Skiing Getaway with Ease
Fast and Comfortable from Hamburg to St. Anton am Arlberg on the ICE
With the “Ski Express Tyrol,” St. Anton am Arlberg achieved a new milestone in mobility: For the first time in December 2022, an ICE traveled directly from Hamburg through Munich to St. Anton am Arlberg. Tourism Director Martin Ebster expressed his excitement, “When the visionaries of St. Anton built the Arlberg railway and our train station, they were surely not aware of the significance. 140 years later, both are more crucial than ever in terms of sustainability. Therefore, we are delighted to take another step towards environmentally friendly travel for our guests with the new direct ICE connection from Hamburg.” With the arrival of the first ICE 1201, St. Anton am Arlberg (1,303 meters) now officially hosts the world's highest ICE station.
The “Ski Express Tyrol” will run in the winter season 2023/24 until March 30, 2024, departing every Saturday at 04.32 AM from Hamburg and taking guests to the “cradle of alpine skiing” in about ten hours via Hannover, Munich, and Innsbruck, and back. Additionally, there is another ICE direct connection to St. Anton departing from Munich at 06.27 AM on Saturdays. With an arrival time of 10.08 AM, ski enthusiasts can enjoy nearly a full day on the slopes. In the summer season 2024, from June 20 to October 5, an ICE connection between Munich and St. Anton will also be available.
The train ends where the vacation begins – thanks to the 'Ski Express Tyrol' from Hamburg through Hannover, Munich, and Innsbruck, the 'cradle of alpine skiing' is now the official home of the world's highest ICE station.
New environmentally friendly travel tool already in operation
St. Anton am Arlberg is a highly sought-after destination for travelers across Europe, offering excellent rail connectivity. The local tourism board operates a station counter, providing an additional service hub for visitors. Within the Tyrolean region, guests can easily navigate without the need for a car, thanks to a well-organized bus system that ensures convenient transportation to and from all districts and neighboring communities in the Stanzertal area. Those staying in St. Anton am Arlberg can access everything on foot, thanks to the close proximity of attractions and amenities.
Starting from the summer of 2022, visitors have been able to plan their journeys with minimal carbon footprint using the new tool called GreTA (Green Travel Alternatives). Additionally, the Austrian Federal Railways offer special deals for guests traveling from specific regions, making it effortless to reach St. Anton am Arlberg from Hamburg, Düsseldorf, Amsterdam, Vienna, or Graz. The Nightjet Combo Ticket, as it's known, includes a round-trip train ride with a reserved seat, a three to six-day lift pass, and transportation to the desired hotel, making travel hassle-free.
