St. Anton am Arlberg

Language

The official language spoken in St. Anton is German however being such a popular tourist destination most people also speak English.

Currency

The currency in St. Anton is the Euro.

Best travel time

In St. Anton there are four very distinctive seasons making the summer warm and sunny and the winters cold and snowy. However many days throughout the whole year have sunshine.

Visa requirements

Entering Austria you need a valid passport, you do not need a visa.

Vaccinations

Other than the standard vaccinations you do not need any other vaccinations.

Traditions and Culture

St. Anton am Arlberg is a very famous ski resort having even hosted the Alpine World Ski Championships in 2001. The resort also has a large number of off-piste routes which is very popular amongst good skiers and snowboarders. Initially St. Anton was a very old traditional farmer’s area and developed into a tourist destination in the 19th century. / Sights Of course the main things to do and worth seeing in St. Anton are the skiing resorts and the unique view on top of mountain peaks. Within the village itself there are many sight-seeing spots worth visiting such as at the old town where one can have an insight into the local lifestyle lead by the inhabitants. The Museum St. Anton am Arlberg gives an insight on the history of alpine skiing and the Arlberg region.

By bus

In St. Anton there are local buses which rotate within the town and there is even a free ski-bus which rotates from the hotel resorts to the ski area. In the ski area itself everything is accessible via lift and cable car.

By plane

The closest airport to St. Anton is in Innsbruck which is located about 100km away from the city center. From there you can either rent a car, or take the local train to the designated resort.

Events

Some events occurring in St. Anton am Arlberg include “St. Anton Ski Open” and “Red Bull Hütten Rally”.

Food

St. Anton offers the typical culinary food of Tirol which is extremely unique. Amongst theses some specialties include “Tris” a local dish, Black and white breads, a classic Tyrolean dish “kloß” which is something like a dumpling, many different local meats and sausages and a lot more.