St. Anton am Arlberg, a major ski village in the province of Tyrol, is a modern holiday resort with traditional appeal. The contemporary Lux Alpinae Hotel, a Michelin four-star property, is 700 meters from the nearest ski lift in St. Anton. The hotel features a restaurant, sauna, steam bath, message treatments and climbing wall. Each room offers mountain views from individual balconies. The Arlberg region is the birthplace of modern Alpine skiing and St. Anton offers hospitality and gourmet dining. From St. Anton, visitors can travel to nearby ski areas in Lech, Stuben and St. Christoph, all of which are part of the Arlberg alliance of ski resorts. St. Anton and its sister ski resorts feature more than 85 ski lifts, 259 kilometers of downhill terrain and nearly 200 kilometers of deep snow and glacier skiing.
Skiing came to the Kitzbühel ski area in 1892. Kitzbühel is home to the world's most difficult downhill ski run, the Streif. The Hotel Tiefenbrunner, a family-run property in operation since 1810, is located in the center of the Kitzbühel. The hotel offers a panoramic swimming pool, sauna, fitness facilities and fine dining, including the traditional Rosshimmel restaurant situated in the former horse stables. The ski area offers 170 kilometers of groomed slopes and 33 kilometers of ski routes among seven villages with mountains reaching an elevation of more than 6,500 feet above sea level. Kitzbühel is also a base for skiers wishing to explore backcountry routes, including the scenic Kitzbüheler Horn.
Stubai Glacier is Austria's largest glacier skiing area with 110 kilometers of ski runs and slopes for varying abilities, as well as two winter hiking trails. The Hotel Happy Stubai offers a swimming pool, gourmet organic meals, childcare and a sports, wellness and entertainment program for all ages. The fully-accessible property is located in Neustift im Stubaital, less than a 1/2-hour drive south of Innsbruck, and offers packages that include dining and ski lift tickets. The Stubai Glacier is one of many ski resorts near Innsbruck, the host of the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympics. Skiers visiting Neustift im Stubaital are a 25-minute drive from Patscherkofel -- this skiing venue for Olympic and world cup races offers stunning views of Innsbruck and the valley below.
The Montafon valley, located near the border with Switzerland, features 66 mountain railways and ski lifts. The mountain peaks surround 11 villages, including the main village of Schruns. Visitors to Montafon can purchase a season ticket that enables them to use all cableways and facilities in the area. The Hotel Zimba is in the heart of Schruns and steps away from the train and bus stations. The hotel features a spa, an indoor pool and a restaurant that serves local cuisine. Skiers based at Schruns can access world cup competition runs and long-distance runs, including the 12-kilometer non-stop run from Kreuzjochsattel to Schruns through the longest ski tunnel in the world. In addition to alpine skiing, the area is popular for ice skating, hiking, mountain climbing, tobogganing and cross-country skiing.
