On 3 May 2025, the Idalp in Ischgl at an altitude of 2,320 metres was once again transformed into a spectacular open-air stage: US pop-rock band OneRepublic celebrated the 30th anniversary of the legendary "Top of the Mountain Closing Concert". With global hits such as "Counting Stars", "Apologize" and "I Ain't Worried", the Grammy-nominated band led by frontman Ryan Tedder thrilled the audience and provided an unforgettable finale to the winter season.
The legendary "Top of the Mountain Closing Concert" celebrated its 30th anniversary this year and once again attracted guests from all over the world to Ischgl. With OneRepublic, one of the most successful bands in the world, the stage at 2,320 metres above sea level was transformed into a centre full of music and emotion. With their energetic live performance in spring-like temperatures, they provided a musical highlight in Ischgl that will live long in the memory of over 16,000 winter sports fans. The concert was the crowning glory of the "Spring Blanc" event series, which combines winter sports, lifestyle and culinary delights in the Silvretta Arena. Since 1995, the "Top of the Mountain" concert series has been thrilling audiences with world-class performances and extraordinary concerts in the heart of the Silvretta Arena. This year's performance by OneRepublic was a fitting celebration of "30 Years T.O.M." and an impressive continuation of the iconic event's long-standing success story. The emotional finale was an effect firework display that lit up the cloudy sky above the Idalp in bright colours - a worthy conclusion to "30 Years T.O.M.".
Two million skier days: a milestone for Ischgl
Another highlight of the 2024/25 winter season was when Silvrettaseilbahn AG welcomed its two millionth passenger on 26 April 2025. This impressive figure underlines the popularity and appeal of the Silvretta Arena among winter sports enthusiasts from all over the world. It was the first time since 2019 that this mark was reached again, reflecting the successful development and sustained investment in the ski area.
Three new 8-seater D-Line chairlifts with weather protection bonnets and heated seats by winter 2026/27
Silvrettaseilbahn AG is investing around 50 million euros in three state-of-the-art 8-seater D-Line chairlifts with weather protection bonnets, heated seats and the innovative AURO system, which enables automatic entry and exit monitoring, by the 2026/27 winter season. The Höllbodenbahn C1 and Sassgalunbahn C3 will go into operation as early as 2025, followed by the Höllkarbahn C2 in 2026. The new chairlifts will replace the existing facilities, increase transport capacity and improve traffic routing and comfort in the ski area. In addition, over 1,200 m² of photovoltaic modules will be installed on the station roofs. The backs of the chairs are themed and tell the story of the "Top of the Mountain Concerts" in Ischgl (C1), the history of Silvrettaseilbahn AG (C2) and the Silvretta Therme Ischgl (C3).