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Holiday in St. Anton am Arlberg

City in Austria — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇦🇹

Country

Austria

Type

City

Best time to travel

December to April (skiing and freeride), July to September (hiking and mountain biking)

Budget/day

200-350€: 3-4 star hotel, Ski Arlberg pass, restaurant, après-ski

Getting there from Germany

Car from Munich ~3h via Fernpass or Arlbergtunnel, train to St. Anton Bhf (Arlberg route) ~4h.

About St. Anton am Arlberg

St. Anton am Arlberg is the cradle of alpine skiing and one of the most legendary ski resorts in the world. In 1901, the first ski club in Austria was founded here, and to this day, the Arlberg area, with 305 kilometers of slopes, is one of the top destinations for demanding skiers. Notorious for its freeride slopes, the powder snow paradise Valluga, and the wildest après-ski scene in the Alps, St. Anton attracts winter sports enthusiasts from all over the world. In summer, the Arlberg offers top-notch mountain biking trails and alpine long-distance hiking paths.

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Top 4 highlights in St. Anton am Arlberg

The places you absolutely must not miss.

1

Valluga Peak

Highest point of the ski area at 2,811 meters: panoramic view over 400 alpine peaks and legendary off-piste descents.

2

Ski Arlberg

305 kilometers of slopes over St. Anton, Lech, Zürs, and Warth: one of the largest interconnected ski areas in the world.

3

Après-Ski at Mooserwirt

The most famous après-ski bar in the Alps: for decades, celebrations have continued here after the last run until deep into the night.

4

Ski Museum

The history of alpine skiing: from Hannes Schneider's Arlberg technique to the modern carving revolution.

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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen

Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie

Best time to travel for St. Anton am Arlberg

Recommended travel time

December to April (skiing and freeride), July to September (hiking and mountain biking)

Summer

Fresh and mild, 15-24°C, ideal hiking weather with clear mountain air

Winter

Cold and snowy, -8 to 2°C, famous for powder snow and high snow reliability

How much does a holiday in St. Anton am Arlberg cost?

Average costs per person per day

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Budget

85-140€: guesthouse/room, self-catering, individual ski days

Hostel, Street food, Public transport

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Mid-range

200-350€: 3-4 star hotel, Ski Arlberg pass, restaurant, après-ski

Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions

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Luxury

500€+: Hotel Hospiz/Arlberg, freeride guide, gourmet, wellness

Boutique hotel, Fine dining

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4 travel tips for St. Anton am Arlberg

Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.

The Ski Arlberg pass connects all locations: flexibly switch between St. Anton, Lech, and Zürs with buses and trains.

Freeriders should definitely book a local guide: the Valluga north slopes are challenging and avalanche-prone.

For a quieter après-ski, head to Verwalltal: the huts here are cozier than the party mile.

In summer, the Arlberg is a hidden gem for mountain bikers: the Arlberg Trail offers 60 km of flowing single trails.

Food & drink in St. Anton am Arlberg

These specialties you must try!

Käsespätzle — hand-scraped spätzle with savory mountain cheese: baked golden brown in a pan with fried onions.
Vorarlberger Riebel — cornmeal dish: golden yellow fried, traditionally served with applesauce or cranberries.
Jagertee — hot black tea with rum and fruit brandy: the quintessential après-ski drink, warms you from the inside.
Tiroler Gröstl — fried potato-meat pan: topped with a fried egg, the perfect dish after a day of skiing.
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