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SKI ARLBERG: ZÜRS

📍Zurs am Arlberg, Vorarlberg, Austria

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Photo: Tino Rischawy · Unsplash License · Photo details

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Vertical drop
3,609 ft*
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Skiable terrain
680 acres*
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Avg snowfall
354 in*
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Lifts
14*

Skischule Zürs

Zürs village ice rink for group ski lessons

Ski LessonsSnowboard LessonsOff Piste GuidingPrivate Lessons

Skischule Zürs offers group ski lessons, private snowboard coaching and off-piste guiding. The school took its official name in winter 1931/32, after the village's first private lesson in 1906.

Why we like it

Group skiers meet by the village ice rink across from Hotel Edelweiss and join others at their level. Arrive with your equipment before the group assembles.

Best for:

Village group lessonsPrivate snowboard coachingGuided freeriding
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, recommendation details, website, ski lessons, snowboard lessons, off piste guiding, private lessons.

Without current field-level confirmation: description.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

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Strolz Sport Zürs

Strolz shop in Zürs, Ski Arlberg

RentalsBoot FittingCustom BootsTuningStorage

Strolz’s Zürs shop is part of its Lech–Zürs network for equipment rental, ski service, boot fitting and ski depots.

Why we like it

If you’re considering made-to-measure Strolz boots, ask which shop handles your fitting. The Zürs branch also gives you a village contact for rental equipment.

Best for:

Zürs shop accessMade-to-measure ski bootsRental, service, and depot
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, rentals, boot fitting, custom boots, tuning, storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

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Sport Falch

Hotel Edelweiss, Zürs 79

RentalsTuningRetail

Sport Falch at Hotel Edelweiss rents skis and snowboards and sells winter accessories. Its workshop handles waxing, edge sharpening and base repairs.

Why we like it

This is a village pickup for skis or a board and a place to bring your own gear for service. Describe the base or edge work you need when enquiring.

Best for:

Village rental pickupSki and snowboard service
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, rentals, tuning, retail.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

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Pro Tip: Book Early

Lessons and rentals at popular resorts often book up quickly, especially during peak season and holidays. We recommend booking at least 1–2 weeks in advance to secure your preferred times.

Sources & planning context

Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.

Other names · Zurs am Arlberg, Zurs, Zuers am Arlberg

Compare the kind of instruction or equipment you need. The provider can match your ability, age and dates to a current program.

Typically early December to mid April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗
Summer and winter destination
Yes
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter
Summer chairlift sightseeing on Seekopfbahn; hiking around Zürsersee and along the Green Ring.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Summer visit planning
Seekopfbahn had a summer operating period of June 26–October 4 in 2026.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Official website
https://www.skiarlberg.at/en
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Base elevation (ft)
5633
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Vertical drop (ft), Skiable area (acres), Lifts, Runs, Reported average snowfall (in), Summit elevation (ft).

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Ski Arlberg | The White Ring ↗The circuit includes Madloch–Zug ski route 170. This is a multi-lift itinerary with a ski route, not one blue piste. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Lech Zürs | Green Ring ↗The separate Green Ring is a summer walking circuit. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Lech Zürs | Regional arrival ↗Langen and St. Anton are railway gateways; the road approach uses the Flexengalerie and Flexenpass. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Stuben | Flexenbahn connection ↗Flexenbahn and the Trittkopf lifts link the Zürs side with Alpe Rauz. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Epic Pass | Ski Arlberg ↗Eligible passholders must meet the participating-property and qualifying-stay requirements. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Grand resort Zürserhof | 5 stars luxury resort ↗The five-star Zürserhof opens directly onto the Arlberg slopes and lists rooms, suites, an extensive spa and gourmet dining. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Das Edelweiss - Hotel Edelweiss Zürs ↗Historic Hotel Edelweiss has 62 individually designed rooms on the piste in Zürs, with restaurants, bars and the Capri Spa. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

A-ROSA · Thurnher’s Alpenhof ↗The operator offers a piste-side boutique hotel, rooms and suites, a spa with an indoor pool, sauna, steam room and treatments. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Haus Küng · Zürs ↗The family-run bed and breakfast in Zürs offers guest rooms and describes a ski return to its back door. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Skischule Zürs history ↗The school identifies 1906 as the first private lesson and winter 1931/32 as the adoption of its official school name. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Skischule Zürs group lessons ↗Ability-based ski groups gather by the village ice rink opposite Hotel Edelweiss, with equipment required before lessons. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Skischule Zürs private lessons ↗The school's private programme covers snowboard coaching and off-piste guiding. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Sport Falch in Zürs ↗The destination identifies this Hotel Edelweiss shop at Zürs 79 with ski and snowboard rentals, edge and base service and accessories. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Strolz Sport & Mode ↗The retained branch and company review documents ski hire, service, depots and specialist made-to-measure boots. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Hotel Edelweiss Zürs | Dining arrangements ↗Edelspeis is the hotel’s à la carte restaurant and welcomes outside guests. The Edelweiss Bar also serves food. Reservations are recommended. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Bergrestaurant Seekopf ↗Bergrestaurant Seekopf Direkt neben den Bergstationen Seekopf- und Zürserseebahn. Auf der großzügigen Sonnenterrasse oder im gemütlichen Innenraum stärken sich Skifahrerende mit heimischen Klassikern und beliebten Hüttengerichten. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

  • Ski Arlberg winter schedule ↗

    Official planned season; limited operation possible.

  • Seekopf Nature Mountain — Lech Zürs Tourism ↗

    Summer chairlift sightseeing on Seekopfbahn; hiking around Zürsersee and along the Green Ring.

  • Ski Arlberg Lech Zürs guide ↗

    The first-party Ski Arlberg Lech Zürs guide page states the asserted mountain facts. Metric source values are stored in the site's rounded imperial display units.

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