St Anton Holidays

Set in the charming Tyrol region of western Austria, St Anton is a stunning Alpine town located in the Arlberg region, perfect for a refreshing mountain holiday this year. Ideal for an activity holiday, the mountainous terrain around St Anton encompasses stunning peaks, dense forests and verdant meadows, with plenty of inviting paths and trails snaking through the unspoilt surroundings. Lush green hillsides awash with wildflowers make for wonderful days out in the great outdoors, and offer a crisp breath of fresh air for all visitors to the peaceful mountains of Austria. 

 

Situated at 1,300m above sea level, the village of St Anton boasts a cosy Alpine character, home to extensive tourist facilities and many different hotels, shops, bars and restaurants. Although during the winter, the resort enjoys a reputation as a party town, in the summer months St Anton holidays take on a more peaceful atmosphere, with a traditional charm. The region offers a wealth of outdoor activities, and the stunning surroundings create a restful environment on a mountain holiday in St Anton and plenty of opportunity to get back to nature and discover the serene beauty of the area. Most visitors head out to follow one of the many varied hiking routes, with itineraries to suit all levels of fitness running throughout the dramatic Alpine peaks and valleys, and the many huts that are dotted around the landscape provide refreshment and overnight shelter for hikers on extensive treks. Mountain bikers enjoying a St Anton holiday have plenty of challenging terrain to explore, with miles of designated bike trails, ranging from flat gentle paths to sheer drops. Families will love the toboggan run on a St Anton holiday, which stays open in the summer months, starting from 1,400m and taking riders on an fun-packed and exhilarating 800m descent, with other activities available on a St Anton holiday including golf, rock climbing, fishing, rafting, canyoning and paragliding. 

 

A spa and fitness centre ensures stressed-out visitors can indulge in plenty of pampering whilst on a mountain holiday in St Anton, with beauty treatments and massages on-hand, and a fitness centre home to tennis and squash courts, and both indoor and outdoor swimming pools. Other activities include ten-pin bowling, and the village offers plenty of seasonal entertainment, such as live bands and themed Tyrolean evenings, featuring yodelling and folk dancing. Visitors can go to the Ski and Local Heritage Museum to learn about the town's past, or venture further afield to explore some of Austria's cities such as Innsbruck or Salzburg, whilst enjoying a mountain holiday in St Anton. Accommodation on a St Anton lakes and mountains holiday can vary from cosy lodges and self-catering apartments, to more upscale hotels and resorts, and caters for all types of holiday-maker looking to enjoy a peaceful break in the beautiful Austrian Alps.