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A Beginner's Guide to Skiing in St Anton
Date Posted: 03 September 2024St. Anton, or, to give it its full name, St. Anton am Arlberg, is a ski paradise. It draws all levels of skiers, because here there are fabulous snow conditions, world-class après-ski, and good value to be found. In particular for beginners, there are easy slopes in certain areas (we’ll tell you about these areas later), and fun slopes for families with kids who are learning to ski. Skiers have flocked here since 1885, when a Norwegian engineer first skied here! In this guide, we’ll help you ...
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Best Après-Ski Bars and Nightlife Hotspots in St Anton
Date Posted: 31 July 2024St Anton is one of Austria’s most famous party resorts and a gateway into the sublime Arlberg ski area - it's a top choice if you’re after some serious fun. The resort's après scene can’t be understated - it’s indisputably Austria’s number one, and also gives France’s Val Thorens bars and nightlife a close run for its money. If you haven’t already been, you may have caught a glimpse into its raucous offerings in Chalet Girl. The hit 2011 film was shot on location in St Anton, depicting the cra...
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9 Reasons Why St Anton is a Great Ski Resort
Date Posted: 31 July 2024One of the most popular European ski resorts for Brits, St Anton has plenty going for it. The pretty town is a base for some of the best skiing in Austria and beyond, with brilliant snow conditions and a vast range of pistes for all abilities of skiers to enjoy. The thrills continue once the sun goes down, too - St Anton’s après ski offerings are among the best in Europe (if not the world), with iconic establishments like Mooserwirt and Krazy Kanguruh bringing the energy. As a major Alpine...
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Top 5 runs in St Anton
Date Posted: 15 April 2019An extensive ski area, with reliable snow conditions and advanced slopes to satisfy keen skiers and snowboarders, it’s easy to see why St Anton, as part of the Arlberg ski area, is a world-class ski resort. St Anton arguably has some of the top terrain in Austria and is best suited for intermediates and advanced skiers. More than half of its runs are reds or blacks and favours advanced skiers for its piste grading which is why it’s famed for its challenging slopes. The ski area’s blues are equ...
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Top 10 things to do in St Anton
Date Posted: 16 February 2018The Arlberg Ski Area is a legendary destination. It is known as the Cradle of alpine skiing and attracts die-hard enthusiasts from around the world. St Anton is the biggest and best resort in the Arlberg ski area and is Iglu Ski’s top-selling Austrian resort. The high rising peaks and colossal alpine scenery set the high standards that this modern ski holiday town maintains across all aspects of the resort. The incredible ski area is made up of 350km of pistes with superb slopes for all abiliti...