Guide to St. Anton am Arlberg
Virtual tour in St. Anton am Arlberg
St. Anton is one of the most famous ski resorts in Austria. Together with Lech, Oberlech, Zürs, Stuben, Klosters, and a number of other resorts, it forms a single skiing region Arlberg, the total length of the slopes of which is about 500 kilometers.
Saint Anton is considered to be ideal for those who are confident on skis or board; beginners are better off choosing Lech for skiing. The longest piste in the region (more than 10 kilometers) originates at the top of Valluga (2811 meters). Among professionals, the "black" downhill piste Karl Schranz, laid through Gampen to the center of the resort, is popular. Freeriders love the slopes of the Valluga Grat ridge (2660 meters), as well as the Rendl and Albona areas.
There is a small fan park in St. Anton with a half-pipe, jumps, and rails. It is located on Mount Rendl, where the gondola of the same name runs from the center of the resort. There are tracks for sledding on trackless sleds (toboggans) on Gampen (4 kilometers), in the village of Petnoy am Arlberg (1.5 kilometers), and Strengen (1 kilometer).
There is an open-air ice rink in the center of the resort. You can also fly a paraglider, go sledding, play tennis and bowling alley, rock climbing.
Photos of St. Anton am Arlberg
Tours to St. Anton am Arlberg
Have you long dreamed of buying a hot tour to the heart of the Austrian Alps? Then you should definitely come to St. Anton am Arlberg. The locals say that there are about 100 days of snow a year. And it is not by chance, because the town is located at an altitude of 1284 meters above sea level.
To immerse yourself in a real winter fairy tale and get the best emotions from the trip, you should buy it in the winter period, when the snow cover has an optimal thickness. Before planning a hot tour here, it is worth considering that the local slopes are mainly oriented to experienced skiers. There are very few easy slopes in the resort.
Calculating the cost of travel, take into account that St. Anton am Arlberg is a rather expensive resort, where it is difficult to find cheap accommodation. However, compared to similar Alpine towns, prices are lower. It all depends on when you come to the Alpine resort and where you want to stay.
However, even owners of inexpensive tours can count on a warm welcome, because the Austrians are famous for their hospitality and hospitality. St. Anton am Arlberg is not only worth a visit in winter, but also in summer.
If your visit falls in the warm season, don't miss the Ferwall Reservoir. Those fabulous views reflected in the water will stay in your memory forever and will make your trip unforgettable.
Interesting places in St. Anton am Arlberg
Saint Anton is a modern city with everything for winter recreation: hotels, restaurants, stores, equipment rental services and schools, and pistes of varying difficulty levels. What's hard to find here is historical sights. The museum of local lore, ski museum, St. James and St. Anthony cathedrals, a monument to the outstanding sportsman Hannes Schneider - that's probably all you can include in the itinerary of a tour of the resort.
Flight ticket prices
The nearest international airport is located in Innsbruck, about 100 km from the resort. Direct flights to Innsbruck are available from European cities such as Frankfurt, Berlin, Amsterdam, Zurich, Vienna, Paris, and Munich. Major airlines flying to this region include Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Swiss, KLM, and Eurowings. Alternatively, travelers can fly to Munich or Zurich and then take a train or transfer to the resort.
Round-trip ticket prices from European cities range between €180 and €400, depending on the season and booking time. For example, flights from Prague cost around €190, while from Barcelona, prices start at €250. During the winter season, when the ski resort is in high demand, airfare prices tend to rise, so booking in advance is recommended.
The best hotels in St. Anton am Arlberg
The resort is among the expensive ones. The best hotels are Alberg Hospiz, where a room will cost you around 290 EUR per night, and Raffl's Tyrol, where you can stay for 400 EUR per day. What to do for those, whose budget from such sums is cracking at the seams? Don't lose heart! There are plenty of budget options in St. Anton. For example, in Tiroler Frieden guest house you can spend the night for 90 EUR, and in Alpenhof hotel - for 100 EUR. Family-run mini-hotels are even cheaper, starting at 30 EUR per night for two people.
Travel budget
Saint Anton am Arlberg is considered one of the most expensive resorts in Austria, but those on a budget can also have a great time here. To save money, choose one of the family-run hotels and book in advance. You'll probably be staying some distance from the elevators, but getting to them with the free shuttle bus is no problem.
Ski passes usually go on sale in the summer and are cheaper at first - take advantage of the opportunity to cut your costs!
| The budget for a trip to St. Anton am Arlberg | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | from 360 EUR | Accomodation | from 30 EUR per day |
| Average check in a restaurant | from 40 EUR | Ski pass | 524 EUR for 6 days |
| Total: about 1724 EUR for a week for two people. | |||
Transfer to St. Anton am Arlberg from the airport
From Munich Airport, you can reach St. Anton am Arlberg in 3 hours by car. If you prefer to travel by train, the journey will take about 3.5 hours with two transfers. From Innsbruck, a train, bus or cab will take you to the resort.
Car rental
To rent a car in Austria, you need to be over 21 (some companies raise the age limit to 23), have an international driver's license with at least one year's experience, and a card with a blocked deposit.
Transport
Most of the resort's elevators are open until 16:00 and buses run until 17:30. Travel is free for ski pass holders. If you're staying late, cabs are available by phone or at special parking lots.
Safety
There are lifeguards on the slopes at all times, but don't let your guard down in the mountains. Always wear protective equipment (at least a helmet) and choose pistes according to your level of skiing. Don't forget to take out medical insurance when planning your trip.