Postillion Winter 2021/22 Edition

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Finally back, wedeling down the slopes, tramping through deep snow and sitting by a cosy fireplace in the evening. Finally back, watching the dancing snowflakes and experiencing the fairy-tale winter scenery at the Arlberg at close quarters. Celebrating life at the “Post”, enjoying culinary delights, and being happy. Winter holidays are finally back! WelcomeDear Guests, dear Friends Home of the “Post”! We look back on a winter season such as we never experienced before. A closed property for six months, no beaming faces after a wonderful skiing day, no heartfelt joy of reunion with our guests, no cosy hours at an open fireplace, empty Stuben and guest rooms. In the entire history of the “Post”, this had never ever happened before. And we were admittedly often very sad, uncertain and perplexed. We had more time for us, for our family, for our employees. Time for winter walks and skiing days. Time for new ideas, for further development and team building.

“An inn only feels good, when guests fill the house.” The Moosbrugger Family

Your hosts Florian and Sandra Moosbrugger

We are now all the more looking forward to the next winter – of course full of hope and confidence that we will be able to experience this winter season together Post Weekly Package again. In a safe environment and with comprehensive Bookable: 05.12.2021 – 24.04.2022 protection measures and hopefully more beautiful, Enjoy seven nights with half board, free use relaxed and appreciative than ever before. of the spa area, daily afternoon tea and a newspaper of your choice. We are very much looking forward to you. From EUR 3,280 for 2 persons With warmest regards in a double room.

The Moosbrugger Family Dancing snowflakes, white mountain tops, nature covered in deep snow, bitterly cold air and warm, cosy Stuben . . . winter at the Arlberg enchants!

Lech has already been known for decades as a winter wonderland par excellence far beyond the borders. In former times, mainly skiers discovered the vast extents and snow certainty of the region for themselves. Today, there are more and more non- skiers who have come to know and love nature and its many different possibilities around Lech.

moments in Lech Magic Write your personal winter fairytale. Stories for the eternity which you love to remember with a smile on your face.

Enjoy more than 40 km of hiking trails through the snow-covered winter scenery, discover new trails during snowshoeing or compete in a funny sledge ride. Athletes can rely on 27 km of perfectly groomed cross-country skiing trails. Practising grounds with unparalleled opportunities.

A very special experience is offered by a romantic horse-drawn sleigh ride through the snow-covered nature. Wrapped in blankets, you explore the enchanting winter scenery . . . and under a clear starry sky, the outing turns into moments you will never forget.

Private luxury moments Our concierge team will be pleased to advise you and take care of your very private luxury moments The winterof the fairy-tale Arlberg around Lech.

over theSkiing course of time Investments into the future The foundation for ski tourism was laid Ski Arlberg at the Hotel Hospiz in St Christoph Guests travel from far to spend the most beautiful time of the year at the Arlberg – the cradle of Alpine when the “Ski Club Arlberg” was skiing. With more than 305 kilometres of slopes, 88 state-of-the-art lifts and cable cars as well as more established in 1901. After the first than 200 km of deep snow downhill runs, the Arlberg is the largest interconnected skiing area in ski races and ski courses, Hannes and the fifth largest skiing area in the world. Schneider founded the first ski school in 1922. He also invented With its altitude - the highest elevation in the skiing area is at the peak of the Valuga at 2,811 metres - the so-called “Arlberg technique”. the Arlberg is also one of the snowiest ski areas. In 1937, the first drag lift in the world was built in Zürs. The Galzig cable car In the 2021/22 winter season you can again look forward to novelties in the ski area: in St Anton was one of the first in the The tow-person chairlift Zugerbergbahn says “goodbye” after 52 years and is replaced by a high-speed Alpine region. In 1939 the first ski lift gondola lift for 10 persons of the most recent generation. With up to 6 metres per second, it takes you was operated in Lech. less than five minutes to get directly to the mountain and enjoy the 360° panorama on Balm alp.

The Madloch chairlift, which has carried a very large number of guests already since 1967, will likewise be replaced by a high-speed chairlift with bubble, and will in future transport more than 2,000 persons A novelty in 2004: the first heated chairlifts in the world were put into operation in Lech and Schröcken. With per hour. the construction of the Flexenbahn, the success story of the Arlberg reached its peak so far – Ski Arlberg has become the largest interconnected skiing area in Austria.

Arlberg Alpin Midweek Package Our partner of many years and outdoor expert Bookable: 09.01.2022 – 24.04.2022 Enjoy three nights including half With the certified local ski guides of the “Arlberg Alpin” ski school, we have the perfect partner for your board, a two day ski pass and a unforgettable ski holidays at our side. massage treatment. The Midweek Enjoy a perfect skiing day with your private guide and explore what the region has to offer. Arlberg Alpin Package is bookable between Sunday offers a broadly diversified programme in which individual support comes first. and Friday.

Our Reception will be pleased to advise you From EUR 2,150 for two persons and make a reservation according to your wishes for you. in a double room (Pre) Christmas in Lech “ChristmasAdvent, Christmas as andin theNew oldYear’s days…” Eve at the “Post” traditions Traditional Advent markets If the smell of home-made cookies, hot punch and fir twigs lies in the air, Christmas time is near. The “Christmas markets” around Lech are a fixed component of the pre-Christmas tradition at the Arlberg We celebrate the most contemplative time of the year at the “Post” very traditionally and inspired by old every year. Enjoy home-made delights such as “roasted customs. The hotel is seasonally decorated, the Christmas tree is adorned by the family, stories are read by ”, stroll through the streets with their wonderful the fireside and during romantic guided torch-lit hikes in the snowy winter scenery, the magic of Christmas is Christmas decoration and listen to idyllic Advent sounds. in the air. Advent market Lech

The traditional nativity play “Joseph and Mary looking for a shelter” as well as the visit to the midnight mass The Barbara Day enjoy every year a very high popularity and provide Christmas holidays at the “Post” with their personal On 4 December, St Barbara’s Day, twigs of apple, cherry touch. and chestnut trees are collected and placed in hot water next to the oven. If the twigs blossom on Christmas Eve, For the crowning finale, a very fine gala dinner awaits you at the turn of the year with exclusive celebrations this means joy and happiness for the next year. on New Year’s Eve, to herald in the New Year in the Lech world of mountains.

Nicholas and Krampus Blooming Barbara twig St Nicholas is one of the most important saints of the Catholic church in Austria. His special day on 6 December is related to many customs and traditions. In a very traditional way he is wandering around with his frightening Krampuses on 6 December. Whilst Nicholas rewards the children with presents, the devil-like Krampuses are rattling their chains and frightening kids who were naughty and mischievous.

Nicholas

The “Post” nativity play Host family Moosbrugger Every year the “Post” employees stage a nativity play for our guests around Christmas, which is always very popular. They play Joseph and Mary looking for shelter Eagerly awaited and widely popular every year – and the message of Christmas is narrated with musical das „Post“ accompaniment.

house At the “Post” a fine is baked every Guided torch-lit hikes year very traditionally based on an old recipe during Nativity play Tramping through the snow-covered scenery with lit the Advent season. The tinkering of the little house is torches, observing wildlife in all tranquillity and looking a tradition which makes many children’s eyes shine. forward to a warming drink by a crackling fire – the weekly guided torch-lit hike is a fixed event in the pre-Christmas The delicious ingredients continue to be a secret weekly programme of the “Post”. kept by our chef – and this is one of the reasons why we are so much looking forward to it.

Torches in the snow at the Arlberg While the snowflakes are gently wrapping . . . here time stands still nature in a white dress, you can enjoy the Spa experiences soothing combination of warm water and refreshing mountain air in the 15-meter- long, heated outdoor pool. When you enter our luxurious spa area you feel a sense of warmth, satisfaction and deceleration. Our wellness oasis serves as a retreat, a place to relax, regenerate and recharge.

The spacious sauna worlds with a view of pristine nature and the arolla pine beds in the rest oasis invite to rest and stay.

Enjoy our “Post” classic

The whole-body massage is ideally suited to relieve tensions, support blood circulation and stimulate the metabolism.

Experience the combination of a relaxing mud pack for the back followed by an Alpienne back massage Post Romance Package with a “back fitness” application. Bookable 05.12.2021 – 24.04.2022

The beauty deluxe facial focuses on skin activation Enjoy seven nights with half board, free use with a cellular serum, a two-phase mask as well as of the spa area, daily afternoon tea and a In the Beauty Department, you are Romantik Pauschale an individually customised eyecare and cellular newspaper of your choice. perfectly pampered by our competent treatment. From EUR 2,350 team from head to toe. Select from our for two persons in a double room comprehensive range of massage and cosmetic treatments. ele·gant particularly striking through distinction, harmony, taste “an elegant appearance” First-class in Lech Feinpostladen In our FeinPostLaden shop we have an “The worlddelights belongs to those who enjoy it.” extraordinary offer of carefully selected products for you. You can choose from We have devoted ourselves to delights at the outstanding wines, home-made delights, “Post” in Lech along this motto. Traditional regional products and much more – take a dishes are turned by our kitchen brigade headed piece of “Post” home with you. We will be by chef David Wagger into wonderful culinary pleased to put together an individual selection With the highest density of highly acclaimed delights. Refined with love for details and for you. And to whet your appetite, we will be restaurants per inhabitant Lech is one of modern and new interpretations. pleased to invite you to tastings. the worldwide leading places for culinary delights and hospitality. From Austrian The cosy ”Post” Stuben, plus enjoyment at the classics through high quality gourmet dinners highest level with select wines, impart a sense of or newly interpreted fondue delights – at the “arriving” and “coming home”. “Post” there is always the right culinary event for everybody.

Schloss Gobelsburg

. . . ranks amongst the oldest monastic wine estates in Europe and celebrates its 850th anniversary in 2021. The estate has been directed by Eva and Michael Moosbrugger (Falstaff Vintner of the Year 2006) The „Post“ Online Shop since 1996 and can look back on a documented wine making history dating back to the 12th century. In our online shop you can order our products to be conveniently sent to your home. Here you will A specialty of the estate is the wine making of former find gift boxes put together with a lot of love times from which the Grüne Veltliner and Riesling and wonderful gifts for every occasion – “Tradition” are derived. Another focus is placed on we will also be pleased to advise you the red wine varieties Pinot Noir and St Laurent, on the phone. which were the category winners in the Falstaff Red Wine Guide for the past two years. In 2019 Schloss We thank you with a small surprise Gobelsburg was admitted by the American Wine and from a purchasing value of EUR 100 Spirits magazine to the list of the Top 100 Wineries onwards! in the World. at the „Post“ Concierge Service With that little Art has always played an important role at the “Post”. Valuable pieces from renowned artists Our first-class Concierge extraService makes your from all over the world have found a new home in vacation at the “Post” extraordinary and is our premises and provide the “Post” with its very available to you on request every day during own unmistakeable character. The pictures and your entire stay. paintings also contribute to the typically homey, pleasant ambience and fascinate guests from near The comforts provided by our competent and far. Paintings by Günther Wasmeier in the Herzog Suite concierge team include, amongst others, table reservations in the most coveted restaurants of the region, reservations for events of any The well-known Lüftlmaler (mural art painter) Günther Wasmeier has created many of our kind, the booking of ski courses, private ski paintings and special designs both inside and outside our property. His works adorn, amongst guides, reservations of excursions such as others, several room categories like the Herzog or Fürsten suites and the widely known “Post” horse-drawn sleigh rides, recommendations façade. for your winter holidays, insider tips and much more – actually everything your heart desires.

BMW test drive

This winter our guests can again test a new high- horsepower BMW during a test drive. Reserve your drive at our Reception. We will be pleased to help you in planning your itinerary and Our popular “Emo Stube” owes its name to the wish you a wonderful driving experience. artist Emo Henrich. His works mark the traditional Stube and provide it with its pleasant atmosphere and cosiness.

The paintings of the “Post” façade have been created by three well- known artists. Rudolf Winkler (from the Innsbruck region), Heinrich Bickel (from Garmisch) and Günther In the light-flooded panorama restaurant, Wasmeier (from Bavaria) have Professor Georg-Arnold Graboné (south each designed part of the famous German painter from the 19th / 20th century) is façade. and feel at ease responsible for all the works of art. ... Arrive Single rooms

Winter Rates 2021/22 Our single rooms are all unique: up to 25 m2 in size, lovingly furnished with sofa and coffee table. All single rooms have a private bathroom with tub and 03.12.2021 - 24.04.2022 toilet.

03.12.21 to 24.04.22 € 359 to € 666

All prices for one person with breakfast per day. The half board supplement is EUR 50 per person.

Double rooms

Relax in the comfortable sitting area and enjoy your room with 26 m2 to 34 m2 or make yourself comfortable in the spacious double bed. Some rooms have private balcony which invites to sunbathing. All double rooms have a private bathroom with tub and toilet. Comfort and combined with cosiness and wellbeing. 03.12.21 to 24.04.22 € 574 to € 1.066 48 rooms and suitesluxury await you at the “Post”, all unmistakeable and unique with their own character. With lovingly selected details, works of art, wonderful fabrics and sophisticated exquisiteness, all our rooms have All prices for one person with breakfast per day. their own touch and every room narrates its own story. Let yourself be inspired by our different categories and The half board supplement is EUR 50 per person. dream already now of the “Post” – for your well deserved luxury holidays at the Arlberg.

These extras are included in our rate: Jäger rooms

» All rooms have a bath tub or shower, toilet, hairdryer, safe and Decorated in the traditional hunting style of the “Post”, you reside in the “Jägerzimmer (hunter’s room)” on cosy 35 m2. Hunting motifs and noble rustic minibar, telephone and satellite TV furniture create a very special atmosphere. The spacious living / bedrooms » Broadband internet access via WLAN throughout the hotel are partly equipped with tiled stoves or balconies. Here, too, a bathroom with tub and toilet are a matter of course. » Laptops for use » Welcome gift in your room 03.12.21 to 24.04.22 » Daily newspapers are digitally available through our € 718 to € 1.333

Guestnet platform All prices for one person with breakfast per day. » Very soft bathrobes The half board supplement is EUR 50 per person. » Polished shoes every morning outside your room » Breakfast whenever you want » „Beauty & Spa” area with outdoor pool, sauna and steam bath » Gym with a wide range of equipment Postillion rooms » Kids playroom, kids swing, Playstation and an own pool From the inviting anteroom to the comfortable living / sleeping area with sit- area for kids ting area and tiled stove / fireplace to the walk-in closet, the Postillion rooms » Weekly music evenings with zither offer generous cosiness on 40 2m . The bathrooms are of course all equipped with tub, partly also with bidet or shower with steam bath. » Individual surprises for birthdays and other personal celebration days 03.12.21 to 24.04.22 » Wine tastings in the hotel’s own “FeinPostLaden” shop € 804 to € 1.493 » Outdoor parking spaces

All prices for one person with breakfast per day. The half board supplement is EUR 50 per person. Postmeister rooms

50 – 55 cosy square metres ensure with a separate living room or otically separable sitting area, tiled stove or fireplace - cosiness all over the place. The bathrooms are of course all equipped with tub, partly also with bidet and shower with steam bath.

03.12.21 to 24.04.22 € 918 to € 1.706

All prices for one person with breakfast per day. The half board supplement is EUR 50 per person.

Herzog suite Bathroom „Fürsten Suite“ Here you have even more space for your holiday dreams: bedroom with double bed and separate or optically separated living room, open fireplace or tiled stove on 55 cosy square metres. The bathrooms are of course all equipped with tub, partly also with bidet and shower with steam bath. Further extras: 03.12.21 to 24.04.22 € 1.033 to € 1.919 Concierge service for many different wishes (restaurants, transfers, ski guides, ski courses, etc) Afternoon tea at the Hubertushalle / Ebragarten All prices for one person with breakfast per day. The half board supplement is EUR 50 per person. Our weekly winter programme:

Monday: Welcome cocktail with the Moosbrugger family Tuesday: Sky Space guided tour / Sheep feeding Wednesday: Curling Fürsten suite Thursday: Wine tasting / wildlife observation with torch-lit hike Friday: Gourmet menu “A Journey for the Palate” 60 – 80 m2 with double bed, separate or spatially separated living room promise a truly princely holiday home. The Fürsten suites are partly equip- ped with an open fireplace or tiled stove; two have a private terrace. The bathrooms are of course all equipped with tub, partly also with bidet and shower with steam bath.

03.12.21 to 24.04.22 € 1.148 to € 2.132

All prices for one person with breakfast per day. The half board supplement is EUR 50 per person. charm·ing to have charm, to please through kindness

Kaiser suite The exclusive ambience of this 114 m2 large suite with open fireplace, a large bay window and two secluded balconies is decorated in the typical style of the property, but with modern accents which provide a very special feel-good factor. The bathroom with its freestanding bath tub, extra shower and steam bath leaves nothing to be desired. Bidet and separate toilet are a matter of course.

03.12.21 to 24.04.22 € 1.694 to € 3.145

All prices for one person with breakfast per day. The half board supplement is EUR 50 per person. for an absolutely perfect stay Package offers

Bookable: 03.12. - 19.12.21 Bookable: 05.12.21 - 24.04.22 Advent Magic Week Package TotalChalet privacy “inSäge your own home” to enjoy Enjoy three nights including half board, two day Enjoy seven nights including half board, free use the most beautiful season of the year. ski pass, a massage treatment, plate in the of the spa area, daily afternoon tea and daily room upon arrival and every Thursday wildlife newspapers of your choice. In our Chalet Säge – directly across from observation with torch-lit hiking. the “Post” – you live in a cosy and totally private environment in your own charming From EUR 1,910 for two persons From EUR 3,280 for two persons holiday home without having to do without in a double room in a double room individual service and the usual “Post” services.

With two cosy bedrooms, two inviting living Bookable: 05.12.21 - 24.04.22 Bookable: 09.01. - 24.04.22 Romance Package Midweek Package areas with tiled stoves, two bathrooms Enjoy seven nights including half board, free use Enjoy three nights including half board, two day with steam bath and a small kitchen on Winter Rates 2021/22 of the spa area with indoor and outdoor pools, ski pass and a massage treatment. The midweek a total of 130 m2 up to eight persons can sauna, steam bath, rest rooms, fitness area, and package is bookable between Sunday and Friday. be accommodated. In the so-called “Heidi 03.12.21 to 24.04.22 much more. attic”, accessible via a ladder staircase, a € 1.493 to € 2.772 true paradise awaits children with four All prices for one person with breakfast per day. additional extra beds. From EUR 2,350 for two persons From EUR 2,150 for two persons The half board supplement is EUR 50 per person. in a double room in a double room A dream...

I dreamt of a cosy chalet in the mountains. It was solidly built on a base made of stone, with a lot of wood which provided warmth and comfort.

The chalet was embedded in a small village at the end of a street. The was calm wonderful for my ears and my soul. My eyes were wandering over the meadows, up to the mountain peaks, standing protectively around the village. There was a smell of firewood, tea and Gugelhupf.

I came home. My wardroom, my ski room, my living room, my fireplace, my sauna, my wine cabinet were waiting for me. Here I have been able to settle without constraints and without timetables. A good fairy served us breakfast and helped discreetly whenever it was fine. The children were able to run around near the house, to play and laugh. We were at home – in Lech at the Arlberg. Lech Lodge Omesberg 700 JohannaI Moosbrugger-Lettner 6764 Lech am Arlberg Your Host at the Lech Lodge

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