Skiing in St. Anton
St. Anton am Arlberg is a legend among ski resorts: the Tyrolean village at the foot of the Arlberg pass is regarded as one of the cradles of alpine skiing and remains the mecca for sporty skiers to this day. From the village you ski an area with 189 kilometres of pistes and 41 lifts between 1321 and 2822 metres, part of the larger linked Arlberg region. The area is notorious for its snowfall: recent winters recorded maximums of around 274 centimetres, among the highest figures in Austria. St. Anton's après-ski, meanwhile, is world-famous. We list 8 accommodations, with winter holidays from 1294 euros per person.
Last checked: 2026-10-26 · Sources: Open-Meteo (snow data), OpenStreetMap (lifts and pistes), partner offers refreshed daily.
Accommodations in St. Anton
St. Anton9.2St. Anton am Arlberg, Oostenrijk
Hotel Maiensee - Ski in & Ski out
St. Anton6.0St. Anton am Arlberg, Oostenrijk
Hotel Hit the Sky
St. Anton9.9St. Anton am Arlberg, Oostenrijk
Hotel Grieshof
St. Anton9.5St. Anton am Arlberg, Oostenrijk
Sporthotel St. Anton
St. Anton8.9St. Anton am Arlberg, Oostenrijk
Hotel Kösslerhof
St. Anton9.1St. Anton am Arlberg, Oostenrijk
Hotel Karl Schranz
St. AntonSt. Anton am Arlberg, Oostenrijk
Alpenhotel St. Christoph
St. Anton10.0St. Anton am Arlberg, Oostenrijk
Hotel Arpuria - hidden luxury mountain home (Adults Only)
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The ski area from St. Anton
From St. Anton you ski an area with 189 kilometres of pistes and 41 lifts between 1321 and 2822 metres, with the link onwards to the rest of the Arlberg region towards Zürs, Lech and Warth.
The terrain is decidedly sporty: long, demanding red and black descents, famous steep flanks and off-piste terrain ranked among the best in the Alps. Advanced skiers and freeriders are on hallowed ground here; intermediates find plenty, but beginners should know that easy terrain is scarce.
Snow reliability in St. Anton
The Arlberg is the first major range to catch the Atlantic fronts, making it one of Austria's snowiest regions: recent winters recorded maximum depths of around 274 centimetres.
With terrain between 1321 and 2822 metres, conditions from early December to late April are usually excellent, and fresh snow is the rule rather than the exception. Only the lowest valley runs can soften in late spring. For powder lovers, January and February are the magic window; after heavy snowfall, keep an eye on the avalanche bulletin.
The village itself
St. Anton is an elongated, largely car-free village with a lively centre full of hotels, sports shops, restaurants and bars. Despite its world fame it has kept its Tyrolean character, with traditional facades alongside state-of-the-art lifts.
The après-ski is legendary: the on-mountain huts above the village fill up from mid-afternoon and the party then moves down into the village. At the same time there are stylish restaurants and quiet hotel bars; the local ski history museum underlines that alpine skiing was partly invented here.
Who is St. Anton for
St. Anton is the destination for advanced skiers, freeriders and sporty intermediates who want the best of the Alps: deep snow, big vertical and a boundless area. Groups combining skiing and nightlife are equally in the right place.
For beginners and families with small children the village is less logical: easy pistes are limited and prices are high, with stays from 1294 euros per person. If you are unsure of your level, book a guide or lessons; only then does this area truly open up.
Practical information for St. Anton
St. Anton is superbly accessible: the village has its own station on the international railway line and sits right on the motorway route through the Inn valley towards the Arlberg tunnel. The train is a genuine alternative to driving here.
Christmas, February and the legendary closing weeks in April are busiest; book early, as the village is in demand worldwide. We list 8 accommodations in St. Anton, with winter holidays from 1294 euros per person. Budget watchers can also look at villages further down the valley and commute by train or bus.
St. Anton on the map
Webcams · St. Anton
📷 Gemeinde Sankt Anton am Arlberg › South: Testcenter Galzig Bergstation JENNEWEIN pure sports
📷 St. Anton am Arlberg: Arlberg - Gampen
📷 St. Anton am Arlberg › South-west: Gampenbahn - Galzigbahn
📷 Gemeinde Sankt Anton am Arlberg: St. Anton am Arlberg - Galzig - Blick nach Osten
📷 Gemeinde Sankt Anton am Arlberg › South: Kapall Restaurant
📷 St. Anton am Arlberg: Arlberg - Rendl
📷 Gemeinde Sankt Anton am Arlberg: St. Anton am Arlberg, Arlberg - Valluga
📷 Gemeinde Sankt Anton am Arlberg: Sankt Jakob am Arlberg: VK_S16_023,790-F2-HMS
FAQ about St. Anton
How much piste can you ski from St. Anton?
From St. Anton you reach the St. Anton am Arlberg ski area with around 189 km of marked pistes and 41 lifts.
What does a ski holiday in St. Anton cost?
Accommodations in St. Anton start from around €1.329 per person; Nivosola compares 8, refreshed daily.
Is there enough snow around St. Anton?
Yes. Recent winters in St. Anton am Arlberg reached a maximum snow depth of around 274 cm. December to March is the most reliable period.
How high are St. Anton and its ski area?
The St. Anton ski area lies between 1321 and 2822 metres on the Austrian side of the Arlberg. The altitude and the snow-laden Arlberg fronts make it one of Austria's most snow-sure areas.
Is St. Anton suitable for beginners?
Honestly, only to a limited extent: there is practice terrain and tuition, but the area revolves around demanding red and black descents. Beginners are better and more cheaply served in friendlier areas.
What is the après-ski like in St. Anton?
World-famous and intense: the ski huts above the village fill up in the afternoon and the party continues in the village into the small hours. If you want quiet, choose a hotel outside the centre or a calmer Arlberg village.
Which other village in the region could you consider?
St. Christoph and Stuben are small, quiet Arlberg villages in the same area; Lech and Zürs are the glamorous options on the Vorarlberg side. Pettneu and Flirsch down the valley make cheaper bases.