Snowboarding in Austria
in Lech am Arlberg
Adventures on & off the slopes
Jump on the board
Cruising on the slopes & freeriding in deep snow
The Arlberg is known as the cradle of alpine skiing. But a single board is actually enough for the perfect winter holiday in Austria. Snowboarders and skiers alike love the versatility and beauty of our mountains. No wonder: Snowboarding at the Arlberg has everything to offer what your heart might desire:
- snowboarding in Austria’s largest ski area
- over 300 kilometres of groomed slopes
- over 200 kilometres of deep snow runs & backcountry rides
- snow parks & the fun park with over 40,000 m²
- 85 modern lifts & cableways
- snowboard schools & rental equipment
The best thing about snowboarding in Lech am Arlberg? If you choose the Sonnenburg as your holiday home, you can look forward to ski-in/ski-out at the Arlberg – or rather snowboard-in/snowboard-out: One step outside the door, strap on your board and off you go.
Slopes, powder & fun parks
Ski Arlberg: paradise for snowboarders
In addition to the many slopes that guarantee fun in the best powder, the ski resort Lech in Austria also impresses snowboarders with spectacular speed checks, race areas and snow parks.
The Lech Snowpark on the Schlegelkopf can be reached from the Sonnenburg either via the Petersbodenbahn cable car or after a descent into the valley via the Schlegelkopfbahn cableway. On almost 40,000 m², snowboarders on holiday in Austria experience the greatest fun and plenty of action, regardless of age and skill:
- over 20 obstacles on three lines
- obstacles for every level
- kickers, rollers, rails, wall rides
- mini kicker for young snowboarders
- triple kicker line for ambitious riders
Snowboarding in Austria for young & old
Snowboard schools in Lech
If you’re not yet confident on the big kickers, still have your first ride on a board ahead of you or simply want to improve your skills, you’ll find great ski and snowboard schools for all ages at the Arlberg.
The Oberlech ski school, founded in 1934, is located directly opposite our family hotel in Austria. Group and individual snowboard lessons are offered for children and teenagers from the age of 8 and for adults – all levels from beginner to advanced are welcome. Eager snowboard newcomers can find many more ski and snowboard schools in Lech and in the entire Arlberg ski area.
Woodstock of snowboarding at the Arlberg
Longboard Classic in Stuben
Once a year for more than two decades, Stuben am Arlberg has been the Woodstock of snowboarding. The “Longboard Classic” was brought into being by snowboard pioneer Paul Gruber in 1999. Since then, the race across 1,001 metres in altitude on the treeless north-facing slopes – far away from groomed pistes – has reached cult status.
Every year, several hundred snowboarders come to the Arlberg and compete in four categories. However, they are not aiming for first place in the ‘Longboard Classic’, but for the experience and the feeling of absolute freedom. Sounds clichéd, but anyone who has ever taken part will certainly understand why participating sometimes really is all that counts.
Photo credits: © Longboard Classic
An all-round pleasure
Snowboarding holiday in Austria
Whether you want to carve your way through the snow in the hustle and bustle of the ‘Longboard Classic’, hit kickers and jump high into the sky, cruise down perfectly groomed slopes or glide downhill in untouched deep snow – you’ll find happiness on a snowboard in Lech am Arlberg. The ideal start and end to a long day in the mountains: the restaurant or spa in your Hotel Sonnenburg.
You can hardly wait? Send us an inquiry and enjoy the anticipation of your next snowboarding holiday in Austria!
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