Places to go & things to do in the Lech Zürs region

Explore Lech & and the surrounding area

Lech am Arlberg is an outstanding base for your explorations in the Vorarlberg region. Take advantage of Lech's central location to discover the natural world of the Arlberg and its many sites of interest. Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the whole family, you'll soon see that boredom is a foreign concept in Lech!

Lech am Arlberg is much more than just an international winter sports destination on the mountain. The idyllic town centre features a 600-year-old village church, the Vorplatz square with its unique mountain views and an altitude of 1,444m above sea level – making it an enchanting destination for the many visitors who come to the Vorarlberg town each year. Lech is also the perfect base for a whole range of activities on the Arlberg, whether you're interested in winter sports, athletic pursuits in the summer or an unforgettable holiday with the whole family.

Lake Constance

Lake Constance is a popular destination for more than just art and culture aficionados. Sporting enthusiasts and holidaymakers are also attracted by the wide variety of water sports on offer. Cycling along the Lake Constance cycle path around the lake is a unique highlight.

The Bregenzerwald

The Bregenzerwald forest is one of the few locations in Austria where traditional craftsmanship and original design go hand in hand. It's the perfect place for an active holiday spent hiking or cycling through the forest and getting to know its character and inhabitants. And don't forget, the forest folk are considered to be self-confident, independent and unbelievably friendly.

Explore the Lechtal Nature Park and discover the longest pedestrian hanging bridge in the Western Alps. Nestled between the Alps of the Lechtal and the Allgäu is one of Europe's last remaining wild river landscapes, with the Lech River winding through.

Centre of Lech: 0.1km | 1 minute on foot
The world-renowned gourmet town of Zürs: 5km | 7 minutes by car
Lechtal: 38.5km | 48 minutes by car
Bregenzerwald forest: 70km | 1hr 15mins by car
Lake Constance: 133km | 1hr 50mins by car

Discover the most beautiful towns & greatest cultural highlights around Lech

There's no better base than Lech am Arlberg for your exploration of the beautiful cities and diverse cultural events on offer in Vorarlberg and Tyrol. You'll soon see that this is where nature and culture really go together!

Bregenz

92km | 1hr 10mins by car

Bregenz is famous as a festival town, but the city on Lake Constance has much, much more to offer. Marvel at the renowned lake stage or stroll along the Seepromenade past fishermen's cottages and little stalls where you can buy small souvenirs of your holiday. The Vorarlberg Museum & Kunsthaus Bregenz offer pure delight for culture enthusiasts.

Feldkirch

61km | 55mins by car

Feldkirch and Bregenz are considered the most beautiful cities in Vorarlberg. Walk through the charming streets of the historic old town. Visit the Schattenburg castle and take in the fascinating view right across Feldkirch or treat yourself to a visit to the Montforthaus, the cultural centre of the city.

Innsbruck

127km | 1hr 40mins by car

Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol, is a world-famous and yet idyllic and straightforward city. When you visit the historic Innsbruck old town, you won't fail to marvel at the city's most famous landmark, the Golden Roof. You might also enjoy a visit to the Imperial Hofburg palace, or why not take the family to Europe's highest-altitude zoo, the Innsbruck Alpine Zoo? A city visit to Innsbruck is always a fabulous experience, equally appealing in all weathers.

Bludenz

41km | 40mins by car

Bludenz lies at the intersection of five different valleys, forming a social hub for both residents and tourists. This small town features the perfect combination of nature and culture along with all the unique characteristics you might expect of a distinguished "small, historic city" in Vorarlberg.

More cultural highlights:

• Skyspace Lech: art on the mountain! Above the Schottenhof farm – an easy ride on the mountain railway to Oberlech and then a 30-minute walk up the mountain. Included in your Lech Card!
• Inatura – explore nature, people and technology in Dornbirn: 1hr 15mins by car to the museum!
• Alpine Coaster Imst: you can get to the toboggan track in 35 minutes by car!
• Schloss Landeck – museum gallery: just 30-40 minutes' drive!
• The Holzgau hanging bridge: swaying high above the Lechtal valley – a 30-minute drive along a narrow mountain road (only accessible in summer).