St Anton
Traditional Austrian resort with legendary skiing (both on & off-piste), apres ski and nightlife
St Anton resort guide - a general overview
This St Anton ski resort guide provides an overview of the ski area, mountain and village restaurants, legendary après ski, and the wide range of nightlife options available to those choosing this iconic Arlberg resort.
However you look at it, St Anton ranks among the world’s great ski resorts. The village is tightly set along the valley floor, but a network of modern, high-speed lifts offers fast and efficient access to the slopes above. Once on the mountain, skiers are rewarded with access to one of Europe’s most extensive and varied ski domains. The Arlberg area links St Anton with St Christoph, Lech, Zürs, Stuben and Warth, creating a vast playground for confident and expert skiers.
For strong skiers and snowboarders with energy to spare, St Anton is hard to beat. Often compared with Val d’Isère, the resort is renowned for its abundance of under-classified pistes, meaning runs frequently feel steeper and more demanding than their colour grading suggests. Reds can ski like blacks elsewhere, keeping even experienced skiers fully engaged throughout the day.
St Anton is equally famous for its off-piste terrain. Powder enthusiasts will find endless opportunities, particularly in the legendary bowls below Valluga, which are exceptional after fresh snowfall. For those newer to off-piste skiing, the Rendl sector offers more approachable terrain beyond the lifts, including the wide, rolling powder bowls of Rossfall.
Beginners are best suited to the Nasserein nursery slopes at village level. While progression is possible on gentler pistes on Gampen and Rendl, St Anton is not known for extensive beginner terrain, and less adventurous intermediates may find the piste selection challenging compared to more forgiving resorts.
Away from the slopes, the Arlberg Wellness Centre provides excellent off-mountain options, including swimming pools, ice skating, fitness facilities and spa treatments - ideal for rest days, non-skiers or easing the effects of a lively après ski session.
Resort stats
305km
1,305m - 2,650m
Level of skiing
- Beginners
- Intermediates
- Experts
- Snow sure
- Off-piste
- Ski area
Qualities
- Charm factor
- Non-skiers
- Nightlife
- Resort layout
- Fine dining
- Short transfer
- Resort value
Airports
- Innsbruck
- 1hr 15mins
- Friedrichshafen
- 1hr 30mins
- Zurich
- 2hrs 30mins
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Pros and Cons
Pros
- Extensive and varied terrain ideal for expert skiers and confident, adventurous intermediates.
- Picturesque alpine setting, with traditional chalets that give St Anton its unmistakable mountain charm.
- One of Europe’s best après ski scenes, famous for its energy and atmosphere.
- Excellent selection of atmospheric and good-value mountain restaurants across the ski area.
- Short airport transfers from Innsbruck, making arrival quick and convenient.
Cons
- Limited confidence-boosting terrain for timid intermediates and beginners beyond the nursery areas.
- Challenging piste grading – blue runs often ski like French reds, and reds can feel closer to blacks.
- Lower home runs receive a lot of sun, which can impact snow quality later in the day, particularly in warmer conditions.
Restaurants
St Anton Resort Restaurants
Located at the bottom of the home run, just above the Galzig gondola, The Museum offers a truly unique setting. A museum by day and a lavish restaurant by night, it combines refined dining with traditional Austrian flavours. For film fans,The Museum also featured as a filming location in the popular ski movie Chalet Girl. Nestled in the heart of St Anton beneath the M3 Hotel, Restaurant Haziendais a lively and welcoming dining spot that blends traditional Alpine cuisine with international flavours. With its warm, informal atmosphere, it works just as well for a couple of drinks as it does for a relaxed evening meal. The menu is broad, good value and focused on fresh, high-quality ingredients, with an emphasis on seasonal and locally sourced produce. Popular with both visitors and locals, Hazienda is known for its friendly service, organic ingredients and vibrant ambience. Live music often carries the evening into the night, making it a fun and easy-going choice after a day on the slopes. If you're craving Italian cuisine, look no further than Pomodoro’s Pizzeria.Renowned for serving some of the best pizzas in resort, it’s busy from the moment it opens, so arriving early is advised. Pomodoro’s also offers takeaway, making it a great option for a quick bite after a long and lively après. For a true taste of traditional Austrian cuisine in a cosy alpine setting, Rodel-Stall is a must-visit. Decorated like a rustic Austrian barn, complete with cowbells and a large circular open fireplace, the atmosphere is as memorable as the food. The menu is packed with classic Tyrolean dishes, all hearty, generous and perfect after a day in the mountains. Our unofficial rule: if you visit Rodel-Stall, at least one person at the table should order their famous Schweinshaxe- a roast pork knuckle with perfectly crisp crackling, easily enough to feed two (or more). The restaurant also partners with the Rodelalm, located just above the Nasserein gondola, where you can enjoy the same menu on the mountain during the day. A firm favourite among visitors to St Anton, The Hospiz Alm is located in St Christoph and combines beautiful traditional Austrian decor with exceptional food and impeccable service. A haven for wine connoisseurs, its Gothic wine cellar houses a world-famous collection of large-format bottles-and no visit is complete without taking the famous slide down to the toilets.
St Anton Mountain Restaurants
There are loads of restaurant options along the slopes but The Verwallstube at Galzig is in a class of its own. Fine dining with excellent waiter service, this restaurants top class menu has outstanding panoramic views to match. However make sure you book in advance to avoid disappointment. The Rodelalm partnered with the Rodelstall in Nasserein, is a great restaurant in perfect position to finish the day with. Not actually marked on the piste map, this restaurant is located beside the black run 25. It has a lovely atmosphere ideal to enjoy afternoon drinks or to dine on hearty Tyrolean dishes. The 'half-chicken' and schweinshaxe (roast ham hock) are both popular dishes and tend to sell out as the day goes on.The Hospiz Alm also serves up a great selection of traditional Austrian cuisine, from fried garlic spatzle to platters of ribs and wings, you will not be disappointed with the food or the service (the staff are all dressed in traditional Austrian outfits). St Anton's après bars are equally as good for food as they are for their partying. Mooserwirt is world famous, serving up a selection of Austrian dishes in huge portions. The hilariously miss-translated menu even offers a 100 EUR fried Ostrich egg, for those feeling adventurous. Other places such as Griabli, Heustadl and Krazy Kanguruh are also great. If you're a super keen skier and don't want to waste precious skiing time on dining out, the Ulmer Hütte near the top of the Arlenmahder chair has a fantastic queuing system for grabbing quick snacks on the go . Over at Rendl you can also enjoy a spacious self service restaurant which has great cook to order options and a lovely sun terrace overlooking the action in the terrain park.
St Anton Apres Ski
St Anton's bar scene is a must to experience. The action kicks off from around 3pm and pushes on through to the early hours. Après-ski commences in a collection of bars on the slopes immediately above St Anton, the most popular being the Mooserwirt, (selling more beer than any other bar in Austria). For a more civilised après ski drink Griabli, Heustadl and the Sennhutte are great places to enjoy live music and a more chilled environment. Off the slopes, bars in town are alive by 4pm with Base Camp attracting a mixed group of tourists and ski instructors. For those that cannot get enough, clubs such as Piccadilly and Bar Cuba will see you through to the early hours of the morning.
St Anton Nightlife
The après ski in St Anton seems to more often than not roll into the early hours of the morning, and with St Anton's flat village streets, it's not too difficult to stumble back to your ski chalet. Many of the après bars stay open till late filled with people still sporting their ski boots. St Anton's night life is carried through to the early houses in Bar Cuba a popular club with a predominately English crowd. The Piccadilly bar features live music with a fantastic atmosphere and partnered up with neighbouring Post Keller to offer the perfect end to any night out in town. The Kandahar nightclub across the main high street is definitely the place for you for partying and dancing into the night.
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