Lech Zürs starts the 2026 Summer Season at the Arlberg

Lech Zürs am Arlberg, 21 May, 2026 - The summer season in Lech Zürs officially opens on 18 June 2026, setting the stage for a season that brings the destination’s defining qualities into sharp focus: spectacular landscapes, moments of stillness, award-winning cuisine, cultural events and alpine sports for both leisurely explorers and ambitious outdoor enthusiasts. Highlights include the 15th anniversary of the Lechweg trail, 206 kilometres (128 miles) of new trail running routes, a new driving range at the golf court in Zug, acclaimed fine dining and a cultural programme ranging from music and art to renowned symposia that open the floor to discussing key questions of our time.

Season highlights at a glance

• New trail running routes, a new driving range at Golfclub Lech, as well as the Green Ring and the Arlberg Trail, offer distinctive ways to experience nature and movement.
• A rich cultural summer featuring Impact Lech, the Arlberg Classic Car Rally, the Lech Classic Festival, Jazzbühne Lech, Musikantentag and Philosophicum Lech.
• Fine dining at the highest level, with MICHELIN-starred restaurants and establishments recognised by Gault&Millau and Falstaff.
• Family holidays with accessible experiences for all generations.

Nature & the outdoors: Trails, golf, and more

Hiking remains one of the most compelling ways to experience Lech Zürs. In summer 2026, the Lechweg trail celebrates ist 15th anniversary. Certified as a Leading Quality Trail, the long-distance route runs from Lake Formarin along the young Lech River to the Lechfall waterfall in Füssen, opening up one of the last wild river landscapes in the Alps. The hiking offer is complemented by the themed trail the Green Ring, which interweaves spectacular views, mountain legends, and art installations. For more ambitious mountain athletes, the Arlberg Trail and new trail running routes awaits. Thirteen carefully selected tours, covering a total of 206 kilometres (128 miles) and around 10,000 metres (32,808 feet) of elevation gain, lead through varied landscapes and create intense nature experiences for different levels of ability. Furthermore, a new driving range will enhance the infrastructure at Austria’s highest-altitude golf course, which was also named the country’s most beautiful 9-hole course in 2025.

Culinary highlights: Fine dining in Lech Zürs

Lech Zürs enters the summer season with exceptional culinary credentials. In spring, Griggeler Stuba at Burg Vital Resort and Rote Wand Chef’s Table were each awarded two MICHELIN stars, while La Fenice at Hotel Arlberg received one MICHELIN star. Rote Wand Stuben also holds a MICHELIN Green Star. Together with 60 Gault&Millau toques and 85 Falstaff forks, these awards give Lech Zürs a culinary profile that reaches far beyond the size of the village. Many of the award-winning restaurants are also open in summer, making Lech Zürs an enticing destination for culinary travel.

Cultural events: Music, art, and contemporary debate

This summer Lech Zürs once again brings together cultural events with breathtaking alpine settings. Impact Lech and Philosophicum Lech address some of the major questions of our time, while the Lech Classic Festival, Jazzbühne Lech and Musikantentag showcase the musical breadth of the season. The Arlberg Classic Car Rally is also firmly anchored in the summer calendar, bringing historic automobiles to the mountains against a striking alpine backdrop. Skyspace-Lech by James Turrell, the Green Ring with its art installations along the hiking route and curious – creative space Lechwith its exhibition “Sommerfrische” turn the alpine landscape itself into a space for cultural resonance and reflection.

Family holidays: Nature experiences for all ages

Lech Zürs is continuing to expand its summer offer for families. At Rud-Alpe, the water playground and petting zoo are being extended, while the popular marble run at Balmalp is being expanded. Themed trails such as Gipsi’s Riddle Trail, the heated Lech forest swimming pool and the family programme included with the Lech Card provide easy, accessible ways to enjoy movement, nature and time together. In cooperation with outdoor partner Arlberg Alpin, the programme also includes activities such as archery, canyoning and climbing for the whole family.

Alpine Landscapes

Beyond its outstanding events and high-quality offers, summer in Lech Zürs is defined above all by the exceptional alpine landscape of the Arlberg. Lake Formarin, the starting point of the Lechweg trail, Lake Spuller with its quiet sense of space, and Lake Butzen in its clear high-alpine setting are just a few of the region’s many scenic highlights. Together, they create a setting where nature, movement and relaxation are closely intertwined.

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KONTAKT:

Eva-Maria Müller
Head of Press & Travel Relations / Corporate Communications
Lech Zürs Tourismus GmbH
Dorf 164 • A-6764 Lech am Arlberg 

+43 5583 2161 529 
 presse@lechzuers.com