The Arlberg, AustriaBack

The Arlberg in Austria is the number one place to go skiing. The town to visit within the Arlberg group of ski resorts is St. Anton. St. Anton offers great skiing for expert skiers, as well as great scenic views for any skier the appreciates the good things in life. After a gruelling day of skiing you can either kick back and relax or have an evening filled with apres-ski activities such as socialising in the lively town of St. Anton.

In The Arlberg ski area there are other ski areas such as Lech, Stuben and St. Christoph. However, it is recommended that you visit St. Anton for the best ski experience.

St. Anton

Skiing/Snowboarding

Ski Facts[courtesy of wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sankt_Anton_am_Arlberg]

St. Anton am Arlberg as seen from the Galzig slopes.

Facts:

  • Pistes - About 160 miles of pistes
  • Elevation - 1,304 m (4278 ft)
  • Lifts - 82 (Arlberg Ski Area)
  • Apres-Ski - 15 cafes, 8 ice bars, 3 discos, 8 bars
  • Ski Season - Late November-late April or beginning of May
  • Nearest Airports - Munich, Zurich, Friedrichshafen, Innsbruck
  • A little fact for movie fans: The 1969 Film Downhill Racer staring Robert Redford and Gene Hackman was partly filmed in St. Anton
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