Being a tropical country near the equator, most of the locals living in the Philippines have not had the chance to experience winter. However, they do have plenty of beautiful beach resorts where they can bask in the warmth of the sun and enjoy the climate that is perfect for activities that can be done on sea and on sand. For those who want to experience a different type of climate, they could head on to the countries located in other parts of the world to have a winter holiday (Winterurlaub). One of the places that they could go to would be Ischgl.
Ischgl is a small village which is located in the Paznaun Valley of Tyrol in Austria. It has a ski resort named Silvretta Arena Ischgl-Samnaun which is connected to the Samnaun ski resort across the border in the neighboring country of Switzerland. These ski areas make up part of the largest ski resorts in the Alps. There are also some ski schools in Ischgl where beginners can take up some lessons about the basics of skiing.
The resort has 200 kilometers of groomed pistes which are served by more than 40 mechanical lifts including gondolas, cable cars, T-bars and detachable chair lifts. Ischgl is popularly known for having lively apres-ski parties as well as exciting nightlife. the resort even gained more popularity when pop concerts started being held there. Some of the musical artists and performers who have performed in Ischgl include Tina Turner, Bob Dylan, The Pussycat Dolls, Elton John, Jon Bon Jovi, Sugababes, Nena, Pink, Anastacia, Enrique Iglesias, Rihanna, Melanie C and Kylie Minogue.
Similar to the Philippines, Ischgl in Austria is also home to some breathtaking sights and landscapes which would definitely make for an unforgettable winter holiday or vacation. Today, there are many travel agencies which offer winter holiday packages that provide the ultimate relaxation or the ultimate adventure in hiking and biking. You would not only be able to have a great time experiencing the winter season in a beautiful village, but you would also have the opportunity to take in the amazing landscapes and sights.