has plenty to offer in summer. The Ironbike is one of the toughest mountain bike marathons in the world and has the highest prize money of any mountain bike marathon in Europe., © Paznaun-Ischgl
Ischgl Ironbike

Ischgl also has plenty to offer in summer. The Ironbike is one of the toughest mountain bike marathons in the world and has the highest prize money of any mountain bike marathon in Europe.



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The St. James's Trail leading to Santiago de Compostela is generally associated with long hikes and spiritual reflection. For those for whom food is a religion there is the St. James's Culinary Trail in the Paznaun Valley, which connects restaurants and huts offering fine food in traditional surroundings., © Paznaun-Ischgl
Haute cuisine

The St. James's Trail leading to Santiago de Compostela is generally associated with long hikes and spiritual reflection. For those for whom food is a religion there is the St. James's Culinary Trail in the Paznaun Valley, which connects restaurants and huts offering fine food in traditional surroundings.

Every year Ischgl celebrates the opening and closing of the ski season in the Silvretta Arena with concerts given by international music stars., © Paznaun-Ischgl
Top of the Mountain concerts

Every year Ischgl celebrates the opening and closing of the ski season in the Silvretta Arena with concerts given by international music stars.



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Ihr Ziel: Eggerweg 4, Ischgl, Österreich

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