St. Anton am Arlberg: Skiing, Culture and Mountain Summer

St. Anton am Arlberg combines an extensive winter sports offering with a historic ski culture, tobogganing, summer mountain experiences and an interactive adventure through the village.

• Ski Arlberg offers 300 kilometres of ski runs.
• The offering also includes 200 kilometres of off-piste routes.
• A total of 85 cable cars and lifts are available for skiing.
• The first ski race took place in St. Anton am Arlberg in 1904.
• Austria’s first ski school opened there in 1921.
• The first ski club in St. Anton am Arlberg was founded as early as 1901.
• The Arlberg Kandahar Home is a hunting lodge built in Tyrolean style, offering views of St. Anton am Arlberg.

Putting the winter offering into perspective

Ski runs, off-piste routes, and cable cars and lifts belong to different areas of the winter sports offering. They should therefore not be added together to form a single figure: ski runs refer to the documented network of runs, off-piste routes represent a separate part of the skiing experience, and cable cars and lifts refer to the available transport infrastructure.

Culture between skiing and local history

The Arlberg Kandahar Home is a special addition. The building was constructed as a hunting lodge in Tyrolean style and offers views of St. Anton am Arlberg. It is therefore one of the documented cultural points of interest in the village that extend beyond skiing itself.

More activities for a longer stay

The summer lifts in St. Anton am Arlberg take you directly to the starting points of circular hiking trails, mountain tours and via ferratas. The summer offering also includes mountain bike tours, including the Rendl Trail.

For a regional comparison, you can also consider Flirsch, Tobadill, Feichten in the Kaunertal, Ladis, Langesthei, Nauders, Fliess and Kaunertal.

FAQ

Are the figures for ski runs and off-piste routes the same thing?

No. Ski runs and off-piste routes are different components of the offering. The two figures should therefore be considered separately and not added together to create a combined total length.

Is the toboggan run also suitable for beginners and families?

The toboggan run is of moderate difficulty and suitable for beginners and families. Its starting point is at an altitude of 1,850 metres and can be reached from Nasserein by gondola.

What does the Ski & Local Heritage Museum show?

The Ski & Local Heritage Museum was established in 1981 in the stylish interior of the manor house. The upper floor contains seven exhibition rooms documenting the local history of skiing and the development of St. Anton am Arlberg into a world-renowned ski resort.

Which summer activities are included?

The summer lifts take you directly to the starting points of circular hiking trails, mountain tours and via ferratas. Mountain bike tours in the mountains are also documented, including the Rendl Trail.

What is the Detective Trail?

The Detective Trail is an interactive mystery adventure through St. Anton am Arlberg with 17 stations. It starts and ends at the St. Anton am Arlberg tourist information office.

For the overarching travel overview: Landeck District.