Lech / Oberlech / Zürs

Lech and Zürs is one of the most glamorous ski resorts in the world. Numerous celebrities, members of royal families and celebrities meet here during the winter season.

Quality is the hallmark of the resort. Not in vain, they have modern ski lifts, a beautiful village crossed by the river and a wide range of services. The environment surrounding this destination is magnificent and care is taken to ensure that the visitor’s experience is unique.

Quality is the hallmark of the Lech-Oberlech-Zürs ski resort.

Great care is taken in the preparation of the slopes and a wide variety of off-piste, with breathtaking landscapes accessible from its numerous ski lifts (6 cable cars). The ski lifts with heated seats are a highlight, ideal for the coldest of the cold.

Because if there is one thing on offer here, it is quality – in the ski lifts, in the hotels, on the slopes and in the restaurants. Lech-Zürs is one of the few resorts in Europe that limits the number of ski passes, so that there are no queues at the ski lifts.

Alrberg, Austria’s largest ski area

With 305 kilometres of pistes, it is the largest ski area in Austria and the fifth largest in the world.

For powder lovers, there are specifically 200 kilometres of high-altitude pistes. The area is suitable for all skiing levels and also for young and old, there is something for everyone!

Winter after winter, the ‘cradle of alpine skiing’ attracts skiers and snowboarders from near and far since Austria’s first ski lift added a measure of comfort to skiing in Lech Zürs am Arlberg. Skiarlberg is considered one of the best snow-guaranteed ski areas in the Alps. Between November and April, you can enjoy alpine skiing without any worries.

The ski resort of Lech-Oberlech-Zürs is committed to sustainable development.

When it comes to sustainable development, ecology and environmental protection, the Lech Zürs ski resort is at the forefront. In advance, transport lines have been available since 1997.

In fact, the Lech Zürs resort relies on hydroelectricity as a pure and important energy resource. Since spring 2020, the resort has been relying exclusively on this. All cable cars, chairlifts, mountain restaurants and snowmaking facilities are powered by this 100% certified, environmentally friendly energy. This has enabled the resort to eliminate some 1,265 tonnes of CO2 emissions and radioactive waste.

Unforgettable experiences in Lech-Oberlech-Zürs

There is something cosy about ice skating: learning to skate is fairly quick and easy and most people love the feeling. Watch how people move on the ice: lovers get even closer when skating, families laugh at themselves when they step on the ice and fall, and friends lend each other a hand when the ice seems to be uncooperative. There is no other word for it, ice skating is just plain fun. There is no better place to ice skate than Lech Zürs Winter Wonderland. So put on your ice skating shoes and try skating with a difference.

In the heart of a bustling ski resort, board a helicopter to reach a lonely summit. From the top, find your own track and route, dive waist-deep in powder and throw it into the air with every turn you make. There are few moments in life when you’ll feel so satisfied.

Hotels in Lech-Oberlech-Zürs

There is a wide variety of accommodation in the ski resort of Lech / Oberlech / Zürs, here are a few of the accommodations.

Hotel Bergkristall ****

In the heart of Austria’s largest ski resort, the Arlberg, lies the Hotel Bergkristall on the sun terrace of Oberlech. What makes Oberlech so special is the fact that there are no cars. So you can only reach the town by gondola, which connects the centre of Lech with Oberlech and runs from 7am to 1am. The slopes run in front of the hotel. Outside the ski room, on the slopes. The start of an eventful day at the Hotel Bergkristall in Oberlech.

The long winter hikes start right in front of the hotel. But guests looking for peace and quiet, exquisite comfort and excellent cuisine will also be delighted here. Relax after a busy day on the snow-covered slopes of our sunny terrace above the Lech and unwind in our elegant spa. In our restaurant we serve tasty dishes. In the evening, you can relax in front of the fireplace.

Hotel Hirlanda ****

The Hotel Hirlanda may look at first glance like many others in the region, but it is very different. It is in the centre of the village and the ski area. And the ski lift picks you up practically on your doorstep and the piste takes you back – welcome to the winter holidays of your dreams!

Hotel Auriga ****

Hotel Auriga is situated in the beautiful traditional village of Lech am Arlberg, with its stunning mountain scenery, glistening snowy slopes and clear mountain streams.
A pleasant atmosphere, a luxurious spa area of 1,125 m², exquisite cuisine and more than 6,000 of the best ‘drops’ from the best-stocked wine cellar await you.

The impressive, timeless mountain world of the Alps and the discreet, contemporary luxury of the four-star superior hotel Auriga: here two worlds meet and combine in an ambience that offers above all the opportunity to spend an unforgettable winter holiday in the Arlberg.

The mountain resort of Lech-Oberlech-Zürs in summertime

The new forest pool, which opened in the summer of 2020, features a 25-metre sports area, an aquafit area with bubble loungers and massage jets, a children’s area, a baby area and to top it all off, a large wave slide. A dream come true.

In addition to a table tennis table and a beach volleyball court, the forest pool has a large children’s playground and a kiosk with summer snacks, ice cream and cold drinks.

It is the ideal retreat for families on hot summer days and allows hikers to relax their tired bodies and feet.

The river Lech flows evenly and powerfully through the valley. It rumbles through narrow, rocky gorges and even seems to calm down in the flatter areas. Do you want to know where the best place to catch a brown trout is? Find out here.

In a unique natural environment, the calm, flowing waters of the Arlberg invite anglers to try their luck, and a strong population of brown and rainbow trout inhabit the lakes Formarinsee and Spullersee, where they share their habitat with lake trout and brook trout.

Skiing in Lech-Oberlech-Zürs: highlights of the resort

• Eco-responsible resort: numerous initiatives are carried out to protect the environment.
• A wide range of services for families and restaurants
• Accommodation located close to the ski slopes
• Beginner slopes accessible from the lower part of the resort
• Access adapted for people with reduced mobility
• Ski and snowboard schools with experienced professionals
• Bus lines running within the resort to avoid the use of your own vehicle.
• Ideal resort for freestyle enthusiasts, thanks to its snowpark, half-pipe and learning area.