Ischgl: Focuses On Winter Sports - Cancels Opening Concert
Ischgl is being especially careful to ensure that it does not repeat its role as a covid hotspot with six hundred infections in Austria and up to 1,200 infections in Germany and the Nordic countries were traced back to the ski resort. A significant portion of the cases were further traced to Kitzloch après-ski bar at the resort, where sharing of whistles were likely conduits of contagion. Now it's a case of once bitten, twice shy..
Even before the Austria-wide 2G regulation, strict safety precautions were declared for the start of winter in Ischgl from November 25th. Nevertheless, in view of the current developments, they deliberately do not want to take any risks, so that the unanimous decision has now been made to cancel the traditional Top of the Mountain Opening concert. The focus around the start of winter is now fully on skiing.
The health of guests, employees and locals has top priority - those in charge will continue to adhere to this principle at the start of this winter season. A comprehensive package of safety and health measures was put together in Ischgl in advance for winter 21/22, which, together with the legal requirements, guarantees the greatest possible safety for guests, employees and locals. In particular, the strictest safety guidelines were laid down for the Top of the Mountain Opening concert. However, due to the worsening pandemic, the opening concert with Il Volo and Alice is canceled in order to avoid any potential danger from the outset.
Alcohol ban in public places and no-night parking bans
Alcohol is forbidden in public places in Ischgl throughout the winter season. The municipality, together with the Paznaun - Ischgl Tourism Association and the Association of Ischgl Tourism Companies, have commissioned additional security personnel to ensure compliance with this regulation. In addition, a general parking ban from 7:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. in all parking spaces of the Silvrettaseilbahn AG has been set for this winter. As a result, coaches must start their departure by 7:30 p.m. at the latest. A local police ordinance also prohibits the serving of alcohol, the installation of barbecue stations, or party-like gatherings in the area of the four parking spaces of the Silvrettaseilbahn AG.
Uniform measures in the Silvretta Arena
After intensive coordination, the partner companies Silvrettaseilbahn AG and Bergbahnen Samnaun AG have agreed in an act of solidarity on joint COVID-19 measures in the cross-border ski area Silvretta Arena. This means that ski passes for the Silvretta Arena can only be issued to vaccinated or recovered people. The 2G rule applies from the start of the season to cross-border skiing in the Silvretta Arena. In addition to the current official requirements, the Silvrettaseilbahn AG also recommends wearing an FFP2 mask or mouth and nose protection in the feeder lifts and at the ticket sales points.
Comprehensive security measures for the entire winter season
The people in charge of the Silvrettaseilbahn AG spared no effort even before the season started to ensure a safe winter start and invested around 700,000 euros in safety and hygiene measures. For example, new camera and software systems are being used to optimize the waiting areas on the three feeder lifts. This means that waiting times can be passed on to guests in real time as valuable information via the iSki Ischgl app. Furthermore, extensive disinfection measures are undertaken - all cable car cabins are regularly disinfected using cold fogging devices. The same method is used daily in the ski buses as well as in sports shops, ski depots, toilet facilities, elevator cabins and the first aid stations. Cleaning and disinfection activities are also being intensified in the mountain restaurants. This applies, for example, to the cleaning and disinfection of tables and bar areas as well as handrails, door handles and sanitary facilities.
In addition, the intervals between filter cleaning in ventilation systems have been shortened and new partitions have been installed in the seating areas of the restaurants in the ski area. With this extensive safety package as well as strict control and compliance with the legal framework, a maximally safe and relaxed winter experience should be made possible. In addition, the intervals between filter cleaning in ventilation systems have been shortened and new partitions have been installed in the seating areas of the restaurants in the ski area. With this extensive safety package as well as strict control and compliance with the legal framework, a maximally safe and relaxed winter experience should be made possible. In addition, the intervals between filter cleaning in ventilation systems have been shortened and new partitions have been installed in the seating areas of the restaurants in the ski area. With this extensive safety package as well as strict control and compliance with the legal framework, a maximally safe and relaxed winter experience should be made possible.
Furthermore, the Paznaun - Ischgl Tourism Association offers comprehensive information and training courses for the local businesses throughout the winter, as well as regular newsletters and information updates on important news.
Further information at: www.ischgl.com
