Kandahar Ski World Cup: The top event in January 2025 in St. Anton am Arlberg

Kandahar Ski World Cup: The top event in January 2024 in St. Anton am Arlberg

It’s that time of year again in mid-January – the Ski World Cup stops off at the Arlberg. On Saturday (January 11), the legendary Kandahar race takes place with the women’s downhill. On Sunday (12 January), the Super-G is on the program.

Ski World Cup makes a guest appearance on the Arlberg

The historic Kandahar races in St. Anton am Arlberg are a highlight right at the start of the year. The legendary descent starts at over 2,000 meters, with almost 700 vertical meters and over 2 kilometers of winding course to the Karl Schranz finish stadium in the middle of St. Anton. The maximum gradient of the slope is 78% and promises a spectacular race. The conditions are good, as confirmed by the FIS at the snow inspection on New Year’s Day. The fans and racers can therefore look forward to the January 11 and 12, 2025 can look forward to exciting matches in the downhill and super-G.

The Arlbergerin: home base for professional and amateur athletes

Anyone who achieves top sporting performance on a daily basis needs one thing above all else: recovery. Not only for ideal regeneration, but also for perfect preparation. In the modern rooms and cozy ambience of Hotel Die Arlbergerin, this is particularly successful. Not only recreational skiers, but also top athletes rely on our feel-good atmosphere. We are delighted that during the top events in January, a team of female racers also stays at our hotel. Both professional and amateur athletes can look forward to the following inclusive services at Die Arlbergerin:
– Beds with comfort mattresses for a restful sleep
– Small sauna area with Finnish sauna, bio sauna and loungers
– Breakfast with regional food & organic products
– Heated ski cellar and depot directly on the ski slope
– Free ski bus directly in front of the hotel
– One free parking space per room
– Free WiFi

The Arlberg Kandahar races – tradition meets modernity

The Arlberg is rightly regarded as the cradle of alpine skiing. The first traces of tourism can be found here as early as the 19th century, and the Arlberg Ski Club was founded in 1901. 20 years later, Austria’s first ski school was opened in St. Anton am Arlberg. In the same decade, in 1927, the first Kandahar race took place in St. Anton. Incidentally, the name Kandahar goes back to a British officer, the “Earl of Kandahar”. And even today, the competitions on the legendary Karl Schranz course are still referred to as the Arlberg Kandahar Race. With the Junior World Championships, another top event joins the successful history of skiing on the Arlberg. The tradition of ski racing literally meets the future in January in St. Anton am Arlberg.

Living in a traditional family business

It’s not just skiing on the Arlberg that can look back on a long tradition. The Hotel Die Arlbergerin and our Pension Der Steinbock also have a long history. The Steinbock is already over 300 years old and therefore exudes the charm of a typical Alpine farmhouse. Enjoy the traditional feel-good atmosphere without having to compromise on comfort. All rooms are bright and friendly. As a Tyrolean family business, the focus is on personality both in the hotel and in the guesthouse. Every winter we welcome skiers from all over the world and provide a wonderful break away from everyday life. We look forward to welcoming you during the top events in January.