Information of Holiday in Arlberg      
ARLBERG LIFT PASS
The Arlberg lift pass for 83 lifts and cable-cars covers a fantastic area with 260 kms of perfectly prepared runs for all levels of proficiency, 180 kms of off-piste de-scents and numerous fun sport facilities on the slopes.
Also included are the local and ski buses which connect the skiing area of Lech/Zürs with that of Stuben and St.Anton/St.Christoph. Discount rates for Arlberg guests, children and senior citizens.
Information on the lifts in
Lech : Tel. +43 5583/2332 and +2448
Zürs : Tel. +43 5583/2283 and + 23880
Stuben : Tel. +43 5582/550
WINTER SEASON
From the end of November to the end of April thanks to the geographical location, which virtually guarantees snow, and state-of-the-art large-area snow-making equipment.
SKI SCHOOLS
Over 500 qualified ski instructors ensure sporting success in the ski schools in Lech, Oberlech, Zürs and Stuben. Courses for all levels of proficiency and all age groups in small groups or in private, on the slopes or off-piste in guided tours, from traditional skiing to carving and boarding.
SKI TOURING & HELISKIING
Discover the untouched slopes of Mehlsack and Orgel-scharte with the experienced ski guides of the ski schools.
SNOWBOARDING
Large boarderland with fun park, boarder-cross, half-pipe and super obstacles on the Schlegelkopf in Lech. Fantastic free ride area.
Instruction courses, shops and bars round off the scene.
 
FUN SPORT
Fun and action on the slopes with the speed check, the automatic speed check, the automatic speed measuring run, the giant slalom run with automatic time measuring and the cyber carving area.
CHILDREN
CHILDREN'S SKI SCHOOLS
It's fun to learn this way. Skiing and snowboarding in small groups for all levels of proficiency.
For information, call :
Skischule Lech : +43 5583/2355
Skischule Oberlech : +43 5583/2007
Skischule Zürs : +43 5583/2611
Skischule Stuben : +43 5582/217
CHILD CARE
Ideal all-day child care for infants aged 3 and over in the ski kinder-gartens in Lech, Oberlech, Zürs and Stuben. Plenty of fun in the snow & great playrooms if it gets too cold outside. Experienced babysitters are also available in the evenings.
SNOWMAN TICKET
This practical season ticket for all Arlberg lifts and cable-cars is available to children aged up to 6 for only ATS 100.
CHILDREN'S MENUS
Numerous restaurants on the slopes offer special lunchtime menus for children aged up to 15 for ATS 100, including a drink.
 
CHILDREN'S PROGRAM
All resorts offer a program with plenty of variety, from kids' cinema to children's ski races
SPORT & RELAXATION
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
The ideal compensation sport for building up strength and stamina. Over a total distance of 15 kms, a perfectly prepared cross-country trail with cosy resting places takes you from the centre of Lech along the Lech River via Zug to the nature paradise of Zugertal and back. There are also practice trails for beginners and short excursions in Lech (1.5 kms), Stubenbach (1.5 kms), from Zürs up to the Flexenpass and a 3 km circular trail in Stuben. The ski schools offer courses and all sports shops hire out the necessary equipment.
WINTER HIKING
Walks on cleared paths through the picturesque landscape provide the ideal opportunity to relax and wind down. The network of paths is easily accessible from the resort centres or by means of the local buses and cable-cars and can be used in many different variations. A worth while excursion is to the daily feeding of the red deer on the trail from Lech to Zug.
HIGH-ALTITUDE HIKING
The 2 km circular trail on the Rüfikopf is easily reached by cablecar. During your walk, as well as from the restaurant and sun terrace, you can enjoy the magnificent panoramic view of the Arlberg mountain world.
SNOW-SHOE HIKING
Not only the ideal terrain but also the offer of guided snow-shoe hiking tours with special themes for children and adults are making this sport more and more popular. Information from the tourist offices.
TOBOGGANING
The fast connection between Oberlech and Lech. 1.5 km long with snow-making facilities, perfectly prepared and floodlit in the evenings. Daily from 10 am to 10 pm, bob hire in the shops and from the rental points.
ICE SKATING
The artificial ice rink in Lech is open in all weather. With flood-lighting and music in the evenings. Can be used free of charge with the Guest Card.
CURLING
The rinks in Lech, Oberlech and Zürs are available during the day and in the evenings for entertaining competitions on the slippery ice.
HORSE-DRWAN SLEIGH RIDES
A trip from the old Lech Bridge to the resort district of Zug 3 kms away is a romantic experience by day and by night.
 
PARAGLIDING
The paragliding school offers courses and tandem jumps.
Information from "Flight Connection Arlberg"
Tel. +43 664/4939568 and the Skischule Oberlech, Tel. +43 5583/2007
TENNIS SQUASH
The tennis centre in Lech has 4 granulate courts and 2 squash courts. Tennis and squash are also available in some hotels in Oberlech and Zürs.
Tenniszentrum Lech, +43 5583/2780
GOLF
Practice your swing at the driving range and 9-hole indoor course in the Tennis Centre in Lech and at the Golfomats in some hotels.
ENTERTAINMENT
EATING & DRINKING
Wide offer available, from cosy inns to well-known gourmet restaurants. 14 of the 85 restaurants (Lech : 56, Zürs : 20, Stuben :9) have earned themselves international awards. Most of them can be easily reached on skis and provide many different possibilities for a cosy lunch break on the edge of the slopes.
APRÈS SKI AND NIGHTLIFE
People meet in the lively ice bars, in elegant hotel foyers or trendy discotheques. The pub scene promises nightlife with lots of variety right through to the wee small hours.
SHOPPING
45 shops provide a wide range of shopping opportunities, from fine fashion articles to hand-made souvenirs. The shops are open daily, including Sundays and public holidays.
EQUIPMENT HIRE
Everything you need for skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing and the new trend sports can be bought or hired in the ideally equipped sports shops.
GALLERIES
Exhibitions in galleries and hotels provide the opportunity to enjoy classical and contemporary art.
MOUNTAIN CASINO
A very special experience is a visit to the highest casino in the Alps on the 2,336 metre high Rüfikopf. Information from Lech Tourismus
 
CINEMA
The Lech cinema program offers exciting entertainment as well as great movies for cinema lovers.
 
EVENTS
Every week, there is a program with plenty of variety which in cludes torch-light skiing and hiking tours, ski races for guests, concerts, cinema, festivals etc.
A modern function centre is available for large events for up to 1,000 persons.
Many hotels also have an extensive infrastructure for seminars and conferences. Information and program from the tourist offices.
SKI CLUB ARLBERG
Founded in 1901, the SCA is one of the most famous and successful ski clubs in the Alps. Its members include all Arlberg Olympic and world champions, such as : Trude Jochum-Beiser, Othmar Schneider, Egon Zimmermann and Patrick Ortlieb.
In order to be accepted into this illustrious circle of ski sport promoters, you only have to be a guest in Arlberg for 3 years.
Membershi conditions and program for the annual Ski club Arlberg week available in the tourist offices.
 

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