St Anton Ski Holidays

For skiers keen to hit the bars and clubs, St Anton offers friendly, lively après – visitors can expect everything from traditional Austrian brass bands to foot stomping table-top dancing.

Après-ski time typically starts around 3pm with tasty gluwein and steins of beer in piste-side bars like the world-famous Mooserwirt. Within a matter of hours, a DJ will be spinning Austrian dance beats and the place will be jumping.

Aside from the Mooserwirt, St Anton’s selection of great après-ski bars goes on and on. Taps and the Krazy Kanguruh are real highlights, both sitting in the same piste-side location above the main run home. Popular amongst a pleasantly international crowd, Taps can often kick off like the Mooserwirt with table-top dancing and hefty, foot-stomping oompah music. The Krazy Kanguruh is one of the resort’s oldest slope-side bars and the atmosphere is great. Popular amongst the younger crowd, visitors here seem to enjoy the beers and tequila slammers in equal measure.

In town, Cuba, Basecamp, Bobos, Horny Bull and Anthony's are all great bars open late for those who want to kick on into the early hours of the morning. Cuba is a fantastic pick for those who enjoy a bit of pool or table football, while Bobos is more for rowdy party animals.

For something a little more low-key, the Basecamp sits near the Gampen lift and is a great place to stop for a beer in the sun. Whilst it’s not as jumping as other places around resort, Base Camp gets busy later on so arriving early is recommended to make the most of it while it’s quieter.

As a traditional mountain town, St Anton offers just as much off the slopes as on them, and the range of non-ski activities is very good indeed. If there are non-skiers in your group, St Anton is certainly a resort worth bearing in mind.

Popular pastimes sans skis include tobogganing, indoor rock climbing and parapenting (paragliding). Parents looking to keep the kids entertained can try bowling and charming horse-drawn sleigh rides, and winter hiking is a very well-liked activity among St Anton locals and visitors alike. In fact, there are some 70 kilometres of marked trails around the resort to explore on foot, with well-signposted paths winding their way through the countryside – a truly wonderful way to soak in the beautiful mountain and forest scenery.

For some well-earned relaxation and pampering, Arlberg Well provides swimming pools, saunas, massage services and a gym. In front of the complex, one can also enjoy ice skating between the hours of 1pm-5.30pm and ice curling sessions between 6pm-10pm.

St Anton also boasts a weekly ski show, courtesy of the Skischule Arlberg, with fireworks at the end.

A trip to the resort’s tourist office will offer lots of useful information on resort activities, but here are a few ideas to start you off.

Horse-drawn Sleigh Rides St Anton +43 (0) 664 154 2974	Rock Climbing Bahnhofstraße 8 6580 St Anton +43 544 630 324	Spa & wellness Hannes-Schneider-Weg 11 6580 St Anton +43 (0) 5446 4000	Skiing Buddha Bahnhofstrase 1 6580 St Anton +43 5446 26252

From cheap eats to gourmet cuisine, St Anton is home to a variety of great dining options on and off the slopes.

Pomodoro is great for families with tasty pizzas that are bound to satisfy hungry kids, and Skiing Buddha offers wonderful Thai food in case the traditional Austrian cheese and sausages isn't your thing.

While it certainly may not be cheap, Museum presents absolutely superb gourmet delights in elegant surrounds – a fantastic choice for impressing that special someone. Aquila, meanwhile, is a nice quiet spot with a great variety of dishes.

Groups of mates seeking a good feed should try the Happy Valley Steakhouse for hearty ribs, burgers and the like, and Burger Stop is a great place to remember when you require some fast food after a night of beer and table-top dancing.

On the mountain, the Krazy Kanguruh provides huge portions of food to keep you fuelled through the afternoon. The Rodel-Alm, meanwhile, is a more peaceful option: a traditional hut over in the Nasserein area with a wonderful atmosphere.

Below, you’ll find a few top restaurants for families, couples and groups of friends, as well as some excellent on-mountain dining options.

Good for Couples Aquila Dorfstraße 62 6580 St Anton +43 (0) 5446 2217	Good for Couples Museum Rudi-Matt-Weg 10 6580 St Anton +43 5446 2475	Good for Family Pomodoro Dorfstraße 14 6580 St Anton +43 5446 3333	Good for Friends Burger Stop Dorfstraße 60 6580 St Anton +43 664 9145 313

For families with young kids, a number of properties in the Nasserein area of St Anton provide a winning combination of easy slope access and in-house childcare.

There are also a number of childcare companies in the resort, including the very professional St Anton Nannies.

Otherwise, there’s plenty to keep the kids entertained in St Anton, with tobogganing, bowling, ice skating and a variety of other activities on offer.