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National GeographicAug 29, 2026

Explore Austria’s Legendary Arlberg Ski Region

Home to the resorts Lech and St Anton, this renowned ski area combines a pioneering ski heritage with plenty of adventures on and off the pistes.

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  • OberlechNeighborhoodPerched above Lech, accessible by cable-car.
  • RüfikopfSightMountain rising above the village, accessible by cable-car.
  • Ski ArlbergTrailAustria's largest interconnected ski area with 305km of runs.
  • White RingTrailA 22km ski circuit linking Lech, Zürs, Zug and Oberlech.
  • ZugerbergbahnSightGondola in Lech with catered cabins.
  • BalmalpRestaurantMountain restaurant serving champagne and pizza.
  • Hotel MontanaHotelHotel providing a base with underground tunnel access.
  • Lech museumMuseumMuseum hosting an exhibition on the development of skiing.
  • Hannes Strolz's SkibootiquePlace
  • Griggeler StubaRestaurant
  • Burg Vital ResortHotel
  • Elsewhere
  • St AntonNeighborhoodSt. Anton am Arlberg, AustriaResort known for legendary apres-ski bar MooserWirt.
  • MooserWirtPubSt. Anton am Arlberg, AustriaLegendary apres-ski bar where people dance on tables.
  • MoonbikesPlaceWarth, AustriaElectric snowbikes with battery-powered caterpillar tracks.
  • Warth-SchröckenNeighborhoodWarth, AustriaOne of Austria's snowiest resorts, receiving 11 metres of snow annually.
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Condé Nast TravelerNov 14, 2025

The Best Ski Resorts in Europe: 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards

The places inspiring your return to travel, from remote mountain towns to aprés hotspots.

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