Ski Arlberg

Ski Arlberg is the largest linked ski area in Austria, with over 300 kilometers of slopes and 200 kilometers of off-piste terrain. It is located in the Arlberg region of the Austrian Alps, and is made up of the villages of St. Anton, Lech, Zürs, Warth, and St. Christoph.

Terrain	🔵🔵 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ⚫⚫
Price	€€€€€
Base/Summit	1269m / 2811m
Snow Sure Rating	❄❄❄❄❄
Family Friendly Rating	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Recommendation	Not cheap but but one of the best in Austria for all levels. Well know for it’s legendary apres-ski, but also plenty of activities for families.

Ski Arlberg Location

Ski Arlberg is located in the western Austrian state of Vorarlberg. It connects the villages of St. Anton, Lech, Zürs, and St. Christoph. The area is about a 1.5 hour drive from Innsbruck and accessible by train.

Ski Arlberg

Ski Arlberg Terrain

Ski Arlberg has terrain for all levels of skiers and snowboarders. There are beginner slopes in all of the villages, as well as plenty of intermediate and advanced terrain. The off-piste terrain is some of the best in the Alps, and is perfect for experienced skiers and snowboarders.

Amenities

Ski Arlberg offers a wide range of amenities, including:

Over 85 ski lifts
300 kilometers (186 miles) of groomed pistes
Plenty of off-piste terrain
A variety of ski schools and lessons
A wide range of accommodation options
A vibrant après-ski scene

Price

Ski Arlberg is a relatively expensive ski resort. Lift tickets are on the higher end, and accommodation can also be pricey. However, there are a variety of budget-friendly options available, especially if you are willing to stay in one of the smaller villages.

Season

The ski season in Ski Arlberg typically runs from December to April. However, the resort often receives good snow in November and May, so you may be able to ski for longer.

Ski Arlberg Tips

Beginner

St. Anton:
- The beginners areas are spread across the base of the Gampen
- After that there are a good selections up the Gampen and Galzig
- It’s also worht crossing the road to the Rendl area where there are some quieter runs, you can also watch some of the lunacy going on the park area near the top of the Rendlgahn
Lech:
- If you can either afford it or can be bothered to get a lift over to Lech you’ll find the best beginner areas of Ski Arlberg. There are plenty of runs for beginners near the village to start, and then lots of gentle wide blues as you progress. The area often feels a lot quieter than the other resorts too
Zurs:
- There are beginner runs near the village in Zurs
- Once you progress the long runs from the Hevenboden are where you’ll really be able to develop those turns.

Intermediate

St. Anton:
- Our favourites in St Anton are piste 85 and 77. We weren’t so fond of the ski routes which were mogulled out and iced over. However, they can be lovely if the snow if fresh.
- Rendl is also well worth a visit. Try out the park for a bit and the run down piste 1 is a joy.
Lech:
- The intermediate slopes are a bit of a pain to get to, but worth it once you are there. Head up the Zuger Hochlicht mountain to get the best of them.
Zurs:
- No matter where you turn in Zurs you’ll find a nice intermediate piste to have a go at. Some are more challenging than others, and the blue runs can provide a bit of respite for weary legs.

Advanced

St. Anton:
- Piste 42 off Kappall and 30 off Gampen were our preferred steep runs. 52 is pretty much a mogul field to get to the main apres ski huts.
- The biggest draw for advanced skiers is the unpisted ski-routes if the snow is fresh.
Lech:
- If you’re looking for black pistes head to the Warth area via the Schlosskopfe gondola.
- If there is fresh snow give the ski routes a go. They are unpisted so not recommended if it’s icey – it can be deceiving so make sure you check before you drop into the piste.
Zurs:
- Zurs is less well served for steep pistes, but as the village is central you can get over to St Anton or Warth to get the best of the steeps.

Ski Arlberg Pros and Cons

Pros:

Large and varied terrain
Excellent off-piste skiing
Great snow conditions
Variety of amenities
Beautiful scenery

Cons:

Expensive
Can be crowded
Certain areas can have bottlenecks causing queues, particularly the runs to the main apres ski bars in St Anton

Ski Arlberg Useful Information

Resort website:

https://www.skiarlberg.at/

Weather

Visit the resort’s website or check with local weather services for the latest weather conditions and forecasts.

Getting to Ski Arlberg

By Air

There are three main airports that are within close proximity to Ski Arlberg: Innsbruck Airport (INN), Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH), and Zurich Airport (ZRH).

From Innsbruck Airport, you can take a train to St. Anton am Arlberg, which is the main village in the Ski Arlberg ski area. The train journey takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes.

From Friedrichshafen Airport, you can take a bus to St. Anton am Arlberg. The bus journey takes around 2 hours and 30 minutes.

From Zurich Airport, you can take a train to St. Anton am Arlberg via Landeck-Zams. The train journey takes around 3 hours and 30 minutes.

By Train

The nearest train station to Ski Arlberg is St. Anton am Arlberg. The train station is located in the center of the village, and there are regular bus services to all of the other villages in the ski area.

To get from the train station to the resort, you can take the bus or a taxi

By Car

Ski Arlberg is located in the western part of Austria, and is well-connected to major roads and highways.

From Innsbruck, take the A12 motorway towards Bregenz. Exit the motorway at the Zams exit, and follow the signs to St. Anton am Arlberg.

From Friedrichshafen, take the B31 motorway towards Bregenz. Exit the motorway at the Langenargen exit, and follow the signs to St. Anton am Arlberg.

From Zurich, take the A14 motorway towards St. Margrethen. Exit the motorway at the St. Margrethen exit, and follow the signs to St. Anton am Arlberg.

Villages:

St. Anton
Lech
Zürs
Warth
St. Christoph

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