Ischgl

Ischgl Resort Restaurants

Ischgl certainly does not lack gourmet restaurants. Top of the list remains Paznaunerstube at the five-star Trofana Royal, which continues to serve some of the finest food in the Alps. The hotel also houses Heimatbühne, offering more traditional Austrian cuisine in a warm and rustic setting.

Another standout is Stüva, which combines Austrian roots with modern international influences in a contemporary setting. There are several other gastronomic kitchens to be reckoned with in Ischgl too, including Stiar in the Sporthotel Silvretta, Schlossherrnstube in the Schlosshotel Ischgl, Fliana Gourmet in Hotel Fliana, and the ever-popular sushi restaurant Lucy Wang.

For something a little more down to earth, the restaurant at Hotel Central serves traditional Tyrolean cuisine in relaxed surroundings, while Restaurant Dorf-Café is a good option for hearty local dishes such as Tiroler Gröstl alongside pizzas, steaks and salads. Meanwhile, lower down the price scale, Salz & Pfeffer is the place to find tasty pizzas and pasta dishes in a modern setting.

Ischgl Mountain Restaurants

Pardorama is a striking three-storey glass and steel building at the top of the Pardatschgratbahn gondola. It offers both self-service and table-service. It has high ceilings, glass walls and stunning mountain views.

Vider Alp is an alpine hut with a more modern atmosphere, while Restaurant Idalp Panorama, at the top of the Silvrettabahn, is traditionally Tyrolean. Alpenhaus is home to the stylish VIP Lounge where Alpine décor is mixed with sophisticated design touches including cowhide, wood, glass and an open fire.

In the Fimbatal area, Berggasthof Bodenalpe serves generous portions of local produce and is particularly popular for fondue evenings. Paznauner Thaya remains one of the livelier mountain restaurants with table service upstairs and live music on the terrace outside. Downstairs there is also a cosy self-service area with a good selection of food. Alp Trida Sattel, perched near the Swiss border, enjoys fabulous views and is another excellent lunch stop. We recommend pre-booking tables for lunch on the mountain during busy weeks.

Ischgl Apres Ski

Ischgl remains one of the liveliest resorts in the Alps. It is all about dancing in ski boots from early afternoon until late into the evening. The action traditionally starts at the famous heated Madlein Ice Bar, still one of the best places in resort for people-watching once the lifts close.

From around 4pm onwards the whole village comes alive. There is the ski-in Schatzi Bar beneath Hotel Elizabeth at the foot of the main home run, while the large and rustic Kuhstall at the Sporthotel Silvretta continues to receive rave reviews. Across the road, Feuer & Eis keeps the party going with resident DJs and a lively crowd.

Meanwhile, the two-storey Trofana Alm, next to the five-star Trofana Royal, is packed most evenings before dinner and is famously good natured despite the slightly cheesy Austrian playlists. For something a little different head to Niki’s Stadl, where the music is unapologetically Austrian and great fun after a few drinks. Less Germanic and popular with the British crowd is the long-running Golden Eagle Pub, which has been serving beers and British music for decades.

At the Champagnerhütte, après ski rolls seamlessly into late-night partying, with the downstairs Champagne Club continuing until the early hours.

Ischgl Nightlife

Pacha at Hotel Madlein brings a taste of Ibiza to the Austrian Alps and remains one of the best-known nightclubs in the region. Golden Eagle Pub keeps going well into the evening with live music and a lively international crowd. Several larger hotels also have stylish cocktail bars and late-night lounges.

There is also a casino beneath Hotel Post for those looking for something a little different after skiing.