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The Arlberg Ski Area is famous around the world as a destination for serious skiers, and Lech is a key part of it.  One of the few regions in the world to measure its unprepared trails as well as those mechanically groomed, the Arlberg claims 180km of ungroomed powder slopes on top of the 260km of prepared trails.

This breathtaking expanse is currently not quite lift-linked with St Anton, however a free ski bus for lift pass holders links the two.This is an exclusive spot for Austrian skiing.  To maintain pristine slopes, only 14,000 skiers are allowed on the slopes at any one time.

The ski pistes, ski routes and open slopes are spread between 1450 and 2800 metres above sea level.  With 84 cable cars and lifts, 260 km of well tended pistes and 180 km of open slopes, there is plenty of variety for every skier.  Beginners have the choice of the gentle nursery slopes near to the slopes.  Experts have a vast selection of off piste trails with guided tours, off piste and heli-skiing is also available.

Another 150 km of skiing is provided by the 'Arlberg Ski Pass'(this gives additional access to St Anton and St Christoph).  Snow reliability is superb, while the skiing is mostly for intermediates. 

Kloesterle am Arlberg is a small but charming traditional Austrian village in the Vorarlberg province, the westernmost state in Austria.

Situated right at the doorstep of one of the world's most famous skiing regions – The Arlberg – Kloesterle offers easy access to the ski area, which spans from Kloesterle/Stuben to Lech/Zuers over to St. Christoph/St.Anton.

Nearest airport:

Kloesterle is easily accessible from Friedrichshafen airport, approximately 100 km away and takes about 1.5 hours to get there by road.

Public transport

There is a train station at the airport. Regular trains run via Friedrichshafen Centre and Lindau to Langen am Arlberg, the nearest station to Kloesterle.  The approximate journey time is 2 hours and the hotel's shuttle bus will collect you at the train station. Fridays and Saturdays a shuttle service offers a convenient and easy way from the airport to the doorstep of the hotel.

After a good day skiing on the slopes come back and relax in the recently refurbished leisure area with its whirlpool, sauna, steam bath and solarium.

Alternatively, an après-ski drink can be taken at the hotel bar or in the cosy lounge with its open fireplace. To finish off your day, exceptional food prepared from local produce in a variety of mouth-watering menus and good wines are served in the hotel's pine wood panelled dining room.