WINTER 2009/2010

St Anton am Arlberg in winter - 280 kilometres of marked runs and 180 kilometres for off-piste fans, 84 cable cars and lifts, a new, ultramodern Rendl Lift and guaranteed snow until the end of April. In the winter season 2009/2010 better-value for the guests is the focus of the international skiing destination

Better-value Activities in the Snow Season Start, XXL GIANT Slalom, Ski Show, Austrian Ski Instructor and Demo Championships, Tennis Trophy in the ARLBERG-well.com or "Der Weiße Rausch/The White Thrill" - St Anton am Arlberg offers a variety of possibilities for a relaxed holiday with fascinating events. Stanton Ski Opening from 27th to 29th November On Friday 27th November, St Anton am Arlberg starts the ski season and the mountain cable cars and lifts start up again after 200 days of skiing abstinence. Extra!! One guest alone will inaugurate the pistes for the 2009/2010 season. Anyone interested in this quite individual opportunity, can win under www.stantonamarlberg.com from summer 2009. He/she will exclusively take the Galzigbahn on the morning of 27th November and be served with champagne and canapés and will be the first skier of the winter to launch the season in St Anton am Arlberg. Back down in the valley the skiing operations will then be opened for everyone. At the same time as the lifts open, the 3-day test period for ski, snowboard and Telemark begins. Winter sportsmen can try out the latest materials from Friday to Sunday free of charge. With live bands and demo shows the party atmosphere prevails at the Galzigbahn from first thing in the morning. On Friday evening there will be a large Après-Ski-Test Party with Retro Fashion Show. On Saturday 28th November a huge challenge takes place with the XXL GIANT Slalom – the longest giant slalom in the world. The start on Kapall to the finish at the WM-Stadium covers a breath-taking three kilometres with 140 gates. www.stanton-ski-open.com SWR3 Ski Festival in St Anton am Arlberg from 4th to 6th December After the great success last year, the SWR3 listener can once again look forward to the coming winter. From 4th to 6th December the radio station SWR3 from Baden-Baden will broadcast to its listeners for the second time from the Tyrolean winter sport paradise with live reports from St Anton am Arlberg. 11th Arlberg Pass Krampalar Procession on 5th December The Krampus Procession in St Anton am Arlberg is considered a secret tip under the custom of St Nikolaus. On the 5th December, young lads from the village accompany the St Nikolaus throughout the holiday destination. The Krampalar, as they are called here in the Arlberg, wear terrifying masks, which are often self-carved and painted, as well as a so-called "Devil Skin". However, nobody needs to be afraid - the Krampalar are quite peaceful. "Tennis Trophy" St Anton am Arlberg from 10th to 12th December Before the tennis circus flies to the other end of the world to the first Grand Slam tournament of 2010 in Melbourne, some of the top players meet in St Anton am Arlberg. From 10th to 12th December they prepare for the Australian Open with the Tennis Trophy in the hall of ARLBERG-well.com and at the same time celebrate the end of the old year. The well-known congenial atmosphere of the tournament and the associated programme are popular with players as well as spectators. Après Ski Hits in the Arlberg on the 11th and 12th December Legendary and a cult: dancing on and under the tables, in ski boots or flip-flops - at the annual RTL2-Party in the Mooserwirt anything is possible. The après ski is celebrated here with music and the St Anton winter sports fans can hear the songs of the season for the first time. International chart stormers are expected for the recording of "Après Ski Hits 2010" on the 11th and 12th December. It will be hot, it will be packed but anyone who wishes to cool off outside, can follow the action on the video wall. The entrance is free. "Schneetreiben/Snowstorm" with fireworks The premiere of the Ski Show "Schneetreiben/Snowstorm" is on 30th December and from the 6th January, every Wednesday, visitors, locals, and Skifreaks can regularly attend a multimedia time travel through the world of skiing. The Tourist Office of St Anton am Arlberg, together with the ski schools, present a spectacular demo show in the WM-Finish Stadium where the topic is the historical development of skiing and techniques from its beginnings up to today. The entrance is free; however it is also possible to buy tickets for the Show Lounge at a price of 25 euros where one can enjoy the "Snowstorm" with dinner and a good glass of wine in the glazed lounge followed by a visit to the roof of the lounge which promises a marvellous view of the area. Travel to and from the show is taken care of: special evening buses shuttle between St Anton am Arlberg, Flirsch, Schnann, Pettneu and St Christoph. Spring Festival: Thrills and Chill from 9th to 11th April The "Spring Festival" from 9th to 11th April belongs to St Anton am Arlberg in the spring like the sun in the sky, the Firn on the pistes and the snow on the mountains. During this time the best in the land exhibit their skills at the Austrian Ski Instructor and Demo Championships. Whether it’s the Big Air Contest for skis and snowboard, a Freeride competition, the Giant Slalom or the Demo Championships - the performances of the professionals are a true feast for the eyes. Chilling out on Rendl Beach is particularly popular at this time in a huge “living room” in the snow. "Der Weiße Rausch/The White Thrill" on 24th April: energetic and fast This race is a cult for participants as much as spectators and each year it is quickly booked out. "The White Thrill" - 500 international participants meet on the 24th April at an altitude of 2,650m for the mass start in two groups. Skiers, snowboarders and telemarkers rush down from the Vallugagrat to the valley below. On the way they must unfasten the skis, climb 150 metres up 37 altitude metres, put the skis back on again and continue the rush. The nine kilometre long departure takes place in the afternoon under demanding piste conditions and in addition to the great sporting achievement above all is the joy of completing the race. Better Value Package Deals in the Snow Snow Crystal and Wedel weeks from 28th November until 19th December The first of the popular package deals is available to coincide with the opening of the season: the Snow Crystal Week from 28th November to 5th December. During this period the ski pass costs 25 per cent less than the already economical off-season rates and numerous hotels and pensions offer favourable prices and package deals. The Snow Crystal Week is followed by the Wedel Weeks. For two weeks, from 5th to 19th December, St Anton am Arlberg sweetens the pre-Christmas period with special offers. Powder snow weeks from 9th to 30th January January is the month for deep snow fans, specialists and the fun carver and conversation turns to "first tracks" in the 180 kilometres of deep snow which await the winter sportsmen who are desperate to make the magical first turns in the untouched powder. The legendary "Powder Snow Weeks" in St Anton am Arlberg are part of these optimal conditions. From 9th to 30th January favourable package deals attract guests to the snow paradise. "Ladies First" Feel-Good Weeks from 9th to 30th January January is not only associated with powder snow, it is also an important month for the ladies. Under the slogan "Ladies First", the holiday region dedicates a number of weeks to its female guests. During this time every female holiday-maker can collect her personal "Ladies First Book" from the Tourist Office which includes assorted goodies, vouchers and offers. Depending on wish, desire and mood ladies can then select drinks, ladies test skis, ski service and all kinds of relaxation and well-feeling hours. Spring Week from 20th to 27th March When the days start to get longer again in March, skiers and snowboarders look forward to a relaxed spring week in St Anton am Arlberg. What could be nicer than to carve feather light turns in the morning and in the afternoon to enjoy the view of the surrounding mountain panorama from a deckchair? Extra!! Especially for this week many businesses and hosts offer cheap rates despite it being high season. Sun Skiing Week from 10th to 17th April 60 to 80 sunny days during the winter season and guaranteed snow usually until the end of April - this is what St Anton am Arlberg is known and loved for. In particular, the pleasure skier is attracted to the slopes in spring and especially those who, in the afternoon, happily enjoy a hot chocolate or a coffee at a street café, an extensive afternoon's shopping or a feel-good spa programme. In St Anton am Arlberg there are numerous possibilities to ring out the winter, at inexpensive prices. Season-end and Snow Crystal Week from 17th to 24th April In St Anton am Arlberg the ski season finishes on 25th April. The season-finale in the Arlberg as well as the last ski week from 17th to 24th April comes under the heading of the Snow Crystal Tariff. The lift pass costs 25 per cent less than the already inexpensive off-season rates and numerous hotels and pensions also offer drastically reduced special deals. New Rendl Cable Car opened In May 2009, the work for the building of the new Rendl Cable Car begins which will be in use by beginning of the winter season 2009/2010. The transparent, modern building of the base station will be moved nearer to the village centre. The eight-person mono-cable car with seat heating will be able to carry up to 2,000 persons per hour, with a travel time to the mountain station of only seven and a half minutes. Thus the new Rendl Lift is faster by around a third than the old lift which was in place from 1974. 460 kilometres of thrills and information teams throughout the skiing area Holiday-makers can ski in the extensive area of St Anton am Arlberg from morning until evening without skiing on the same run back to the valley twice. Freeskiers and snowboarders can meet in the Fun Park on Rendl and the steep slopes of the Schindlerkar, the runs from Galzig, Gampen or Kapall, the Valluga and the Rendl will bring joy to those who have grown up with the boards under their feet. Those who would like to make the most of the fun should take a well-informed guide because they know exactly when each slope offers the optimal conditions. By the way: multilingual employees of the information team can be found in various places around the spacious skiing area to offer help and advice to all skiers and boarders.. Offers for Snow and Spa fans away from the Pistes Winter sports and snow fans are also well taken care of away from the pistes in St Anton am Arlberg. Cross-country skiers are lured by a ski network of approximately 40 kilometres and walkers can enjoy 70 kilometres of winter wandering. A toboggan run as well as ice rinks for skating and curling provide sporting alternatives or for a change what about a romantic journey in a horse-drawn sleigh through the magical snow-covered mountain world? For an extensive spa programme numerous hotels, as well as the ARLBERG-well.com, are available. The events and congress centre, ARLBERG-well.com, has a cleverly arranged leisure centre with heated indoor and open-air swimming pools, a flow channel and a waterfall. In addition, the health centre has a large sauna area with Finnish and Kelo saunas with Sanarium, steam bath and recreation areas. In addition to this, holiday-makers can relax in the Wellnesspark Arlberg Stanzertal in Pettneu. Snowman Ticket – Season pass for ten euros This winter St Anton am Arlberg is once again a winter family paradise. Children born from 2002 onwards only pay ten euros for the list pass. This Snowman Ticket is valid for the whole season and covers the entire winter sports arena with 84 cable cars and lifts. As well as this, the two ski schools in St Anton am Arlberg are compliant to the different needs of families and small guests. The weekly programme in the ski school is filled with many highlights such as the tombola, children's ski race and après ski party. If required, the new generation can be cared for over lunchtime with an inclusive meal. Of course, it is also possible to collect the kids at midday or meet up with them to enjoy lunch together. The new multi-functional sport and climbing centre - arl.rock The sporting opportunities in St Anton am Arlberg are now more versatile and less dependent on the weather. In the multi-functional sport and climbing centre, arl.rock, numerous indoor activities are possible such as tennis, indoor football, volleyball, squash and bowling. However, the large climbing facility is the highlight of arl.rock. The sports centre offers bouldering, climbing and even ice climbing - up to 100 different routes with the most diverse degrees of difficulty, indoor and outdoor. Gault Millau-graded restaurants in the snow What makes a holiday in St Anton am Arlberg so special is not least the unique combination of boundless skiing pleasure, après-ski and a bountiful gastronomic choice from Tyrolean delicacies to exquisite Gault Millau-graded restaurants. Excellent food, remarkable service and a wonderful ambiance have once again convinced the testers from the Gault Millau and in 2009 they awarded three more restaurants in the international ski resort with the prestigious "toque" – the Stube in the Hotel Alte Post, the Verwallstube on the Galzig as well as the Restaurant in the Hotel Arlberg Hospiz in St Christoph am Arlberg. By the way: the Verwallstube on the Galzig, which has been distinguished with two toques, is the highest-altitude Gault Millau-graded restaurant in Europe at a height of 2,185 metres. Travel without the car – no problem! A car is not necessary in St Anton The journey to St Anton am Arlberg should be just as relaxed as the holiday itself. The train station is situated in the centre of the village and all important international express trains stop here. Plus: St Anton am Arlberg even has its own train at its disposal. The "St Anton am Arlberg" Intercity Express passes to and fro between Vienna and Bregenz and, of course, stops at St Anton am Arlberg. Anyone who stays in the village does not need a car. The base stations of the mountain lifts are located in the centre and shops and restaurants are all within walking distance. Moreover, shuttle buses run regularly between the St Anton suburbs as well as throughout the complete holiday area.

Children rule the roost in St. Anton am Arlberg.
Children have their own World!

St. Anton am Arlberg is a resort for the whole family! No more grumpiness, no more lousy mood ... and for sure no more tears.

Be it on the Märchenwiese, the Geländegarten or sliding down the Orgelbahn - our ski instructors for children are experts with lots of patience, imagination and understanding.

The kindergarten is run by the ski school for parents who love skiing and want to take their little darlings (from two and a half years of age) on their winter holiday with them. At the end of the children's ski course each participant receives a performance pass which informs the parents about the progress of their children.

Upon request both the kindergarten and the children's ski school offer midday supervision for your children.

Summary of the provisional winter appointments 2009/2010: 27.11.2009 – 29.11.2009 Stanton Ski Opening 28.11.2009 XXL-GIANT Slalom 28.11.2009 – 05.12.2009 Snow Crystal Week 04.12.2009 – 06.12.2009 SWR3 Ski Festival 05.12.2009 11th Arlberg Pass Krampalar Procession 05.12.2009 – 07.12.2009 Christmas Market 05.12.2009 – 19.12.2009 Wedel Weeks 10.12.2009 – 12.12.2009 Tennis Trophy St Anton 11.12.2009 – 12.12.2009 RTL2-Party "Après-Ski Hits 2010" at Mooserwirt 27.12.2009 Concert by the "Wiltener Choirboys" 30.12.2009 Ski Show "Schneetreiben/Snowstorm" with Fireworks 03.01.2010 Arlberger New Year Concert 09.01.2010 – 30.01.2010 Powder Snow Weeks 09.01.2010 – 30.01.2010 "Ladies First" – The Feel-Good Weeks in January 30.01.2010 – 06.02.2010 Ski Club Arlberg Week 20.03.2010 – 27.03.2010 Spring Week 09.04.2010 – 11.04.2010 Intersport Spring Festival with the Austrian Ski Instructor and Demo Championships 10.04.2010 – 17.04.2010 Sun Skiing Week 17.04.2010 – 24.04.2010 Snow Crystal Week 24.04.2010 "Der Weiße Rausch/The White Thrill" 25.04.2010 Season End in St Anton am Arlberg

The resort of days and nights!

Nights are exciting and sometimes they begin in late afternoon. Après-Ski can start when you are still on the mountain, in a pub or at an ice-bar. Huts often offer live-music and dancing.

Later a good dinner in a cosy guesthouse or first-class restaurant may set you up for the discos and bars.

And there is much to pack in, that the long winter nights can sometimes seem too short!

Winter season 2009/2010 opening in St. Anton am Arlberg: 27.11.2009 - 25.04.2010

Facts & Figures

Slopes and runs: 280
Gondolas: 11
Chairlifts: 38
T-bars: 35
Capacity: 123.600 guests per hour
Groomed trails: 280 km
Powder slopes: 180 km

The Valluga rises above St. Anton and dominates the panorama of mountains that stretch as far as the eye can see. The ski bowl that sweeps down from the Valluga in the world of skiing-and those who know St. Anton, only have to close their eyes and whisper the world "Valluga" to themselves to hear the swish of skis through glittering snow, and feel the high alpine sun on their face.

A sky of the deepest blue above, the sparkling slopes below - taking you down to Stuben, St. Christoph or St. Anton. Snow fields of dreams that embrace Galzig, Kapall, Gampen and Rendl. Names that all have their place in the legend of St. Anton.

Skipanorama of our ski-area in the internet: www.stantonamarlberg.com

Ski schools

Ski school Arlberg:
tel. +43 5446 3411
fax: +43 5446 2306
e-mail: skischule.arlberg@st-anton.at
Internet: www.skischool-arlberg.com

Ski school St. Anton:
tel. +43 5446 3563
fax: +43 5446 30184
e-mail: office@skistanton.com>Internet: www.skistanton.com

Ski schools with a world class reputation:

With the right teacher and an adventurous spirit, almost anyone can learn to ski. And there is no better place to take the plunge than St. Anton am Arlberg. Countless thousands of beginners have mastered the art here - of all ages and of all athletic abilities. Each pupil is special to the ski schools of St. Anton. And the instructors jealously guard their reputation of being the best.

Thank you very much for your interest in taking a vacation in St. Anton am Arlberg.

St. Anton am Arlberg, along with the nearby villages of Pettneu, Schnann, Flirsch and Strengen, offer you over 10.000 beds in hotels, inns, bed and breakfast hotels, licensed bed and breakfasts and private rooms with breakfast as well as holiday apartments.

In our lodging catalogue, which you can order in the TOURIST OFFICE St. Anton am Arlberg you can find information regarding the location, rates and furnishings of various host establishments.

We hope you will find the right accomodation for your vacation and are already looking forward to welcoming you here.

Information about vacancies:
tel. +43 5446 22690
fax: +43 5446 2532
e-mail: info@stantonamarlberg.com
Internet: www.stantonamarlberg.com

* by AIR - closest airports:














Innsbruck: 100 km














Munich: 250 km














Zurich: 200 km














Salzburg: 300 km















* by TRAIN:














Eurocity railway station situated in town centre nearly all trains stop















* by CAR:














= Via Salzburg - Kufstein - Innsbruck - Landeck to St.Anton am Arlberg














= Via Munich - Fernpass - Landeck to St.Anton am Arlberg














= Via Stuttgart - Bregenz - Feldkirch - Bludenz - Arlberg pass or tunnel to St. Anton am Arlberg














= Via Zürich - St.Gallen or Sargans, Feldkirch - Bludenz - Arlberg pass or tunnel to St. Anton am Arlberg















Further information:














tel. +43 5446 22690














fax: +43 5446 2532














e-mail: info@stantonamarlberg.com














Internet: www.stantonamarlberg.com