Lech am Arlberg introduction
Planning a winter holiday in the Austrian Alps? Then why not going to the gold medal winner for "Most Beautiful village in Europe 2004"! The award was given to the lovely alpine jewel of Lech am Arlberg. And once being there you would know the reasons why.
Together with Zürs, its neighboring resort village, Lech forms the Arlberg skiing region - indubitably one of the best in the Alps. Lech am Arlberg is situated at 1440 m above sea level with a long-lasting snow season - from December to April, to guarantee the full pleasure of your skiing vacation. A lot of on-piste and off-piste downhill runs between 1440 and 2800 m assure practicing terrain for beginners, variety of improving opportunities for intermediates and challenges for skiing freaks. Well-tended runs of 260 km and open slopes - 180 km. Impressive and varied. Lech's skiable runs are interconnected by a modern and perfectly equipped lift system to assure easy access from one to another, as well as to the neighbor Zürs resort. Skiing runs reach to the door of your hotel or guesthouse in the skiing paradise of Lech am Arlberg.
The excellent snow conditions and the variety of the mountain terrain favor the establishment of great opportunities for all winter sports. Cross country skiers will enjoy the 26 km of trails in the midst of delightful scenery and majestic mountain landscapes. Boarders will be challenged by the off-piste terrain and beginners can initiate on the easier slopes. Bravest can try paragliding. There is also a toboggan run and excellent instructors to be your expert guidance in all of these.
Lech am Arlberg is perfect for all - expert skiers, boarding fans, snow addicted and winter athletes. But also for families. Your children can take their first skiing lesson in one of the world best skiing areas or enjoy skating on the lovely ice-rink. If tired after the long skiing day, you can loosen up in the hotel swimming pools, have a relaxing sauna or warm up with in-door tennis or squash. Nights are quite pretty here, but you can sense their beauty even deeper by taking a nocturne torch-lit walk in the village surroundings. Romantic couples will find the harmony and beauty they need - moonlit walks or rides in a horse-drawn sleigh to the charming mysteries of the majestic mountain.
Besides skiing and vast leisure opportunities, Lech is world-famous for its singular loveliness and astonishing landscapes. The village consists of separate parts - Dorf, Anger, Omesberg, Tannberg, Strass, Stubenbach, Oberlech and Zug, each of them of singular charm and warmth. The different parts of the village are interconnected by an underground tunnel system for vehicles, so, though in a modern alpine resort, your relaxing comfort will not be disturbed by the traffic noise.
Within the white magic of the mountain Lech has preserved its traditional alpine spirit and hospitable Austrian heart. Cosy rustic restaurants and traditional mountain huts will warmly welcome you with excellent food and cheering atmosphere for an unforgettable apres ski experience! The resort is perfectly equipped with charming small cafes, pubs and stylish bars, so you will never get bored. Nightlife is also full of fun with clubs, fashion restaurants and discos to entertain you till the unforgettable sunrise above the pink-and-white icy peaks.
One you should keep in mind before leaving to Lech is that Europe's gold medal winner for village beauty is loved and admired by many. So don't waist time and enjoy the warm welcome Arlberg has prepared for your perfect holiday!