Overview: Together with neighbouring Zürs, the two resorts in the
Arlberg mountain range are Austria's most exclusive. Lech boasts a
reliable annual snowfall that attracts those (who can afford it) to
this charming little hamlet, who look forward to skiing as much as
the energetic nightlife, often spent mingling with celebrities and
royalty.
Skiing: Although easily as popular for just hanging around the base,
this part of the Arlberg Range, together with Zürs, boast some
of the best intermediate skiing to be had in Europe. Snow
reliability is one of main contributing factors to the success of
this resort that, at 4,840ft (1,450m) offers skiers and riders the
chance to ascend to almost 9,380ft (2,811m). The ski school is
particularly good however often fills up early in the season with a
number of private tutors being booked all winter. Lech is also home
to the famous White Ring, which takes skiers on something of a tour
through the area boasting some spectacular scenery, and is also the
longest ski race in the world.
Shopping: Most of the shops are to be found on the Hauptstrasse that
include major winter sports stores such as Sportalp, Sporthaus
Strolz and Pfefferkorn, which sell all the latest branded equipment
as well as souvenirs and trinkets and traditional Austrian
clothing.
Restaurants: There is an appetizing amount of dining to be enjoyed in Lech.
Numerous restaurants with a variety of cuisine include Achtele,
Gasthof Alpenblick and s'Revier for regional delicacies; Italiener,
Don Enzo Due and Charly's for Italian food and for something
different try Fux for delectable Asian cooking, and even some jazz
in the evenings.
Nightlife: The après ski in Lech is world famous and many staying in
Zürs venture out to sample some of the atmosphere. The
Tannbergerhof is a great place to spend the night dancing away to
oompah music, alternatively there are the two hotels Burg and
Sonnenburg, which attract mixed crowds for teatime. The fancy Hotel
Krone sees the well-dressed clientele as well as the Hotel Arlberg,
both with some great discos.
Activities: In the general area, including Lech, it is possible to go
snowshoeing, sledding, hiking, ice skating and even play tennis or
squash.
Negatives: Lech is a very exclusive resort, and therefore quite pretentious
and expensive.
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