Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Festivals & Events
Top of the Mountain
( late Nov & late Apr)
This winter-season opening and closing concert has welcomed a host
of stars, including pop divas Kylie Minogue and Alicia Keys in recent years.
CONCERT
Ironbike
( Aug)
Superfit mountain bikers compete in this 79km obstacle course of a race, in-
volving steep climbs and exhilarating descents.
SPORTS EVENT
Sleeping & Eating
Rates double in the high winter season and nearly everywhere closes between seasons.
Cafes, pizzerias and snack bars cluster on Dorfstrasse.
Hotel Alpenstern
( 512 01;
www.alpenstern.at
;
Versahlweg 5; s/d €36/60; )
Nice surprise: one of Ischgl's
sweetest hotels is also among its cheapest. The friendly Walser family keep the modern
alpine-style rooms spotless and serve generous breakfasts. In winter the spa is great for
postski downtime.
HOTEL
€
AlpVita Piz Tasna
( 52 77;
www.piztasna.at
; Stöckwaldweg 5; s €59, d €106-116, half board €14; )
Picturesquely
set on a slope, Piz Tasna gets rave reviews for its heartfelt welcome, big and comfy rooms
and superb food (half board is worth the extra). The spa has an indoor pool, saunas, herbal
steam rooms and a relaxation zone with hay and water beds.
HOTEL
€€
Kitzloch
( 5618;
http://kitzloch.at
; Galfeisweg 3; après-ski 3-7pm, dinner 8-11pm)
Wild après-ski shenanigans
with DJ Boris at Kitzloch (fancy dress and all) should work up an appetite for dinner in
the rustic, fire-warmed restaurant. Go for the famous sticky spare ribs or a pot of bubbling
fondue. Portions are very generous.
INTERNATIONAL
€€
GASTRONOMIC
€€€
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