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Voykit pocket guide · Austria
St. Anton
St. Anton am Arlberg
Spend 2–3 days for skiing or snowboarding; add a half‑day for village walk or spa.
St. Anton is Austria's premier ski resort with 340 km of groomed pistes, extensive lift network and reliable snow. A short stay covers the main slopes; longer stays allow off‑piste or spa time.
- Country
- Austria
- Local name
- St. Anton am Arlberg
- Best months
- Dec–Mar for snow, Jun–Sep for hiking
- Avoid
- Late April–May (low snow, limited lift service)
- Stay
- 2–3 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR). Cards are widely taken, but some cafés, huts and small shops are still cash only.
- Daily spend
- Budget €50–70 excl. bed · Mid €70–120 excl. bed · High €120+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- A1, Magenta and Drei are the networks; prepaid SIMs from shops and supermarkets (registration with ID).
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Ambulance 144 · Mountain rescue 140
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Same plugs as Germany; UK and US devices need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: Round up or 5–10%, told to the server when paying.; Café: Round up to the next euro.; Taxi: Round up or about 10%.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: €1–2.; Ski instructor or mountain guide: €10–20 a day for a good lesson, optional.
- Water
- Tap water is excellent. Ask for 'ein Glas Leitungswasser'; coffee in a café comes with a free glass of water.
- Toilets
- Public toilets in cities cost €0.50; cafés and museums have free ones for guests.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | €2–3 |
| Apfelstrudel | €4–6 |
| Ski lift ticket (full day) | €55–70 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | €25–35 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- MUC · Munich Airport
- Main international gateway, 2 h by train
- ZRH · Zürich Airport
- 2 h by train
- INN · Innsbruck Airport
- 1 h 30 min by train
Typical fares
- St. Anton → Innsbruck (RailJet)
- ≈ €30, 1 h 30 min (check)
- Local bus Terminal Ost → Galzig lift
- Free, runs every 10 min (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Pedestrian zone in village; free local buses connect lifts (Terminal Ost/West). Train station on Arlberg line; ÖBB RailJet, EuroCity and NightJet serve it. Car via A14 motorway, but parking limited.
See and do
Known for
- 340 km of groomed pistes
- Arlberg ski area
- Alpine World Ski Championships 2001
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Lech and Zürs am Arlberg | Regional bus from St. Anton terminal, 15 min | ≈30 min total |
| St. Christoph | Bus or short drive, 10 min | ≈20 min |
| Innsbruck | ÖBB RailJet, about 1 h 30 min | ≈2 h |
Sleep
- Castle Hotel Bergschlössl
- Boutique hotel in centre, near Galzig, Gampen and Rendl lifts
- Hotel Garni Bacherhof
- Family‑run, ten double rooms, central location
- Arlberg Hospiz Hotel
- Located in St. Christoph, good for ski‑in/ski‑out
- Hotel Gridlon
- Pettneu base, easy access to lifts
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | EntschuldigungEntschuldigung |
| Thank you | DankeDanke |
| How much is this? | Wie viel kostet das?Wie viel kostet das? |
| Can I pay by card? | Kann ich mit Karte zahlen?Kann ich mit Karte zahlen? |
| Where is the toilet? | Wo ist die Toilette?Wo ist die Toilette? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: 'Grüß Gott' or 'Guten Tag' entering shops and huts; handshakes; avoid: Walking in without a greeting
- Titles: Use Herr/Frau and academic titles in formal settings; avoid: First names with older strangers
- Coffee houses: Linger; call the waiter 'Herr Ober'; avoid: Expecting fast service
- Punctuality: Be on time; avoid: Arriving late to concerts: doors close
- Quiet: Keep voices down on public transport; avoid: Loud phone calls in trains and trams
- Mountain trails: Greet other hikers with 'Servus' or 'Grüß Gott'; avoid: Leaving gates open on pastures
Scams and watch-outs
- Lift tickets required for all runs; buy a multi‑day pass for best value.
- Winter storms can close high‑altitude lifts; check status before heading out.
- Peak season (Dec–Feb) leads to crowded slopes and higher accommodation prices.
Generally safe; watch for avalanche risk off‑piste and crowded lifts in peak season.
One and two days
No timed day plan for St. Anton yet. Suggested stay: 2–3 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- 340 km of groomed pistes
- Arlberg ski area
- Alpine World Ski Championships 2001
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: St. Anton, revision 5242113 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5242113
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/st-anton). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.