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Bad Gastein vs Lech Zürs am Arlberg vs Mayrhofen: at a glance

Side-by-side comparison of Bad Gastein, Lech Zürs am Arlberg and Mayrhofen based on Alpe Match data: ski area, altitude, size, prices and access.

Bad GasteinLech Zürs am ArlbergMayrhofen
CountryAustriaAustriaAustria
RegionSalzburgArlbergTyrol
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centrePartlyPartlyPartly
Nearest airportsSalzburg Airport (SZG) (~90 km); Innsbruck Airport (INN) (~190 km)Innsbruck Airport (INN) ~120 km; Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) ~100 kmInnsbruck Airport (INN) - 70 km; Salzburg Airport (SZG) - 170 km
Ski area200 km305 km142 km
Blue slopes66 km131 km44 km
Red slopes105 km123 km66 km
Black slopes10 km51 km32 km
Ski lifts508861
Village altitude1,002 m1,444 m633 m
Maximum altitude2,686 m2,811 m2,500 m
Hiking trails600 km350 km532 km
Population3,8941,6043,930
Accommodation beds8,49010,00018,500

Key differences

  • Lech Zürs am Arlberg has the largest ski area: 305 km, compared with Bad Gastein (200 km) and Mayrhofen (142 km).
  • Lech Zürs am Arlberg has the most black slopes: 51 km, compared with Mayrhofen (32 km) and Bad Gastein (10 km).
  • Lech Zürs am Arlberg has the most ski lifts: 88, compared with Mayrhofen (61) and Bad Gastein (50).
  • Lech Zürs am Arlberg has the highest village: 1,444 m, compared with Bad Gastein (1,002 m) and Mayrhofen (633 m).
  • Lech Zürs am Arlberg has the highest top altitude: 2,811 m, compared with Bad Gastein (2,686 m) and Mayrhofen (2,500 m).
  • Bad Gastein has the most hiking trails: 600 km, compared with Mayrhofen (532 km) and Lech Zürs am Arlberg (350 km).
  • Mayrhofen has the largest accommodation capacity: 18,500, compared with Lech Zürs am Arlberg (10,000) and Bad Gastein (8,490).

Bad Gastein

World-renowned thermal springs combined with Belle Époque architecture and extensive high-altitude skiing in the Hohe Tauern National Park.

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Lech Zürs am Arlberg

Exclusive high-end alpine atmosphere, member of the 'Best of the Alps', largest contiguous ski area in Austria (Ski Arlberg), and renowned for high density of gourmet-awarded restaurants.

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Mayrhofen

World-class ski area Mountopolis featuring the 'Harakiri' (Austria's steepest slope), the PenkenPark for freeskiers, and proximity to the year-round Hintertux Glacier.

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