Ischgl or Solden??

A group of us are planning a few trips next year and one of our options we are undecided between the two resorts.

Anyone been to both and can suggest which is better and best places to stay etc...

Many Thanks

Not been to either, but I would defo choose Ischgl first.

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I guess its just my own opinion, based on stuff I have read, and info I have seen on these resorts. I am sure there are people who will tell you Solden is a wonderful place, but Ischgl certainly appears to be an exciting place, with a good high ski area, although it does appear a little expensive (which is why I havent been yet!)

What makes you choose between these 2 resorts anyway?

I like to do one "party, party" week with friends and a more reserved "family" week. Both these seem similar but solden seems almost 100% snowsure and also has two glasiers.

been to both. Ischgl better. Solden pretty charmless. Better variety of runs in Ischgl, you can party in either place. Getting around Solden is messy. You'll have the whole place skiied in no time.

I have to confess to being a total Ishgl-ite, my favourite resort. It does have some features that many would regard as pluses and other as minuses. The nightlight is massive - best in the Alps but can be viewed as a little tacky, this can be avoided though as there are many top quality bars. The home runs in Ischgl can get overcrowded from around 3pm. Solden is a less expensive alternative and great skiing. Both are really snow sure. Ischgl skiing starts at 1400m in the village but virtually all the skiing is from 1900m upwards so when snow reports state 30 cms on the lower runs they are talking about in the village which you will only ski on when arriving back into resort. Solden has two glaciers and is smaller (150kms) but also has Obergurgl just up the valley for a day trip. Solden also has good nightlife but not as varied as Ischgl. Hope that helps - but please feel free to ask any more if required...

Thanks for that, thats helpful re snow levels particularly.

I think I may try to get to both if not, i'm swaying to ischl

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