Behind the hype of one of the biggest brands in the Alps, Ischgl skiing is on par with any of the top resorts in the Alps. The skiing is spectacular, wonderfully diverse and suited to mixed-ability corporate ski groups, whilst on powder days Ischgl is a match for any ski area in the world. Put it this way - the skiing in Ischgl is easily as good as the après ski - and that is truly world-beating.
In the known, observable universe, Ischgl après ski reigns supreme. One can debate politics, works of art, tastes and sounds, but any discussions over the global après ski pecking order are truly futile. The immune system destroying nightlife in Ischgl is like nowhere else, anywhere on the planet. Impossible to refuse and tough to survive, Ischgl après ski is in a league of its own. Arrive well-rested!
Ischgl is one of the great ski areas in the Alps. On-piste and off-piste the ski area is exceptional. There are steep pistes, fantastically long red slopes and a large gentle area around Idalp. There are endless off-piste bowls both accessible from the pistes and with others a little more hidden.
The varied ski terrain is ideally suited to corporate ski trips and their mixed-ability groups. It is fair to say that the Ischgl ski area is phenomenal for all ski abilities. This makes it a hugely popular ski destination but 3 high capacity lifts out of the resort of Ischgl, plus excellent ski lift infrastructure over the entire mountain mean queues are managed.
Ski pistes run back to the resort in several locations, with most people kicking off their skis at the first sign of the tarmac and grabbing some refreshments. All the base station locations are après s ski hubs and it is possible to download from the Idalp beginners ski area to the resort.
For those wanting to explore the Paznaun Valley further, the ski areas of Galtür and Kappl are located on either side of Ischgl, whilst further down the valley is See. These 3 areas offer impressive skiing and snowboarding for beginners and intermediates.
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Ischgl occupies the south side of the Paznaun valley, stretching along the lower slopes of the Ischgl ski area. The village has a handy pedestrian moving walkway that links the 2 sides of the village, thereby cutting out a natural incline. There are several points where the ski pistes run back into the village. Ischgl is upmarket with excellent hotels to be found right across the resort.
Ischgl also does après ski – it is fair to say that it does it better than any other place in the world. Corporate and ski groups can opt for shoulder-to-shoulder intimacy of the main après ski bars or something a little more sophisticated in the hotel or restaurant bars.
The bars at the base stations are thronged from December to May with ski boot dancing to euro-pop remixes. In addition to the traditional après ski fayre, there are more sophisticated bars and clubs to take guests through till dawn. Shopping is also a big deal in Ischgl with several designer stores offering luxury products whilst there are many good restaurants to dine in.
The newly opened Silvretta Therme is a welcome addition to the Ischgl infrastructure, offering indoor and outdoor swimming in steaming thermal pools. The spa complex is an island of tranquillity that contrasts with the all-action streets of the main resort on the other side of the river.
Ischgl après ski is withering, merciless, relentless, peerless. Ischgl après ski is like no other après ski on the planet. It is in a league of 1. Ischgl is the après ski world heavyweight champion. From season-opening to season-closing, Ischgl is absolutely rocking day in, and day-out. If you go to Ischgl, you do so with your eyes wide open.
Pretenders to the crown - Sölden, St Anton, Kitzbühel, Val Thorens, Verbier, Mayrhofen, Saalbach-Hinterglemm – all offer incredible après ski. But the truth is that Ischgl is peerless, it’s the après ski goliath, towering above all others, testing the very best immune systems to breaking point. Few leave Ischgl in better physical condition than they arrived.
You can play football, even rugby, but you can't play Ischgl après ski. There are fun bars on the slopes, but it is in the village centre where the serious après ski action happens. The list of central bars is long but those who stumble into the Trofana Alm, Schatzi Bar or the Kuhstall had better bring their A-game to the party.
There are very few corporate ski trip planners who aren’t looking for good après ski – it is part of company ski trip where folklore is often written. Après ski is a central plank of Austrian culture and there are very many resorts offering great après ski across the country. There can only be 1 King though.
Offering the highest meeting room in Austria at 2624m, Ischgl delivers meetings with a seriously impressive view. Located in the Pardorama lift complex, delegates can travel from Ischgl village directly to the meeting venue. The venue has a capacity of 200, and there are bars and restaurants on the lower floors. Meeting delegates can also arrive and depart by ski for an interesting twist on the meeting agenda.
There are several other meeting room options in the larger Ischgl hotels. With the fantastic ski area and pulsating après ski, there are great options to develop meeting programmes in Ischgl. Other activities such as the thermal spa, ice skating, tobogganing and paragliding add to the options for a corporate meeting event in Ischgl.