Vorarlberg Ski Resorts

Vorarlberg: Home To Austria's Biggest Snowpark - Vorarlberg lies in the far west of Austria and includes 31 ski resorts. Some of the resorts are well-kept secrets among locals and snow sports enthusiasts, while others, such as the Arlberg or the Montafon, are famous throughout the world. All ski resorts in Vorarlberg... Full Overview

Vorarlberg: Home To Austria's Biggest Snowpark -

Vorarlberg lies in the far west of Austria and includes 31 ski resorts. Some of the resorts are well-kept secrets among locals and snow sports enthusiasts, while others, such as the Arlberg or the Montafon, are famous throughout the world. All ski resorts in Vorarlberg region offer well-groomed slopes and state-of-the-art ski lifts, many with heated seats.

The region is divided into various ski areas, the most popular being Arlberg, Bregenzerwald, and the Montafon. The Arlberg ski resorts of Lech, Zuers, and Stuben, on the Vorarlberg side of the mountain, are among some to the top resorts in Europe.

The picturesque Lech am Arlberg offers 110 kilometres of ski runs for all levels and is well connected to its neighbouring villages via modern lifts and well groomed pistes. Lech is a particular favourite among royalty and celebrities and boasts a number of exclusive hotels. Zuers is smaller with only a handful of hotels - all of which are luxurious - and is known for its impressive backcountry skiing.

The ski area of Bregenzerwald is made up of Damuels and Warth-Schrocken. Damuels (1340 metres) offers a total of 64 kilometres of pistes, best suited to beginners and intermediates, linked by chairlifts and bubbles. The 'Bambini' lift and beginner slopes make Damuels a very popular family ski resort.

Warth-Schrocken (1494 metres) features 55 kilometres of slopes reaching a height of 2050 metres. The resort is a hit with freeriders for its natural obstacles of trees and boulders, and also offers hike and ride tours for the truly adventurous. Other winter activities in the area include ski mountaineering, Nordic skiing, winter walking, snowshoeing, tobogganing, and husky tours.

The Montafon ski area features the resorts of Silvretta Montafon-Nova, Silvretta Montafon-Hochjoch, and Golm im Montafon. The first two combine to form the largest ski resort in Montafon, the Silvretta Montafon. Its diverse ski area stretches 158 kilometres and is made up of 40 kilometres of black runs, 48 kilometres of red runs, and 70 kilometres of blue runs.

Silvretta Montafon also attracts snowboarders from far and wide to its Intersport NovaPark - the biggest snowpark in Austria. Here, boarders will find plenty to keep them amused with 20 rails, boxes and jibs, 10 kickers, a 120-metre-long halfpipe, a separate pro park, and a chill-out area with music and deck chairs.

The ski resort of Golm im Montafon is particularly popular with families. It boasts 32 kilometres of well groomed slopes, lined with snow cannons, and is best suited to beginners and intermediates. The perfectly prepared slopes are lined with snow cannons and the resort also features a World-Cup run. Apres ski in Golm is a lively affair with plenty of bars, restaurants, and live music at the weekends. Other popular ski resorts in Vorarlberg include Brandnertal, Gargellen, and Diedamskopf.

The region is within easy reach by road, rail or air. The nearest international airport is Zurich, from where buses run directly to the ski areas. Other airports a little further away include Munich and Freiberg.

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