Resort comparison · 2026/27
St Anton vs Ischgl: which suits your ski trip?
A side-by-side comparison on the things that change a ski week: altitude, how much terrain and of what difficulty, what the lift pass costs and how far each is from the airport.
| St Anton | Ischgl | |
|---|---|---|
| Ski area | Ski Arlberg | Silvretta Arena Ischgl/Samnaun |
| Top / base altitude | 2,642 m / 1,262 m | 2,868 m / 1,349 m |
| Vertical drop | 1,380 m | 1,518 m |
| Mapped pistes | 272 km | 163 km |
| Lifts | 92 | 46 |
| Green & blue runs | 46% | 27% |
| Black & harder | 16% | 22% |
| Six-day adult pass | €468 (≈ €78/day) | €451 (≈ €75/day) |
| Nearest airport transfer | Innsbruck, 93 km (1 h), from €227 | Innsbruck, 96 km (1 h 5 min), from €227 |
Ski-area figures are OpenSkiMap mapped data (OpenStreetMap contributors, 1 October 2026) for the whole linked area each village belongs to. Pass prices from official 2026/27 tariffs; transfers from partner route pages.
Austria
Choose St Anton for…
- more terrain (272 km of mapped pistes)
- more beginner-friendly runs (46% green and blue)
Austria
Choose Ischgl for…
- higher skiing (top 2,868 m) for snow-sure early and late season
- more challenging terrain (22% black and harder)
- a cheaper lift pass (about €75 a day)
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, St Anton or Ischgl?
St Anton: about 272 km of mapped pistes and 92 lifts in Ski Arlberg, against 163 km and 46 lifts in Silvretta Arena Ischgl/Samnaun.
Which is higher, St Anton or Ischgl?
Ischgl reaches 2,868 m (base 1,349 m); St Anton reaches 2,642 m (base 1,262 m). Higher resorts usually hold snow better early and late in the season.
Which is cheaper to ski, St Anton or Ischgl?
On six-day adult passes, Ischgl: €451 (about €75 a day) against €468 for St Anton.
Which is easier to get to?
St Anton: Innsbruck, 93 km (1 h), from €227. Ischgl: Innsbruck, 96 km (1 h 5 min), from €227.
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