Ischgl Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

The Silvretta cablecar museum

The Silvretta cablecar museum, Ischgl

 desert_princess Says:  The Silvretta cablecar museum located in the Dorftunnel is worth a visit . It tells the story of the valley from its first settlers and how it all began and evolved to become what you see in the present days.Open on wednesdays 16-19 H."The first settlersFrom the glaciers of... 

Simply go skiing!!!

Simply go skiing!!!, Ischgl

 Tripack Says:  My favorite area was around the Greitspitz (2872m) and Palinkopf (2864) mountains as many black and red slopes are located there. This area is well served with efficient chairlifts, extensive snow making system and kilometers of well grommed pistes. Off piste is of course... 

How "fur" are you?

How "fur" are you?, Ischgl

 desert_princess Says:  Sportalm is the rich's favourite ski clothing brand. Why? because it has fur and crystals everywhere and it's damn expensive. Do I have to tell you the nationality of the lady? I can bet she's russian :) 

Walk your dog at 2000m

Walk your dog at 2000m, Ischgl

 desert_princess Says:  What is more logical to do than to walk your dog where people ski at 2000m in front of Idalp?It makes for sure a difference from everybody around carrying skis and poles and having this specific robocop pace when walking around with ski boots :)) 

Ischgl"forms in the snow" contest

Ischgl"forms in the snow" contest, Ischgl

 desert_princess Says:  In the second week of January 2006, 10 teams from around europe took part in the Ischgler "forms in the snow" contest. This season's theme was "world's football championship 2006"The winner is the snow figure "Ronaldino" representing the player holding a ball on the tip of... 

It is Après ski time!!!

It is Après ski time!!!, Ischgl

 Tripack Says:  Do not to forget to relax after your great skiing day...Choose a sunny terrace with confortable armchair, nice people, refreshing beverage and cool music... a great cocktail for you Après ski session! 

Hotels  

Post Hotel

 1 Review and 20 Opinions  Decorated with Swarowski crystals at the entrance door , Hotel post looks defenitely a cozy place -... 

Hotel Madlein

 3 Reviews and 47 Opinions  Hotel was expensive even though we had group discount and it was summer time (off season) Bathroom... 

Restaurants  

Burger King

Burger King, Ischgl

 desert_princess Says:  Open from 11h till 03 in the night - Burger king is always the easiest and fastest choice when you are hungry.You can aswell watch sports on the two large TV screens and feel like in any other Burger King around the world. Just keep in mind that the non smokers area in on... 

Pardorama Restaurant: A restaurant with view...

Pardorama Restaurant: A restaurant with view..., Ischgl

 Tripack Says:  You can't miss it... this building is shining far away when the sun hits its steel and glass surface. From there you could enjoy your meal with a great panoramic view.You will have the choice between the Silver service (à la carte) on the first floor, the self service, the... 

Gampenalp: A sunny rest...

Gampenalp: A sunny rest..., Ischgl

 Tripack Says:  Nice and sunny place to have a quick meal. This small and friendly self service is situated at the Gampenbahn valley station, by the way an impressive 4-seater chairlift with its 2435 meters length for almost 1000m of altitude difference.The best thing is the sunny and quiet... 

Nightlife  

"Why Not" Disco Dancing Pub

"Why Not" Disco Dancing Pub, Ischgl

 desert_princess Says:  Sorry - for winter 2006/07 the place has been changed into a tabledance bar called "Insider". Cheap ,cheesy and awful....I wonder if anybody goes there at all...It's a nice pub ,with relaxed atmosphere , where you can find all the locals. . 

Pacha night club

Pacha night club, Ischgl

 desert_princess Says:  Pacha is located in the Designed hotel Madlein - the place for the rich or famous. It has its professional dancers that are in charge of entertaining the crowd of men that are invading the place. As everywhere in Ischgl , there are much more men than women in the clubs,or as... 

Shopping  

Go Shopping!!

Go Shopping!!, Ischgl

 desert_princess Says:  Ischgl has its shopping street that is also a pedestrian zone .you have here mostly Sport shops but you can find designer boutiques aswell...If you get exhausted and feel like a drink , you have plenty of cafes to sit and relax 

Local Customs  

The Real Locals

The Real Locals, Ischgl

 desert_princess Says:  Sometimes , If you are lucky ,you will get to see the real locals - the people that remember Ischgl before tourism came in. Go early in the morning in the tiny side streets ,you might have the chance to spot a local farmer bringing his milk to the hotel or guesthouse nearby. 

Warnings Or Dangers  

"Entrance for ski teachers ONLY"

"Entrance for ski teachers ONLY", Ischgl

 desert_princess Says:  In most of the ski schools I've worked this was a big issue. Should we go in front of the queue to be at our worplace in time, or was it too obvious and a bad image for the ski school. Of course Ischgl is here one more time exeptionnal - "my mountain - my rules" , so they... 

"Mr.Popular" vs "I wanna be Ischglerin"

"Mr.Popular" vs "I wanna be Ischglerin", Ischgl

 desert_princess Says:  Two phenomenons here >1. The local guys working hard on being "Mr.Popular" in what concerns the girls. Their tactic to impress is by drinking loads of alcohol and most of the time they end up much too drunk to be good for anything. 2. The second phenomenon is the incoming... 

Don't drink and drive...

Don't drink and drive..., Ischgl

 Tripack Says:  Surprising sign on the Höllspitzbahn... it saying that if you are drunk you will be not allow to take this chairlift... It is a good idea for your own safety and especially for the safety of others... Slopes are quite steep and you need all your balance to keep up on your... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Chapel by the woods

Chapel by the woods, Ischgl

 desert_princess Says:  The chapel can be seen from the Silvretta Gondola by the middle station. It's on the way when you come from Paznauner Thaya No37 or take the offpiste skiroute No3 that takes you to the middle station and a very nice spot to take pics.... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Idalp mountain station

Idalp mountain station, Ischgl

 desert_princess Says:  The heart of the skiing area is called Idalp and it's where the two gondolas -Silveretta bahn and Fimba bahn will take you.It's where are located the service shops and sports shop, Ski school, Self service restaurant and Panorama restaurant, the kindergarden.It's aswell the... 

Velill Bahn

Velill Bahn, Ischgl

 desert_princess Says:  Velill Bahn is the most used chairlift by beginners and itermediate skiers and snowboarders. It's a 6 man chairlift that takes you to Velillscharte - 2556m . From there you could either choose to take the blue run No8 down to Idalp , or take the red No7 that takes you... 

Favorites  

THe coat of arms of Ischgl

THe coat of arms of Ischgl, Ischgl

 desert_princess Says:  THe coat of arms of Ischgl is for me strange to be understood.THis guy definitely looks like the pope , but why does he hold a "laugenbrezel" in his hand is difficult to say. a "laugenbretzel" is a bakery item with sea salt on it... 

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 Are there brown bears in Ischgl ? Apparently yes - I saw one on the slopes, he had red pants and a pair of skis on....he probably has the capability to turn... 

 

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Q:  Hi, I'm planning a ski vacation to Ischgl in the beginning of March and have a few questions within regards to Ischgl and... 

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A: The airport is about 5k from the train station. There are city buses that service both regularly. I cannot give you the number of the bus with confidence but it is... 

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Top Ischgl Writers

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Ischgl - the never ending party

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 As you exit the last tunnel , here it is - the famous resort of Ischgl spreading in front of you in the crispy alpine air.At a first look ,a village like every other in Tirol .At a second look but... 

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Ischgl - the Alpine Ibiza

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  Ischgl, the Alpine Ibiza! Let’s dance! No let’s ski before the after skiing session (après-ski)! From Ischgl I took the 4km long Silvrettabahn (a 10 passenger funitel cable car) to reach Idalp at... 

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Ischgl. I'd love to share with you the 11 tips I've written, the 13 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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The Good old Austrian (Apres) Ski village

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 feb 2004 we went to Ischgl (pronounce "Ishgol") in Tirol for a bit of wintersporting pleasure. On arival it had snowed already and we had booked a vacation home up in the mountains. near Kappl, a... 

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 I went to Ischgl in April 2006 and in March 2007 together with a few friends. All in all these were great winter holidays. Ischgl is a marvellous place for snowboarding - wide slopes for beginners as... 

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