Ischgl
Austria's top party resort linked with Samnaun in Switzerland, famous for concerts, nightlife, and excellent skiing.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
980m (3,215ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
2,872m (9,423ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,377m (4,518ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
508cm (200in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
238
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
45
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Skiable Area
238ha (588ac)
Total groomed and patrolled skiable terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Easy
20%
Intermediate
50%
Difficult
30%
Best For
When to go
Average monthly snowfall and snowpack depth, with the typical operating window shaded.
Ischgl's heaviest snowfall lands in February; the snowpack peaks in March.
- Snowfall
- peaks Feb
- Snowpack
- peaks Mar
- Typical season
- Oct – May
Snowfall: Wikipedia climate box, nearby station (1991–2020).
Snow depth: ECA&D, daily station data (1994–2023).
Location
Lift-linked on snow
- Lift-linked with Samnaun (Switzerland) — Lift-linked on snow as the Silvretta Arena — Tyrol crosses to Graubünden over the Alp Trida ridge. (via the Silvretta Skipass)
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