Skiing in Ischgl: lift passes, runs, where to stay

Ischgl at a glance

1,377 – 2,872 mSki area altitudevillage at 1,377 m

239 kmAdvertised runs163.2 km mapped

46Lifts

€831-day passadult

📅 2026-2027 season from 26 Nov 2026 to 2 May 2027 Winter hours until 27 March, spring hours from 28 March to 2 May

Ideal for
Big-mileage skiers: 239 km, up to 2,872 m
Good skiers: red runs dominate the ski area
Party-goers: après-ski in the village and on the slopes

Less suitable if
Tight budgets: €451 for 6 days without the guest card
Complete beginners: learning takes place at 2,320 m
Quiet nights: après-ski livens up the village

Chairlift and runs of the Silvretta Arena above Ischgl, February 2020

Lift station and runs in the Ischgl ski area, February 2020

Chairlift and runs of the Silvretta Arena, Ischgl

Piz Val Gronda cable car above the runs, March 2014

Weather, snow and webcams in Ischgl

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MET Norway forecast, updated daily at 1 am and 9 am.

LIVE

📷 Palinkopf · 2,864 mPanomax

LIVE

📷 Alp Trida Sattel · 2,511 mPanomax

📷 Idalp

Snow report · Avalanche bulletin

Where to stay in Ischgl

Ischgl (centre)

Dorfstraße, three gondolas in the village

Groups, après-ski€€€

See accommodation →

Mathon

Hamlet further up the valley towards Galtür, beginner drag lift, ski bus

Families, quiet€€

See accommodation →

Samnaun (Switzerland)

Duty-free village, cable car to Alp Trida

Shopping, quiet€€

See accommodation →

Galtür

Neighbouring village 10 min away, separate ski area

Families, quiet€€

See accommodation →

Recommended hotels for your budget

Comfort

Hotel Post ★★★★228 m from the slopes

Hotel Sonne ★★★★215 m from the slopes

Upscale

Hotel Fliana ★★★★92 m from the slopes

Schlosshotel Ischgl ★★★★★193 m from the slopes

Trofana Royal212 m from the slopes

🏨 All accommodation in Ischgl

What to do in Ischgl besides skiing

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Night sledging7 km from the Idalp, Monday and Thursday evenings

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Silvretta ThermeBaths and saunas, 10am to 11pm in winter

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SchmugglerrundeIschgl-Samnaun ski circuit, three levels

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Duty-free SamnaunSwiss village in the ski area, duty-free zone

Ischgl piste map and ski area

beginnerIdalpPlateau at 2,320 m: beginner drag lifts, school, ski kindergarten

intermediatePardatschgratGondola from the village up to 2,616 m, runs back down to Ischgl

advancedGreitspitz and PalinkopfSki area summits: 2,872 and 2,864 m

intermediateSamnaun and Alp TridaSwiss side, double-decker cable car, Schmugglerrunde

expertOff-pisteFreeride areas, guided outings

intermediateIschgl SnowparkSnowpark and fun line near the Idalp, snowcross at Alp Trida Sattel

Beginners: Idalp learning area (2,320 m), drag lifts and magic carpets, ski kindergarten

OpenSkiMap data · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), unofficial.

Ischgl lift pass prices

Lift pass	Adult	Child
Ischgl/Samnaun · 1 day	€83	€51
VIP · 6 days (Ischgl guests)	€385	€231
Silvretta Skipass · 6 days	€451	€257
Afternoon from 12:30pm	€72	€43

2026-2027 prices · Same prices all winter · VIP: guests of Ischgl and Mathon, free for under-10s with a parent · official ticket office

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Ski rental and lessons in Ischgl

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Book your skis before you go

1 Skiset shop in Ischgl, near the lifts
Equipment, shop and dates chosen online, in a few minutes

Skiset (Sport & Mode Zangerl) and Snowrental (3 shops, including Bründl at the foot of the Pardatschgrat)

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Ski lessons and schools

Skischule Ischglindependent schoolFounded in 1930, offices in the village and on the Idalp Silvretta Guidesindependent schoolPrivate lessons, guiding and off-piste

Lessons (2026-2027 season)	Price
Adult group lessons, 1 day	€97
Adult group lessons, 5 days	€302
Children's group lessons ages 6-15, 6 days	€345
Private lesson, 1h30	€163

Group lessons for ages 6 to 15; non-ski kindergarten on the Idalp, €64 a day. · Beginner children's group lessons: start on Sunday or Monday (Skischule Ischgl).

When to ski in Ischgl

Best time: January to March

NovOpening on the 26th

DecStart of season, quieter

JanPeak season

FebPeak season, holidays

MarPeak season

AprSpring skiing

MayClosing on the 2nd

Getting to Ischgl

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TrainLandeck-Zams station · bus 260 to Ischgl

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CarA12 and S16, exit Paznaun/Ischgl · vignette

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PlaneInnsbruck 100 km · Munich 230 km · Zurich 235 km

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On site

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ParkingSilvretta and Florian garages, Parking Lounge, all close to the lifts.

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ShuttlesFree ski bus and scheduled buses with the guest card and ski equipment.

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HealthDoctors in the village (Dr Walser, Dr Schenk), Medi Center in Samnaun (official map).

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Tourist officeTourismusverband Paznaun – Ischgl
Dorfstraße 43, 6561 Ischgl

Where to eat and unwind in Ischgl

Paznauner Taja on the slopes, then Kuhstall, Niki's Stadl, Nevada Alm and Trofana Tenne in the village

Restaurants in the resort

fine dining€€€

Stüva

Two Michelin stars

📍 Hotel Yscla, centre

fine dining€€€

Paznaunerstube

One Michelin star, regional and international cuisine

📍 Trofana Royal, centre

fine dining€€€

Schlossherrnstube

One Michelin star, Tyrolean-style dining room

📍 Schlosshotel, centre

Tyrolean cuisine

Hermann's Kitchen

Tyrolean inn classics, revisited

📍 Hotel Bergwiesenglück

Italian

Silvretta Therme trattoria

Italian cuisine, also takeaway

📍 Silvretta Therme

Mountain restaurants

🍽️ Paznauner Taja · Palinkopf runs🍽️ Pardorama · Pardatschgrat summit🍽️ Gampenalpe · Fimbatal🍽️ Berggasthof Bodenalpe · Fimbatal, Bodenalpbahn

Spa and relaxation

public spa

Silvretta Therme

Baths and 1,500 m² of saunas, 10am to 11pm in winter

Entry from €60.10

Similar resorts

Sölden: 147 km versus 239 km, but two glaciers and skiing from October to May; day pass €86.50 at peak versus €83.

Frequently asked questions

When does Ischgl open?

The 2026-2027 season runs from 26 November 2026 to 2 May 2027.

How much is a lift pass in Ischgl?

A day costs €83 (€51 for a child). A 6-day pass costs €385 with the Ischgl or Mathon guest card (VIP pass) and €451 otherwise (Silvretta Skipass).

Do children ski for free?

Yes, accompanied by a parent: up to age 10 with the VIP pass, up to age 8 with the Silvretta Skipass.

Is Ischgl linked to Switzerland?

Yes: the Silvretta Arena links Ischgl to Samnaun, a duty-free Swiss village. The 239 km include both sides.

Is Ischgl suitable for beginners?

Partly: blue runs make up about a fifth of the 239 km, far behind the red runs. The learning area is on the Idalp, at 2,320 m, with the Skischule Ischgl's school and kindergarten.

How do you get to Ischgl without a car?

By train to Landeck-Zams, then bus 260 to Ischgl. The nearest airport is Innsbruck, about 100 km away.

Sources and method

Resort profile: ischgl.com, winter.intermaps.com, wikidata.org
Opening dates: ischgl.com
Lift passes: ischgl.com
Equipment rental: skiset.com, snowrental.com, ischgl.com
Getting there: ischgl.com
Restaurants and activities: ischgl.com
Webcams and reports: api.panomax.com
Ski holidays: snowtrex.fr
Runs and lifts: OpenSkiMap · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Terrain: Mapzen Terrain Tiles (AWS Open Data). Forecasts: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Snow on the ground: Land Tirol (CC BY 4.0). Schools, restaurants, spas and practical information: venue websites and tourist office.
Photos: Gürkan Sengün, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons · Thomas Dahlstrøm Nielsen, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons · Triplec85, CC0, Wikimedia Commons · Hans Braxmeier, CC0, Wikimedia Commons.

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Skiing in Ischgl

Ischgl at a glance

Weather, snow and webcams in Ischgl

Where to stay in Ischgl

Ischgl (centre)

Mathon

Samnaun (Switzerland)

Galtür

Recommended hotels for your budget

Comfort

Upscale

What to do in Ischgl besides skiing

Ischgl piste map and ski area

Ischgl lift pass prices

Ski rental and lessons in Ischgl

Book your skis before you go

Ski lessons and schools

When to ski in Ischgl

Getting to Ischgl

On site

Where to eat and unwind in Ischgl

Restaurants in the resort

Mountain restaurants

Spa and relaxation

Similar resorts

🇨🇭 Davos Klosters

🇩🇪 Oberstdorf

🇮🇹 Livigno

🇦🇹 Sölden

🇮🇹 Bormio

🇨🇭 Arosa Lenzerheide

🇨🇭 St. Moritz

🇩🇪 Garmisch-Partenkirchen

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