Winter holiday in Austria’s Alps

Winter sport beyond the ski slopes

The Arlberg is famous all around the world for its ski slopes. The options for winter athletes looking for an alternative to skiing are just as exciting and plenty. Discover the beauties of the wintery scenery in a quiet manner during cross-country skiing, ski touring, winter hiking and snowshoeing. Explore a completely new perspective in the skies: paragliding is a great possibility to see the Arlberg from above. A horse-drawn carriage ride is very romantic and anything but arduous – puffing quadrupeds take care of the sport while you can see all of the beautiful scenery. The Auriga reception always has daily suggestions for your holiday itinerary in the winter wonderland at hand.

The Hotel Aurigaat night in winter

Comfy winter activities on the Arlberg | Lech Zürs Tourismus GmbH

Coach tour in the alpsA unique winter experience

Artificial ice stock rink at the Hotel Auriga in Lech am Arlberg

Incredible conceptthe Hotel Auriga

Winter landscapeLech am Arlberg

Nordic sport starting at Hotel Auriga

Cross-country and skating in ski region Arlberg

Enter the cross-country ski run right next to your Hotel Auriga in Lech leading to Zug and onwards to Älpele. The six-kilometre-long run is groomed for classic and skating style. There’s a total of 23 run kilometres for beginners, intermediates and athletic cross-country skiers ready in Lech. Please note that Oberlech runs are only groomed starting at noon in case of snowfall. Lech’s ski school offers cross-country courses (group and private lessons)!

Down the valley by toboggan or bob

Lighted toboggan run from Oberlech to Lech

Tobogganing on the artificially snowed and lighted toboggan run from Oberlech to Lech promises fun for all ages. The run with its many turns meanders through the forest flowing into the final slope ending right outside the valley station of the cable car. Now it’s back to the start on foot or in just four minutes by cable car. The toboggan run is open every day from 9 am to 10 pm. Toboggans can be rented at the Oberlech cable car for a fee.

Travelling on shank’s mare

Winter hiking and snowshoeing in Lech

Start your winter hike in Lech right outside your Hotel Auriga and walk to Zürs or Zug for example. Discover the deeply snow-covered winter scenery on a total of approx. 40 km of cleared winter hiking trails. Please note that not all paths can be constantly groomed and cleared in heavy snowfall. Get the best daily suggestions for hikes at the Auriga reception. Alternatively, take part in a guided snowshoe hike in Lech.

Beyond the slopes with ski school Lech

Ski touring in Lech am Arlberg, Austria

The Arlberg is one of the most beautiful ski touring regions in Austria. Beginners and less experienced ski mountaineers in particular should only go beyond the slopes in the company of an experienced ski guide who can correctly assess both snow and weather. The ski school Lech offers group tours and private trips into the snow-covered mountains. The reward for the arduous ascent is the gorgeous deep-snow downhill slopes. Don’t sleep on the romantic full-moon ski tour.