Ski St. Anton | Vacation Packages
About St. Anton am Arlberg, Austria
If you’re looking to escape to a charming Austrian village that offers a uniquely modern-meets-historic experience, a St. Anton ski vacation fits the bill. St. Anton am Arlberg is a holiday region with a worldwide reputation, and rightfully so. Holidaymakers in St. Anton am Arlberg treasure the alpine coziness at 1,300 meters altitude as much as the hospitality and international orientation. It is a mountain village, traditional and modern at the same time, with the scenery of a gigantic summit world and the amenities of a worldly holiday resort.**
The pedestrian village and easy lift access makes it one of the best all-in-one destinations in the Alps. Escape the hubbub of the village on the vast slopes of Arlberg ski region, which includes bus-accessed Zurs and Lech ski resorts and discover the infinite terrain that makes this area one of Europe’s premier destinations.
This Tyrolean mountain village is, however, not only popular with ski fans: Those who fancy leaving their skis or board at home for a change, or not hit the slopes at all, have a plethora of thrilling activities to choose from.
Stay
...in the scenic Alpine town of St. Anton.
Ski
...at a top elevation of 9,222 feet.
Travel
...by flying into Innsbruck.
Enjoy
…breathtaking views of the Tyrolean Alps.
Explore
…the idyllic villages and ancient hamlets of the Arlberg region.
Taste
…60+ restaurants.
Treat
…yourself to ritual at the Sporthotel spa.
Experience
…24 miles of Nordic skiing and outdoor ice climbing—a few examples of St. Anton’s many winter activities.
Ski St. Anton
The St. Anton skiing offers visitors scenic views over 9,000 feet, a vertical drop of 5,000 feet and runs up to five miles long. Beginners and intermediates will enjoy the open snow fields accessed by the Rendlbahn gondola as well as the meandering trails among the Kapall and Galzig complexes. The Galzig-Valluga cable cars carry skiers to the more challenging runs from the Vallugagrat to the village of St. Christoph, a sister ski area that is included on the St. Anton ski pass, along with Zürs, Lech and Stuben.
To access Lech and Zurs ski resorts, you’ll travel along a breathtaking route of narrow roads and tunnels that puncture sky high Alpine peaks. The skiing at these iconic Austrian resorts is exceptional, and the views make the experience that much better. A visit to Lech and Zurs is also a must because this region is considered the birthplace of skiing.
There are few places better for first time skiers and beginners. St. Anton's two ski schools are famed as the largest ski schools in the world, boasting 300 instructors who are well-practiced in the famous Arlberg technique.