Snow-covered rooftops of hotels and restaurants downtown Lech Austria Ski TownLech is a favorite winter ski trip destination for many Europeans. Couples and families plan their visit annually for winter sports, tasty fondue, and sweeping mountain views. This means accommodations tend to book up a year in advance! If you’re lucky enough to find yourself in this quaint Austrian town, you’ll be surrounded by locals and visitors who know their way around the slopes. Somewhere between the tasty Austrian delicacies and cozy tucked-in cabins, Lech just might convince you to start planning your own annual visit. Our friends ski trip in Lech last month was one of those trips that I know we’ll talk about for years!

Traditional cheese fondue in Lech Austria Restaurant
Snow-covered rooftops of hotels and restaurants downtown Lech Austria Ski Town
Cute Austrian Hotels and Guesthouses in Lech, Austria
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Stars and mountains long exposure in Lech Austria

 

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Where to Stay

Sandhof Hotel – this upscale family-run hotel is just a couple minutes walk from the nearest cable car in downtown Lech. You’ll love sitting in their cozy lobby to enjoy the fire, or trying out treatments in their in-house spa.

Gasthof Pension Auerhahn – this budget-friendly, 400-year-old guesthouse is located just outside of Lech. Don’t be surprised if the owner, Hans, greets you with schnapps upon arrival. Light sleepers beware – the walls are paper thin!

View of the alps in the snow from austrian gasthof chalet

Alpine views from our room at Gasthof Pension Auerhahn.

Gasthof Pension Alphorn – located just one town over from Lech in Zug, this cozy hotel in the mountains has everything you need for the perfect ski vacation: an Austrian restaurant, sauna, bar, and free buffet breakfast.

Hotel Gasthof “Post” – this luxurious hotel is located in the heart of Lech. I couldn’t help snapping a photo of the painted mural on the front of the building! Splurge here for a room with your own balcony, fireplace and steam room.

Hotel Guesthouse Post in downtown Lech Austria Ski Town

Hotel Gasthof “Post”, located right in the heart of downtown Lech.

Hotel Arlberg Lech – for a real treat, stay at Hotel Arlberg Lech. Their spa features an indoor pool, a long list of treatments, a sauna and steam area, and a yoga studio and gym…if you can leave their plush rooms!

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Where to Eat

Gasthof Pension Auerhahn – some of the best restaurants can be found in Austria’s ‘gasthofs’, and this one is no exception. Dine on schnitzel, risotto, and spaetzle with views of the alps from your dinner table.

Der Wolf – a modern lunch spot located on the slopes, with fresh soups rotating daily. Beer is always recommended.

Hus Nr. 8 – traditional Austrian fare is served in large portions at this cozy old-fashioned restaurant. Order the pork knuckle in advance, or indulge in their classic fondue.

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Downtown Lech in the snow.

Traditional cheese fondue in Lech Austria Ski Town

Traditional fondue at Hus Nr. 8.

Burg Schenke – this hotel-restaurant in Lech serves up rustic, seasonal dishes with sweeping views of the mountains.

Schneggarei – perfect for an après-ski drink or a group dinner, this local restaurant is loved for its charming ambiance and homemade pizzas.

Gampen Restaurant – the ideal lunch stop during your ski day, this large restaurant with a patio features homemade spaetzle as their specialty (and trust me, it’s a must-order).

Gasthof Restaurant Alpenblick – you’ll find typical Austrian and German fare in this old-fashioned restaurant in Zug. Save room for their mouthwatering desserts!

Austrian desserts at dinner in Lech Austria

Strudel and kaiserschmarrn at Gasthof Restaurant Alpenblick.

Where to Drink

Hotel Krone – start at the outside bar located adjacent to the lifts for glühwein and roasted chestnuts. Or, move inside to select some local wine and beers and cozy up in a corner.

Mooserwirt – arrive here after 3pm and you’ll have some trouble finding a table. The après-ski scene at this legendary bar/restaurant gets rowdy. Pace yourself though — there’s still one hill to get down once you’ve had your fill of drinks!

Rud-Alpe Gastronomie – for afternoon drinks, this après-ski locale in the mountains has a dreamy patio and lots of seating to take in the alpine views.

Hotel Goldener Berg – wine aficionados will love the variety at this hotel bar with a wine cellar. According to the staff here, they house wine from 1,250 different regions around the world.

What to Do

Hit the slopes – our favorite ski areas are Zurs and Lech, but there’s also St. Anton, Zug, and more. Take a look at this interactive map for reference. There’s more than 305 kilometers of ski slopes to explore!

Ski slopes in Lech Austria in Europe

Chair lifts in the clouds in Zurs.

Snowboarding in Lech Austria in Europe

Empty slopes…except for Jacob.

Shop in downtown Lech – head to Lech’s town center to find the best outerwear around. Hit up Strolz for the most high-end ski gear you can find, or Sagmeister for typical mountain wear.

Check out the après-ski scene – starting around 3pm, stake out a spot in town or on the slopes and get ready for the music, beer, and bar snacks. The Mooserwirt is a classic and always fills up fast.

Go cross-country skiing – there’s plenty of trails in and around Lech. Rent skis in town and plan your journey for some incredibly peaceful forest trails.

Visit a local spa – most hotels in the area have indoor spas with treatment rooms, like Gasthof Post or Hotel Aurelio. There’s nothing like rewarding yourself after a long day of skiing with a relaxing massage!

Hike to lunch – where the road ends just after Gasthof Pension Auerhahn, take the path for a 40-minute walk to Gasthaus Aelpele, a local lunch spot. You can also get there by cross-country skiing.

Cute Austrian Hotels and restaurants in Lech, Austria
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Lunch of soup and pasta at a local Austrian guesthouse in Lech Austria in Europe
Snow-covered rooftops of hotels and restaurants downtown Lech Austria Ski Town

The photos above were taken during our walk to Gasthaus Aelpele restaurant. Our trip to Lech made us want to plan a yearly ski trip! There’s a reason it books up a year in advance…don’t say I didn’t warn you. 😉

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