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.
About Lech am Arlberg
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.
Top 4 highlights in Lech am Arlberg
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
Vergleiche tausende Hotels, Apartments und Resorts auf Expedia – mit Bestpreis-Garantie, kostenloser Stornierung und Bonuspunkten.
* Weiterleitung zu Expedia.de. Es gelten die dortigen Nutzungsbedingungen.
Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
Best time to travel for Lech am Arlberg
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?
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
Book a package holiday to Lech am Arlberg
Compare thousands of package holidays to Lech am Arlberg and find the best deals with flight & hotel.
Compare package holidays now4 travel tips for Lech am Arlberg
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.
Food & drink in Lech am Arlberg
These specialties you must try!
Ready for Lech am Arlberg?
Plan your Lech am Arlberg holiday now with our free tools.
