| Picturesque mountain villages, breathtaking | | | | away from the ski slopes. St Anton am Arlberg |
| vistas of the European Alps, the world's | | | | is one of the most famous ski resorts in the |
| largest ski area, cozy mountain restaurants | | | | world. It is most popular with expert skiers, |
| and long well groomed slopes. Does this sound | | | | who enjoy the powdery slopes, moguls and |
| like the perfect ski vacation ? Ski holidays | | | | outstanding off-piste routes. The resort has |
| to Europe offer all of this and more. Ski in | | | | a charming, pedestrianised centre with a main |
| Austria, the country's southwestern corner | | | | drag offering stylish cafés and shops. |
| boasts fabulous summer hiking and touring, | | | | With Zürich to the west and Innsbruck to |
| and, of course, amazing winter skiing. The | | | | the east, the resorts of Lech and Zürs are |
| ski season is from around December through | | | | conveniently situated in the Arlberg ski area |
| April; while the cities experience their high | | | | near to the German border. Together, they |
| season from April to October. Innsbruck-Igls | | | | offer arguably the best area for ski |
| ski resort is just six kilometres from the | | | | travelling in the country. Zürs is an |
| city of Innsbruck. This tiny Alpine resort is | | | | elegant ski resort filled with typical white |
| located at the base of the Patscherköfel | | | | stucco Vorarlberger buildings featuring |
| Mountain, providing scenic hiking trails, a | | | | carved wooden balconies, while Lech is a 14th |
| relaxed atmosphere and good skiing. The | | | | century village spread over wide grassy |
| resort is 908m above sea level and features a | | | | slopes with sharp ravines, nestled in a |
| good selection of accommodation and vacation | | | | lovely valley. |
| rentals, as well as plenty of attractions | | | | |