Mountain town in Tyrol, Austria
St. Anton
Austria's best-known big-terrain ski resort, with steep off-piste, lively après-ski and summer hiking. Good for confident skiers and seasonal workers; expensive, small and very quiet outside the season.
At a glance
- Safety5/5Very safeDetails
- Monthly budget$3,150–4,500Comfortable, one person · €2,800–4,000Details
- Value for money11/100Better value than 10% of places we coverDetails
- Best time to goJan–MarWarmest: Jul, 20°CDetails
- Internet107 MbpsFixed broadband, Austria medianDetails
- Tap waterYes, drinkableAlpine tap water is excellent and safe.Details
- LGBTQ+4/5WelcomingDetails
- Solo travel4/5English: widely spokenDetails
- Doctor's visit$90–180Private clinic, without insuranceDetails
- Getting aroundSki bus (lines 1–9, 760)Very walkableDetails
- Cash or cardMixed: cards and cashCards work in shops and most restaurants.Details
Where to stay in St. Anton
Areas visitors base themselves in.
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| St. Anton village centre | Lifts, bars, shops and the railway station |
| Nasserein | Quieter hotels and chalets a few minutes' walk or bus from the centre |
| St. Christoph | High-altitude hotels near the pass and ski access |
Apps that work in St. Anton
No ride-hailing apps work here; see the taxi note below.
- Maps: Google Maps
- Messaging: WhatsApp
- ÖBB: Train tickets, times and Sparschiene fares
- WienMobil: Vienna public transport tickets and routes
- Taxis: Taxis are limited and costly; pre-book and consider shared airport transfers. Ride-hailing apps are not reliable here.
Cash, cards and tipping
What to carry and how to pay. Money in Austria.
- Mixed: cards and cash Cards work in shops and most restaurants. Mountain huts, small bars and ski school bookings often want cash; there are ATMs in the village.
- Currency: Euro (EUR). US$1 ≈ €0.89 on 03 Oct 2026.
- ATMs: Bank ATMs (Bankomat) rarely charge foreign cards; Euronet and independent machines add fees. Decline currency conversion.
- Tipping: Round up or add about 5–10%, telling the server the total when you pay.
- Paying by phone: Apple Pay and Google Pay work wherever cards are accepted.
Before you go
Visa and entry
- Schengen rules: 90 days in any 180 across the whole area; days spent in other Schengen countries count.
- The EU Entry/Exit System is live: non-EU visitors register fingerprints and a face photo at first entry, so expect longer queues.
- ETIAS (a €20 online pre-travel authorisation) is not required yet; its start has been delayed, so check before travel.
Emergency numbers
Police 133 · Ambulance 144 · Fire 122 · All emergencies 112
Plugs
Type C, F · 230 V, 50 Hz. Do I need an adapter?
SIM and eSIM
Carrier shops or HoT SIMs at Hofer supermarkets; prepaid SIMs must be registered with ID. EU SIMs roam at home rates. eSIMs work for visitors.
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Sources
- St. Anton am Arlberg tourism
- ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways)
- tirol kliniken
- St. Anton bus and guest card tickets
- Ski Arlberg: regional bus in St. Anton
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