Arlberg Ski Area

 

Arlberg has always been famous for its beauty, reliable snow extending right down to the villages and the excellent condition of its slopes. A total of 85 of state-of-the-art cable cars and lifts offer the highest standard of safety and comfort. Another pioneering feature is the ARLBERG-CARD, a reusable high-tech ski pass which automatically opens the ski-lift entrances.

 

440 km of descents, superbly prepared slopes for all ability levels, challenging steep slopes and deep-snow ski runs, snowboard fun parks, carving areas, permanent racing circuits and numerous cosy meeting places ensure variety and enjoyment.

 

The history of skiing in St. Anton am Arlberg

Foundation of the Arlberg Ski Club (1901), the first ski race (1904), the first ski school (1921) and the

Arlberg-Kandahar Race (1928).

 

Tourism on the Arlberg dates back to the 19th century. But it was not until the advent of Alpine skiing, pioneered to a large extent by men from the Arlberg, that the region acquired the outstanding reputation it still enjoys today as a winter sports centre. Hannes Schneider was one of the foremost figures in the early days of skiing and starred in the films directed by Arnold Fanck which did a great deal to popularize the Arlberg. In the decades that followed a succession of great skiers made the Arlberg a household word for the best in skiing.

 

 

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You can access here directly the interactive cards which provide you with information about the skiing area. Detailed information can be found here - www.stantonamarlberg.com