Summer magic in Lech in the Arlberg region

The Arlberg Classic Car Rally is a declaration of love for automobiles and the Alps. Every year in June, owners and enthusiasts of classic cars gather in Lech to drive their automotive treasures along breathtaking Alpine roads. The field of participants is international, featuring rare models from brands such as Bentley, Porsche, Jaguar, and Mercedes-Benz. The carefully selected routes take participants over legendary mountain passes such as the Flexen Pass and the Arlberg Pass, offering spectacular views. The focus is less on competition and more on shared enjoyment and a stylish experience.

The rally starts with a festive driver presentation in the town center, where spectators can admire the vehicles up close. Several stages take participants through Vorarlberg, Tyrol, and the neighboring Allgäu region – accompanied by hospitality and perfect organization. In the evenings, participants gather for stylish dinners where petrol talk and culinary highlights come together. The event is not only a feast for the eyes of car enthusiasts, but also turns Lech into a stage for a unique combination of technology, landscape, and tradition. Those who have been once usually come back again – whether as drivers or spectators.

The Lech Classic Festival is the cultural highlight of the Alpine summer. World-class international soloists, ensembles, and conductors come to Lech in the first half of August to create a festival that sets musical standards. The concerts take place in the Lech Sports Park—a stylish hall with excellent acoustics and an intimate atmosphere. The program features classical masterpieces, often complemented by thematic focuses or world premieres. Particularly popular are the evenings when large orchestral works are performed in chamber music arrangements – up close and personal.

The artists reside in Lech during the week and take time for audience discussions and joint encounters. Music lovers experience a rare closeness to the stars of the scene here. The program is complemented by matinees, lectures, and musical walks. The festival is not only an artistic highlight but also a social one, attracting visitors from all over Europe. If you want to experience music of the highest standard in an extraordinary setting, this is the place for you.

Medicinicum Lech uniquely combines science, health, and nature. The multi-day symposium is dedicated to annually changing health topics of social relevance—from nutrition and mental health to prevention and digitalization. Renowned physicians, researchers, philosophers, and journalists create a high-caliber program of lectures, discussions, and workshops. What makes it special is that the content is not only tailored to a specialist audience, but also to interested laypeople. This creates a forum that offers in-depth education.

The backdrop of Lech at 1,500 meters above sea level contributes to the special atmosphere – the conscious retreat into nature encourages reflection and intensive engagement with the content. Often, it is not only the official program items, but also the conversations during walks, dinners, or hikes that shape the Medicinicum. The event also offers practical inspiration – for example, through mindfulness exercises, healthy cuisine, or joint hikes with experts. Anyone who wants to understand and experience health holistically will find inspiration, exchange, and new perspectives here. It is not without reason that the Medicinicum is considered the “Davos of summer” in the Alpine region.

The Lech Literature Days bring intelligent voices, new books and exciting discussions to Lech. Over three days in late summer, the

literary scene gathers in the village for readings, panel discussions and personal encounters. Authors present their latest works and talk about their backgrounds, writing processes and social issues. The spectrum ranges from debut novels to non-fiction bestsellers. The intimate atmosphere of the event allows the audience to interact directly with the writers – without the barrier of a large stage.

The venues are charming hotels, the old schoolhouse or even the great outdoors – such as reading hikes or ‘walks with text’. A special

focus is on contemporary German-language literature, although international guests are also invited on a regular basis. The Literature Days also see themselves as a space for thought – for cultural reflection, language and social discourse. The programme is complemented by musical readings, workshops and cosy ‘fireside chats’. The result is three days full of verbal artistry, exchange and deceleration – a literary mini-break for the mind and soul.