Zürs Ski Holidays

If you’re expecting the table-dancing, shot-pounding madness of St. Anton, you’ve come to the wrong place. Après-ski in Zürs is an affair of subtle sophistication and quality conversation. It’s about switching out your ski boots for slippers, moving from the slopes to a stylish bar, and enjoying an excellent glass of wine or an expertly crafted cocktail.

The scene often revolves around the high-end hotel bars, which offer a great selection of drinks and a cosy, intimate atmosphere. However, there are a few standout venues you must try:

• Ski-Service-Verleih-Bistro is a spot that perfectly captures the Zürs combination of practicality and charm. It’s a ski service/ rental shop that cleverly transitions into a cosy bistro and sun terrace. It’s the ideal place to end your ski day, offering relaxed, post-piste drinks and a casual atmosphere.
• KITSCH is the place for a touch of fashionable, lively energy. Often referring to a bar or lounge that balances trendy design with Austrian style, it provides a great ambience for a cocktail before dinner.
• Tian is a nod to high-quality cuisine; finding the bar or lounge component of a venue like Tian means enjoying an exquisite pre-dinner drink in a gourmet environment.
• For a more relaxed, rustic start to the early evening, try Brotlädele. As the name suggests, this is a small café that becomes a cosy spot for a coffee, cake, or perhaps a small Austrian Jause (snack) after the final run - a perfect chill-out spot.

Zürs might be compact, but it punches well above its weight in terms of modern amenities. The lift system is top-tier, featuring high-speed chairs and sleek gondolas, such as those found on the Trittkopfbahn and Flexenbahn, which keep you on the snow instead of stuck in queues. Ski services are equally solid, with excellent rental options and reputable shops such as Friendly Brändle ready to sort out anything from gear tweaks to complete tune-ups. Getting around is a breeze too, thanks to efficient free buses linking Zürs with Lech and the wider Arlberg area, meaning you can roam the entire region without ever touching a car.

When you’re ready for a break from skiing, the village still delivers. Winter hiking trails wind through gorgeous scenery, and there’s a scenic 4km cross-country loop near the Flexen Pass for a quiet glide. You can wrap up the day with a spin on the natural ice rink or sink blissfully into one of the exceptional hotel wellness areas - often considered among the best in Austria.

Zürs might have a polished, high-end reputation, but it’s genuinely welcoming for families, with safety and quality instruction front and centre. The Ski School Zürs is a standout, particularly with its well-loved Bockis Kinderland, catering to children aged four and up. Young skiers enjoy their own protected learning zones, structured lessons, lunch supervision, and, of course, the grand finale ski race that makes them feel like mini-pros. There’s also Kidz in Zürs, a dedicated children’s area located near the main lifts that keeps little learners out of the fast-moving traffic while still providing them with plenty of space to have fun.

For the youngest visitors, Zürs and nearby Lech offer professional childcare and crèche services through private agencies and larger hotels, making life easier for parents who want a few hours on the slopes. And when the whole crew is ready for some non-ski entertainment, the resort delivers: there’s a small toboggan hill right in Zürs, plus easy access to the long, floodlit toboggan run from Oberlech down to Lech - a guaranteed crowd-pleaser after a big day in the snow.