St. Anton

St. Anton began as a small, farming village in the 13th Century along the Arlberg railway line. The centre is easy to walk around and has a beautiful, old aesthetic with traditional Tyrolean houses as well as contemporary alpine buildings. In winter the village is well known for its apres ski scene and a lively atmosphere, with several famous bars and restaurants recognised across Europe. Even without the tourism, there is a permanent local community and year-round services including shops, cafes and cultural venues such as the local ski museum.

St. Anton forms part of the Ski Arlberg area, offering more than 300km of slopes and around 200km of off-piste routes. The Valluga peak rises to 2811m and is known for its steep terrain and tough backcountry descents. From the Galzig side, the Flexenbahn link provides direct ski access across to Zurs and Lech, creating one of the largest interconnected ski areas in Austria. The Rendl sector offers a mix of intermediate and challenging runs, and descents from the Galzig and Valluga sides bring skiers back into the village. For those looking for different winter activities, there are cross-country trails nearby and a traditional toboggan run that winds through the snow-covered valley!

Summer in St. Anton is very active unlike some other ski resorts. Various summer events fill the months such as the Arlberg Giro, a tough cycling race every August and trail running events such as the Arlberger Wadlbeisser. Avid hikers visit in the summer as St. Anton is part of the Tyrol’s long-distance Eagle Walk. The Galzig and Rendl lifts are still open for walkers and mountain bikers, opening access to additional stunning and panoramic routes through the meadows. Facilities such as the Arlberg WellCom provide indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts and wellness areas.