St Anton Luxury Chalets

St. Anton is a walkable town, with a pedestrian-only main street. Regular buses help to link your St. Anton accommodation, the lifts, and the neighbouring villages.

Travelling by car

Driving to St Anton is easy from nearby cities and airports. It has a main road running directly through it with access points from the East and West. Austrian law requires you to have a toll sticker and winter tyres. There’s public parking available throughout the village.

Travelling by train

St. Anton has its own train station with express rail links from many major cities.

Airports

The closest airport to Lech is Altenrhein. However, other airports offer more convenient flight and train links.

Innsbruck (INN) – 95.7 km
By car – 1 hour 6 minutes
By rail – 2 hours 9 minutes

Zurich (ZRH) – 196.5km
By car – 2 hours 8 minutes
By rail – 3 hours 33 minutes

Altenrhein (ACH) – 99.6km
By car – 1 hour 13 minutes
By rail – 2 hours 47 minutes

Private transfer

There are a range of transfer options into St. Anton, including taxis, limousines, and helicopter services.

When you think of St. Anton, chances are “apres ski” are the first words to come to mind. With some of the world’s best post-ski celebrations, you can rest assured you’ll find a party from the moment you unclip your skis. Not a fan of thumping music and boot stomping? There are plenty of cosy alternatives where you can curl up for a gluhwein.

The antics start early in St. Anton, with some of the most famous bars in the Alps kicking off the piste-side fun from 3 pm.

• Mooserwirt should be on every party animal’s bucket list. Rumour has it that they sell the most beer in Austria. You’ll see it flowing freely alongside tabletop dancing and the cheesiest oompah music in the mountains.
• The Krazy Kanguruh is another must-visit. Open since 1965, it’s still the place to be thanks to its live music and table dancing in the sunshine. But, with a tricky red descent, it’s easy to bite off more than you can chew.
• In between Mooserwirt and Krazy Kanguruh, you’ll find Taps. Often less crowded than its two rowdy neighbours, it still has a sun terrace hosting live music, happy hours, and even an ice bar.
• If you don’t fancy the tipsy ski down or have non-skiers in your group, Basecamp is a safe bet. Their apres ski features a DJ, saxophone player, and an outdoor BBQ as spring approaches.

Tired after your day on the slopes? You’ll find lots of laid-back options to kick back and unwind.

• Anton Bar takes a more sophisticated approach to post-ski drinks. Grab a cold drink, warm up by the fireplace and enjoy the chilled house beats.
• Niki’s Wine Bar is a stunning cellar with a global wine selection and regular tastings.
• The charming St Antonerhof hotel bar has an exquisite cocktail and wine menu.

Dance late into the night with a huge choice of lively bars and clubs.

• Party Mexican style at Bobo’s. You’re guaranteed a good time with tasty cocktails, regular events, and one too many tequila shots.
• The Horny Bull is the place to be for deep house, with major DJs playing until 3 am.
• Murmel’s has a buzzing apres ski bar upstairs and a nightclub downstairs opening from 9 pm.

When it comes to challenging slopes, St. Anton needs no introduction. And if you’re a backcountry enthusiast, you’ve hit the jackpot, with some of the most exhilarating off-piste itineraries in Europe. A ski chalet in St. Anton isn’t the ideal location for newer skiers. But, as the gateway to the Alberg, there are plenty of excellent beginner slopes a little further afield.

The ski area

The Ski Arlberg area is the 5th largest ski area in the world. Around the same size as the Espace Killy area in France, it includes 11 charming villages and over 300km of pisted terrain. We recommend downloading the Ski Arlberg app to help you navigate the vast lift network and maximise your time on the slopes.

From St. Anton, there are four main districts:

• Rendl has a gentle collection of blues and reds ideal for less confident intermediates.
• Nasserein is the most beginner-friendly spot accessible from St. Anton.
• Gampen has excellent runs for all levels.
• Galzig has a variety of terrain and is the main access point to reach St Christof, Lech, and Zurs.

Boarders

Newer boarders will probably struggle in St. Anton, but it’s not impossible to learn here. We recommend lessons with a local instructor so they can help you avoid the steeper routes and cat tracks back into town. Most beginners start around Nasserein and Rendl. Alternatively, you can take a bus over to Lech where there are lots of easy runs close to town.

If you’re a confident on a board and love a thrill, you’ll have an incredible time on the slopes of St. Anton. Keep in mind that runs here are often more tricky than their colour grading suggests, so don’t try to be too ambitious too fast. But you’ll certainly never get bored here, with endless backcountry and lift-accessible itinerary runs.

Freestylers can check out the St Anton Snowpark in Rendl. Here you’ll find kickers, rollers, rails, and boxes separated by level. If you’d rather watch, hang out in the Rendl Beach Bar where you can overlook the rest of your group showing off their moves.

Beginners

Learning to ski in St. Anton can be challenging and if the majority of your group are beginners, you may be better off staying in the neighbouring resort of Lech. However, if you’re determined to keep your luxury accommodation in St. Anton, you still have several options. You can take the bus to Lech-Zurs every morning and enjoy the beginner-friendly runs around the village. Or you can take the lifts to the designated nursery slopes in Nasserein and Gampen.

When you’re ready to progress, head over to the wide and quiet slopes at Rendl. Make sure you go with somebody who already knows the area as some of the blues can be intimidating for a newer skier. You could also head to Galzig, where both the No.64 and No.100 provide lovely long descents.

Our recommended ski schools:

• Skischule Alberg is the largest ski school in Austria, offering group courses and private guiding for children, teenagers and adults.
• New Generation are established across the Alps and offer group and private lessons for all ages and levels.
• Skischule Alpine Faszination are a family-run school established in 1993. The heritage-proud company hosts private lessons, ski touring, and heli-skiing.

Intermediates

St. Anton is the perfect resort for intermediates looking to push themselves. Find your snow legs again on the quiet slopes in Rendl or over on the gentle runs in Lech and Zurs. You can also head to Galzig for a fun network of blues, a few tricky reds, and incredible views of the town. If you’re confident here, you’re in the prime spot to venture across the rest of the Alberg ski area.

Remember, the reds in St. Anton are often far more difficult than their colour would suggest, so don’t be disheartened if you’re struggling to reach your usual standards. Just see it as an opportunity to max out your skills. Those curious about backcountry skiing will find lots of lift-accessible itineraries in St. Christoph that are suitable for intermediates to explore with a licenced guide.

If you’re feeling confident and craving an adventure, attempt the Run of Fame. This 85km circuit will take you through Stuben, Zurs, Lech, and all the way to Warth Schrocken. Make sure you set off early as it’ll take a whole day to complete.

Advanced

St. Anton offers endless opportunities not for the faint of heart. From the leg-burning Mattun mogul field to the hair-raising Kandahar black. This No.34 run is the steepest black in the resort, and makes for an epic final descent into town. The Galzig area will give you the most variety, especially if you venture up to Schindler Spitze.

It’s the backcountry where the Ski Alberg area shines, with over 180km of off-piste itineraries. With marked routes and lift access, this is a dream resort for skiers looking for the joys of the backcountry without putting in any work. You’ll find incredible routes around the Valluga/Schindler Spitz area, with the North face descent being top of every off-piste lover’s bucket list. You can access it by lift, but you must go with a qualified mountain guide. From Albonagrat, you can ride the longest lift-accessible off-piste descent in Europe, taking you on a 1,000m vertical descent back to Stuben.

With so many options, we recommend hiring a guide to help you get the most out of your time in the Alberg. This is also the only place in Austria you can heli-ski, so why not take to the skies for a once-in-a-lifetime alpine experience?

Despite its lower altitudes, the Alberg region has some of the best snow records in the Alps. You can expect pristine pistes and marvellous powder for the majority of the winter season.

December
December is buzzing in St. Anton, with lively opening parties and charming festive celebrations.
Average snowfall: 81cm
Snow days: 6

January
January is a fantastic time to visit St. Anton, with peak snowfall and fewer people.
Average snowfall: 119cm
Snow days: 9

February
February is peak season and booking well in advance is advised.
Average snowfall: 74cm
Snow days: 6

March
Despite long sunny days, the slopes hold their snow well and you can enjoy more ski time without the crowds.
Average snowfall: 79cm
Snow days: 7

April
There’s a chance snow will turn slushy in the late afternoon, but you’ll be too busy basking in the glow of St. Anton’s apres ski scene to care.
Average snowfall: 41cm
Snow days: 4