Together the twin ski resorts of Lech and Zürs are located in the snowiest region of the Alps, in the heart of (most probably) the best ski region in Austria and offer some of the most high-end resort experiences in the Alps. It is little wonder that Lech-Zürs attract European Royals and high-achievers, year after year.
The resorts of Lech and Zürs are distinct and offer different experiences, but quality is a common theme running through both resorts. Lech am Arlberg is a stunningly pretty and stylish resort with many hotels along the river bank, Zürs am Arlberg is smaller and offers ski in, ski out luxury.
This northern part of the Arlberg ski region is reputed to be the snowiest part of the Alps. With recent lift connections, to Warth in the north and St Anton / Stuben in the south, the Arlberg is now fully connected and provides possibly the best ski region in Austria.
Lech am Arlberg is famed for its snow and intermediate skiing on both sides of the resort. There are tree-lined ski runs just above the resort and a long blue piste (200) which winds from the top station in Lech, down through Oberlech and back into the resort centre. It is also possible to head into Warth from Lech, believed to be the snowiest ski area in the Alps.
Taking the Rüfikopfbahn cable car to the southeast of Lech reaches the Zürs am Arlberg ski area. This is the starting point of the famous White Ring ski circuit which laps the villages of Lech and Zürs and forms an annual ski race.
The Zürs ski area is slightly higher and the entirety of the skiing takes place above the treeline. The skiing in Zürs offers a little more advanced skiing and the off-piste and ski route back into Zug (part of the White Ring) offers the better skiers some excellent terrain. Heli-skiing is possible from the Lech-Zürs ski area with launch pads in both ski areas.
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Lech am Arlberg is about as charming and seductive a ski resort as any global mountain resort. The scenery is staggering, the river cutting through the resort is spell-binding, whilst the top-quality hotels mingle with farm buildings and nature - the setting really is something out of the ordinary, even for the Austrian Alps.
There are strict limits on the development in Lech am Arlberg and the resort, nestled around its ancient church, is possibly the most mesmerising alpine settlement there is. There are numerous shops and bars, people stroll the river bank walkways & winter walking paths and the atmosphere, especially when the Christmas markets are operating is magical.
Located a few hundred metres above Lech is Oberlech, a fully ski in, ski out (and seriously luxurious) resort, conveniently connected to Lech by cable car. The cable car runs until the early hours and guests in Oberlech get immediate access to the Lech skiing and can also access the entertainment and dining of Lech.
Zürs is located to the south of Lech on the high-altitude Flexenpass. It is resolutely luxurious with 5-star properties and has immediate or ski-in, ski out access to the slopes. Less lively than Lech, a bus connects Lech and Zürs into the evening.
Lech am Arlberg offers high-end après ski, complete with sheepskin rugs, heat lamps and cocktails. There are riverside bars to relax in, from which to gaze over the superb mountains and watch the successful people of Lech stroll the paths.
Oberlech is a joy to be in at sundown, with loungers and sofas placed on the piste-edge in the numerous sun traps. Europop and ski boots on tables are rare occurrences – fine wines and long drinks are the order of the day in Lech am Arlberg.
Zürs am Arlberg has many terrace bars on the eastern flank of the resort and as with Lech, these bars are table service, with comfort and refinement served in large doses. Expect suited waiting staff tending to fur-wearing customers.
For those visiting Lech-Zürs and craving a night of excess, St Anton is reachable on snow, or by bus. On the lower slopes of St Anton, the Mooserwirt bar is stationed to serve up some of the most talked-about après ski in the world.
The new Lech am Arlberg Congress Centre is a game-changer for the resort. An architectural marvel on the river bank, in the heart of the village, the centre offers modular space to meet and perform in. Opened in 2024, this is a stunning addition to the meeting & seminar resources of the Arlberg.
Smaller and more intimate than the St Anton Congress Centre, the new meeting facilities complement those in St Anton perfectly, offering a comprehensive range of capacity options for the region.
There are many hotels in both Lech and Zürs which offer meeting facilities and dedicated seminar services. Oberlech has several hotels with superb rooms overlooking the slopes. Many of these hotels offer great restaurants and wine cellars for post-meeting pleasure.
There are also venues on the mountain that are ideal for seminars, whilst the top station at the Rüfikopfbahn above Lech has terraces and internal spaces that frequently host parties and events.
