A small village (population: 1489 in 2001) in the Paznaun Valley in Tyrol( Austria), its ski resort Silvretta Arena Ischgl-Samnaun is connected with the ski resort of Samnaunacross the border in Switzerland. Together this ski area belongs to the largest skiing resorts in the Alps. Its 200km of groomed pistes are served by over 40 mechanical lifts including cable cars, gondolas, detachable chair lifts and some T-bars.
Ischglis well-known for its lively après-ski parties and roistering nightlife. The resort became famous when it began regularly hosting pop concerts celebrating the end of the annual ski season (Top of the Mountain Concert) at the Idalp (2300m). Bob Dylan, Tina Turner, Elton John, Pussycat Dolls, Rod Stewart, Jon Bon Jovi, Nena, Sugababes, Enrique Iglesias, Pink, Anastacia and Melanie C Rihanna are among the international stars who have performed at these concerts. Also Paris Hilton and Naomi Campbell visited the village.
In Ischglthey live by the motto: no day is like the other. Trend and fun sports complete the range of classical activities offered, such as mountain biking, skiing or hiking. Your holiday destination No. 1 has 1,500 inhabitants who look forward each year to greeting guests from all over the world. Ischglcombines quiet family holidays with single party holidays in a unique way. Both concepts go hand in hand and are therefore so successful.
Renowned as an après-ski stronghold, Ischglknows how to thrill its guests with a nightlife that is stylish and urban and stands up to comparison with every city in the world. People from all over the world party here without making compromises, and flirting practically counts as one of the trend sports on offer. At the same time, guests seeking peace and quiet discover Ischglas a resort that quite fulfils their expectations. Church concerts and culture trails, as well as small guesthouses in quiet locations, fit equally well into Ischgl's picture, as do luxury hotels and discotheques.