LECH AM ARLBERG

The figures speak for themselves: 305 kilometres of ski slopes and 200 kilometres of deep-snow runs with fantastic powder snow and bright sunshine. Depending on your ability and how adventurous you feel on the day, choose from the blue, red and black pistes on offer. Or perhaps you’d prefer heli-skiing? No problem! In fact, almost anything is possible in the Lech am Arlberg region. Off-piste fans rave about the beauty of the pristine snow, families get close to nature on the high-altitude hiking trails, while Snowpark Lech is perfect for snowboard freestylers. And there are 27 cross-country skiing trails. But the two districts of Lech and Zürs are more than just an outdoor paradise for winter holidaymakers; the high concentration of gourmet restaurants is so impressive that Austria’s gourmet guide Falstaff had no hesitation in awarding them the title World Gourmet Village as long ago as 2008. This was thanks to the farmers, restaurateurs and hoteliers who founded a network vo:dô (Vorarlbergian for “from here”) to tempt guests with products from the region. But there is also a romantic air about Lech Zürs, which has largely retained its original character. It remains a village with flair rather than a tourist development. Horse-drawn sleighs transport visitors through the snowy scenery. And the wellness oases offered by the wealth of luxury accommodation compete for the attention of visitors with the resort’s many outdoor activities. Here you will find nothing but the best: winter fun, great food and relaxation.

Up, up and away: Enjoy magical views over the glittering snowy landscape from the region’s ski lifts.