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Ischgl, a popular Austrian ski resort, is investing €50 million to replace three existing lifts with state-of-the-art 8-person bubble chairlifts, enhancing guest comfort and transport capacity.
Austrian Ski Resort Modernises with High-Capacity Bubble Chairlifts
Ischgl, a major ski resort in Austria's Tyrol region, is set to significantly upgrade its lift infrastructure. The resort has announced a €50 million investment to replace three existing chairlifts with modern 8-person bubble chairlifts. This move aims to improve guest comfort and increase the resort's transport capacity, further solidifying Ischgl's position as a leading ski destination in Europe.
The upgrade will occur in two phases. During the 2025-26 season, two new lifts will be installed. The Höllboden C1 lift will replace a 23-year-old chairlift, increasing capacity to 4,200 passengers per hour with a four-minute ride time. Its alignment will change slightly, with the top terminal relocating between pistes 10 and 11. The Sassgalun C3 lift will replace a six-person chairlift, accommodating 3,400 people per hour with a swift 1.7-minute journey.
The third lift, Höllkar C2, is scheduled for the 2026-27 season. It will be the longest of the new installations, carrying 4,200 passengers per hour over a 5.1-minute ride. All three new lifts will feature heated seats and protective bubbles, enhancing the comfort of skiers and snowboarders during ascents.
