St. Anton

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Traditional resort with non-stop on and off-slope action. Medium village altitude but high mountains and excellent skiing!  Hands-free lift pass system. Part of Arlberg ski pass (with Lech and Zürs).  Good access by rail and road.

In Favour of St. Anton

One of the top Austrian resorts, St Anton attracts skiers of all standards but is particularly suited to adventurous skiers. The extensive skiing of Lech and Zürs is just a free bus ride away included on your ski pass. The much improved lift system has improved the queuing problem. Two competing ski schools, the Arlberg Ski School and the St Anton Ski School, ensure a high quality of standard instruction.  The focal point of the resort is the main street, much improved since it became pedestrianised. The locals are friendly and English is widely spoken. Après-ski starts mid-afternoon at either the Krazy Kangarub or the Mooserwirt bars located on the home slopes. The Après ski can be as challenging as the skiing itself.

Disadvantages

Some walking in the village is required to and from connecting lifts. Resort altitude is not as high as its reputation would have you believe.  St Anton has grown so popular that it is now very big and a large proportion of the accommodation is at Nasserein - some 15 minutes from the centre. The main street is rather long and many hotels are at least 5 minutes' walk from the ski lifts and ski school meeting place.

Non-Skiing Activities

Public indoor/outdoor swimming pool complex, with choice of saunas, ice skating rink, fitness centre. Indoor tennis and squash. Toboggan run.  Horse-drawn sleigh rides.  Ski Museum. Large variety of shops, bars some with live music, restaurants, and a variety of clubs.