Kristiania Lech is a perfect winter retreat from the urban rush, right in the middle of the Alps. The hotel is located very close to the city centre, with a 5 minute walking distance to the ski lifts, the pistes and the beginning of the cross-country ski run. For more than 30 years the Ski Hotel has combined fresh creative ideas with Austrian tradition for the perfect winter escape into a private world of luxury in Austria!

Othmar Schneider brought a slalom gold medal and a downhill silver medal back to Lech from the Olympic winter games in Oslo in 1952, later he ran ski schools in Boyne Mountain, Michigan and in Portillo, Chile. On his return to Lech he built the renowned resort hotel Kristiania. Thus, it is natural that the Kristiania has been one of a kind for service and style. It’s exquisite individuality and unique charm has made the Kristiania what it is today.

The Kristiania embodies the magnificent union of precious alpine traditions, modern technology and a contemporary perspective on living and lifestyles. Not only do guest rent a room at the Kristiania, but their own private art collection. A varied arts collection consisting of several paintings and pictures by well-known artists of the turn of the century as well as contemporary works await them. The dream of uniting art and life, an atmosphere in which guest feels they are living with their own art collection. Each room is the location to enjoy art privately and individualistically, it's a new way to present art and it’s one of a kind.

Through the window of each room the world seems invitingly close, yet at a comfortable distance, providing privacy guest can feel and touch. The Kristiania's rooms and suites overlook either the vista of Lech or peaceful mountains; all rooms and suites rally sophisticated Austrian decor with subtle traditional influences. The 30 rooms and suites combine the highest levels of comfort and innovation with exceptional standards of personal service. Throughout the bathrooms at the Kristiania clean lines and subtle colors combine with simple stylish design. Understated luxury and good use of light create a sense of tranquility and serenity.

Within the restaurants there are three dining rooms in which guest are pampered according to every virtue of Austrian hospitality. Excellent and selected Austrian cuisine and finest wines are as natural to them as impeccable service and style; the ambience is enlivened by exclusive art works, while guest enjoy discreet elegance, the stock in trade at the Kristiania is perceptible at the moment the door opens. Membership in La Confrèrie des Chevaliers du Tastevin and Johansens is both a challenge and a hallmark at the Kristiania.

The Bar and the Hall are most inviting to meet friends; the focus of the extremely well stocked cellar are malts, there guest will find light lunches and tea served during the day, before dinner refreshing aperitifs or a relaxing good night cup later in the evening. At Kristiania they want guest to feel at home while providing an unforgettable experience.

Within easy reach of the center, at a five minutes walking distance from the ski slopes, next to the cross country ski track, en route to Zug the Kristiania surprises with a perfect peaceful and unique site that provides an unforgettable impression facing the incredible scenery of Lech and the Alps. Should you drive to Lech yourself take the road from Feldkirch via Stuben and the Flexenpass (A14, arriving from the West) or from Innsbruck or Landeck via the Arlbergpass (A12, arriving from the East).