Festival · Ischgl

Elton John started this in 1995. Now you're holding Austrian wine at 2,300m watching Christina Aguilera.

Ischgl après-ski tradition since 1995 — Elton John launched it — Austrian wine at 2,300m with Christina Aguilera spinning on dance floors as January's coolest ski gathering (550,000 yearly).

What to do there

FestivalElton John started this in 1995. Now you're holding Austrian wine at 2,300m watching Christina Aguilera.April 30, 1995: Elton John became the first global superstar to perform at a ski resort at altitude, putting Ischgl on the map. Thirty years later, the Top of the Mountain concerts continue—Rita Ora (Nov 2025), Christina Aguilera (May 2026). You ski to Idalp at 2,300m, stake out a spot with Austrian wine in hand, watch a free concert included in your ski pass, and witness the absurd legend Elton created. After, you ski down to Kuhstall and dance on tables to German Schlager. This is the arc.

Wineries nearby

Winery Austrian Zweigelt. Italian Lagrein. Swiss Chasselas. One table at 2,600m.