Out and about in nature together

Family summer in St. Anton

Take your family to St. Anton am Arlberg for an active trip and unforgettable summer moments. Easy hikes, exciting themed trails and varied excursion destinations invite young and old to discover nature together. Playgrounds on the mountain and cosy mountain restaurants ensure fun, relaxation and enjoyable breaks for the whole family.

Ball runs. Theme trails. Children’s playgrounds.

Activities for young & old

  • Exciting themed trails

    Discover the mountains with all the family on the Hopplweg at Gampen and on the Mutspuren circular hiking trail at Galzig. Both routes combine fresh mountain air with plenty of adventure and discovery for young and old alike.

  • Children’s playgrounds

    Whether you hit the playgrounds after a hike or discover them as a destination in its own right, you and your children will love the mountain summer in St. Anton am Arlberg. The Galzig, Gampen and Rendl mountain restaurants each feature a playground, with the exciting wooden ball runs offering a true highlight at Galzig and Gampen. 

  • Ball runs

    Get the ball rolling at Galzig and Gampen: exciting ball tracks for fun and games in the mountains await you at both locations. The 30-metre track at the Galzigbahn mountain station is particularly impressive, just pick up the balls from the restaurant Verwallstube Sommer. The ball run is integrated into a climbing tower and swings, offering a variety of experiences for the whole family.

  • Arlensattel water playground

    At the Arlensattel reservoir, a water playground at an altitude of 2,080 metres provides refreshing relief on warm days. Play in nature and recharge your batteries before continuing your discovery tour.

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For adventures of every age

Discoveries on the Hopplweg

From Gampen, the Hopplweg is an easy hike down into the valley to St. Anton. Children can discover the forest on an exciting exploration tour with numerous animals hidden along the way, including a cunning fox and a family of bears. Who can spot them all? On the family hiking trail, you and your children will experience fun and games in nature – a healthy and unforgettable adventure.

Facts about the Hopplweg

  • Easy hike
  • Ascent with the Gampenbahn
  • Start: Gampenbahn mountain station
  • Destination: St. Anton am Arlberg
  • Highlight: spot wildlife in the forest and explore nature
  • Tip: recharge your batteries on the sun terrace of the Gampen Restaurant before a leisurely hike into the valley
Circular hiking trail

Fun, play and learning on the Mutspuren trail

The Mutspuren circular hiking trail on the Galzig is an educational adventure for all the family. You can easily reach the starting point with the Galzigbahn, then follow in the footsteps of the Arlberg pioneers. Interactive stations, games and exciting tasks provide variety along the circular hiking trail. A special highlight on hot days is the water playground at the Arlensattel. Plan around 2.5 hours for the 5-km themed trail and take into account the operating hours of the Galzigbahn when planning your day. 

Panoramaweg Mutspuren trail

  • Cable car: Galzigbahn
  • Start: Galzigbahn mountain station
  • Distance: approx. 5 km for the circular trail
  • Time: approx. 2 hours for the circular trail
  • Food & Drink: Verwallstube Sommer
Fun & games

Exciting wooden ball run at the Galzig

A special highlight for children is the large wooden ball run at the Galzig playground. Here, the balls roll through varied elements and provide exciting play fun amidst the mountain scenery. It’s ideal entertainment for the little ones and an enjoyable break during your family outing.

Facts about the wooden ball run

  • Cable car: Galzigbahn
  • Location: Galzigbahn mountain station – in front of the Verwallstube Sommer restaurant
  • Length: 30 metres
  • Highlight: children’s playground with climbing tower and 2 swings
  • Refreshments: Verwallstube Sommer
Culinary heights

Relaxation & great food on the mountain

With magnificent panoramas on the sun terraces, the mountain restaurants of the Arlberger Bergbahnen invite you to enjoy refreshments in a relaxed environment surrounded by stunning mountains. Children’s playgrounds are located nearby at Gampen, Galzig and Rendl, so that even the youngest guests have plenty of space to play while you soak up the views.

Mountain restaurants at a glance

  • Verwallstube Sommer
  • Valluga View Restaurant
  • Gampen Restaurant
  • Kapall Restaurant
  • Rendl Restaurant
Summer season times

Operating hours of the cable cars in summer in St. Anton

From mid-June to early October, the summer cable cars in St. Anton am Arlberg take you comfortably to the family hike starting points and the mountain playgrounds.

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The family summer in St. Anton offers you and your children the chance to actively explore the mountains: hike along the Hopplweg trail or explore the Mutspuren circular trail on the Galzig. While the kids play in the playgrounds or on the wooden ball track, you can enjoy stunning views and culinary breaks—fun, games, and pure nature for the whole family.


For children, St. Anton offers attractions such as the Hopplweg trail on the Gampen and the Mutspuren circular hiking trail on the Galzig—both of which feature exciting discoveries, activity stations, and nature experiences for the whole family.

Experience summer in St. Anton

St. Anton am Arlberg

Experience summer in St. Anton