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NATURE’S FINEST PLEASURES

Summer at the Arlberg

Two people hiking on a narrow mountain trail in the Alps.
Two people standing on a mountain watching the sunrise.
AS CLOSE TO NATURE AS IT GETS

A summer escape in a natural paradise

The Arlberg’s summer is as diverse as the region itself, offering a wealth of ways to enjoy your summer holiday. Whether you’re hiking along high-altitude trails, trail running across alpine paths, mountain biking or simply soaking in the views, there’s a perfect spot for everyone at Arlberg. Even in summer, the cable cars effortlessly whisk you to lofty heights.

Season Times

Summer Season 2026

From June 13 to October 11 2026, the Arlberg region opens its summer world – for days filled with freedom, pleasure, and pure nature experiences.

Summer at the Arlberg

Three Regions, Countless Adventures

From sporting pursuits to cultural experiences and culinary delights, the offerings are as varied as the landscape itself.

Two people hiking on a mountain ridge with panoramic views of the Alps.
Two people hiking on a mountain path with flowers.
Person sitting on a rock by a clear mountain lake with green hills and mountains in the background.
ARLBERG IN SUMMER

A mountain paradise

When the Alps shed their snowy cloak and the meadows glow with vibrant green, a special season dawns at Arlberg: summer. Crisp mountain air, sweeping vistas and a tranquillity broken only by birdsong and the murmur of streams – this is summer at Arlberg.

SUMMER OPERATIONS

Straight to summer bliss with the cable cars

The Arlberg cable cars are your perfect companion for a summer holiday in the Alps. They carry you safely and comfortably to the starting points of your adventures or to stunning viewpoints. Whether it’s the Galzigbahn, Rüfikopfbahn or Steffisalp Express, many lifts operate daily, opening up fresh perspectives on the majestic mountain landscape.

Cable car gliding past majestic mountain and blue sky.
SUMMER 2026

Summer cable cars opening hours

Galzigbahn

  • 3 July – 4 October 2026
  • daily, 8:15 am – 4:30 pm
  • closed on 7 and 8 September 2026

 

Vallugabahn I

  • 3 July – 4 October 2026
  • daily, 8:30 am – 4:10 pm
  • closed on 7 and 8 September 2026

 

Vallugabahn II

  • 3 July – 4 October 2026
  • daily, 8:40 am – 4:20 pm
  • closed on 7 and 8 September 2026

 

Gampenbahn

  • 13 June – 15 September 2026
  • daily, except Wednesday and Thursday, 8:15 am – 4:15 pm

 

Kapallbahn

  • 13 June – 15 September 2026
  • daily, except Wednesday and Thursday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

 

Rendlbahn

  • 17 June – 17 September 2026
  • Wednesday and Thursday, 8:15 am – 4:10 pm
  • additionally open on 15 August 2026

Rüfikopfbahn

  • 18 June – 4 October 2026
  • daily, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm

 

Bergbahn Oberlech

  • 18 June – 4 October 2026

 

Petersbodenbahn

  • 3 July – 4 October 2026
  • daily, 8:45 am – 5:00 pm

 

Zugerbergbahn

  • 27 June – 4 October 2026
  • daily, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

 

Seekopfbahn

  • 26 June – 4 October 2026
  • daily, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Steffisalp Express

  • 19 June – 11 October 2026, daily 9:00 am - 05:00 pm
  • after 11 October 2026 until the end of October weekend operation (weather permitting)
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LONG-DISTANCE HIKES WITH A VIEW

The Arlberg Trail

A standout gem amid a breathtaking alpine landscape, the Arlberg Trail is a challenging long-distance hiking route linking the five Arlberg villages of Lech, Zürs, Stuben, St. Christoph and St. Anton across three stages. Spanning 52 kilometres and over 6,000 vertical metres, this trail demands effort — and rewards with inspiration. Thanks to the cable cars, the journey can be tailored for comfort, keeping the focus on what matters most: the scenery, the serenity and the adventure.

Find out more about the Arlberg Trail
  • Total length: 52.1 km
  • Pure hiking time: approx. 18 hours
  • Elevation gain and loss (without lifts): 6,038 m
  • Difficulty: moderate mountain trails
A mountain lake with green hills in morning light, with a trail running along the shore.
A family happily hiking across a wooden bridge in the forest.
IMPRESSIVE. UNFORGETTABLE.

See you in summer?

A stay at Arlberg is more than a holiday. It’s a return to nature, a blend of relaxation and renewal. Here, schedules fade away, replaced by moments that linger. A summer holiday at Arlberg promises freedom, sweeping vistas and experiences that stay with you long after you leave.

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