Langen am Arlberg
Langen am Arlberg is a small village in the municipality of Klösterle, in the district of Bludenz, in the state of Vorarlberg, Austria. It is a gateway to the famous Arlberg ski area. It sits in the Klostertal valley, and serves as an important transport hub due to its railway and tunnel connections.
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[edit]Langen am Arlberg developed primarily around the construction of the railway system in the late 19th century. Many workers who built the railway and tunnel settled in the area, forming the basis of the current population.
Langen am Arlberg sits approximately 1,217 m (3,993 ft) above sea level. The village is nestled in the western Austrian Alps, near the famous Arlberg Pass which connects the states of Vorarlberg and Tyrol.
Langen am Arlberg plays a significant role in Austria’s transportation network:
- It is home to the highest railway statio' on the Vorarlberg side of the Arlberg railway tunnel, which connects western and eastern Austria.
- The Arlberg Road Tunnel, Austria’s longest road tunnel, has its western portal near the village.
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[edit]Nearby ski resorts:
- St. Anton am Arlberg, one of Austria’s most renowned ski destinations.
- Lech-Zürs, a luxury ski resort known for its exclusive atmosphere.
- Sonnenkopf, a family-friendly ski area in Klostertal.
In summer, the surrounding mountains offer hiking and mountain biking trails, leading to scenic alpine landscapes.
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[edit]The most popular après-ski parties are held in St. Anton on the Tyrolean side of the Arlberg. Numerous rustic huts invite you to celebrate throughout the ski area. If you also want to hit the slopes at night, there are numerous pubs, bars and discotheques in the valley where you can party until the early hours. Visiting the other side of the Arlberg will pay off if you are a party animal but make sure to make plans how to get back to your accommodation in advance.
You have to pack a little more change if you want to celebrate with the well-heeled crowd in Lech. The parties here are not quite as loud as in St. Anton, but are much more stylish. The two most popular places to go for champagne after the last ski descent are the bar of the 4-star hotel "Tannbergerhof" and the Krone bar of the 5-star hotel "Die Krone von Lech". There is a great party mood here even long after the lifts have closed. Those who prefer a dignified stop will find the right places in Zürs, Warth and Schröcken. The offer ranges from gourmet restaurants to rustic taverns. If you search a little or ask locally, you will also find one or the other bar in the quiet places on the Arlberg, where you can end a successful day of skiing comfortably.
- Mooser Wirt (on the valley run to St. Anton in Tyrol): For many, the Mooser Wirt is a legendary top spot for après-ski in the Ski Arlberg ski region. Regularly great atmosphere and usually packed inside and out. Note: The Mooser Wirt is located on the Tyrolean side of the Arlberg.
- Krazy Kanguruh (on the valley run to St. Anton in Tyrol): A classic. Note: Located on the Tyrolean side of the Arlberg.
- Steffisalp Schirmbar (at the Steffisalp-Express valley station in Warth): In Warth, you can stop off at the Schirmbar of the Hotel Steffisalp and have fun after skiing.
- S1 Salober Schirmbar (at the Salober valley station on the Hochtannberg pass in Schröcken at 1660 m): Après-ski events with live music take place regularly in the S1 Ski Lounge.
- Après-ski bar of the Romantik Hotel Krone (at the valley station of the Schlegelkopf lifts in Lech): The après-ski bar spoils with oysters and champagne. Après-ski is offered here in an exclusive setting. The K.Club also belongs to the Hotel Krone. At a later hour, the nightlife awakens here.