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Lech Ski Holidays

At a glance

  • Some of the best snow in Austria
  • Traditional charm, modern conveniences
  • Amazing 5* hotels

Great for

  • Luxury
  • High Altitudes
  • Powder snow

Ski Holidays in Lech

One of the classics, Lech is somewhere you should definitely ski at least once – and we won’t be surprised if, like us, you want to come back. Acclaimed for its village charm and world-class ski area, this is a favourite of the rich, royal and pro’ where you’ll experience the Austrian Alps at their snowiest and most glamorous.

  • Flight Time
  • 2 hours
  • From London
  • Nearest Airports
  • Innsbruck, Salzburg
  • Time zone
  • GMT + 1 hour
  • Language
  • German
  • Currency
  • Euros
  • Ski Season
  • Dec - April

Lech Stats

Top Altitude
2450m
Bottom Altitude
1450m
Resort Altitude
1450m
Total Piste
280km
Longest Run
5 km
Slope Orientation
NSEW
Vertical Drop
1360m
Skiable Vertical
1360m
Night Skiing
No
Glacier Skiing
No

Known as one of the classic ski resorts, Lech is part of the ‘Best of the Alps’ group. Also crowned 2004’s Prettiest Village in Europe, it oozes traditional alpine charm with the bonus of a world-class ski area and some of the best snow in the Alps. The resort’s superior status in the skiing world has made it a favourite of the rich and Royal for decades – Princess Di used to ski here and sharing a chairlift with Tom Cruise or Vladimir Putin is a real possibility... The uber-posh town has an exclusive feel, glittering with 5 star hotels (more than any other Austrian destination), high end stores, piano bars and acclaimed restaurants.

Lech sits in a sunny position high up in a striking valley, surrounded by the Lechtal Alps. A little river runs through the centre with pistes and authentic architecture either side of it. A striking onion-domed church peers over all and the atmosphere is intimate and upmarket.

A fantastic ski lift system transports 44,600 snow lovers every hour to a legendary ski area where you’re pretty much guaranteed to find amazing snow. Every level of skier and snowboarder are catered for superbly - particularly intermediates - and you’ll also find some of the best off-piste around.

Lech is connected to the higher resort Zurs by ski lifts, pistes and a bus which is why the resorts are usually paired together and referred to Lech-Zurs. Together they’re part of a legendary ski area of over 280km - the Arlberg area, where ski lifts connect Lech and Zurs to après legend St. Anton and the smaller villages of St Christoph and Stuben. You can ski the entire region with the Arlberg pass.

Winter Sports Ratings

Beginners

Intermediate

Advanced

Snowboarding

Lech Transfer Times

Innsbruck 1h30
Zurich 2h

The nearest airport to Lech is Zürich at 200 km or about 2 hours 30 minutes by car

What's the ski area like in Lech?

Skiing in Lech is easiily accessible and the area includes the White ring circuit, taking in Zurs, Zug and Oberlech. You also can take on the Alrberg ski area which links Lech to St Anton, St Christophe and Stuben with 304km of groomed ski runs.

Which other ski resorts are near to Lech?

The nearest ski resorts to Lech include Zürs, St. Anton, St Christoph, Stuben.

Ski Area Facts

LocationArlberg, Austria
Established1906
Downhill280km
Lift Pass€235,00

Beginner Slopes

120km42%

Intermediate Skiing

132km47%

Advance & Expert Terrain

27km11%

Snowboarding Trails

280km100%

What is Lech like for Beginner skiers?

This is famously the setting of the hilarious skiing scene in ‘Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason’, although you won’t have any Bridget-like disasters on the piste if you take advantage of the excellent instruction and beginner slopes on offer. You’ll find some lovely nursery slopes behind the village church (you can’t miss it) and up around Oberlech to practice on until you feel confident enough to take the Schlegelkpof and explore some brilliant gentle terrain for skiers and snowboarders.

What is Lech like for Intermediate skiers?

With oodles of intermediate pistes this is a terrific place if you're confident on the white stuff.

What is Lech like for Advanced skiers?

If you fancy a bit of a challenge, head to the Rüfikopf area just opposite Oberlech and zoom down some serious steeps.

An absolute must for experts here is the Weisser Ring (or White Ring) challenge, which has been a bucket-list route for over 50 years. This legendary 22km circuit offers some serious thigh-burning over Lech, Zürs, Zug and Oberlech including the demanding 5km Madloch downhill and a whopping 5500m difference in altitude.

What is Lech like for snowboarding?

You’ll find the massive Lech Snowpark in the middle of Schlegelkopf is a popular spot for pro’s and has super obstacles for everyone from complete beginners to seasoned shredders - one of the nation’s freestyling hotspots.

What is Lech like for off-piste skiing?

The conditions here are ideal for powder seekers and the Arlberg area has 180km of un-groomed terrain for some incredible deep powder freeriding. Get a guide and discover more amazing runs up around Zurs or better still, organise a guided heli-drop on the Schneetäli at 2450m or even higher on the Mehlsack at 2652 for some unforgettable descents.

What is Lech like for cross country skiing?

The Lech-zurs region has 27km of cross-country tracks. They are free of charge with and there is a daily trail report and trail planner that you can use to see what is open.

Lech Restaurants

For eating out, Hagen's Dorfmetzgerei und Imbiss is a super restaurant dishing up traditional Austrian cuisine and it’s well worth reserving a table at Gasthof Post which also serves local dishes in generous portions. Pizza - Pasta & Co. The "Olympia" is located right next to the valley station of the Oberlech cable car in the centre of Lech. Visit our cosy café-restaurant or our sun terrace and let yourself be spoiled with coffee and cake or typical Italian specialities from the kitchen and cellar. Hagen's village shop, whether in the bistro with local, down-to-earth cuisine or in the shop, where you will find meat and sausage products, bacon and international cheese specialities as well as a selection of the finest Austrian wines and much more.

Where to eat in Lech and on the mountain

Schneggarei One of the best places for Pizza in Lech, this is a popular restaurant for a lunchtime stop off on the mountain, après ski drinks and tasty dinners by the fire. Schneggarei has a relaxed, contemporary atmosphere and serves good hearty meals including pizzas fresh from a wood stove, traditional Austrian dishes and other international cuisines. A children’s menu is also available. The interior here is a refreshing combination of traditional chalet style and modern minimalist decor.

Lech Après Ski

Jägertee (rum, black tea and spices) is the local’s drink of choice, making it a must-try when you’re back from the slopes. Most of the nightlife here reflects Lech’s status as a first-class resort, with venues emitting high-end and exclusive feel. While it doesn’t have the same legendary reputation as the après in neighbouring St Anton, you can still find a brilliant variety of venues offering a mix of the traditional and contemporary – chop and change between traditional tea dances and late night clubbing in Lech’s various bars and nightclubs. Probably Lech’s most popular venue, Eisbar in the Tannbergerhof is worth experiencing for drinks and dancing every afternoon. Anyone wanting to extend the après into the early hours should head to the trendy K Club for fantastic drinks and an equally fantastic dance floor...

Bars Late Night Clubs and Cafes in Lech

Schneggarei A popular location for a few early après ski drinks in Lech before the lifts close, this mountain hut has a refreshing interior comprising of traditional chalet style and modern minimalist decor with a lovely warm fireplace. You will find a range of drinks as well as great food served here.

Lech Activites for Non-skiers

Lech has some good non-ski activities if you fancy something without being strapped to a plank... There's no shortage of wellness facilities and you’ll find a sports centre as well as Europe’s first and only ice-rink with air con. Winter walkers can dip between snowshoe treks and 15km of hiking trails. For a real adventure, try icefall climbing. There’s also a natural toboggan run and you can extend the winter charm on a horse drawn sleigh ride.

sport.park.lech If your exercise on the pistes isn’t enough, you can keep fit at Sport Park Lech which has an excellent collection of fitness facilities. You can play badminton, volleyball, basketball and other sports in this sports centre which also has an excellent gym. Those who want a fun activity in Lech can try out the climbing wall or have a game of bowling, while those wishing to conserve energy and relax can enjoy refreshments, free wifi and showing of live sports on the big screen in the cafe. There is also a wellness area which is perfect for aching bodies!

Artificial ice rink Lech hosts the first hotel ice rink – and the only hotel ice rink in Europe! Located in the Hotel Jagdhaus Monzabon, you’ll find a 300m2 air-conditioned artificial ice rink where all ages can enjoy skating and curling! To experience a popular winter sport, try curling after 6pm here at the Hotel’s ice rink. Children’s (under 12) ice skating before 3pm costs €2, and €4 thereafter. Adult’s ice skating is €5 before 3pm and €8 after. For reservations, call: 43 (0) 55 83 21 04

Lech Golf Academy Have a game of golf right in the heart of Lech this summer, surrounded by the beautiful mountains! Lech’s golf academy with its 3 holes is a great place to learn golf, practice golf and show off your skills! There’s a driving range here as well as a practice bunker, putting green and indoor golf. Get some top tips from a golf pro on your Lech summer holiday! Daniel Green can go with you to one of the golf courses nearby (there are 15 within and hour and a half of Lech) to give you some brilliant training!

Shuttle Frey To find out more and enjoy a variety of fun activities around lake Constance, contact Christian Frey. Whether you like to be on the mountain on a hut hike, bike or motorbike tour or on the water sailing or diving, contact Christian for information of guided and non guided options as well as a shuttle service.

Clothing Food & Souvenir Shops

Given the credentials of much of Lech's clientele, it is not surprising that there are shops catering for those with euros to spend. At Huber's watch shop you can browse the jewellery of Cartier, Rolex, Hermes and Gucci. Sporthouse Strolz stocks all the famous names whilst Waldhard is the best choice for fine Italian clothing. You find lovely boutiques for that something special to remember your trip and completing the Lecher hospitality, comforting bakeries and exciting delicatessens with regional favourites. Shopping hours are 8am to 12.30 and 2pm to 6.30 weekdays and they're open for two hours from 10am on Sunday mornings.

Spar Small supermarket in Lech where you can buy all the essential food products you need on your ski holiday. This food shop is open from 8am to 7pm on weekdays, between 8am and 5pm on Saturdays and between 10am and 12pm on Sundays.

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Best Time to Visit Lech

With its snow history claiming some of the best conditions in Austria and the tourist office boasting guaranteed snow, you can usually ski on fantastic conditions throughout the season. Thanks to a shared ski area with higher resort Zurs, with altitudes up to 2450m, slopes facing all directions and the opportunity of heli-skiing, you’re likely to find some decent skiing throughout the season. One of the great things about this resort is that it has fantastic connections to the Alberg Ski area which means you can always ski further afield if you fancy. As with any ski resort the venue gets busier around peak weeks such as Christmas and half term although you probably won’t notice it on the slopes - the resort’s modern lift technology is very efficient at keeping queues to a minimum.

What's Lech like at Christmas?

Soak up a fabulously festive feel this Christmas in Lech. Christmas starts early with traditional Christmas markets and with Lech thought to be Europe’s prettiest village, you can expect a real winter wonderland.
Christmas Ski Holidays

What's Lech like in the New Year?

Toast in the year with a Jägertee over New Year in Lech. There’s usually a big party at Rüfiplatz, with a midnight firework display followed by more music and dancing.
New Year Ski Holidays

What's Lech like in Half-Term?

Lech’s family-friendly nature is often unduly overlooked – all ages can have a brilliant week over Half Term in Lech. With ski conditions at a peak, this sunny, world class resort is a brilliant choice for a week away in the mountains.
Half Term Ski Holidays

What's Lech like at Easter?

Enjoy some of the best snow in Austria over Easter in Lech, which is known to have good coverage even late in the season. Children can expect a visit from the Easter Bunny and you can usually attend Easter concerts.
Easter Ski Holidays

Lech Snow Conditions

Snow Report, History & Forecast

View our detailed Lech snow report to see skiing confitions now. Our Lech snow history shows you what snow depths have been in recent years month-by-month. If you're visiting soon, use the Lech snow forecast to see predicted snowfall over the coming days.

  • Sunny skies Today
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  • Cloudy skies Sunday
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  • Light snow showers Tuesday
  • Moderate snow Wednesday
  • Current snow depth at top
    140 cm
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    45 cm

Ski Accommodation in Lech

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Staying somewhere that’s ski in / ski out can make skiing as a family much easier, so pick somewhere like Hotel Arlberg which offers doorstep skiing, about a minute from the nearest lift and 3 minutes from the nursery slopes. Chalet Alpenland is another ski in / ski out option in the nearby village Zug. If you’re a family of experienced skiers, this is ideal as the skiable access is via intermediate terrain. The property works for less confident skiers too, who can hop on the regular bus which takes you to Lech in only 5 minutes.

Hotels can be a terrific choice for families – ask us about family rooms, adjoining rooms or hotels with childcare services if these will make your stay easier. Chalets offer a more intimate accommodation where you can enjoy quality time together in an authentic alpine setting. Both provide the meals for you – so you won’t have to lift a finger in the kitchen during your week away and can spend more time as a family instead.

The resort and ski area cater for families really well. Little ones learning to ski will enjoy a fun and safe environment at the Kinderclub, where ski lessons are combined with fun in the snow like snowman building and indoor activities including arts and crafts. Older children can be booked into group lessons with others of similar age and ability or you can all learn together with a private instructor. Experienced families can have a go at freestyling in one of Austria’s best snowparks or hire a mountain guide for a tour of the best powder.

Right in the middle of the village, the popular Hotel Tannbergerhof is a perfect place to stay for groups looking to party – Eisbar (arguably the best après ski in town) is right outside. If you’re a large group, have a look at Chalet Alpenland. It’s a little further away in Zug but the ski in / ski out location and possibility of sole occupancy make it well worth staying a bit further out. Zurs has its own good selection of bars and restaurants including the Rote Wand and you can access Lech really easily via a 5 minute bus ride or on the piste. Book one of our luxury properties and enjoy evenings relaxing together in on-site piano bars and wellness facilities.

The ski area has something for all tastes and abilities – book into a private group lesson if you want to learn and improve together or hire a mountain guide for a tour of the best powder. Non-skiers won’t be at a loss to do with wellness and sports facilities as well as various outdoor excursions that don’t require being strapped to a plank. However everyone chooses to spend the daylight hours, you can all join together for a warming Jägertee in one of Lech’s mountain huts, bars or nightclubs.

Get everyone booked up and on the mountains with one of our accommodation, flights and transfers packages. Select an airport that suits everyone best below to view the most convenient holidays. Self-drive packages are also available if you’re all planning to drive and if it’s proving too difficult to find a mode of transport that suits everyone, book accommodation-only.

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out of 5
Another brilliant week in Zug / Lech, we’ve been back a couple of times now and enjoyed it. It has great ski in and ski out and great connections to other resorts up the valley and indeed over to St Anton on the bus. Next year you’ll be able to ski from Lech and into St Anton. Overall it’s a great location a... + more
Fred,
5 out of 5
We had a couple of sunny days in April as well as some overcast days. We were beginners so didn’t explore the whole area anyway, but others in the chalet still managed to enjoy themselves. I think it is a good place to learn, there were several easy nursery slopes and practice slopes, and a nice area to progre... + more
Francis, Devon
4 out of 5
We stayed in Oberlech, so had to get a cable car down to Lech (which we didn’t do much in the end). The weather was gorgeous in late March and one thing I’d recommend is skiing the White Ring ski route. We did it as a big group and it was quite easy, there was just a tricky bit at the end. In all it’s a real... + more
Kate, London
5 out of 5
We were in a chalet in Zug, which is very small. There’s a good bar up at the top but not really any other bars to speak of in terms of après ski – you just had to do it and ski down which was ok for us. The place itself is fairly non-descript as a village. On 3 or 4 days we had good powder snow. I’d say th... + more
Gary, Hampshire
3 out of 5
I wouldn’t go back again for the village, there wasn’t a lot there and I’ve been to prettier ski resorts (like Seefeld and Zell am See). It’s along one road with a parade on the left hand side and a couple of shops and the slopes on the right hand side. It has a little church on one side as you go in. There... + more
Mrs Whistler,
3 out of 5
A charming village, with some great offpiste. Set in the Arlberg close to the German border, Lech is linked to Zürs with a good lift system. + more
Seb, London
5 out of 5
Lech is very pretty and has some lovely bars and restaurants. Weather wise, the first three days were clear and then we had a couple of cloudy, snowy days but we knew our way around by then so it didn’t stop us from skiing! From the ski lift standpoint, there were lifts on both sides of the main street and fro... + more
Group from Minster, Kent,
5 out of 5
I love Lech, the skiing’s really good and the lifts are amazing. The lift pass place is right next to the lifts which is convenient and you can go to other resorts easily with just a bus ride. The ski area has loads for intermediate and advanced skiers. The weather in January was good, with fantastic snow and ... + more
Clare S, Stockport
5 out of 5
The snow wasn’t great but we still had a good week’s skiing. We’ve been skiing several times and the atmosphere and service you get in Austria is so much better than France. There was definitely enough for our group to explore on the slopes – obviously you have to get used to taking buses, but we went ove... + more
Picky, Cheadle
4 out of 5
Love this resort as it has asscess to other resorts leading to a big ski area. Lots of runs for all abilities. Really nice place to stay and plenty going on. The tobogan run is a must! Great for all ages and look out for the kids as they come hammering down. + more
Lizzy,
5 out of 5
Night life in Lech can be legendary if you know where to look. There are a handful of chilled out apres bars that you can spend your afternoon in, including hotel krone with a good sun terrace. In the evening your first stop should always be Shneggerai, a traditional ski hut that serves the best pizzas with the... + more
Hannah Umlandt, London
4 out of 5
We hadn’t been to Lech before but we had been to St Anton and had found it was a bit challenging with kids. By linking the Lech area up to another resort, it’s opened up a new set of slopes. Without the new link it would be quite small but with the whole area, you can easily do a full week’s skiing. It’s... + more
A. Barker, Surrey
5 out of 5
Lech is more of a posh family resort or somewhere for couples and groups in their 30s and 40s, it’s less of a party place for young people. There isn’t a great deal of après in Lech - we ended up in St Anton most afternoons and it’s amazing. You can’t ski from Lech over to St Anton, instead, you get on... + more
Will, North Yorkshire
3 out of 5
It wasn’t the best snow conditions while I was here, the weather was superb but there wasn’t really any snow. It’s been a bad snow year. I stayed in Zug, a hamlet a couple of miles out of Lech. There isn’t much there, it’s quite remote, there’s a bar and a few restaurants. I was skiing on my own for the f... + more
Tony, Hertfordshire
5 out of 5
The people in Lech that you meet in the restaurants, hotels etc are all really friendly and everyone seemed really happy. The village is small and the places where you can eat are typical Austrian, with a few places where you can buy food (which was the last thing we needed, they feed you so well in the restaur... + more
Nikola Raszykova, Reading
5 out of 5
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How much is a ski pass in Lech

Maximum and minimum adult Lech lift pass prices ranged from €193 to €275 for 6 days access to the Lech ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Lech holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.

Lift Tickets Child Adult Senior
1 Day Price €23 - €32 €37 - €53 €34 - €48
6 Day Price €115 - €164 €193 - €275 €166 - €237
Age Range 9 - 15 20 - 64 65+
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Getting to Lech

Most of our ski holidays to Lech packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to Lech from nearby airports

How long does it take to fly to Lech from the UK?

Flights from London take about 2 hours to Innsbruck, Salzburg. This table shows approximate transfer times to Lech from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.

Airport Distance Transfer Time
Zürich 200 km 2 hours 30 minutes
Munich 300 km 4 hours
Innsbruck 110 km 1 hour 30 minutes
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How long does it take to drive to Lech from the UK?

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How long is the transfer from nearest Austria train station to Lech?

The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of Lech transfers.

Station Distance Transfer Time
Langen 17 km 17 minutes
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Going to Lech under your own steam

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Lech Doktor In house pharmacy and GP Opening hours summer: Mon-Fri 8.30-12, 15-18 Sat 9-12, Sun 11-12 Opening hours winter: Mon-Fri 8-18 Sat-Sun 9-18

Lech Tourist Office In the heart of Austria's largest ski resort Ski Arlberg, Lech has so many offerings and stunning scenery on and off the piste. Lech offers the most legendary ski circuit of the Alps - The White Ring - with about 22 km of ski runs around the Omeshorn is a must for every skier . Lech ski resort is one of the most exclusive in the world and the tourism office is there to assist and give its customers the best at all times. Located in the Austrian Arlberg region, it is probably the most exclusive ski resort in the Alps. However, investment in the ski infrastructure and upgraded gondolas means the whole of the Arlberg ski area such as St. Anton, Zürs, and Warth-Schröcken are connected and can be easily reached. Services that the tourism office provides: - Why not try whiskey tasting as part of the Wintertainment! - Ski Flash and the white ring - Ski Ticket office - Live information and weather - Ski resort information and brochures - Wifi - Transport and Accommodation Operating Times: Monday - Friday Counter: 09:00 am - 12:00 and 14:00- 17:00 Telephone: 09:00 - 12:00 and 14:00- 17:00

Artztehaus Medical Centre Lech A specialised treatment centre and they provide the following services. 24-h blood pressure monitoring , Acupuncture, Emergency laboratory tests, Pelvic floor exercises, Fertility treatments, Prenatal care, Chiropractic therapy and so much more. Emergency call number 144 Opening Times: Surgery Monday - Friday 9:00 - 12:00 | 16:30 - 18:00 Saturday 9:00 - 12:00 Sundays & Holidays 10:30 - 12:00 Doctor´s Pharmacy Monday - Friday 8:30 - 12:00 | 15:00 - 18:00 Saturday 9:00 - 12:00 Sundays & Holidays 10:30 - 12:00

ACCIDENT ANATORIUM DR. RHOMBERG Private clinic run by expert doctors, paramedics, physiotherapists, nurses and surgeons who double up as passionate athletes. The clinic has sixty years of experience treating skiing and sport injuries, traumas and first aid emergencies.

Raiffeisenbank Lech Bank in Lech founded as a cooperative in 1900 by locals from Lech and Warth. Modern facilities and services for private banking.

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