Winter drone shot of St. Christoph am Arlberg with the Arlberg Pass and historic Hospiz – idyllic alpine village in the snowy mountains.

St. Christoph am Arlberg

Spring. Summer. Autumn. Winter.

At around 1,800 meters, St. Christoph am Arlberg is among the highest Alpine ski resorts. For such a small village, it has a long history. The shepherd, Heinrich Findelkind extern, built a hospice for weather-stricken hikers here in the 14th century, laying the foundation for the charitable brotherhood of St. Christoph extern, which now has almost 20,000 members worldwide. The hospice, which today is a well-known hotel, was the founding place of the Ski-Club Arlberg extern in 1901. And the ultra-modern and sensuous arlberg1800 Contemporary Art and Concert Hall offers culture with attitude at an unparalleled altitude.
Summer drone shot of St. Christoph am Arlberg with the Arlberg Pass, lush alpine meadows and the historic hospice.

Relaxed mountain summer

 

In summer, St. Christoph is the starting point for various hiking routes, such as the Berggeistweg extern, Jakobsweg, or the Adlerweg. Those seeking relaxation enjoy the peace and quiet of the Maiensee, or hike up to Galzig, or via Senn's WunderWanderWeg down to St. Anton am Arlberg.

Winter enjoyment at 1,800 metres

 

St. Christoph am Arlberg combines Alpine charm with a long tradition in Austrian skiing. It is home to the Ski Austria Academy extern, a renowned, long-established training centre for state-certified ski instructors and coaches.

 

Numerous sun terraces at hotels and mountain huts invite visitors to relax and enjoy the winter mountain scenery surrounding the village. At around 1,800 metres above sea level, a high-altitude cross-country ski trail and a sunny winter hiking trail also provide opportunities to enjoy active time away from the ski slopes.

Winter aerial view of St. Christoph am Arlberg with the Arlberg Pass and the historic hospice - idyllic Alpine village in the snow-covered mountains.

Data & Facts


Sea level 1,793 m
Inhabitants 40
Guest beds approx. 700
Distance from St. Anton am Arlberg approx. 7 km
Village Map Summer - St. Anton/St. Christoph Map of St. Anton and St. Christoph
Village Map Winter - St. Anton/St. Christoph Map of St. Anton and St. Christoph
Visit the Tourism Association St. Anton Contact & Opening hours
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Blick auf St. Christoph am Arlberg inmitten grüner Almen und Berglandschaft bei Tageslicht. / View of St. Christoph am Arlberg surrounded by green alpine meadows and mountain landscape during daylight.
Ein Skifahrer fährt durch frischen Pulverschnee mit dem verschneiten Ort St. Christoph im Hintergrund. / A skier descends through fresh powder snow with snow-covered St. Christoph in the background.
Der Ort St. Christoph eingebettet in grüne Almwiesen und Wälder im Sommer. / The village of St. Christoph nestled in green alpine meadows and forest during summer.
Zentrum von St. Christoph im Winter mit tief verschneiten Dächern und Skianlagen. / Center of St. Christoph in winter with snow-covered roofs and ski facilities.
Zwei Wanderer auf einem Pfad mit Blick auf St. Christoph und umliegende Almwiesen. / Two hikers on a trail overlooking St. Christoph and surrounding alpine pastures.
Luftaufnahme von St. Christoph bei Nacht, beleuchtete Straßen und Gebäude im Schnee. / Aerial night view of St. Christoph with illuminated streets and buildings in the snow.
Blick auf St. Christoph am Arlberg inmitten grüner Almen und Berglandschaft bei Tageslicht. / View of St. Christoph am Arlberg surrounded by green alpine meadows and mountain landscape during daylight.
Ein Skifahrer fährt durch frischen Pulverschnee mit dem verschneiten Ort St. Christoph im Hintergrund. / A skier descends through fresh powder snow with snow-covered St. Christoph in the background.
Der Ort St. Christoph eingebettet in grüne Almwiesen und Wälder im Sommer. / The village of St. Christoph nestled in green alpine meadows and forest during summer.
Zentrum von St. Christoph im Winter mit tief verschneiten Dächern und Skianlagen. / Center of St. Christoph in winter with snow-covered roofs and ski facilities.
Zwei Wanderer auf einem Pfad mit Blick auf St. Christoph und umliegende Almwiesen. / Two hikers on a trail overlooking St. Christoph and surrounding alpine pastures.
Luftaufnahme von St. Christoph bei Nacht, beleuchtete Straßen und Gebäude im Schnee. / Aerial night view of St. Christoph with illuminated streets and buildings in the snow.