January: the best month for a ski vacation
The Christmas season is barely over and the new year is just around the corner. Do you already have resolutions for 2025? Such as doing more sport, spending more time in nature, taking more time out from everyday life or traveling more with family and friends? Then start implementing them right away in January! January, as we say in Austria, is the best and cheapest month for a skiing vacation. Why is that? Find out in this article.
#1 Free slopes: pleasure skiing on the Arlberg
They are guaranteed to make every skier’s heart beat faster – empty slopes with plenty of space for your own turns. And there’s plenty of it in the first month of the year. The Christmas vacations are over, the semester and carnival vacations have not yet begun. So it’ s perfect for all those who can plan their vacation as they wish and want to enjoy premium skiing. Explore the more than 300 kilometers of slopes in Austria’s largest interconnected ski area, Ski Arlberg, almost on your own. There are no waiting times at the lifts either. You can also enjoy a relaxing break in one of the many huts in the ski area. Even these are not as full as during the vacation season. In short: you have plenty of time to explore the slopes around St. Anton am Arlberg and can enjoy your skiing days to the full.
#2 Perfect conditions: Snow, snow and more snow
January is known for lots of snow and endless powder runs. While winter is only just getting started in December, it is already in full swing in January. Not only St. Anton am Arlberg is transformed into a true winter wonderland. There are also wonderful winter sights in the ski area.
Everything looks so much better with a generous snow cap, doesn’t it? And feels better too. Because the piste conditions in January are top. Sufficient snow and cold temperatures are the ingredients for perfectly groomed slopes. By the way: the risk of injury is also low when skiing in January. The reasons for this are the low capacity utilization in the ski area and the good snow and slope conditions. So what are you waiting for? On your skis, get set, go.
#3 Price advantage: Same performance, pay less
That sounds almost too good to be true, doesn’t it? Not only do you get to enjoy the benefits of January (empty pistes and perfect snow conditions), you also spend less money. At the adult hotel Die Arlbergerin you can really save in January. Thanks to our dynamic prices, you pay less on the accommodation price than in the high season. And of course you can also enjoy all inclusive services.
Look forward to a rich breakfast buffet, use of the sauna area, free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, one parking space per room, free ski and boot storage at Alber Sport right on the slopes, cozy bathrobes in the rooms, the ski bus right outside the front door and many other vacation highlights.
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#4 Relaxed journey: On the road away from the vacation season
Your vacation is not only more relaxed on site. Arrival and departure are also much less stressful, as there are no statutory vacations in Austria or the surrounding countries. No traffic jams on the highways and no overcrowded trains. Speaking of trains: if you travel to St. Anton am Arlberg by train, you may also be able to get a price advantage here. This is because the prices for trains or flights adjust depending on supply and demand.
Away from the vacation season, you not only enjoy a relaxed arrival and departure, but also peace and relaxation on site. The “Adults only” Hotel Die Arlbergerin is the best choice for cozy hours for two in snowy St. Anton. Our tip: Plan your couple’s vacation in January and enjoy togetherness and perfect piste conditions.
#5 Powder Days: January is the time for deep snow
It’s not just the conditions on the slopes that are perfect. January is also the best month for skiing off the slopes. No wonder, as the first month of the year used to be called the snow month or winter month. And January lives up to both of these names. Casual turns in powder snow and butter-soft deep snow slopes await you. The Arlberg has over 200 kilometers of open terrain to offer. Freeriders and backcountry specialists from all over the world make a pilgrimage to St. Anton am Arlberg. But don’t worry – January not only offers plenty of snow, but also many sunny days. The snow crystals glisten particularly beautifully when skiing in the sun in January.
We can think of hundreds more reasons for a skiing vacation in January on the Arlberg. But it’s best to experience it for yourself. We are looking forward to meeting you!
NEW: Book earlier, pay less!
Being early is even more worthwhile from now on. Hotel Die Arlbergerin has introduced a dynamic pricing system this season. What this means for you? The price varies and adjusts to supply and demand. Similar to what you already know from air and train travel. This means that times in the low season and travel dates further in the future are automatically cheaper. As a direct booker, you also save up to 15% on our website compared to other booking portals. Take your chance to get a great deal in January too.
See you soon at Die Arlbergerin.
Best regards from St. Anton am Arlberg
The siblings
Barbara & Mathias Kometer