£945
- 7 nights
- Bed & Breakfast
St. Anton Ski Resort Austria
St. Anton ski resort is one of the oldest and finest in the Alps, bursting with stylish hotels, restaurants and chalets. Known for its impressive snow record, St. Anton lies deep in the Arlberg region at the western end of Austria, one of Europe’s snowiest spots. Just two hours away from three international airports, the village is remarkably easy to get to. Intermediate and advanced skiers are in their element here thanks to the varied ski area and the extensive network of pistes (305km) and lifts (97).
The village has more than a few luxury chalets and hotels but also caters well to more modest budgets. It is safe to say, however, that if you are looking for a hotel with the wow factor, you are sure to find something to fit the bill here.
After a day carving up the mountain, it’s worth checking out St. Anton’s renowned après ski scene. Arguably the spiritual home of après ski, St. Anton ski resort was put on the party map back in the 60s thanks to the two legendary bars either side of the Galzig piste: The MooserWirt and The Krazy Kanguruh.
To find out more about St. Anton ski resort, call our ski experts today.
Transfer time
- Zurich
- Innsbruck
- Friedrichshafen
At a Glance
Resort Altitude: 1,305m
Resort Skiing: 2,811m
Total Ski Area: 305km
Lifts: 97
Blue Runs: 133km
Red Runs: 135km
Black Runs: 37km
Cross Country: 40km
Ski Areas in St. Anton
St. Anton ski resort arguably has some of the best terrain in Austria, making it one of the most popular resorts in Europe. Best suited to intermediate and advanced skiers, the resort has a variety of wide, sweeping runs as well as steep, sharp pistes. St. Anton is renowned for its amazing après ski, making it popular with everyone from young adults to A-listers.
St. Anton Accommodation
Top Runs
- Rendl - a great area for all abilities with excellent off-piste as well as some long cruising blue runs
- Schindler Spitze to Rauz - a very long and varied option ideal for strong intermediate skiers
- Backcountry - there are numerous steep gullies and powder fields for expert skiers
Skiing in St. Anton
Austria’s most iconic ski resort offers a range of awesome challenges, especially off-piste. St. Anton has a huge variety of different runs with a fantastic lift system that has been gradually upgraded over the past few years, with plenty of high-speed quad chairlifts being installed. St. Anton has another, completely separate, ski area at Rendl, on the opposite side of the valley, that gives skiers plenty of terrain to explore. Many visitors to St. Anton will probably want to spend a day skiing in neighbouring Lech, which is covered by the same lift pass.
Top Runs
- Rendl - a great area for all abilities with excellent off-piste as well as some long cruising blue runs
- Schindler Spitze to Rauz - a very long and varied option ideal for strong intermediate skiers
- Backcountry - there are numerous steep gullies and powder fields for expert skiers
Snowboarding in St. Anton
Freeriders will love St. Anton; it's the perfect playground with a little bit of everything, from powder bowls, tree-lined pistes and big drop-offs. There is plenty of off-piste and some long runs back into St. Anton that are great for intermediates and above. For those looking to make tracks in fresh snow, it is advised to go with a guide to ensure safety.
Top Runs
- Rendl - a great area for all abilities with excellent off-piste as well as some long cruising blue runs
- Schindler Spitze to Rauz - a very long and varied option ideal for strong intermediate skiers
- Backcountry - there are numerous steep gullies and powder fields for expert skiers
Weekends
Ski Schools in St. Anton
With many ski schools and instructors to choose between, there really is something for everybody.
We’ve partnered with SkiBro, New Generation and Oxygène and highly recommend their services. All of our partners offer fantastic lessons for all ability levels.
Click here to book your ski lessons with our recommended suppliers. If you’re traveling during a peak week be sure to book these well in advance.
Crèches in St. Anton
The ski resort runs two Children’s Centres at the base of Peak 8 and Peak 9 offering all-day childcare. The centre at Peak 8 takes children from two months and at Peak 9 from three years. Children aged from three years are offered a combined programme with the Ski School. The Kinderhut is an independent kindergarten located at Beaver Run taking children from six weeks to six years of age.
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Restaurants in St. Anton
The Museum - elegant villa built in 1912, one of the loveliest places to eat in the resort
Haus Schindler - this local's favourite serves locally sourced, traditional cuisine with a great selection of Austrian wines
The Verallstube at Galzig - pricey but worth it for a treat
Après Ski in St. Anton
Krazy Kanguruh - the original après bar, recently refurbished for an improved party atmosphere
Mooserwirt - this legendary venue is the essence of oompah après, with table top dancing from 3pm
Piccadilly Bar - open until 2am, for the more energetic, Post Keller is louder, buisier and stays open until 4am
Non-Skiers
Although St. Anton is very much a winter sports town, non-skiers will not feel excluded here. The resort centre remains reasonably lively during the day and there are shopping opportunities. Non-skiers can access several of the mountain restaurants by cable car or foot. Day trips by rail to cities such as Innsbruck and even Zurich are another possibility. Many of the leading hotels here, including the Alte Post, Post and the Schwarzer Adler, have lavish state-of-the-art swimming pool and spa facilities.
Sustainable Choice
St. Anton ski resort operates with a number of sustainable initiatives that have contributed to the success of it being self-sufficient in its supply of green energy since 2006. The main development in place is the Kartell energy plant, which contains a reservoir holding eight million cubic meters of water. This provides an output of 33 million kilowatt-hours of annual electricity. The ski resort also operates a biomass heating system that uses wood chips and a solar panel to provide heating and warm water to 80 housing units.
