Ski in Austria at St. Anton Am Arlberg with Kids!

We found a recreation paradise for the whole family in January- great skiing, fab ski schools for all ages and lots of non-skiing opportunities both on and off the slopes. It’s no wonder that Austria has produced some world class ski champions over the decades – the kids start young out here and they make sure it’s a whole lot of fun!

Lodging

St Anton is a small, cozy town brimming with Tyrolean ambiance and charm. We stayed at the Hotel Post which has been owned and run by the same family for years. Very centrally and perfectly located for one of the main lifts, Hotel Post offers a relaxed atmosphere, buffet meals to please every palate, and an indoor pool and spa area for weary limbs at the end of the day. We bumped into friends who had been going to this hotel for fifteen years with their kids because they were so impressed with its location and comfort. Children under 13 stay for free in their parents’ room and are well catered for in the dining room where the huge chocolate fountain was a particular hit. If you are on a tight budget check out St. Alton Arlberg, which lists a range of accommodation to suit every pocket.

Outdoor and Indoor Recreation Options

Just a few minutes from our hotel was a mini ski park for toddlers with a slow conveyor belt to take them up the slight slope and sledges to play in. A miniature train collects them from the ski school meeting point, and chugs over to be met by enthusiastic instructors.

Ski School–Arlberg offers two hours tuition per day for children over 3 years (Euros 58 per day with discounts for further days). Children aged four and above get four hours per day (Euros 70 per day). They also offer a kindergarten without skiing for toddlers aged 2

Ski in Austria at St. Anton Am Arlberg with Kids!