Stuben am Arlberg, Austrian Alps

Stuben am Arlberg

Stuben am Arlberg is a tiny Vorarlberg hamlet at 1,407 m on Ski Arlberg, at 305 km the biggest interconnected ski area in Austria. This is the village where Hannes Schneider opened the Arlberg's first ski school, and the Albonabahn climbs straight from the door into one of the best off-piste sectors in the Alps.

Find a hotelSnow reportsnow-surefreerideauthenticbig domain
Altitude
1407 - 2811 m
Vertical drop
1404 m
Pistes
305 km
Lifts
88
Snow score
90/100
Season
Nov 30 → May 4

Stuben am Arlberg is a ski-in/ski-out resort (most of the village is genuinely on the snow) in Austria, in the Austrian Alps. The village sits at 1407 m and the lifts top out at 2811 m, with 305 km of pistes and 88 lifts. Its BestSnowHotels snow score is 90/100, and the season usually runs Nov 30 → May 4.

How we score and classify resorts

Pistes and lifts

What you can ski here
AlpineSnowboardFreerideSki touring
260 marked runs
Blue
80
Red
130
Black
50
Average snow by month
130cm
Dec
190cm
Jan
235cm
Feb
225cm
Mar
140cm
Apr

Run counts and piste kilometres are indicative. Green runs only exist in France, Spain, Andorra, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Japan, the United States, Morocco, Algeria, Lesotho, South Africa, Egypt, Canada, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and Chile; Italy, Austria, Switzerland and Germany start at blue. Indicative average snow depth near the top of the resort, in cm.

Where to stay

A handful of well-rated hotels in and around the resort. Pick one, then compare live prices across Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.

Arlberg Stuben - das kleine feine Hotel
4.4373 reviews
125
Top pick

Arlberg Stuben - das kleine feine Hotel

Very good · 373 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Stuben am Arlberg, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

Guests rate this hotel as very good (4.4/5 from 373 reviews). It sits about 1.1 km from the slopes. A mid-range option for Stuben am Arlberg, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

≈ 1.1 km to the slopesMid-range
From
125/ night
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Berghaus Stuben
4.8196 reviews
155

Berghaus Stuben

Excellent · 196 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Stuben am Arlberg, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

≈ 1.1 km to the slopesMid-range
From
155/ night
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Après Post Hotel
4.6241 reviews
145

Après Post Hotel

Excellent · 241 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Stuben am Arlberg, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

≈ 1.1 km to the slopesMid-range
From
145/ night
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Hubertushof Wohlfühlhotel
4.6160 reviews
155

Hubertushof Wohlfühlhotel

Excellent · 160 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Stuben am Arlberg, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

≈ 1.3 km to the slopesMid-range
From
155/ night
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Mondschein Hotel & Chalet
4.3230 reviews
105

Mondschein Hotel & Chalet

Very good · 230 reviews

Why we like it

A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Stuben am Arlberg.

≈ 1.1 km to the slopesBudget-friendly
From
105/ night
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Mondschein Chalet
4.6105 reviews
155

Mondschein Chalet

Excellent · 105 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Stuben am Arlberg, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

≈ 1.3 km to the slopesMid-range
From
155/ night
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das Johann
4.5102 reviews
130

das Johann

Very good · 102 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Stuben am Arlberg, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

≈ 1.1 km to the slopesMid-range
From
130/ night
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Arlberg Lodges
4.730 reviews
165

Arlberg Lodges

Excellent · 30 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Stuben am Arlberg, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

≈ 1.2 km to the slopesMid-range
From
165/ night
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Ski-in/ski-out

Ski-in/ski-out is genuine and easy in Stuben: the village is so compact that almost every hotel and pension is within a minute's walk of the Albonabahn base, and the home runs end at the streetside. The only caveat is the village's size, with relatively few beds, so booking ahead is essential in high season.

Get to know the resort

Stuben is the antidote to the polished centres of Lech-Zürs and the broader Arlberg pass, a hamlet of fewer than a hundred residents that gives access to the same 305 km of interconnected piste with almost none of the crowds. The Albonabahn rises directly from the village to the Albona ridge, a north-facing freeride classic where the snow stays cold and the off-piste lines drop through old larch and into the Stubenwald. From the connected lift network, strong skiers can ride right across to St. Anton, Lech-Zürs and even the Sonnenkopf at Wald, on what is genuinely the biggest ski area in the country at 305 km. The piste split (80 km blue, 130 km red, 50 km black) suits confident intermediates and experts more than first-week beginners, although the gentle home meadows at Stuben itself work well as a quiet learners' nursery. History runs deep: this is the village where Hannes Schneider was born and where the technique that became the Arlberg-Stem was first taught, and old stone-and-timber houses still line the single street under the church spire.

Good to know

  • The terrain is well balanced: 0 green, 80 blue, 130 red and 50 black runs, which suits a mixed group skiing together at different levels.
  • With a base at 1407 m climbing to 2811 m, snow reliability is among the best on our index (score 90/100).
  • It is one of the bigger domains here, 305 km of piste on 88 lifts, enough to ski a different sector every day of a week.
  • The lifts typically turn for about 22 weeks a season, planning around late January to late February tends to land the most reliable cover.
Stuben am Arlberg, Austrian Alps
Stuben am Arlberg, Austrian Alps

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Frequently asked questions

Is Stuben am Arlberg good for beginners?+

Stuben am Arlberg offers 305 km of pistes across 88 lifts, from 1407 m to 2811 m. Whether it suits beginners depends on the dedicated learner zones at the base of the slopes, so check the local ski-school options for green and blue run access.

When is the best time to ski Stuben am Arlberg?+

The season runs from Nov 30 to May 4, with a snow score of 90/100. The best conditions are usually from late January through February, while spring skiing in March and April brings longer days and softer afternoons.

Where should I stay for true ski-in/ski-out?+

Ski-in/ski-out is genuine and easy in Stuben: the village is so compact that almost every hotel and pension is within a minute's walk of the Albonabahn base, and the home runs end at the streetside. The only caveat is the village's size, with relatively few beds, so booking ahead is essential in high season.

How big is the Stuben am Arlberg ski area?+

Stuben am Arlberg has 305 km of marked pistes served by 88 lifts, between 1407 m and 2811 m of altitude.

Is Stuben am Arlberg more for beginners or experts?+

Stuben am Arlberg counts about 260 marked runs in total. The colour breakdown above shows how they split by difficulty, a good guide to whether the resort fits your level.