Saint Anton am Arlberg

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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OberlechNeighborhoodLech, AustriaPerched above Lech, accessible by cable-car.
RüfikopfSightLech, AustriaMountain rising above the village, accessible by cable-car.
Ski ArlbergTrailLech, AustriaAustria's largest interconnected ski area with 305km of runs.
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.
White RingTrailLech, AustriaA 22km ski circuit linking Lech, Zürs, Zug and Oberlech.
MoonbikesPlaceWarth, AustriaElectric snowbikes with battery-powered caterpillar tracks.
Warth-SchröckenNeighborhoodWarth, AustriaOne of Austria's snowiest resorts, receiving 11 metres of snow annually.
ZugerbergbahnSightLech, AustriaGondola in Lech with catered cabins.
BalmalpRestaurantLech, AustriaMountain restaurant serving champagne and pizza.
Hotel MontanaHotelLech, AustriaHotel providing a base with underground tunnel access.
Lech museumMuseumLech, AustriaMuseum hosting an exhibition on the development of skiing.
Hannes Strolz's SkibootiquePlaceLech, Austria
Griggeler StubaRestaurantLech, Austria
Burg Vital ResortHotelLech, Austria