Lech Zürs Ski Guide (2026/27): Season Dates, Lift Pass, Hotels, Huts, Après & Getting There

The back story

Season 2026/27: 2 Dec 2026 – 18 Apr 2027 (skiarlberg.at; limited operation possible) · Ski area: Ski Arlberg: about 300 km of pistes, 85 lifts · Top viewpoint: Rüfikopf, 2,350 m, with a 360° platform · Nearest station: Langen am Arlberg, 15 km, about 20 min by bus 750 · Lift pass: Ski Arlberg adult day €85, peak season 19 Dec 2026 – 2 Apr 2027

The back story

Lech Zürs: the back story

Lech Zürs·In depth

The village where Alpine skiing learnt to teach itself: a century of ski pioneers, the first drag lift in Austria and Der Weisse Ring.

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Lift passes, ski schools and hire

Official prices, 2026/27

Ski Arlberg lift pass (Lech Zürs)

Lech Zürs·Lift pass·€€

One pass for Austria’s largest ski area: about 300 km of pistes and 85 lifts from Lech, Zürs and Warth-Schröcken to St. Anton.

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22 km, 5,500 vertical metres

Der Weisse Ring

Lech Zürs·Ski circuit·€€

The classic ski circuit of Lech Zürs: about 22 km linking Lech, Zürs, Zug and Oberlech on easy to intermediate runs.

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Pfiff Miniclub from age 3

Skischule Lech

Lech Zürs·Ski school·€€€

Lech’s ski school in the village centre, with group and private lessons, guiding and a miniclub for the youngest.

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Since 1934

Skischule Oberlech

Lech Zürs·Ski school·€€€

The ski school of car-free Oberlech, teaching families since 1934.

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Private instructors and guides

Skischule Zürs

Lech Zürs·Ski school·€€€

The ski school of Zürs, for private instructors and powder guides above the Flexen Pass.

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Omesberg, Lech

Skischule Tannberg

Lech Zürs·Ski school and mountain guides·€€€

A Lech ski school specialising in private lessons and mountain guiding on the Arlberg.

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The only place in Austria

Heli-skiing in Lech Zürs

Lech Zürs·Heli-skiing·€€€€

Austria allows heli-skiing only here: two landing sites, the Mehlsack (2,652 m) and the Schneetäli (2,450 m).

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In Lech and Zürs

Strolz Sport & Mode

Lech Zürs·Ski hire and sports shop·€€

A Lech sports house with ski hire, boot fitting and fashion, in Lech and Zürs.

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Moving carpets for first turns

Kids’ areas in Lech, Oberlech and Zürs

Lech Zürs·Beginner area·€

Three children’s practice areas with moving carpets and gentle terrain, one in each village.

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Where to stay, every budget

Who it suits. On a budget: The Klein & Fein guesthouses and B&Bs, with the ski bus included in your pass and Spar for self-catering. Mid-range: Family-run hotels in Lech and Zug, with the lifts and Der Weisse Ring on the doorstep. Luxury: The five-star family hotels of Lech and car-free Oberlech, with two-star dining and heli-skiing.

The Moosbrugger family since 1937 · In depth

Hotel Post Lech

Lech Zürs·Five-star hotel·€€€€

The Moosbrugger family’s five-star hotel in the centre of Lech, with a 15-metre outdoor pool heated all year, a sauna oasis with brine steam grotto, the Postblick panorama restaurant and the Bemelmans Bar.

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Ski-in, ski-out · In depth

Almhof Schneider

Lech Zürs·Five-star hotel·€€€€

The Schneider family’s ski-in, ski-out hotel on the slope in Lech, with a light-filled limestone and oak spa inspired by ancient bathing, a pool, Biologique Recherche treatments and Austria’s first Aesop kiosk.

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On the Schlegelkopf slope · In depth

Aurelio Lech

Lech Zürs·Boutique hotel and chalet·€€€€

A boutique hotel of ten rooms and suites on the Schlegelkopf slope, designed by Tino Zervudachi, with a 23-metre indoor pool, a thermal suite and a fine-dining restaurant led by Charlie Eggetsberger.

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Home of the two-star Griggeler Stuba · In depth

Burg Vital Resort

Lech Zürs·Five-star resort·€€€€

A five-star superior resort of 59 rooms, suites and apartments in seven chalets in Oberlech, ski-in, ski-out, with a 3,800 m² Vital Spa over three levels, indoor and outdoor pools and four restaurants including Griggeler Stuba.

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Third-generation family hotel · In depth

Burg Hotel Oberlech

Lech Zürs·Five-star hotel·€€€€

The Lucian family’s Alpine lodge on the square in car-free Oberlech, with a family wellness area with pool and slide, an adult Burg Oasis with snow cabin and fireside whirlpool, and the Lechtaler Stube.

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In Zug, home of the Chef’s Table · In depth

Rote Wand Gourmet Hotel

Lech Zürs·Design hotel·€€€€

The Walch family’s design hotel in Zug, with 62 rooms and suites, a 1,500 m² spa with an outdoor pool heated all year, a ladies’ spa and family sauna, the Rote Wand Stuben for fondue and the Chef’s Table in the old schoolhouse.

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Ski bus stop at the door

Pension Daniel

Lech Zürs·Guesthouse·€€

A small, homely guesthouse near the centre of Lech, with the ski bus stop right outside.

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About 150 family-run houses

Klein & Fein: Lech’s small hosts

Lech Zürs·B&Bs, guesthouses and apartments·€€

About 150 small, family-run B&Bs, guesthouses, farm stays and apartments, listed by the Lech Zürs tourist office.

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Restaurants and mountain huts

Two MICHELIN stars (2026)

Griggeler Stuba

Lech Zürs·Fine dining·€€€€

Sebastian Jakob’s two-star dining room at Burg Vital Resort, Oberlech, with a cellar of about 4,500 labels.

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Two MICHELIN stars (2026)

Rote Wand Chef’s Table

Lech Zürs·Fine dining·€€€€

A chef’s-table evening at the Rote Wand Gourmet Hotel in Zug.

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One MICHELIN star (2026)

La Fenice

Lech Zürs·Fine dining·€€€€

Mountains and sea at Hotel Arlberg: Austrian tradition with Mediterranean touches.

Tannberg 187, 6764 Lech am ArlbergExplore View on map
A hut more than 250 years old

Rud-Alpe

Lech Zürs·Mountain hut·€€

A 250-year-old hut on the Schlegelkopf run at 1,560 metres, with Kaiserschmarren by day and candlelit evenings.

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At 2,350 metres

Rüfikopf panorama restaurant

Lech Zürs·Mountain restaurant·€€

A glass-fronted restaurant at 2,350 metres above Lech, with a 360° viewing platform and Friday fondue at sunset.

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Sushi, steaks and Sylt oysters

Schlegelkopf restaurant and bar

Lech Zürs·Mountain restaurant·€€€

At 1,800 metres by the Schlegelkopfbahn: a menu inspired by Lech’s partner resorts Hakuba, Beaver Creek and Kampen.

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On Der Weisse Ring

Seekopf mountain restaurant

Lech Zürs·Mountain restaurant·€€

A big sun terrace by the Seekopfbahn in Zürs, a natural stop on Der Weisse Ring.

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On run 200 to Oberlech

Kriegeralpe

Lech Zürs·Mountain hut·€€

A classic hut on the run from the Kriegerhorn down to Oberlech.

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The Alps’ highest BBQ restaurant

Trittkopf BBQ Station

Lech Zürs·Mountain restaurant·€€

Burgers, ribs and pulled pork at 2,420 metres, in a former lift station above Zürs.

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At the Rüfikopfbahn

Bistro Mila

Lech Zürs·Bistro·€

An easy village bistro at the Rüfikopfbahn valley station: coffee, cakes, focaccia and Austrian classics.

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Après-ski and bars

DJ sets and giant pizzas at 2,100 m

Balmalp

Lech Zürs·Après-ski hut·€€

Lech’s lively hut by the Zugerbergbahn at 2,100 metres: DJ sets, an outdoor bar and sunset views.

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In the heart of Lech

Krone Après Ski Bar

Lech Zürs·Après-ski bar·€€€

A central après-ski bar by the slopes, from burgers to Châteaubriand.

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On the piste in Lech

Schneggarei

Lech Zürs·Ski hut and bar·€€

A restaurant, pizzeria and bar right on the piste in the centre of Lech, with a DJ for après-ski.

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In the Arlberg Club House

Margo’s Bar & Club

Lech Zürs·Bar and club·€€€

A vaulted cellar bar and club in the Arlberg Club House, open from 11 pm, Monday to Saturday.

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Since 1991

Vernissage

Lech Zürs·Nightclub·€€€

The long-running Arlberg nightclub, opened in 1991 and rebuilt with a new design.

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Signature cocktails

Berghof Bar

Lech Zürs·Hotel bar·€€€

A hotel bar for an elegant aperitif or a nightcap, with photographs of 1950s Lech on the walls.

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Shops

Fashion, kit and hire

Strolz, Lech

Lech Zürs·Sports and fashion house·€€€

Ski fashion, equipment and hire under one roof in the centre of Lech, with a second store in Zürs.

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Fashion and ski hire

Sportalp Lech

Lech Zürs·Sports shop·€€€

A Lech sports and fashion shop, listed by Ski Arlberg among the village’s hire and sports shops.

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Beauty in the village

Pfefferkorn’s perfumery

Lech Zürs·Perfumery·€€€

A perfumery in Lech, listed by the tourist office among the village’s shops.

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Regional specialities

Plangger delicacies

Lech Zürs·Delicatessen and wine bar·€€

Regional delicacies, gifts and wine by the glass in an alpine lounge.

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For apartment stays

Spar Filomena

Lech Zürs·Supermarket·€

The Spar supermarket in Lech, for self-catering and picnic supplies.

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Ski hire

Intersport Arlberg, Lech

Lech Zürs·Ski hire and sports shop·€€

Ski and snowboard hire and sports equipment in Lech.

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Spas and wellness

Day spa with a massage

Aurelio Day Spa

Lech Zürs·Hotel day spa·€€€

A day at the Aurelio spa, with a 23-metre pool, sauna, steam bath and a 60-minute massage.

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3,800 m² in Oberlech

vitalSPA, Burg Vital Resort

Lech Zürs·Hotel spa·€€€€

A 3,800 m² spa in Oberlech, with Ayurveda, saunas, beauty and a private spa suite.

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Two pools, Oberlech

Burg Hotel day spa

Lech Zürs·Hotel day spa·€€€

Two wellness areas with pools and saunas at the Burg Hotel, open to day guests.

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At 1,700 metres in Oberlech

Hotel Goldener Berg spa

Lech Zürs·Hotel spa·€€€

Massages and treatments at 1,700 metres, bookable all year.

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In the village centre

Spa at Hotel Post Lech

Lech Zürs·Hotel spa·€€€€

The spa of the Post, Lech’s Relais & Châteaux hotel.

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Getting there

Train, bus, taxi and air

Getting to Lech Zürs

Lech Zürs·Getting there

The nearest stations are Langen am Arlberg (15 km, about 20 min by bus 750) and St. Anton (20 km, about 30 min by bus 760); Innsbruck Airport is about 120 km away.

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Based in Langen am Arlberg

Arlberg Express

Lech Zürs·Transfers

Airport and station transfers to Lech, Zürs, Stuben, St. Christoph and St. Anton, with fixed prices.

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About 25 vehicles

Der Lecher

Lech Zürs·Taxi and transfers

Lech’s taxi and transfer company, with all-wheel-drive cars and child seats.

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Included with your lift pass

Lech Zürs local bus

Lech Zürs·Local bus

The blue village bus links Lech, Oberlech’s lifts and Zürs; in winter it is included with a ski pass.

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Winter tyres or chains

Winter driving on the Arlberg

Lech Zürs·Road information

Austria requires winter equipment by law; the Lech–Warth road is often closed in winter.

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Property: the neighbourhoods

The centre, by the lifts

Lech village

Lech Zürs·Neighbourhood

The main village along the Lech river, with the Rüfikopf and Schlegelkopf lifts and the shops.

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Car-free in winter

Oberlech

Lech Zürs·Neighbourhood

A sunny ski-in, ski-out terrace at 1,720 metres above Lech, car-free from December to April.

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High on the Flexen Pass

Zürs

Lech Zürs·Neighbourhood

The higher village on the Flexen Pass, where skiing lessons began in 1905; linked to St. Anton by the Flexenbahn.

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A hamlet on Der Weisse Ring

Zug

Lech Zürs·Neighbourhood

A quiet hamlet in the Zugertal, a short ride from Lech, with the Zugerbergbahn.

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Linked by the Auenfeldjet since 2013

Warth-Schröcken

Lech Zürs·Neighbourhood

Two villages on the far side of the Auenfeld, linked to Lech by the Auenfeldjet since 2013 and part of Ski Arlberg.

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