Lech Austria

There are a lot of great deals and packages for holidays, but for some reason, the holiday deals that come out of England are fantastic in value. We were referred to a company called Ski Total that is English. The package we chose consisted of staying in Lech am Alberg, Austria, one of their most up-market ski resorts for seven nights accommodation, return flights and half board, at a very reasonable price. We understood our accommodation would be basic, but knowing the hotel from a previous trip many years ago; we decided to be nostalgic and stay there.


The company's organisation was good, but they did have restrictions and limits on luggage although they weren't as strict at the airport. We flew from London into Friedrichshafen Germany flying 'Fly Niki' (not a bad budget airline and you get a snack!) and then were bused to Lech am Alberg, dropping off other guests at different resorts along the way. From the bus, we were taken by taxi to our accommodation. The Hotel was exactly as we remembered it; nothing had changed! Looking around it did need some TLC, but it was adequate accommodation although there are none of the little niceties you get these days in most every hotel. In its heyday, this Hotel was one of the most sort-after accommodation in Lech and was known for its fabulous restaurant & food, sadly this in no more.

We settled in, were given some supper as we arrived late and got ready to head out the next day.
The cost of a daily lift pass was approximately 50Euro (or best value was six days for the price of 5).
It had just snowed enough to allow more runs to open, although not all were ready and the season had a late start. The ski runs are mainly beginner to intermediate skill, and there are some off-piste areas for the advanced skier. The resort does make snow as snowfalls average about 2.5metres a year, which doesn't compare to other resorts.
Lech itself is very pretty typically Austrian ski resort, home of the rich and beautiful. You will see the latest in designer ski gear at this particular resort. Apres and nightlife in Lech may not be as predominant as St Anton, but it hits the spot.

Lech Apres Nightlife

We found the best coffee at Baristro', an excellent seed-encrusted chicken salad at Pfefferkorn'  a delicious Salzburg nockerl at the Berg Hotel in OberLech and great apple strudel with warm vanilla custard at all the rest & coffee break places on the slopes. The food in Lech is excellent but can be pricey so if you're after a quick cheaper meal head for the butcher and have their Lerberkase rolls (I have to say they hit the spot!)

Lech am Alberg easily connects to Zurs & St Anton with a free bus that runs half hourly, so if the weather closes in head to the other resorts and check them out.
Next from Beautiful Lech am Alberg to the city of Innsbruck.