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Heiligenblut vs Ischgl vs Obergurgl-Hochgurgl: at a glance

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

HeiligenblutIschglObergurgl-Hochgurgl
CountryAustriaAustriaAustria
RegionCarinthiaTyrolTirol
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centrePartlyPartlyPartly
Nearest airportsKlagenfurt (KLU, 160 km - ~2 hours 15 min drive); Salzburg (SZG, 185 km - ~2 hours 45 min drive)Innsbruck Airport (INN) - approx. 100 km; Munich Airport (MUC) - approx. 230 kmInnsbruck (INN - 95 km); Munich (MUC - 270 km)
Ski area55 km239 km112 km
Blue slopes20 km47 km60 km
Red slopes34 km140 km33 km
Black slopes1 km52 km19 km
Ski lifts114625
Village altitude1,288 m1,377 m1,793 m
Maximum altitude2,902 m2,872 m3,080 m
Hiking trails250 km1,000 km200 km
Population9591,600400
Accommodation beds2,20012,0005,000

Key differences

  • Ischgl has the largest ski area: 239 km, compared with Obergurgl-Hochgurgl (112 km) and Heiligenblut (55 km).
  • Ischgl has the most black slopes: 52 km, compared with Obergurgl-Hochgurgl (19 km) and Heiligenblut (1 km).
  • Ischgl has the most ski lifts: 46, compared with Obergurgl-Hochgurgl (25) and Heiligenblut (11).
  • Obergurgl-Hochgurgl has the highest village: 1,793 m, compared with Ischgl (1,377 m) and Heiligenblut (1,288 m).
  • Obergurgl-Hochgurgl has the highest top altitude: 3,080 m, compared with Heiligenblut (2,902 m) and Ischgl (2,872 m).
  • Ischgl has the most hiking trails: 1,000 km, compared with Heiligenblut (250 km) and Obergurgl-Hochgurgl (200 km).
  • Ischgl has the largest accommodation capacity: 12,000, compared with Obergurgl-Hochgurgl (5,000) and Heiligenblut (2,200).

Heiligenblut

Authentic alpine atmosphere at the foot of the Grossglockner, high altitude snow reliability, and a vast 15 km² freeride arena.

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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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Obergurgl-Hochgurgl

Known as the 'Diamond of the Alps', it offers absolute snow reliability from November to May due to its high altitude. Features upscale accommodation with ski-in/ski-out convenience and a modern lift system with minimal waiting times.

Full guide to Obergurgl-Hochgurgl JSON