This time we are off to the beautiful resort of St Anton, rated among the top five resorts in the Alps and for very good reason. It's one of Europe’s snowiest areas with over 305km of pistes and over 55km of challenging off-piste terrain.
Enjoy a week’s skiing in this top ski resort staying in the 4* Hotel Arlberg with wellness area, indoor pool, Sauna, steam room, sanarium & whirlpool. AND it's 3 minutes walk to the village centre & the Nasserein Gondola.
This is a fantastic holiday for solo travelers, friends and couples and a great opportunity to meet and mix with like-minded people on a friendly and fun holiday. Whether you are a complete beginner, intermediate or a seasoned skier this is the perfect holiday to hit the slopes, sample some of the best apres ski in Europe and have a fun holiday in the snow.
About Your Resort.... Arlberg has always been famous for its beauty, reliable snow extending right down to the villages and the excellent condition of its slopes. A total of 88 of state-of-the-art cable cars and lifts offer the highest standard of safety and comfort. Another pioneering feature is the ARLBERG-CARD, a reusable high-tech ski pass which automatically opens the ski-lift entrances. 305 kilometres of marked ski runs, superbly prepared slopes for all ability levels, and 200 km of off-piste and challenging steep slopes and deep-snow ski runs, snowboard fun parks, carving areas, permanent racing circuits and numerous cosy meeting places ensure variety and enjoyment. St Anton is famed for excellent snow conditions, legendary off-piste and one of the best après scenes in Europe. Skiing here can be challenging, especially in the Galzig area. What's more, the four lifts that link St Anton to Lech and Zürs make the Arlberg region the largest linked ski area in Austria. This includes the labyrinthine tree runs of Gampen and the under-rated Rendl. After a hard day on the slopes, finish off with a slopeside drink at the infamous Mooserwirt or Krazy Kanguruh, before continuing the party in town. St Anton is a real ski village with stacks of charm, sophisticated spas and a cosmopolitan atmosphere. St. Anton 1,304 metres of truly unique recreation paradise for everyone and is known as the “Cradle of Alpine skiing” and is a snowy paradise of the highest calibre. The cozy little town with 2,470 inhabitants has still maintained its genuine ambiance and charming atmosphere. Relax and unwind at the elevation of 1,300m where crisp and clean mountain air is guaranteed! Experience genuine Tirolean hospitality here! It’s a modern holiday resort that has retained its traditional appeal. Not only does it offer a colossal backdrop of peaks and popular (skiing) mountains, it also has all the comforts you would expect from an international holiday resort. Those who travel to St Anton am Arlberg holiday region in the winter enter a snow paradise which has enjoyed a world-wide reputation since hosting the Alpine Ski World Championships in 2001.
St. Anton is also one of the world’s best known resorts. Its serious terrain attracts the hard-core skiers, putting it up there alongside Chamonix and Jackson Hole, and it has hosted the Alpine Skiing World Championships on several occasions, most recently in 2001. St. Anton’s reputation also extends to its famous après ski scene too with the Krazy Kanguruh a strong contender for the title of ‘the Alps most legendary ski bar’ for nearly 50 years.
But this cult ski resort isn’t all about tough skiing and hard partying. Its broad appeal has expanded along with the Arlberg ski area, which now stretches to 340km of pistes (one of the six largest ski areas in the world) and offers skiing for all abilities. Off the slopes, you’ll find a wide range of shopping, dining and accommodation with plenty of luxury/gourmet choices, excellent leisure facilities and a pedestrianised centre, a Ferris wheel style cable car, the new multi-functional sports centre arl.rock and numerous events promise an unforgettable winter holiday during 2018/2019.
The beautiful, family-run Hotel Arlberg is ideally located close to the centre of St Anton, and just a few minutes’ walk to the Nasserein gondola – quiet enough to ensure you’ll get a good night’s sleep but with easy access to the mountain and all the shops, bars and restaurants around the resort. On top of the location, high standards of service, an excellent reputation for fine cuisine and an extensive wine list make the Arlberg a very popular choice. The traditional dining room serves great quality buffet breakfasts and four-course evening meals full of local specialities to tempt your taste buds. Plus, the weekly gala dinner puts everyone in a celebratory mood. After a long day, you can sit back and unwind in the Albergstube or enjoy a quiet drink in the bar.
Or if you’re after a more indulgent kind of relaxation, you can visit the wellness area – take a lazy swim in the indoor pool, lie back in the whirlpool, or spend some time in the Finnish sauna, sanarium, bio sauna and steam bath. A massage is a particularly nice treat after a day on the slopes. After all that, you’ll be ready to retire for the night. Each room is decorated in classic Austrian style, with wooden furniture, comfy beds and a homely feel. The free WiFi is a modern bonus, too.
The Arlberg sits on the main Dorfstrasse, which is lined with hotels, apartments, shops and restaurants. It's a couple of minutes' walk to the onion-domed church and resort centre. The front of the hotel looks towards the piste, and you can be up on the mountain in no time via the Nasserein gondola, 3 minutes' walk away, or the Fangbahn chairlift, 9 minutes' walk away. When you're done for the day, the various branches of Blue 31 lead right back to the bottom of the Nasserein gondola and drag lift.
All rooms have a cable TV, free WiFi, radio, telephone, hairdryer and safe.
- Standard Twin room - sleeps 2: Austrian twin beds, private bath and WC.
- Single room - sleeps 1: single bed, private shower and WC.
Austrian twin beds are very common in Central Europe. They’re simply one large bed frame containing two single mattresses, both with separate duvets and linen sets that cannot be separated. Separate twin beds are less common and can often be head to head beds, rather than side by side, if they are available.
Finnish sauna - Relax in the Finnish sauna. Accessible three times a week.
Whirlpool - Treat yourself to some time in the hotel's whirlpool.
Steam room - Accessible three times a week.