Holiday in Lech am Arlberg
City in Austria — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇦🇹
Country
Austria
Type
City
Best time to travel
December to April (skiing, best snow conditions), July to September (hiking, culture)
Budget/day
250-400€: 4-star hotel, Ski Arlberg pass, restaurant, wellness
Getting there from Germany
Car from Munich ~3h via Fernpass and Flexenpass, train to Langen am Arlberg + bus 30min.
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What makes Lech am Arlberg special as a destination?
Lech am Arlberg is the most exclusive ski resort in Austria and has been attracting royals, celebrities, and ski enthusiasts from around the world for decades. The village at 1,450 meters impresses with its perfect combination of luxurious hotels, authentic Vorarlberg architecture, and one of the snowiest ski areas in the Alps, with an average of 7 meters of snowfall per season. The legendary White Ring — a 22-kilometer ski circuit over four villages — is considered one of the most beautiful ski circuits in the world. In summer, Lech transforms into a hiking paradise with the famous Green Ring and the Skyspace by James Turrell.
What are the top highlights in Lech am Arlberg?
The top highlights in Lech am Arlberg include The White Ring, Rüfikopf Cable Car, Skyspace Lech by James Turrell, Oberlech.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
The White Ring
22-kilometer ski circuit over Lech, Zürs, Zug, and Oberlech: the most famous ski circuit in the Alps with 5,500 meters of elevation gain.
Rüfikopf Cable Car
Panoramic gondola at 2,350 meters: starting point for freeride slopes and the spectacular Madloch descent to Zürs.
Skyspace Lech by James Turrell
Walkable light installation at Tannegg: at sunrise, art merges with the Alpine panorama.
Oberlech
Car-free sun village at 1,660 meters: ski-in/ski-out, children's paradise, and panoramic terraces above the Lech Valley.
Hotels in Lech am Arlberg
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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
When is the best time to visit Lech am Arlberg?
The best time to visit Lech am Arlberg is December to April (skiing, best snow conditions), July to September (hiking, culture). Fresh and sunny, 15-23°C, clear mountain air and cool nights at 1,450 meters In winter: Cold and extremely snowy, -8 to 2°C, average of 7 meters of natural snow per season
Recommended travel time
December to April (skiing, best snow conditions), July to September (hiking, culture)
Summer
Fresh and sunny, 15-23°C, clear mountain air and cool nights at 1,450 meters
Winter
Cold and extremely snowy, -8 to 2°C, average of 7 meters of natural snow per season
How much does a holiday in Lech am Arlberg cost?
Budget travellers: 100-160€: guesthouse, self-catering, selected slopes/day, mid-range: 250-400€: 4-star hotel, Ski Arlberg pass, restaurant, wellness/day, luxury: 600€+: Arlberg Lech/Post Lech, private ski instructor, gourmet restaurant, spa/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
100-160€: guesthouse, self-catering, selected slopes
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
250-400€: 4-star hotel, Ski Arlberg pass, restaurant, wellness
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
600€+: Arlberg Lech/Post Lech, private ski instructor, gourmet restaurant, spa
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Lech am Arlberg?
Car from Munich ~3h via Fernpass and Flexenpass, train to Langen am Arlberg + bus 30min.
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
The White Ring is held annually as a ski race: register and experience the legendary circuit in competition mode.
Visit the Lech Advent Magic in December: one of the most atmospheric Christmas markets in the Alps.
Experience the Skyspace by James Turrell at sunrise: free, but reserve online in advance.
Oberlech is only accessible by cable car: a unique car-free village above the clouds.
What should you eat in Lech am Arlberg?
Typical specialities in Lech am Arlberg: Vorarlberger Käsknöpfle — hand-scraped dumplings with savory mountain cheese: Vorarlberg's answer to cheese spaetzle, topped with fried onions., Alpkäse from the Upper Alp — raw milk cheese: aged for months in the alpine pastures, with an intense nutty flavor., Riebel with apple sauce — fried corn semolina: the traditional Vorarlberg breakfast, simple and satisfying., Pork roast with cabbage salad — juicy roasted pork: braised in local beer in Lech and served with dumplings..
These specialties you must try!
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