Samnaun/Ischgl: the cross-border ski area
Fantastic winters just like in the good old days. Guaranteed snow. The largest interconnected ski area in the Eastern Alps. The idyllic village of Samnaun offers all this and much more.
You can ski straight onto the slopes and start your winter adventure directly from Smart Hotel.
Snow as far as the eye can see in the Samnaun/Ischgl arena
The possibilities are endless in the Samnaun/Ischgl winter sports arena. However, you prefer to be active in the snow, you’ll find the perfect place for it here. Countless dream runs, snow-blanketed slopes that extend all the way to the horizon, and an extraordinary panorama make the Samnaun/Ischgl International Arena an insider tip among winter sports fans. There’s no other area quite like it in the Eastern Alps, stretching seamlessly across so many valleys and peaks and offering such a wide variety of slopes at all levels.
Samnaun/Ischgl ski area in numbers
Between 1,700 and 2,900 metres above sea level, winter sports fans will find over 239 kilometres of ski runs, 45 modern lifts, and carefully groomed slopes. Thanks to the world’s first double-decker cable car, queues are a thing of the past. Each cabin can transport 180 people to the cross-border Silvretta Arena Samnaun/Ischgl. Skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing, snowshoeing … a wealth of winter activities awaits you.
Sun worshippers can enjoy the sun from morning to night in the 360-degree arena. After a glorious day on the slopes, unwind with après-snow at the rustic Schmuggler-Alm, located directly on the Zeblas valley descent, with party vibes, lively music, and shows.
Pure party fun: après-snow at Schmuggler-Alm!
A day in the snow makes you hungry – for a party: In the Schmuggler-Alm directly at the Zeblas valley descent, party vibes reign supreme – starting from 3 p.m.! A relaxed atmosphere, cool hits spun by our DJs, refreshing Schmuggler beer or homemade Schmuggler schnaps – it’s all there. Schmuggler-Alm also offers a great culinary selection: Samnaun cheese fondue, “Schmuggler-Wurza” sausages, crisp pizza, tempting Kaiserschmarren pancakes … so many national and international dishes to choose from!
Hangl’s winter services
You’ll find the right course for every level at the Hangl Ski & Snowboard School. Whether private lessons or small group courses, beginner or advanced, the experienced instructors will cater to your individual needs and wishes.
At Hangl Ski Rental & Service, you not only get the best touring tips and technique tricks, but can also rent the latest skis and the right equipment. You can choose between individual items or a complete package, depending on what you need. We also have skis, poles, boots, and helmets for children of all ages.
Highlights of the ski area
- Ski-in & ski-out: ski runs right on your hotel doorstep
- Guaranteed snow from November to the beginning of May
- Between 1,700 and 2,900 metres above sea level for cross-border skiing fun
- 239 kilometres of perfectly groomed pistes
- Dream runs and powder-snow slopes
- 45 modern cable cars and lifts
- World’s first double-decker cable car
- Fantastic fun parks
- Large freeride area
- Numerous events and open-air concerts
- Schmuggler’s Circuits: ski circuits where you ski (almost) no slope twice, with three different routes depending on the level of difficulty
- Winter sports expertise from your host family and at Hangl Sport & Mode
- Varied options at our ski school with special conditions
- Duty-free runs – ski straight into shopping bliss
Straight out the hotel door onto the slopes, then ski back in at the end of the day.
