Ski Arlberg, Alpine ski area in Vorarlberg, Austria
Ski Arlberg is a ski area in Vorarlberg that connects seven villages and offers slopes at elevations between roughly 1,400 and 2,400 meters (4,600 and 7,900 feet). The area spans St. Anton, St. Christoph, Stuben, Lech, Zürs, Salober, and Warth with more than 300 kilometers (186 miles) of total ski runs.
The region is considered the birthplace of alpine skiing and became a center of winter tourism in the early 20th century. The railway station at Langen am Arlberg played a key role in opening the area to visitors and shaped the development of the communities.
The mountain region holds the distinction of being the birthplace of alpine skiing, leading to the development of numerous winter sports traditions.
With a ski pass, visitors can explore multiple villages and switch between different slopes to try various terrain types. The best time for skiing runs from December through April, with higher elevation runs often having a longer season.
The Flexenbahn, which opened in 2016, connects Lech and Zürs with St. Anton and created Europe's largest contiguously skiable area. This connection allows skiers to move in a single day between snowier higher elevations and busier lower slopes.
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