Season at a glance
resort announcement + 15-season mediansSafest weeks to book: 1 Jan - 15 Apr (30 cm+ base in 14+ of the last 15 seasons)
Today (25 Aug) is off-season - the bar above shows the coming season, opening 2 Dec.
Snow history, 2011-2026
full area, mid-stationBars: share of the last 15 seasons with a 30 cm+ base at 2,000 m by the 15th of each month. med = median depth on that date (dashed line). Recomputed 10 Jul 2026 from the Open-Meteo archive.
Conditions & forecast
25 Aug 06:44| Elevation | Snow depth | 7-day snow | Temp (day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top · 2,450 m | 0 cm | 0 cm | - |
| Mid · 2,000 m | 0 cm | 0 cm | +13° / +10° |
| Valley · 1,450 m | 0 cm | 0 cm | - |
Avalanche: no bulletin issued - the avalanche services publish daily bulletins in winter only.
Forecast: Open-Meteo · updated 25 Aug 2026, 06:44 CEST. Temperatures are modeled at mid-station.
The mountain
OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap, ODbL
European piste grades: blue easy · red intermediate · black advanced.
Lech Zürs am Arlberg is the upscale, snow-sure heart of Austria's Arlberg, sitting high in Vorarlberg with village bases around 1,450 to 1,720 m and lifts reaching roughly 2,450 m. Since the Flexenbahn opened in 2016 it forms one connected Ski Arlberg circuit with St Anton, giving access to more than 300 km of runs and about 88 lifts. Lech is also home to the classic White Ring ski tour.
Tickets, passes and lessons are sold by the resort itself - we link, we don't resell.
Live webcams
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Getting there
nearest airport: Innsbruck (INN), 127 km| Option | Door to door | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private transfer · from Innsbruck (INN) | 1 h 35 min | fixed / vehicle | Driver meets you at INN arrivals; fixed price per vehicle, luggage and ski gear included. check private transfer prices for Lech-Zürs |
| Rental car · from Innsbruck (INN) | 1 h 35 min | rental + fuel | 127 km from Innsbruck. Winter tyres are legally required in season; approach roads are kept clear. |
| Train + bus · from Innsbruck (INN) | 2 h 35 min | budget option | train 5 to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, train RJX 19910 to St. Anton a. A. Bahnhof, bus 760 to Lech Rüfiplatz (2 changes). |
| From Zurich (ZRH) | 2 h 20 min | varies | 195 km by road. Often the cheaper flight; budget the extra driving time each way. |
| From Munich (MUC) | 2 h 50 min | varies | 250 km by road. Often the cheaper flight; budget the extra driving time each way. |
Plan your trip
Hotels and apartments near the Lech-Zürs lifts.
Arriving before the seasonReserve rental gear ahead - typically 20-45% below walk-in shop prices.
Arriving before the seasonSki schools and private instructors, bookable by the day.
Arriving before the seasonWinter-sports cover including piste rescue and kit.
Arriving before the seasonThe transfer link goes to TransferBnB, which we operate. Partner links for the other slots arrive before the season.
Common questions about Lech-Zürs
Is Lech-Zürs open in early December?
Historically the snow is there: in 13 of the last 15 winters Lech-Zürs had a 30 cm or deeper base at mid-mountain (2,000 m) in the first half of December, with a median depth of about 61 cm. The lifts themselves open 2 Dec. (15-season record, computed 10 Jul 2026)
How high is Lech-Zürs?
The base sits at 1,450 m and the lifts reach 2,450 m, with most skiing around the 2,000 m mid-mountain level.
How do I get to Lech-Zürs from Innsbruck Airport?
Innsbruck (INN) is the nearest airport at 127 km, about 1 h 35 min by road. Public transport takes about 2 h 35 min with 2 changes. The full comparison, including other airports, is in the Getting there table above.
When does the 2026/27 season start at Lech-Zürs?
Lech-Zürs has announced 2 Dec as opening day for 2026/27; the season runs until 18 Apr. (season dates checked 25 Aug 2026)
How reliable is the snow at Lech-Zürs in January?
Very: in 15 of the last 15 winters there was a 30 cm or deeper base at mid-mountain throughout January, and the median mid-January depth is about 100 cm. (15-season record, computed 10 Jul 2026)
Nearby resorts
Data on this page: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), GeoSphere Austria (CC BY 4.0), OpenSkiMap (ODbL), avalanche.report / EAWS (CC BY 4.0). Every number is dated where it can go stale - how the verdicts are computed.