Sankt Anton am Arlberg

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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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Beste reisetidspunkt

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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Typisk vær i januar

Dårlig

0° (føles som -4°) · ekstremer -16°–5°
-9° om natten
14 regnværsdager
2 soldager
3 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 1 · lav

Typisk vær i februar

Dårlig

1° (føles som -3°) · ekstremer -18°–6°
-8° om natten
12 regnværsdager
5 soldager
4 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 1 · lav

Typisk vær i mars

Dårlig

4° (føles som 0°) · ekstremer -14°–9°
-5° om natten
15 regnværsdager
10 soldager
6 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 3 · moderat

Typisk vær i april

Dårlig

9° (føles som 6°) · ekstremer -9°–17°
0° om natten
16 regnværsdager
10 soldager
7 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 4 · moderat

Typisk vær i mai

Dårlig

15° (føles som 13°) · ekstremer 0°–22°
5° om natten
21 regnværsdager
8 soldager
7 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 5 · moderat

Typisk vær i juni

Bra

19° (føles som 18°) · ekstremer 4°–26°
9° om natten
21 regnværsdager
10 soldager
8 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 6 · høy

Typisk vær i juli

Bra

21° (føles som 20°) · ekstremer 5°–26°
11° om natten
21 regnværsdager
11 soldager
8 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 6 · høy

Typisk vær i august

Bra

21° (føles som 20°) · ekstremer 6°–26°
11° om natten
20 regnværsdager
12 soldager
8 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 6 · høy

Typisk vær i september

Brukbart

17° (føles som 15°) · ekstremer 1°–23°
7° om natten
16 regnværsdager
10 soldager
6 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 4 · moderat

Typisk vær i oktober

Dårlig

13° (føles som 10°) · ekstremer -4°–20°
3° om natten
14 regnværsdager
6 soldager
4 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 2 · lav

Typisk vær i november

Dårlig

6° (føles som 2°) · ekstremer -12°–14°
-2° om natten
15 regnværsdager
2 soldager
3 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 1 · lav

Typisk vær i desember

Dårlig

1° (føles som -2°) · ekstremer -17°–7°
-7° om natten
15 regnværsdager
1 soldag
2 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 1 · lav

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

Hovedseverdigheter

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.

Opplevelser verdt å få med seg

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.

Turer og aktiviteter

Sankt Anton am Arlberg – Kart

Dagsturer

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.

Steder å utforske

Lech and Landeck are the closest preferred neighbours.

Reise dit

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.

Komme seg rundt

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.

Kjøring

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.

Mat og drikke

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.

Middag

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.

Småretter og gatemat

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.

Søtsaker og desserter

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.

Drikke

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.

Sikkerhet og helse

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.

Historie

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.