St. Anton am Arlberg:
the mountain playground

Arlen is the name given to the Swiss pine trees that grow here at nearly 1,800 metres above sea level. That’s where Mt Arlberg gets its name. For centuries, the pass has connected the East and West, Tyrol and Vorarlberg. In the Middle Ages, merchants and pilgrims crossed the snowy mountain. The Arlberg railway was built in 1884 with the world’s longest tunnel at the time. And then came Hannes Schneider, who revolutionised Alpine skiing in 1907, making St. Anton the birthplace of modern skiing. In short: Mt Arlberg is a myth made of snow, nature, power, and history.

The first snow falls on Mt Valluga’s peak, and St. Anton transforms into a white wonderland. You glide over the legendary slopes at Mt Galzig, while the morning sun gilds the Lechtal Alps. The powder at Mt Rendl calls for fresh tracks. In the evening, you share your stories at the Schindler Bar with rosy cheeks, while new snowflakes fall outside.

Now Mt Valluga shows its gentle side. Alpine meadows glow in rich green all the way up to Moostal valley, the Verwall trails wind through fragrant Swiss pine forests. On the way to the Ulmer hut, the scent of Alpine herbs and warm rocks fills the air. The view from Mt Kapall reaches all the way to the Swiss mountains. Is Mt Arlberg a hidden gem in summer? Not for you.