St. Anton am Arlberg
St. Anton · Tyrol · Austria
1,507m
Vertical Drop
131
Runs
88
Lifts
1,220 ha
Skiable Area
700 cm
Avg Snowfall
Dec 2025 – Apr 2026
Season
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About
The birthplace of alpine skiing, St. Anton is part of the Ski Arlberg area — Austria's largest interconnected ski region with 305km of marked runs and 200km of off-piste routes linking St. Anton, Lech, Zürs, Stuben, and Warth-Schröcken. Legendary for its challenging terrain, deep powder, and arguably the most famous après-ski scene in the world.
Terrain & Mountain Profile
Run Breakdown
Summit
2,811m
Base
1,304m
Vertical Drop
1,507m
Lift Breakdown
4
Gondolas
47
Chairlifts
37
Surface Lifts
Employment & Recruitment
Estimated Seasonal Staff
2,000–3,500
Main Employers
- Arlberger Bergbahnen (lift company)
- Hotel Hospiz Alm
- Hotel Schwarzer Adler
- Hotel Arlberg
- Ski School Arlberg (oldest ski school in the world)
- Skischule St. Anton
- MooserWirt (iconic après bar)
- Krazy Kanguruh (après bar)
- Hotel Galzig
Common Seasonal Jobs
Languages Required
- Visa Requirements
- EU/EEA citizens can work freely under EU freedom of movement. Non-EU citizens need an Austrian seasonal worker permit (Saisonnier), which requires employer sponsorship and is quota-limited. Austria has bilateral agreements with some countries for seasonal work. UK citizens post-Brexit require work permits.
- Recruitment Timeline
- Hotels and lift companies begin hiring in July–August. Ski schools from August–September. Bar and restaurant positions from September–November. German language skills give a significant advantage.
Worker Amenities & Living
Staff Housing Available
- Cost of Living
- EUR €200–€350 (housing, food, transport)
- Public Transport
- St. Anton has a train station on the Arlberg railway line (ÖBB) with direct connections to Innsbruck (75 min), Zurich (3 hrs), and Vienna. Free ski bus between villages in the Ski Arlberg area. Innsbruck Airport 1.5 hrs.
Staff Perks
- Discounted or free season pass
- Staff meals at hotels
- Accommodation often provided or subsidised by employer
- Pro deals on gear
- Tips at bars can be very good
Local Life & Community
- Après & Nightlife
- Arguably the world's most famous après-ski scene. MooserWirt is the legendary après bar — standing on tables in ski boots from 3pm. Krazy Kanguruh (on the piste) is equally iconic. In the village: Piccadilly pub, Scotty's Bar, Bar Cuba, Kandahar Bar, Griabli underground club, and Posthörnchen nightclub. The après culture is a core part of the St. Anton experience.
- Healthcare
- Ärztezentrum St. Anton (medical centre) with doctors and emergency care. Pharmacy in the village. Nearest hospital: Krankenhaus Zams (30 min) or Landeskrankenhaus Innsbruck (75 min).
- Shops & Services
- Spar and MPreis supermarkets, bakeries, banks, ATMs, post office, gear shops (Strolz flagship store — famous for custom ski boots), and various boutiques along the pedestrian zone.
- International Community
- Very large — St. Anton attracts thousands of international seasonal workers each year, particularly from the UK, Scandinavia, Australia, and Germany. Very English-friendly. One of the most international Austrian resorts.
Outdoor Activities (Non-Ski)
Nearby Towns
St. Anton
0 km awayThe birthplace of alpine skiing and Austria's most famous party resort. Part of the Ski Arlberg — the largest connected ski area in Austria. Legendary après-ski culture.
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Dec 2025 – Apr 2026
Climate & Snow
- Winter Temps
- -10°C to 0°C
- Snow Reliability
- high
- Snowmaking
- 25% of runs
- Avg Snowfall
- 700 cm/yr
Location
47.1292°N, 10.2683°E
Nearest town: St. Anton