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Engelberg vs Ischgl: at a glance

Side-by-side comparison of Engelberg and Ischgl based on Alpe Match data: ski area, altitude, size, prices and access.

EngelbergIschgl
CountrySwitzerlandAustria
RegionObwaldenTyrol
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centrePartlyPartly
Nearest airportsZurich Airport (ZRH) - 100 km; EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL/MLH) - 160 kmInnsbruck Airport (INN) - approx. 100 km; Munich Airport (MUC) - approx. 230 km
Ski area82 km239 km
Blue slopes23 km47 km
Red slopes47 km140 km
Black slopes12 km52 km
Ski lifts2746
Village altitude1,013 m1,377 m
Maximum altitude3,238 m2,872 m
Hiking trails500 km1,000 km
Population4,4161,600
Accommodation beds12,00012,000

Key differences

  • Ischgl has the largest ski area: 239 km, compared with Engelberg (82 km).
  • Ischgl has the most black slopes: 52 km, compared with Engelberg (12 km).
  • Ischgl has the most ski lifts: 46, compared with Engelberg (27).
  • Ischgl has the highest village: 1,377 m, compared with Engelberg (1,013 m).
  • Engelberg has the highest top altitude: 3,238 m, compared with Ischgl (2,872 m).
  • Ischgl has the most hiking trails: 1,000 km, compared with Engelberg (500 km).

Engelberg

Year-round snow on the Titlis glacier, world-first revolving cable car, and extensive freeride terrain combined with a historic Benedictine monastery.

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Ischgl

World-class cross-border skiing linked with Switzerland, high-altitude snow guarantee from November to May, and a legendary après-ski and lifestyle scene including high-profile music events.

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