Summer holiday at the Arlberg

Der Arlberg ruft zu Natur, Aktivität & Genuss. Entdecke die Vielfalt des Sommers in den Tiroler Alpen.

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Summer and active holiday in the Arlberg region in Tyrol

Nature, adventure & relaxation.

Wenn die ersten Sonnenstrahlen die Gipfel in goldenes Licht tauchen, erwacht der Arlberg zu einem besonderen Sommerleben. Blühende Wiesen, kühle Wälder und klare Bergbäche laden dazu ein, tief durchzuatmen und den Alltag für einen Moment hinter sich zu lassen. Entfliehen Sie der Sommerhitze und genießen Sie die angenehm frische Bergluft und die wohltuende Ruhe der Berge.

Kaum etwas tut so gut wie Bewegung in den Bergen. Schritt für Schritt den Berg hinauf, begleitet vom Duft der Wiesen und dem Blick auf die Gipfel – ob auf einer gemütlichen Wanderung, beim Weg zur nächsten Alm oder auf einer aussichtsreichen Bergtour.

Auch mit dem Mountainbike oder E-Bike lässt sich die Bergwelt auf besondere Weise entdecken. Vorbei an blühenden Wiesen, durch schattige Wälder und hinauf zu aussichtsreichen Höhen führen abwechslungsreiche Touren durch die Region.

Und manchmal ist es genau dieser eine Moment: oben ankommen, tief durchatmen und einfach nur den Blick über die Berge schweifen lassen.

St. Anton Premium Summer Card included.

From the very first night, our guests in the studios, apartments and lodges receive the St. Anton Premium Summer Card Free from June to September. With it, you can experience even more of the summer:

St. Anton Premium Summer Card included.

From the very first night, our guests in the studios, apartments and lodges receive the St. Anton Premium Summer Card Free from June to September. With it, you can experience even more of the summer:

The guest card is only free of charge for guests in our studios, apartments and lodges. For guests at the campsite, the premium card is available for a small surcharge.

Our summer highlights

The region around the Arlberg offers over 300 kilometres of marked Walking routes in all levels of difficulty. Whether it's a leisurely walk, a challenging summit tour, Nordic walking or trail running – everyone will find their personal summer highlight here.

Guided walks.

Discover the breathtaking mountain landscape around St. Anton am Arlberg on our guided hikes. Together with local hiking guides, you will explore traditional alpine pastures and hidden mountain paths while enjoying spectacular views. Whether it's leisurely walks, family-friendly tours, or challenging hikes, every nature lover will find something to suit them here.

Experience special highlights such as sunrises over the Alps, bread baking on the alpine pasture, or hikes to idyllic mountain lakes. Our hikes are included free of charge for guests of our studios, apartments, and lodges as part of the St. Anton Premium Summer Card, offering unforgettable moments in the Tyrolean nature.

Cycling in the Arlberg is a true highlight of a summer holiday. In the St. Anton am Arlberg region, a well-signposted network of routes spanning over 220 km awaits you Cycling and mountain bike routes, which offers something for every ability – from leisurely valley paths and easy tours to demanding trails for sporty riders and experts.

Particularly popular are (E-)mountain bike tours, such as along the Stanzertal cycle path or to the picturesque Lake Verwall, as well as more challenging routes to mountain huts such as the Konstanzer Hütte or Darmstädter Hütte. The varied landscape with wide valleys, green forests and high-alpine views makes every trip an unforgettable experience.

For those who want to experience more, E-Bike & Hike is a trending highlight: you can effortlessly cover greater distances with the e-bike and then reach the finest viewpoints on foot.

Practically speaking, there are eight e-bike charging stations in the region where you can quickly recharge your batteries. And with the Arlberg Bergbahnen bike ticket, steep climbs can be easily conquered using the Rendl or Galzig cable cars.

You can hire e-bikes from several local rental stations, and there are guided tours and training sessions for all levels, e.g. at the H2O E-Bike Academy

Experience the Tyrol mountain landscape in all its facets – comfortably, quickly and with magnificent views. The Arlberg Mountain Railways take you high up into the surrounding alpine pastures and summit landscapes in summer too, where wonderful hiking trails, panoramic paths and cosy mountain huts await you. 

In summer, several cable cars and mountain lifts are available to you, such as the Galzigbahn, Gampenbahn, Kapallbahn, Rendlbahn and Vallugabahn. The latter is particularly popular with guests – with its spectacular viewing platform, it offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Tyrolean mountains. Each lift has its own Opening hours, allowing you to plan your tours flexibly. With the Premium Guest Card, the use of the Arlberg cable cars in St Anton is already included – allowing you to explore the mountains without a care, enjoy the views or set off on your hikes at a leisurely pace. The cable cars in Lech and Zürs are not included.

A family summer holiday at the Arlberg offers varied outdoor experiences for all age groups. In St. Anton am Arlberg, children can discover nature through play, whether on the WunderWanderWeg trail with its nature stations, wildlife watching, or by taking part in Hoppl’s children's programme, which runs from Monday to Friday with exciting activities featuring a mascot and supervisors.

Families with the St Anton Premium Summer Card benefit from numerous free inclusive services: from guided hikes and swimming pool entry to children's workshops, as well as free mountain railways and outdoor experiences in the Tyrolean mountains. The region is ideal for walks, including with pushchairs, varied alpine pasture strolls and easy bike tours on family-friendly routes.

And your dog is also very welcome at the Arlberg in summer: many hiking trails, mountain railways and accommodation allow four-legged friends, so that the whole family can enjoy the mountains and the fresh Alpine air together.

After active days, the Wellnesspark Arlberg Stanzertal and the ARLBERG‑well.com in St Anton invites you to enjoy relaxing moments. For children there is a paddling stream, slides and a baby pool – fun for the whole family.

I'm Arlberg WellCom a modern indoor pool with an indoor and heated outdoor pool, whirlpool, counter-current system and spacious children's area awaits you. The sauna and wellness area with Finnish sauna, sanarium, brine steam bath and infrared sauna ensures deep relaxation and recreation after an active day on a summer holiday at the Arlberg.

Your physical well-being is also taken care of: the gym offers modern cardio and strength training equipment as well as supervision by experienced trainers.

For those seeking inner balance and relaxation, the yoga studio „airflow“regular yoga sessions as part of the St. Anton Summer Card Premium – from gentle Hatha flow to meditation, suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. The yoga classes harmonise body and mind and are the perfect counterbalance to outdoor sports activities.

Old Nessler Thaja – An insight into alpine pasture life in the past

The Alte Nessler Thaja is a lovingly restored alpine hut in Pettneu am Arlberg, which brings to life the traditional alpine and dairy farming way of life as it was over 40 years ago. Here, visitors can learn how cheese and butter used to be made, and explore original tools, historic living and sleeping quarters, as well as a multimedia exhibition on life on the alpine pastures. The hut is situated just a few metres from the famous Nessler Alm and offers a fascinating insight into the alpine history of the Stanzertal valley. 

Senn's WunderWanderWeg – recharge your batteries in the middle of nature

A special highlight in the summer is the Senn’s WunderWanderWeg near the Sennhütte: Heart-shaped wooden loungers embedded in a bed of white flowers on a manicured mountain meadow invite you to linger, recharge your batteries and dream – right in the middle of the impressive Tyrolean mountain landscape. On your hikes, experience not only pure nature, but also cultural and historical treasures that make the Arlberg even more unique.

The legendary Verwall Adventure Valley

The car-free Verwall Adventure Valley near St. Anton am Arlberg is ideal for families and nature lovers. Well-maintained paths lead you to the emerald-green Lake Verwall, past meadows, forests and play stations that playfully immerse children in the mystical legends of the region. A particular highlight is the spectacular suspension bridge over the Rosanna, which offers fantastic views. Along the valley, barbecue areas and the Wagner Hütte invite you to take a break and enjoy regional delicacies. The Verwalltal combines nature, adventure and relaxation – perfect for an unforgettable summer's day in the Alps.

Verwall Forest Ropes Course

The High ropes course The Verwall Adventure Valley offers exciting challenges amongst the treetops. Across 28 stations in three difficulty levels, including flying fox sections, families and sports enthusiasts can experience adventure and action right in the heart of nature. There is a safe low ropes course for children and beginners.

Llama and alpaca walks
A very special experience is Treks with llamas and alpacas. The gentle, friendly animals accompany guests on picturesque paths through forests and meadows, turning every tour into an unforgettable adventure for families and animal lovers.

Kayak & Fishing
For water sports enthusiasts, the region offers kayaking trips and fishing adventures in crystal-clear mountain streams and lakes. Whether paddling through idyllic waterways or catching fish, relaxation and excitement combine here against a stunning alpine backdrop.

Golf & Tennis
Sports enthusiasts can play a round of golf on well-kept courses with a breathtaking mountain panorama or enjoy tennis on modern courts. Both options combine activity, fresh air and a beautiful setting – ideal for families and active guests alike.

Even on days when the weather is not so great, St. Anton am Arlberg offers a variety of options for games, sport and culture. In arl.park trampoline park, young and old alike can jump, climb and let off steam on over 1,000 m² at the airbag freefall, bungee trampoline or basketball jump area. Those who like sports will find climbing and boulder walls as well as tennis and squash courts in the arl.rock sports centre, plus skittle alleys for sociable hours. For cultural discoveries, the Tyrolean Ski Museum, the Pettneu Art Space and the arlberg1800 Contemporary Art & Concert Hall invite you to enjoy fascinating insights into the region's history and art. Thus, even a rainy day becomes a varied experience full of movement, fun and inspiration.

Flower walks – nature in full bloom

Around St. Anton am Arlberg, summer blooms in every colour. Numerous Flower and herb walks invite you to discover the diverse alpine flora: from meadow flowers and alpine roses to around 25 different orchid species. Particularly popular are the Alpine Rose Trail starting from the Rendl mountain station, the Meadow Trail to Nasserein, or high-alpine flower hikes to the Leutkircher Hütte and on to the Kaiserjochhaus. Along the way, you will experience nature in all its splendour – ideal for anyone wanting to enjoy the flora and landscape.

Eagle Walk – long-distance hiking on Tyrol's classic path

The Eagle Way is among the best-known long-distance hiking trails in Tyrol: it runs for around 420 kilometres through North and East Tyrol, tracing the silhouette of a flying eagle. The route comprises numerous stages and leads hikers through diverse landscapes, past alpine peaks, romantic valleys and places steeped in history. For passionate hikers, the Eagle Walk offers an intensive nature experience full of enjoyment and challenge.

ARLBERG Trail – three stages, five resorts, alpine diversity

The sporty one ARLBERG Trail connects the five Arlberg resorts of Lech, Zürs, Stuben, St. Anton and St. Christoph on a spectacular long-distance hiking trail. Over a total distance of approximately 40–52 kilometres across three stages, you will experience imposing mountain landscapes, varied paths and breathtaking distant views – ideal for anyone who loves multi-day hut-to-hut tours. With the help of the cable cars, stages can be flexibly arranged and the mountain experience planned entirely according to your own wishes.