Sankt Anton am Arlberg

Village · Tyrol, 🇦🇹 Austria

St. Anton am Arlberg is a famous ski village in western Tyrol. It is the birthplace of modern alpine skiing and sits at the heart of the Arlberg ski area, one of the largest linked ski areas in Austria. The village is known for challenging terrain, off-piste skiing and a lively après-ski scene.

In summer it turns quiet and green, with hiking and mountain biking on the same slopes.

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When to visit

December to April is ski season, with snow usually reliable from January. July to September is good for hiking. May and November are quiet, and many lifts and hotels close. Winters are cold and snowy.

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Typical weather in January

Poor

0° (feels like -4°) · extremes -16°–5°
-9° at night
14 rainy days
2 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

1° (feels like -3°) · extremes -18°–6°
-8° at night
12 rainy days
5 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor

4° (feels like 0°) · extremes -14°–9°
-5° at night
15 rainy days
10 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Poor

9° (feels like 6°) · extremes -9°–17°
0° at night
16 rainy days
10 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Poor

15° (feels like 13°) · extremes 0°–22°
5° at night
21 rainy days
8 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Good

19° (feels like 18°) · extremes 4°–26°
9° at night
21 rainy days
10 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Good

21° (feels like 20°) · extremes 5°–26°
11° at night
21 rainy days
11 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in August

Good

21° (feels like 20°) · extremes 6°–26°
11° at night
20 rainy days
12 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in September

Fair

17° (feels like 15°) · extremes 1°–23°
7° at night
16 rainy days
10 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Poor

13° (feels like 10°) · extremes -4°–20°
3° at night
14 rainy days
6 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in November

Poor

6° (feels like 2°) · extremes -12°–14°
-2° at night
15 rainy days
2 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor

1° (feels like -2°) · extremes -17°–7°
-7° at night
15 rainy days
1 sunny day
2 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Top sights

VallugaValluga is a 2,811 m high mountain in the Lechtal Alps. The border between the Austrian states Tyrol and Vorarlberg runs over the summit.

ArlbergArlberg is a massif between Vorarlberg and Tyrol in Austria. The highest peak is the Valluga at 2,811 metres.

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GalzigGalzig is a mountain in the Lechtal Alps of Tyrol, Austria. The elevation at its peak is 2,184 metres.

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Museum St. AntonGet to know the history of this renowned winter resort. Take a tour around the museum housed in Trier Villa from 1912.

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Wonder Walking TrailTake an easy, 1500-m long walk around the beautiful chalet Sennhütte. Observe numerous animals and plants and learn at the interactive…

Burg Arlen

St. James the Greater Parish ChurchThis Catholic parish church has modest but interesting interior. You can see some remarkable tombs at the cemetery surrounding the church.

Arlberg is the mountain region around the village, which covers ski runs and trails.
Valluga is the highest point of the lift system, with views and a cable car from Galzig.
Galzig is the mid-mountain station reached by gondola from the village.
Museum St. Anton tells the story of skiing in the Arlberg.
Pfarrkirche hl. Jakobus der Ältere is the parish church of the village.
Burg Arlen is a ruin on the hillside above the village.
WunderWanderWeg is a family hiking trail with play stations.

What to experience

Ski the Valluga run for experienced skiers with a guide.
Ride the lifts to Lech and Zürs.
Hike a mountain trail in summer.
Join a guided off-piste day.
Enjoy après-ski in the village.

Tours & Activities

Sankt Anton am Arlberg — Map

Day trips

Lech is a high-end ski village linked by lifts, about 20 minutes by bus.
Landeck is a town in the Inn valley, about 25 minutes by train.
Ischgl is a major ski resort, about 1 hour by car.
Lermoos is a ski area under the Zugspitze, about 1 hour by car.
Innsbruck is about 1 hour 15 minutes by train.
Bregenz is about 1 hour 15 minutes by car.

Where to explore

Lech and Landeck are the closest preferred neighbours.

Getting there

By air: Innsbruck Airport is about 1 hour 15 minutes away. Zurich, Munich and Friedrichshafen are also used.
By train: St. Anton has its own station on the Arlberg line. Innsbruck takes about 1 hour 15 minutes, Zurich about 3 hours 30 minutes. Check times on ÖBB.
By car: The Arlberg road tunnel connects Tyrol and Vorarlberg. It is a toll tunnel.

Getting around

The village is compact, and most hotels are near lifts. Free ski buses run in winter. Trains connect to Landeck and Innsbruck. Gondolas start in the village centre.

Driving

A car is not needed in winter and parking is limited. Winter tyres or chains are required. The Arlberg tunnel and pass roads can close in heavy snow. Motorways in Austria need a vignette.

Food & drink

Tyrolean mountain food is hearty: Kasspatzln, Tiroler Gröstl and Kaiserschmarrn. Mountain huts serve food on the slopes. The village has a lively dining and bar scene in winter.

Dinner

Wiener SchnitzelA thin, breaded and pan-fried veal cutlet, traditionally served with potato salad or parsley potatoes and a wedge of lemon.

TafelspitzBoiled beef in broth, served with roast potatoes and a sauce of apples and horseradish — a favourite of Emperor Franz Joseph.

Viennese Goulash Wiener SaftgulaschA rich beef stew slow-cooked with onions and paprika, typically served with a bread dumpling or bread roll.

Snacks & street food

KäsekrainerA grilled pork sausage studded with melty cheese, a classic order at Vienna's ubiquitous Würstelstand (sausage stands).

Sausage Stand Snack Würstel vom WürstelstandGrilled or boiled sausages (Bratwurst, Frankfurter, Bosna) served with mustard, bread and a pickle from street kiosks.

Sweets & desserts

ApfelstrudelThin pastry rolled around spiced apples, raisins and breadcrumbs, usually served warm with vanilla sauce or cream.

SachertorteA dense chocolate cake with a thin layer of apricot jam under a dark chocolate glaze, famously served with unsweetened whipped cream.

KaiserschmarrnA fluffy shredded pancake caramelised with sugar and dusted with icing sugar, served with plum or apple compote.

MarillenknödelApricot dumplings wrapped in potato or quark dough, rolled in buttery breadcrumbs — a Wachau and Viennese summer specialty.

Drinks

Viennese Melange Wiener MelangeThe signature Viennese coffee: espresso topped with steamed milk and milk foam, the centrepiece of coffeehouse culture.

Grüner VeltlinerAustria's flagship crisp, peppery white wine, widely poured in Vienna's Heuriger (wine taverns).

SturmA cloudy, lightly alcoholic partially-fermented grape must, available only for a few weeks in autumn.

Safety & health

Avalanche risk is serious off-piste. Check the avalanche bulletin and use a guide for backcountry skiing. Stay on marked runs otherwise. Tap water is clean and safe to drink. The emergency number is 112. The mountain rescue number is 140.

History

Skiing in the Arlberg took off in the early 20th century, when Hannes Schneider founded the first ski school here in 1921 and developed the Arlberg technique. The Arlberg railway opened in 1884, and the road tunnel in 1978.