Skiing Honeymoon in Lech, Austria
Snuggling up together under soft white fur blankets while taking a romantic trip in a horse-drawn carriage after having spent the day on the ski slopes can be a perfect ending to one of your days spend on honeymoon in Lech, Austria.
For those that do not want the beach, sand and sun honeymoon, what better way to unwind after your wedding, getting to know each other as newlyweds and at the same time enjoying a favourite hobby!
Your days can be spent together while skiing and sightseeing amidst the truly magnificent and breathtaking alpine scenery and the nights can be rounded off sipping wine while sat in front of a roaring log fire.
Lech in Austria is one of many of Europe’s resorts that can provide the perfect romantic background for a beautiful honeymoon.
Many hotels in Lech offer spacious and comfortable rooms and as an added bonus for some you can enjoy views of the majestic mountains or the rushing River Lech from your bedroom window or balcony.
Lech is known to be one of the most glamorous places for skiing in the Alps and the luxury ski resort finds guests certainly going to town on the dressing up score. It is also a popular place for the Royal Family to spent holidays at.
When it comes to Alpine skiing, Lech does not have the slopes to provide the most challenging skier although there are numerous slopes to choose from. Skiers of all experiences from beginners to experts are attracted by the beauty and luxury of this wonderful place.
Other Adventurous Leisure Activities
Those who have no wish to ski, but still want the beauty and serenity of the mountain range, there are plenty of other things to do that will give you that adventurous ‘lift’.
As well as snowboarding and skiing visitors can get that adrenaline rush by white-water rafting or exploring the canyons, and during the warmer months hikes and bikers descend on the mountainous playground.
Path spans all around the area for trekkers and joggers to take advantage and enjoy the clean air and beautiful scenery.
All of the hotels will have routes and maps of the biking and hiking routes available and will advise on weather conditions and when is the best time to go.
The Lech Golf Academy is available for the more peaceful sportsperson. Training and lessons are available at the golf club.
Eating out in Lech
From ‘Brettljause’ (a small snack) to one of the many high calibre cuisine restaurants there is plenty of choice for the gastronomically challenged palate. Most of the restaurants are open until 11am and at least five of the top hotels in Lech offer a half board package to dine in each others restaurants which enable you to eat in a different place each night if you wish to do so.
For those vegetarians the Kristiana Hotel offers a wide menu of mouth-watering dishes, as well as those wishing to partake of traditional Austrian cuisine.
Tipping In Lech
Where tipping is concerned, there are no laws but restaurants do include a tax and a service charge on you bill. ‘Rounding’ up the amount is normally the custom and tips should not be left on the table. (Approximately 5 per cent is considered fine). You will not be presented automatically with the bill so always ask.
Taxi drivers usually receive an extra 10 percent over the meter fare while porters or bellhops average 1 Euro per bag.
