Its ski resort Silvretta Arena Ischgl-Samnaun is connected with the ski
resort of Samnaun across the border in Switzerland. Together this ski
area belongs to the largest skiing resorts in the Alps. Its 238 km of
groomed pistes are served by over 40 mechanical lifts including cable
cars, gondolas, detachable chair lifts and some T-bars.
Ischgl is
well-known (and sometimes criticized) for its lively après-ski parties
and roistering nightlife. The resort became famous when it began
regularly hosting pop concerts celebrating the end of the annual ski
season (Top of the Mountain Concert) at the Idalp (2300m). Bob Dylan,
Tina Turner, Elton John, Mariah Carey, The Corrs, Pussycat Dolls, Rod
Stewart, Jon Bon Jovi, Nena, Sugababes, Enrique Iglesias, Pink,
Anastacia, Beyoncé, Melanie C, Rihanna, Gabriella Cilmi, Leona Lewis,
Kylie Minogue, Katy Perry and Alicia Keys are among the international
stars who have performed at these concerts. Paris Hilton and Naomi
Campbell also visited the village. Hilton visited several times in fact,
on ski holidays and to merchandise Rich Prosecco. Ischgl hosts the only
Pacha club (the Spanish night entertainment brand) in Austria, in Hotel
Madlein.
In April 2002 Bill Clinton gave a Message from the
Mountains at Ischgl and made this tiny mountain village the location of a
world media event
