A summer holiday at the Arlberg can be this relaxing
Summer, holidays, and Vorarlberg — sounds perfect.
While everyone else is sweltering in 35-degree heat, desperately searching for shade, you’re sitting at a comfortable 22 degrees on a bench with a mountain view, thinking: a summer holiday at the Arlberg was an excellent idea. Why? The mountains, the forests, and the altitude keep the temperature just right – and you, effortlessly, bring your stress level down to zero.
Lech Card
With the Lech Card, summer holidays in Lech Zürs am Arlberg become especially diverse. From the first overnight stay, guests enjoy free use of all operating summer cable cars as well as the local and hiking buses, ensuring flexible mobility throughout the region. A wide range of leisure and family activities, free admission to the forest swimming pool, and attractive discounts with partner providers complete the offer.
200 kilometres of spellbinding hiking trails
From leisurely alpine loops to challenging summit climbs — there’s something for every hiker. Your summer holiday in Lech am Arlberg becomes a journey of discovery, starting right at your doorstep.
Biking between chill and adrenaline on a summer holiday at the Arlberg
15 routes – from relaxed to “Wow, that was wild!” E-bikes turn every climb into an easy ride, while the trails deliver just the right dose of adrenaline. After your tour, the pool and sauna at Das Verwall are waiting – perfect for those who love to sweat and then reward themselves.
And if you’re wondering what else there is to do, we’ve put together plenty of inspiration for you right here:
Time for birdies?
What else can you do in Lech at roughly 1,400 metres above sea level? Play golf. Lech Golf Club turns a summer’s day into an experience where sport and scenery are perfectly in balance. Between tee and green, your gaze keeps drifting to the mountain peaks, and you delight in the course’s unique layout. The 18-hole course demands precision and smart strategy. After your round, you sit on the clubhouse terrace, drink in hand, thinking: Golf has never felt this relaxed. Or this beautiful.
Off to the Forest Pool
Lech Forest Pool lies between Lech and Zug, set amidst woodland and meadows, and offers everything you need for a perfect summer’s day: a 25-metre lap pool, an aquafit pool with bubble loungers, and children’s and baby pools for the little ones. The wide wave slide is ideal for sliding thrills and pure water fun. All around: table tennis, tennis, beach volleyball, and a large playground. The kiosk serves ice lollies and cold drinks, and there are designated spots where you can barbecue. After a hike, this is the place where your feet – and your head – come to rest at the same time.
Events Summer 2026
The events in Lech am Arlberg in summer 2026 are as diverse as the days in the mountains themselves – sometimes inspiring, sometimes vibrant, sometimes calm. And always just right for this special time of year.
Impact Lech (June 25–28) kicks off the summer in a thoughtful and forward-looking way – a place for new ideas and fresh perspectives. The Arlberg Classic Car Rally (July 2–4) brings movement to the mountains, as historic vehicles glide stylishly through the landscape. At the Arlberg Classic Music Festival (August 2–9), the summer becomes rich and emotional, with classical music set against a truly unique backdrop. And the Philosophikum (September 22–27) creates space for what matters most: listening, reflecting, and thinking further.
In between, there are those moments you can’t plan – smaller events, local encounters, and culinary experiences in the open air. Everything feels light, unhurried, and naturally in tune with the surroundings. Anyone experiencing the events in Lech am Arlberg in summer will discover exactly what defines this region: special moments that stay with you.
Stay cool
Coolcation – the magic word for everyone who prefers to chill rather than sweat in summer. At Das Verwall, that means sleeping soundly without air conditioning, hiking in a T-shirt at midday, and enjoying the perfect temperature with a sundowner in the evening. You already know exactly what you need: a summer holiday in Vorarlberg. And we’re here to make it happen. How about a refreshing dip in the forest pool – the perfect way to end an active summer’s day?