Forecast today: Mainly fair
Weekly programme, social hour, and contact details
Its high-altitude terrain, linked over the Swiss border to Samnaun, is always amongst the first to open and last to close each season. Add in the world’s most comfortable and powerful lift system – there’s been on average a new lift here each winter since 2000 – and it is clear why the resort is always busy, perhaps its only slight downfall.
Our Ski Club Rep Service will be in resort from January right through until April.
The number of visitors does mean however that there is always a buzz around the compact resort centre, especially during après. The action starts on the slopes at Paznauner Thaya, before ending up in the legendary Kuhstall or Schatzi Bar – often continuing through dinner into the small hours. Despite this you can easily have a quieter break and enjoy one of the resort’s numerous family-run hotels, many of which have excellent spas.
Most of the skiing takes place well over 2000m and thanks to one of the best snowmaking systems in the Alps, great snow is almost guaranteed. The network of wide pistes generally suits intermediate skiers best, but there is a great learner area by Idalp and some of the steeper runs in the Palinkopf sector and by the new Gampenbahn are really popular with experts. Intermediates upwards must try the long, winding ‘Duty Free Run’ down into Samnaun, which takes you through a wild valley down into Switzerland.
All of the beginner areas are located up the hill at Idalp. The facilities and the ski school are fantastic, but whilst the altitude guarantees snow cover, it can get cold and difficult to see in bad weather – the heated seats and bubbles on the key Sonnenbahn chair do help though! Once the basics have been mastered, head over Flimjoch to the gentle rolling terrain above Alp Trida in Switzerland. Downloading to town is required at the end of the day however, as the resort runs are steep and can often be very busy.
For intermediates, there are fantastic options across the mountain. We’d recommend avoiding the busy slopes above Idalp and head to either end of the piste map, especially if the sun is out. There are some great, cruisey runs by Visnitzkopf and the two new lifts in the Palinkopf sector – particularly the Gampenbahn – have improved access to some of the finest long intermediate runs in the resort, including the ‘Duty Free Run’. If conditions are tough, downloading at the end of the day is recommended.
The best advanced off piste terrain can be found off the Piz Val Gronda cable car and near the Höllspitze chair. If you’re looking for steep groomed runs, head to the Greitspitze, where laps of steep corduroy are made much more pleasant by the heated leather seats on the chairlift back up. Away from the ski area there are some fantastic ski touring options – hire a local guide.
Family run hotels and guesthouses dominate the village of Ischgl, which is compact and easily walkable via the mostly pedestrianised main street. The majority are of very good quality and many feature excellent spas. Lively bars – some of which are serious après venues (Kuhstall, Schatzi Bar) and typical Austrian restaurants are littered around the centre of town. Cheaper accommodation, linked by a free bus service, can be found in Kappl and Mathon.
As mentioned, the main beginner zone is up the mountain at Idalp, but the fantastic ski school comes highly recommended and they’ll also deal with lunch.
This gives you great freedom to explore the slopes during the day. Back in town there’s a natural ice rink, the floodlit night tobogganing run on Mondays & Thursdays is a real highlight and be sure to watch the Ski School Demoshow every Friday at the base of the Pardatschgratbahn.
Start up on the hill at Paznauner Thaya – a big open-air bar with live music that really gets going as the sun starts to dip each afternoon. For those not partying up the hill, the action kicks off early in town, with the iconic Kuhstall and Fire & Ice leading the way by the base of the Silvrettabahn and the rowdy Schatzi Bar the place to be by the Pardatschgratbahn. Ischgl is also famous for hosting huge opening and closing concerts – the likes of Elton John and Robbie Williams have recently headlined.
Innsbruck is the nearest airport and is only an hour and a half’s drive to the east. We’d recommend hiring a car only if your hotel has free parking and if you’re looking to ski at the other resorts in the valley. Transfers are easy to arrange but it is also possible to travel to the resort by public transport – catch the train to Landeck and then jump on the 260 bus.
Category | Day Ticket | 3 Days | 6 Days |
VIP Ski Pass (Ischgl, Samnaun, Kappl, See & Galtür) | |||
Adult (17-62) | €63 | €166 | €263.50 – €293 |
Child (8-16) | €39 | €100 | €176 |
Senior (63+) | €63 | €166 | €263.50 |
Silvretta Ski Pass (Ischgl & Samnaun) | |||
Adult (17-62) | €63 | €185 | €299.50 – €347 |
Child (8-16) | €39 | €107 | €196.50 |
Senior (63+) | €63 | €185 | €299.50 |
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Weather | Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Mainly fair | Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Generally clear | Light snow |
Light snow |
Snow grains | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Mainly fair | Occasional snow |
Snow |
Snow | Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
Light snow | Light snow shwr |
Broken clouds |
Partly cloudy | Occasional snow |
Light snow shwr |
Occasional snow | Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Mainly fair | Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
Wind | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 2.2 cm | 4.4 cm | 1.6 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.2 cm | 9.9 cm | 9.2 cm | 2.7 cm | 3.9 cm | 6.2 cm | 0.9 cm | 0.2 cm | 0 cm | 2 cm | 1.5 cm | 1.2 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.9 cm | 0.8 cm | 1 cm | 0.7 cm |
Max temp | 1.2°c | 1.2°c | -1.8°c | 4.2°c | 4.2°c | 1°c | 1.1°c | 0.6°c | -0.9°c | 3.8°c | 4.1°c | 1.3°c | 1.2°c | 1.2°c | -4°c | -6.6°c | -6.3°c | -7.4°c | -5.2°c | -4.9°c | -7.5°c | -3.5°c | -3.5°c | -6.4°c | -0.9°c | -0.8°c | -3.4°c | 0°c | 0°c | -2.3°c |
Min temp | -5.9°c | -1.8°c | -3.6°c | -2.3°c | 1°c | -1.4°c | -0.8°c | -0.9°c | -1.8°c | -2.6°c | 1.3°c | -0.8°c | -1.5°c | -4°c | -7°c | -8.2°c | -7.4°c | -8°c | -8.5°c | -7.5°c | -8.7°c | -8.2°c | -6.4°c | -7.8°c | -7.8°c | -3.4°c | -5.4°c | -5°c | -2.3°c | -4.7°c |
Feels like temp | -5.9°c | 1.1°c | -1.8°c | -2.3°c | 3.7°c | 0.9°c | -0.8°c | -2°c | -0.9°c | -2.6°c | 3.4°c | 1.2°c | -4.5°c | -1.2°c | -7.9°c | -8.2°c | -11.7°c | -11.5°c | -8.5°c | -8.8°c | -7.5°c | -8.2°c | -7°c | -10.2°c | -7.8°c | -0.9°c | -3.4°c | -8.8°c | -3.6°c | -6.2°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 1.2°c | 1.2°c | -1.8°c |
Min temp | -5.9°c | -1.8°c | -3.6°c |
Feels like temp | -5.9°c | 1.1°c | -1.8°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Generally clear |
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 4.2°c | 4.2°c | 1°c |
Min temp | -2.3°c | 1°c | -1.4°c |
Feels like temp | -2.3°c | 3.7°c | 0.9°c |
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Weather | Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Generally clear | Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Generally clear | Rain |
Rain shower |
Rain shower | Partly cloudy |
Generally clear |
Mainly fair | Occasional rain |
Snow |
Snow | Occasional snow |
Light snow |
Light snow | Occasional snow |
Rather cloudy |
Partly cloudy | Occasional snow |
Light snow shwr |
Occasional snow | Mainly fair |
Generally clear |
Mainly fair | Partly cloudy |
Occasional rain |
Mainly cloudy |
Wind | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.3 cm | 4.9 cm | 2.4 cm | 3.2 cm | 6.3 cm | 0.6 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 1.1 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.9 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 7.8°c | 8°c | 3.6°c | 10.8°c | 10.8°c | 5.8°c | 6°c | 6.2°c | 4.4°c | 10.2°c | 10.6°c | 6.4°c | 6.3°c | 6.1°c | 1.5°c | -0.2°c | 0.4°c | -1.3°c | 1.1°c | 1.7°c | -1.6°c | 2.8°c | 2.8°c | -0.6°c | 5.1°c | 5.4°c | 2.2°c | 6.1°c | 6.2°c | 3.5°c |
Min temp | 0.4°c | 3.6°c | 0.8°c | 0.5°c | 5.8°c | 3.3°c | 4.1°c | 4.4°c | 3.6°c | 2.7°c | 6.4°c | 4.2°c | 3.4°c | 1.5°c | -1.3°c | -2.7°c | -1.3°c | -2°c | -2.9°c | -1.6°c | -3.5°c | -3.1°c | -0.6°c | -2.7°c | -3°c | 2.2°c | -0.3°c | -0.4°c | 3.5°c | 1°c |
Feels like temp | 0.4°c | 7.2°c | 3.3°c | 0.4°c | 10°c | 5.4°c | 3.8°c | 5.7°c | 4.2°c | 2.5°c | 9.4°c | 5.9°c | 3.1°c | 4.2°c | 1.4°c | -2.6°c | -3.5°c | -1.3°c | -2.9°c | -1.3°c | -1.6°c | -3.1°c | 0.5°c | -0.6°c | -3°c | 4.6°c | 2°c | -3°c | 4.3°c | 1.3°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | |||
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 7.8°c | 8°c | 3.6°c |
Min temp | 0.4°c | 3.6°c | 0.8°c |
Feels like temp | 0.4°c | 7.2°c | 3.3°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | |||
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 10.8°c | 10.8°c | 5.8°c |
Min temp | 0.5°c | 5.8°c | 3.3°c |
Feels like temp | 0.4°c | 10°c | 5.4°c |
Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 16/03/2024 |
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Next 3 days | 8.3 cm | |
Depths | Upper piste depth | 160 cm |
Lower piste depth | 40 cm | |
Snow conditions | Snow quality | Powder snow |
Lifts | Lifts open | 44 out of 46 |
Resort opening date | Thu 23 Nov 2023 | |
Resort closing date | Wed 01 May 2024 |
The next week is looking very promising for most of the Austrian Alps with lots of snow from the Swiss and French Alps making its way over. Temperature levels seem to be hanging around the -5 to 0 degrees for most of the weekend and slowly creep into the + degrees at the start of next week.
Freezing level drops to 500m over the weekend but then shoots up to 2000m and stays at that altitude from Monday onwards.
High Pressure dominates the weekend and then makes a welcome return on Wednesday and looks as though it is here to stay for a while after.
The most up-to-date avalanche forecasting for Austria is provided at a state level – check out the European Avalanche Warning Services to find the relevant organisation for your destination.
Check out the programme below for meeting times and locations throughout the Reps’ time in resort. Please note these may be subject to change depending on Rep and external factors, such as weather. Meet your Rep at the social hour below, or reach out to them using the contact number or via the Ski Club App.
Day | Meeting time | Club Itinerary | Meeting place |
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Sunday | 10am | Explore Ischgl | Top of Fimbabahn + Silvrettabahn lifts, by Map |
Monday | 9:30am | Here, There & Everywhere | Top of Fimbabahn + Silvrettabahn lifts, by Map |
Tuesday | 9:30am | More Of a Challenge | Top of Fimbabahn + Silvrettabahn lifts, by Map |
Wednesday | 9:30am | Cruise the Views | Top of Fimbabahn + Silvrettabahn lifts, by Map |
Thursday | Contact Rep | Off Piste Adventure/Mountain Guide | Contact Rep |
Friday | 9:30am | Last Day Blast | Top of Fimbabahn + Silvrettabahn lifts, by Map |
Saturday | Day Off | Day Off | Day Off |
Your Ski Club Reps are in resort for one reason only; to help you discover better skiing. They are your personal resort gurus, with years of experience skiing here and around the world, who will bring you and your fellow Members together to conquer the mountain! Stay up to date with everything in resort, find the best spots for an après beer, and ski to your hearts content.
Check out the weekly programme for details on where and how to find your Ski Club Rep, reach out to them using the contact numbers of via the Ski Club App, and register to let them know you’ll be in town using the form below.
I love the combination of meeting new people and skiing.I try to extract maximum enjoyment from every inch of the mountain and so only go fast when needed.Left to me,I look for quieter spots and softest snow..I am happy having breaks that are shorter but more frequent if its sunny.
In my other life I like triathlon and cookery.
I look forward to meeting you and sharing some fun times on the mountain
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