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Postillion Winter 2021/22 Edition www.postlech.com Hope Hoping; trust in the future; confidence, optimism in respect of what the future holds 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 Austria 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 “ChristmasAdvent, Christmas as andin theNew oldYear’s days…” Eve at the “Post” in Lech 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 almonds”, 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. gingerbread house At the “Post” a fine gingerbread house 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.