Summer Vacations
in St. Anton am Arlberg
Headlong into the mountain summer
Summer in St. Anton am Arlberg is a time to discover the mountains — and perhaps discover yourself along the way. It is not only winter that attracts nature lovers and sports enthusiasts to the Arlberg. Summer arrives with its own special energy, inviting you to journey through breathtaking mountain peaks, peaceful valley plains, and untouched alpine nature. Jump into refreshing mountain lakes, embrace your own personal time-out, and experience with all your senses what mountain life feels like here at Arlen Lodge: absolutely worth repeating.
Right from the front or back door of the lodge, an endless network of hiking paths, road cycling routes, mountain bike trails, and e-bike adventures stretches across more than 80 kilometers of pure alpine beauty. Explore the peaceful Schönverwall Valley, ride by e-bike to our neighboring villages of Zürs and Lech, or follow the trails down through the Stanzertal Valley. Every path offers something different: breathtaking scenery, a sense of freedom, and the restorative power only nature can provide.
Whether you challenge yourself on our legendary Arlberger via ferrata or take the spectacular Valluga cable car to Valluga II, you’ll experience views unlike anywhere else in Austria. From the summit, you can gaze across the surrounding peaks toward Switzerland, Germany, and Italy — a reminder of just how vast and inspiring the mountains truly are.
Mountain life is also a metaphor for life itself. There are valleys and there are peaks, but what matters is how you approach the journey: one step at a time, at your own pace. In the mountains, it becomes easier to reconnect — with nature, with stillness, and with your own true north. Everything else can wait at home.
And when you return from the trails, Arlen Lodge is here to help you recharge. Start your mornings with a nourishing breakfast and the local knowledge you need to stay safe and informed throughout your adventures. In the afternoon, reward yourself with the small comforts that make mountain life special: a relaxing sauna session, an invigorating ice bath, a cup of tea from Sonnentor, and freshly baked treats before a well-earned nap.
As evening settles over the mountains, stroll next door or explore the many wonderful restaurants just minutes away. Then sink into a deep, restful sleep in our comfortable beds — where dreams of alpine peaks, fresh air, and nature’s quiet beauty await you.
Explore our extensive network of hiking paths, with its some 300 kilometres of tracks at all different levels of difficulty. Challenge yourself with a demanding hike to a mountain peak to enjoy the splendid panoramic views or take a leisurely walk along the valley floor next to the river to experience nature first-hand. Use the cable cars of the Arlberg Lift Company to take you up the mountain and commence your walk in the crisp mountain air or step out the door of the Arlen Lodge Hotel and start your summer walk right here. Drop into an Alpine hut for refreshments and to experience the local hospitality and cuisine. Let the Arlen Lodge be the gateway to your hiking adventure!
Here, where the passion for biking reaches its peak, altitude metres, kilometres and best times don't count. It's all about feeling. That's what the full-suspension heart beats for. And you can experience this in St. Anton with a mountain bike trail network of over 350 kilometres, really beautiful single trails, crisp downhill trails and the Verwall bike area. With your own muscle power, an "E" for more riding fun or a top-modern cable car that takes you to biking heaven.
The St. Anton Summer Card gives you access to a range of activities and facilities, helping you to explore this wonderful region. The Summer Card is free if charge with your first overnight stay and valid until the day of your departure. It offers a range of free activities and services such as use of the cable cars and lifts for one day, one pool admission, participation in a guided hiking tour, a yoga class, an archery session, and one green fee for the St. Anton am Arlberg 9-hole golf course, located right next to the Arlen Lodge. It also offers a 20-euro discount on the hire of an e-bike. And for even more fun, you can upgrade to the St. Anton Premium Card.
Experience the beauty of the Alps from a new perspective. Here you can leave everyday life behind you, feel the wind in your hair high up in the sky and enjoy the freedom of flying while you are safely connected to an experienced paraglider pilot. We at TandemSky offer you this experience.
The high mountain peaks that surround St. Anton am Arlberg offer a range of challenges for experienced climbers. The Arlberg’s via ferrate is considered one of the most difficult routes in the Alps. Around 3 kilometres in length and reaching altitudes of 2,500 metres, this high alpine route has some 2,000 metres of steel cables, 1,050 rope clamps and 500 hooks to assist with the climb. The high and low rope courses in Verwall and the indoor climbing facilities at arl.rock offer fun alternatives to the dizzying heights of the Alpine peaks.
What do mountain biking, yoga and hiking have in common? More than you might think. Not only does Annalisa, as a state-certified hiking guide and yoga instructor, support you with advice and tours in all three sports, the focus also remains the same. Towards the centre, towards movement and your own personal flow.
- keyboard_arrow_rightWhat can you do in St. Anton am Arlberg in summer?
St. Anton am Arlberg offers numerous activities in summer, such as hiking, mountain biking, climbing and relaxing walks in the impressive mountain landscape of the Tyrolean Alps.
- keyboard_arrow_rightIs the Arlen Lodge a good starting point for hikes?
Yes, the Arlen Lodge is an ideal starting point for hikes in the Arlberg region. Many hiking trails and mountain tours start near the hotel.
- keyboard_arrow_rightCan you also go mountain biking in St. Anton am Arlberg?
Yes, there are numerous mountain bike routes and trails for beginners and experienced bikers around St. Anton. The alpine landscape makes the region particularly attractive for cycling holidays.
- keyboard_arrow_rightIs there a summer card for guests in St. Anton?
Yes, many accommodations in St. Anton offer the St. Anton Summer Card with various benefits and activities in the region.
- keyboard_arrow_rightWhy is St. Anton am Arlberg suitable for a summer holiday in the Alps?
The region combines impressive mountain scenery, numerous outdoor activities and alpine nature experiences – ideal for active holidays in Tyrol.