National GeographicAug 29, 2026Explore Austria’s Legendary Arlberg Ski RegionHome 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.15 things in this storySt AntonNeighborhoodResort known for legendary apres-ski bar MooserWirt.MooserWirtPubLegendary apres-ski bar where people dance on tables.ElsewhereOberlechNeighborhoodLech, 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.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, AustriaGriggeler StubaRestaurantLech, AustriaBurg Vital ResortHotelLech, AustriaRead the full piece at National Geographic →
