Lech Ski Holidays

Lech is more about smart hotel bars than dancing on tables in ski boots. With this in mind, here are some fantastic places to head for a glass of wine or three.

Down in the resort centre, there are a few establishments that open out onto the river, including the Tannbergerhof with its daily open-air party and, purportedly, “the best Glühwein in the world”. Another classy choice is Pfeffermühle, which offers a cosy atmosphere and a great wine selection, while the FUX Restaurant and Bar serves brilliant whiskeys and cigars in a jazz-bar ambiance.

For something a bit livelier, the Archiv Bar is the place to party and enjoy excellent cocktails until 2am.

From special skiing challenges to activities off the slopes, Lech has plenty to keep lucky visitors thoroughly entertained.

For experienced skiers in search of a challenge, one can undertake the famous White Ring circuit, which comprises roughly 22km of terrain around the Lech and Zurs area. Visitors who complete the challenge get a little souvenir to mark their achievement.

For non-skiers, or those looking to shake things up, Lech also offers a range of activities sans skis. The resort has some 29km of walking trails, including a beautiful route that takes you along the river to Zug – maps are readily available from the tourist office.

In the evening, the floodlit toboggan run is a must. This starts from Oberlech and runs down to the town via a 1.2km route. Another winter staple, horse-drawn sleigh rides run from Lech to Zug – an absolutely enchanting way to see the snowy country.

If you fancy something indoors, the Sport Park has heaps on offer, including a gym, climbing wall, indoor tennis, badminton, volleyball and more – the kids will love the ten pin bowling! If all you want to do is unwind, the wellness area includes a soothing sauna, steam room, infrared cabin, massage room and relaxation area. There are also a few spas and salons in town.

A trip to the resort’s tourist office will offer lots of useful information on resort activities, but here are a few ideas to start you off.

Snow-shoeing Tannberg 443 Lech +43 5583 39880	Sports Park Lech +43 558 341 850	White Ring Ski Circuit Rüfikopfbahn Lech +43 5583 2824 0

From traditional culinary delights to exotic steaks, Lech presents some excellent restaurants for visitors to enjoy.

On the slopes just above Lech, the Rud Alpe serves excellent lunches in a beautiful rustic setting. At the top of the Rufikopfbahn, the Panorama Restaurant plates up excellent burgers and, as the name would suggest, offers breathtaking panoramic views from an altitude of 2,350.

In town, the Klösterle restaurant, a former monastery, is a fine place to enjoy traditional fondues in historic surrounds. For a taste of Italy, Don Enzo Due is the only pizzeria in the Arlberg run by an Italian – they also have some lovely wines. The FUX Restaurant and Bar, meanwhile, offers the novelty of ostrich, crocodile, alligator and shark steaks, among other things.

Visitors will also find that many of the hotel restaurants in Lech offer superb gourmet cuisine, keeping with the high standard of this very fashionable resort.

Below, you’ll find a few top dining options for families, couples and groups of friends, as well as some excellent on-mountain options.

Good for Couples Die Stube im Hotel Arlberg Hotel Arlberg Tannberg 187 Lech +43 558 832 1340	Good for Couples Hus Nr 8 Tannberg 629 Lech +43 558 339 888	Good for Couples Klösterle Zug 27 Lech +43 5583 3190	Good for Family Don Enzo Due Dorf 163 Lech +43 5583 2225
Good for Family Schneggarei Omesberg 8 Lech +43 558 333 220	Good for Friends Panorama Restaurant On Piste Restaurant Top of the Rufikopfbahn Lech +43 5583 2336 278	Good for Friends Rud Alpe On Piste Restaurant Haus-Nr 185 Lech +43 558 341 825 0	Good for Friends Seekopf Bergrestaurant On Piste Restaurant Top of the Seekopfbahn lift Lech +43 5583 2283 230

For families with kids, Lech offers some excellent childcare options and fun pastimes to keep them entertained.

As well as excellent ski instruction, Fun and Snow have wonderful babysitting and childcare services, which include exciting activities for the older kids. Meanwhile, the Kinderclub in Lech takes children between 3 and 5-years-old and introduces them to the joys of skiing in a fun and safe environment. The Lech Skischule is another brilliant choice for kids taking their first turns on the slopes.

Otherwise, tobogganing, ice skating and an indoor Sports Park mean there’s plenty to amuse the young ones on and off the slopes.