Snow holidays
in the Austrian Alps
No skis are needed for winter holidays in the Austrian Alps
Winter holidays in Austria for non-skiers
Early in the morning and Lech greets you covered in a white blanket. At around 1,444 metres the snow piles high and glistens. Every step sounds muffled, almost as if heard from the distance. Further up, in Oberlech at around 1,650 metres, the roads disappear into the white – no cars are to be found here in winter. Only people treading through the snow or riding downhill on their skis, enjoying their snow holidays in Austria.
In this tranquillity, winter gives you a glimpse of its true character. No crowds, no noise, no rush – just time and space, relaxation and enjoyment. A winter holiday in Lech in Austria is an encounter between you and the mountains, between you and nature. No skis required.
Holidays out in the snow in Austria
Activities & sports
Winter hiking
Take your first step and listen to the crunching snow beneath your feet. With over 50 kilometres of groomed winter trails, the region around Lech Zürs can be explored on foot, from routes down in the valley to high-altitude trails. On winter walking holidays in Austria you can feel your thoughts become quieter as you listen to the calm sounds of nature. At the Rüfikopf, at around 2,350 metres, the view of snow-covered valleys and slopes stretches across the horizon.
Snowshoe hiking
Far off from groomed trails, winter belongs to you alone. When snowshoeing in Austria, the trails lead across wide snowfields, through sparse forests and up to secluded vantage points. A true delight during your winter holidays in the Alps.
Cross-country skiing
Glide gently along 27 kilometres of trails that wind through the Alps – classic or skating style, always with a view of snowy landscapes and pure vastness. Enjoy cross-country skiing in Austria alone, in a group or with a guide.
Sleigh ride
And sometimes a horse-drawn sleigh ride fits perfectly into your snow holiday. Views auf the Austrian Alps, cozy blankets, the huffing of the horses, the sleigh quietly gliding through the wintry beauty. So peaceful, so memorable.
Between laughter & lantern light
Family moments in winter
Car-free in the snow
In Oberlech, there are no cars in winter, only snow, footsteps and laughter. For your family holiday here in Vorarlberg this means freedom right on your doorstep. Children can move around safely, the paths into the snow-covered winter world are short and every day begins with a feeling of ease.
Childcare
The Sonnenburg is your ski hotel with childcare. Your children are not only in the best hands, but also in the best company. New friends, romping around, playing, crafting, laughing, reading. The possibilities are almost endless.
Tobogganing
Tobogganing in Austria is the highlight of your snow holiday. The illuminated toboggan run starts in Oberlech and leads around 1.2 kilometres down into the valley of Lech. Once you reach the bottom, you’ll want to go straight back up again. Building snowmen or making snow angels along the way creates those little, genuine moments that bring families together.
Torch-lit walk
As dusk falls, the calmest side of a winter holiday in the Austrian Alps begins. No skis, no rush. Torches and lanterns bathe the village in warm light. The children enjoy the adventure in the dark, while the parents enjoy watching their kids as their eyes light up in this very special atmosphere.
Library, spa & cuisine
Indulge & relax
Moments of pleasure
In the evening, Lech has its own unique sound. The soft clinking of glasses, hushed conversations, blissful silence. In our restaurants in Lech, Alpine cuisine with modern finesse – craftsmanship with heritage. You share, taste and discover new and tried-and-tested dishes.
Wellness
What follows is the quietest side of winter. Our spa at the Arlberg stands for warmth with a view: cosy saunas, a pool with the surrounding peaks always in sight, massages and treatments that let the time stand still.
Literature
The evenings are your time for winding down, your time for books. The libraries and reading corners of the literary hotel Sonnenburg become quiet, with only the soft rustling of pages in the background. Here, books are not decoration, but an invitation: a chance to let your mind wander and to escape into other worlds.
This is how a winter holiday in the Austrian Alps – even for non-skiers –becomes an experience that lasts – in conversations and memories.
Your winter holiday in the Alps is waiting for you
Oberlech is car-free, the air is clear, and the paths belong to the people. Between snow-covered mountain trails and quiet cross-country ski tracks, a winter holiday in the Austrian Alps turns into something special – peaceful, free and without skis. Away from the slopes, activities and exercise await, family moments full of laughter and wonder, quiet moments just for you.
from the Sonnenburg
At hotel Sonnenburg there is often something new to tell, read for yourself...
