Lech Zürs am Arlberg

Lech Zürs am Arlberg

Lech Zürs am Arlberg, Austria

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Lech Zürs am Arlberg

The cradle of alpine skiing, Lech am Arlberg combines high-altitude snow reliability with sophisticated Austrian hospitality and vast, interconnected terrain.

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Lift-served skiing · On-piste days · Mountain dining

  • Lift-servedProfile
  • Sophisticated & Alpine HeritageTerrain
  • 1,450 – 2,811mAltitude
  • 1,450m - 2,811mElevation
  • 07:25Sunrise
  • 18:48Sunset

Your daily mountain briefing

Today's Compass

Expect a calm, mostly sunny start in Lech Zürs with morning temperatures reaching 14.2°C. While the ski area is not yet operational, the dry conditions are suitable for valley-level activities and low-elevation exploration.

Recently checked

07 Oct · 03:30 local

Plan the Day

Prioritize outdoor time during the midday clear spell when the freezing level sits at 3290m. Afternoon wind speeds will increase slightly to 12.5 kph as skies become mostly sunny before turning overcast in the evening.

Après Note

The village settles into a quiet rhythm as the afternoon sun lingers, with temperatures remaining a mild 16.3°C through the early evening. Overcast skies move in after dusk, marking a shift in the high-mountain atmosphere.

Layering Note

A versatile mid-layer is appropriate for the 16.6°C high, providing comfort as you move between the valley and higher elevations. A lightweight windbreaker is useful for the afternoon when wind speeds reach 12.5 kph.

Local Caution

The region is currently in the off-season period; lift-serviced skiing and winter operations are not active. Terrain remains in its autumn state ahead of the winter reopening.

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Conditions snapshot

Winter reopens 2 Dec

  • 13°CIn the Village
  • 4°COn the Mountain
  • 16° / 8°Today
  • 0.9 mmRain Today
  • 9 km/hWind
  • 3040 mFreezing Level

Local time 20:06

  • Snowpack and avalanche ratings resume when the winter service restarts.

Outlook · next 14 days

Recently checked

A compact Lech Zürs am Arlberg outlook from a recently checked forecast. Confirm conditions with official local sources before setting the day.

  • 10/0716°8°Rain
  • 10/0814°4°Rain
  • 10/0910°3°Rain
  • 10/109°6°Rain
  • 10/117°3°Rain
  • 10/128°2°Snow
  • 10/1312°1°Overcast
  • 10/1410°5°Overcast
  • 10/1512°5°Overcast
  • 10/1611°3°3cm
  • 10/172°-4°3cm
  • 10/186°-5°Overcast
  • 10/199°0°Overcast
  • 10/2015°2°Clear
Trip planning

When to go

When to go to Lech Zürs am Arlberg

Peak winter is the fullest lift programme and the most reliable snow window. Spring brings softer afternoons and longer lunches; summer shifts the rhythm toward hiking, biking and high viewpoints.

On the mountain

Live conditions & terrain

Partial mountain readingsSource checked 07 Oct, 18:01 UTC

Lifts & slopes

0/31
Lifts Operating
0/76
Pistes Open

Of what the operator is running today

31 lifts across the resort · 76 pistes across the resort

  • Lech ZürsNo lifts operating
  • Warth SchröckenNo lifts operating

Webcams

2 cameras

2 live viewers available

1,800m · Schlegelkopf · 1,750m · Oberlech

Avalanche

Lechtal Alps Vorarlberg / Lechquellen Mountains

No current rating

LWD Vorarlberg is not publishing a current graded rating at this time.

Winter reopens 2 Dec

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Hotel Arlberg Lech in Lech Zürs am Arlberg

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Hotel Arlberg Lech

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A family-run bastion of luxury offering refined Tyrolean elegance and impeccable service since 1956.

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Authorised The Mountain Studio retailers near Lech Zürs am Arlberg — for fittings, repairs and on-the-ground advice from people who ski the mountain every day.

  • STROLZ SPORT & MODE

    • Dorf 116, 6764, Lech am Arlberg, Austria
    • See website for seasonal hours.

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Safety note

Mountain conditions in Lech Zürs am Arlberg change quickly. Use official local forecasts, resort guidance, avalanche bulletins where relevant and qualified in-person judgement. The Compass briefing is not live safety advice and does not replace official sources.