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A Brief History of Ischgl
A Brief History of Ischgl
Ischgl, which was originally established as the old settlement of “Yscla,” first began appearing on maps as Rhaeto-Romans ventured over the Fimberpass in search of summer pasturelands. In 1319, German-speaking Walsers migrated from the upper Valais to settle near Galtür and were later joined by an influx of Bavarians. From the 15th through 19th centuries, the now-settled Fimba and Paznaun valleys served as a trade route and mining center. Finally, in the mid-20th century, the village began developing its tourist infrastructure and cable uplift network in earnest.
Today, with 10,000 guest beds and growing occupancy rates, Ischgl sets the standard for modern resorts and was recently deemed the European Alpine Show’s “Best International Ski Resort.”
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