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Ischgl's Final D-Line Chairlift Takes Shape as Höllkarbahn C2 Construction Begins

Michael Fulton

Ischgl's Final D-Line Chairlift Takes Shape as Höllkarbahn C2 Construction Begins

The last piece of Ischgl's 50 million euro lift overhaul is underway. With the Höllbodenbahn and Sassgalunbahn already running since 2025, attention has turned to the Höllkarbahn C2 - a new 8-person Doppelmayr D-Line chair with heated seats, weather hoods and room for 89 chairs across 14 pylons. Helicopters have been hauling out the old towers since May, with a November 26 opening targeted. Here's where the build stands and what it means for the Silvretta Arena.

Doppelmayr
Europe
Ischgl
Austria
Samnaun's Iconic Twinliner Double-Decker Gondola Gets New Cabins for 2026/27

Michael Fulton

Samnaun's Iconic Twinliner Double-Decker Gondola Gets New Cabins for 2026/27

The Twinliner at Samnaun - the world's first double-decker aerial tramway cabin when it opened in 1995 - is getting a full cabin replacement this northern summer. Both cabins will be swapped out as part of a comprehensive modernisation ahead of the 2026/27 season, with the control system and platform doors also upgraded. It's part of a broader €50 million investment program at the Silvretta Arena Ischgl-Samnaun.

Ischgl
Switzerland
Austria
Samnaun
Samnaun Breaks Ground on New Gondola That Will Reshape Access to the Ischgl-Samnaun Ski Arena

Michael Fulton

Samnaun Breaks Ground on New Gondola That Will Reshape Access to the Ischgl-Samnaun Ski Arena

Construction has started on a new 10-person gondola at Samnaun, the Swiss entry point to the cross-border Silvretta Ski Arena Ischgl/Samnaun. The Laret-Champs-Muller lift connects lower-lying hamlets directly to the ski area with a midway station adding flexibility on the slopes. It opens for winter 2027. Here's what's being built.

Ischgl
Switzerland
Austria
Samnaun
Ski Slope Burglary Getaway Foiled by Snow Groomer in Ischgl

Michael Fulton

Ski Slope Burglary Getaway Foiled by Snow Groomer in Ischgl

Two burglars who broke into a restaurant and attempted to escape down Ischgl's ski slopes at 2am were caught after an alert snowcat driver spotted them hiding in trees. Austrian police used snow groomers to reach the remote location and apprehend the suspects.

Innsbruck
Tyrol
Ischgl
Austria
Ischgl Completes Two New Lifts as Austrian Resort Continues Infrastructure Overhaul

Michael Fulton

Ischgl Completes Two New Lifts as Austrian Resort Continues Infrastructure Overhaul

Ischgl has opened two new eight-seat chairlifts, including what it claims is the world's shortest heated eight-seater. The Höllbodenbahn and Sassgalunbahn installations mark the latest phase in the Austrian resort's ongoing lift replacement programme, with another project already scheduled for 2026.

Tyrol
Ischgl
Austria
The Silvretta Arena Ischgl/Samnaun Again Records More Than 2 Million First-time Visitors

Michael Fulton

Silvretta Arena Welcomes 2 Million Visitors for 2024/25 Season

The Silvretta Arena Ischgl/Samnaun has achieved a significant milestone, recording over 2 million first-time visitors for the 2024/25 winter season, marking a return to pre-pandemic levels of success.

Tyrol
Silvretta Arena
Ischgl
Austria
Samnaun
Most Ski Resorts Now Shut But It Ain’t Over Yet Folks!

Michael Fulton

Late-Season Skiing: Where to Find Snow in May 2025

As many ski resorts close after Easter, some high-altitude destinations remain open into May. Learn which resorts still offer skiing and what conditions to expect for late-season snow sports.

Val Thorens
Les Arcs
France
Ischgl
Tignes
2025/26 Ikon Pass Buyers Guide

Michael Fulton

Ikon Pass 2025/26: A Comprehensive Guide

Explore the options and benefits of the Ikon Pass for the 2025/26 ski season. This guide covers pass types, pricing, and new features for skiers and riders looking to access over 50 top ski resorts worldwide.

Le Massif de Charlevoix
Ikon Pass
Ischgl
Arapahoe Basin
Aerial view of Ischgl ski resort

Michael Fulton

Ikon Pass 2025/26: New Pricing, Resorts and Benefits Revealed

The Ikon Pass for 2025/26 ski season launches March 13 with price increases, adding Austria's Ischgl resort and unlimited access to Arapahoe Basin. New pass holders gain immediate spring skiing access at up to 17 resorts, alongside enhanced benefits including heli-skiing discounts and brand partnerships.

Ikon Pass
Ischgl
Austria

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