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Bordering Germany, Liechtenstein and Switzerland, Austria’s western Vorarlberg region is famous for its incredible skiing prowess, fantastic alpine views and also for holding the oldest and most influential ski club in the world.
One of our favourite skiing spots to retreat to when in Vorarlberg is the small but perfectly formed resort of Bödele. Hidden by a border of alpine firs and with fantastic mountainous views this small ski sanctuary makes you feel as if you are skiing straight in to the skyline, down your very own private ski run. With 24km of slopes - 9km of which are blue, 12km red and 3km black - the cacophony of natural snow and the nostalgic charm surrounding the old-fashioned ski huts ensures you could not find a more idyllic place to once again strap on the skis.
Gasthof Hirschen Schwarzenberg is one of our favourite places to stay in the area as it is not only near Bödele, but is also near the soon to be interconnected Warth-Schröcken and Lech-Zürs, too. Warth-Schröcken is 1,500 – 2,050km above sea level and has 340km of slopes, with 145km blue, 140km red and 55km black. With a ski movie track that records your descent and your speed, as well as the popular Steffislap fun slope with waves, curves, bumps and fun boxes, Warth-Schröcken opens up a new world of skiing fun and, dare we say it, you’ll feel like a kid again.
From December, Warth-Schröcken will be connected to other areas within the Arlberg region, Lech-Zürs and Alpe Rauz-St. Anton, creating the biggest ski region in all of Austria. All of which is easily connected by the introduction of five new cable cars – go, go, go, there’s so much snow waiting.
Should you find yourself in beautiful, world-famous Lech and at our favourite Hotel Arlberg, then you should be aware that there resides Ski Club Arlberg, the oldest and most influential ski club in the world. Famously drenched in sun and snow Lech attracts all sorts of skiing royalty, from celebrities to Olympic athletes, and with five unique and distinct alpine villages it is not hard to see why.
Boasting 280km marked slopes and 180km deep snow runs, finish your day at some of the most luxurious après-ski parties in the world – champagne for all!
Vorarlberg is one of the most sought after and distinctively brilliant ski destinations in Austria, and it’s not hard to see why.
Lech is best known for its skiing and when you include the other Arlberg resorts of St. Anton, St. Christof, Warth-Schröcken and Stuben, which can be reached by Lech-Zürs, there are 340 km of piste and 190 km of off-piste, accessed by 94 lifts.
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Looking for a luxury little guesthouse this winter? Check-in to these wintry favourites for a spot of chill time wrapped in blankets of fresh snow, frosted webs, dewy mornings, hot stoves, cracking fire pits and doorstep nature.
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A legendary crash pad of royalty, celebs and lovers of Arlberg, this is the chic chalet hotel and spa of consummate five star style. Interiors are dedicated to Alpine heritage and modern luxe running through the hotel’s family history.
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With a chill in the air as October comes to a slow close we are looking forward to officially entering November and with it, the opening of ski season. For a head start on the celebrations head to joyful Gurgl in Tirol for a start to the 2021-2022 season that goes off with a bang.
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Skiing in Leogang, part of Skicircus Saalbach - Hinterglemm -Leogang - Fieberbrunn as it is officially known is quite the ride, encompassing high mountain passes, over 270kms of thrilling runs, seven snow parks and five toboggan runs.
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Turrell’s latest skyspace is such an iteration, located in Lech, a little skiing town in the Arlberg mountains, Austria. At a height of almost 1800 meters above sea-level, The Skyspace-Lech, a lightroom inside a stone building at the end of a 15-metre tunnel, is set in alpine terrain, and is only accessible by foot or by skiing – so wear your walking shoes and your best raincoat.
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Close to the Tirol mountains of the Tux and Zillertal Alps, this design hotel of chilled style and nostalgic tradition, steps away from the chocolate-box picture-postcard image with creative art installations and a casual approach to life in the alps.
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St. Anton is also serious about ski. The entranceway to the Arlberg ski region, which includes St. Anton am Arlberg, St. Christoph, Stuben, Lech, Zürs, Warth and Schröcken, consists of 305 km of marked slopes and 200 km of off-piste trails serviced by 88 state-of-the-art cable cars.
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Truly a highlight for any ski fanatic is the prospect of enjoying the vast area of the Zillertal Superski, where even the name sounds totally epic. Stretching from the Hintertux Glacier (hello skiing all year round) to Hochzillertal/Hochfügen.
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Located in the Hohe Tauern National Park in the heart of the Salzburgerland province, Bad Gastein’s ski playground is made up of 200km of groomed pistes scattered over four different mountains, part of the Ski Amadé area, with over 1,000 metres of altitude which offers superb long downhill runs.
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As well as skiing and hiking the Silvretta glacier at 3,000 metres, winter hikes are popular as are snowshoe tours and cross-country skiing. The region has over 74 cable cars and lifts that connect the 297 kilometres of ski slopes, perfectly designed to ensure speedy runs and perfect days on powder.
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East of Bolzano is the long heralded as Europe's largest alpine plateau in the Dolomites of South Tyrol, the pastures and ski region of Alpe di Siusi, or Seiser Alm in German, spans almost 60km2 has to be in your wander travel bucket-list for winter ski and cross-country sports
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