EXCITE - Lech Ski ThrillsKristiania Lech is surrounded by vast ski terrain in the Arlberg Region of the Austrian Alps. There are 171 miles of groomed slopes, plus off-piste terrain that includes steep couloirs, deep powder fields, forest glades and natural challenges. Skiers can take advantage of 85 lifts and cable cars, many with heated seats and pull-down bubbles. There are no lift lines because daily lift ticket sales are limited. Slopes descend to seven villages connected by a shuttle bus service.
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ACQUIRE - Alpine Attire & AccessoriesTo be stylish on and off the slopes, ski aficionados head to world-renowned Strolz in Lech, featured in Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason. This famous shop is a destination for elite skiers who want to acquire custom-fit ski boots, alpine leather boots, ski apparel, woolens and traditional Austrian clothing. Kristiania Lech has an exclusive personal shopper to pick out ski vacation accessories or gifts to bring home.
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ADMIRE - Art That IntriguesThe Kristiania Lech is as much a gallery as a hotel. Its walls are filled with famous contemporary works of art. The collection consists of more than 200 contemporary paintings, sculptures, prints and tapestries by emerging and established artists such as Max Cole, Roy Lichtenstein, Max Bill and Sam Francis.
Some of the ground floor public spaces are now dedicated as an Artist Gallery to showcase the talents, personalities and techniques of young artists. Some of these notable works are offered for sale.
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SAVOR - Epicurean Adventures at Kristiania LechAt Kristiania Lech, guests can choose to eat in the main dining room, the fireplace room, the Rote Bar or the outdoor terrace. There is a prix-fixe, five-course dinner menu available in the main dining room; the menu changes daily. Highlights include homemade bread, amuse buche, an artisan cheese cart and chocolate buffet. There are two sommeliers to ensure perfect wine and food pairings. Après ski, fresh apple strudel is served. After dinner, guests can sample the 20 Schnapps in the Rote Bar.
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INDULGE - Peak Luxury ExperiencesKristiania Lech knows how to pamper. Guests may book a private ski guide; heli-skiing adventure; skiing with an Olympic champion; and the services of a private ski valet to transport skis directly to and from the lifts at the beginning and end of the day. Other experiences include touring by helicopter and Maybach limousine, sleigh rides, personal chef dinner, personal butler trained in Louis Vuitton packing and unpacking techniques, bath butler and gourmet heli-picnics.
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ENJOY - Winter Entertainment In The AlpsKristiania Lech hosts a variety of cultural programs including live piano music, author readings, contemporary music festival, special wine dinners, cooking classes and Gerstner Chocolate Week.
Excellent food and drink are available at mountain huts serving skiers of all levels on the way down the slopes. Guests also enjoy ice skating, sledding, or private horse drawn sleigh rides with Clydesdales and sip a hot cocoa by the warm fire.
The lively après ski scene in Lech features outdoor music and guests enjoying Austrian schnapps and regional beers.
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RELAX - Spa Indulgences at Kristiania LechThe Seventies Spa at Kristiania Lech features a sauna, whirlpool and a menu of massages drawing from healing techniques from around the world. The ultimate is the Kristiania Ritual, including an essential oil footbath, aromatherapy bath and custom massage, followed by a glass of Champagne.
At the end of a challenging ski day, guests relax with sumptuous terry cloth robes, hot water bottles and warmed towels. Beds feature custom-made 400-thread count Austrian sheets, plump down pillows and goose down duvets.
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