Summer magic
in Lech on the Arlberg

The Arlberg Classic Car Rally is a declaration of love to the automobile and the Alps. Every year in June, owners and enthusiasts of classic vehicles meet in Lech to drive their automotive treasures along breathtaking Alpine roads. The field of participants is international - with rarities from brands such as Bentley, Porsche, Jaguar and Mercedes-Benz. The carefully selected routes lead over legendary mountain passes such as the Flexen Pass or the Arlberg Pass and offer 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 marvel at the vehicles up close. Several stages lead through Vorarlberg, Tyrol and the neighbouring Allgäu region - accompanied by hospitality and perfect organization. In the evenings, people meet up for stylish dinners where petrolheads and culinary highlights come together. The event not only offers a feast for the eyes of car fans, but also turns Lech into a stage for a unique combination of technology, landscape and tradition. Anyone who has been there once usually comes back - whether as a driver or a spectator.

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 new musical standards. The concerts take place in the Sportpark Lech - a stylish hall with excellent acoustics and an intimate atmosphere. The program includes classical masterpieces, often complemented by thematic focuses or world premieres. The evenings on which large orchestral works are performed in chamber music arrangements are particularly popular - up close and personal.

The artists reside in Lech during the week and take time to talk to the audience and meet each other. Music lovers experience a rare proximity to the stars of the scene here. The program is complemented by matinees, lectures and musical walks. The festival is not only an artistic but also a social highlight that attracts visitors from all over Europe. If you want to experience music at the highest level in an extraordinary setting, this is the place to be.

The Medicinicum Lech combines science, health and nature in a unique way. The multi-day symposium is dedicated to annually changing health topics with social relevance - from nutrition and mental health to prevention and digitalization. Renowned doctors, researchers, philosophers and journalists put together a top-class program of lectures, discussions and workshops. The special feature: The content is prepared not only for a specialist audience, but above all for interested laypeople. The result is a forum that offers in-depth information.

The backdrop of Lech at 1,500 meters contributes to the special atmosphere - the deliberate retreat into nature encourages reflection and intensive engagement with the content. It is often not only the official program items, but also the conversations during walks, dinners or hikes that characterize the Medicinicum. The event also offers practical impulses - 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 Alps.

The Lech Literature Days bring clever voices, new books and exciting discussions to Lech. Over three days in late summer, the literary scene comes together literary scene gathers in the village - in readings, discussions and personal encounters. Authors present their latest works and talk about backgrounds, writing processes and social issues. The spectrum ranges from novel debuts to non-fiction bestsellers. The intimate atmosphere of the event allows the audience to come into direct contact with the writers - without any major stage barriers.

Venues include charming hotels, the old schoolhouse or even the great outdoors - such as reading walks or “walks with text”. A special focus is on contemporary German-language literature, although international guests are always invited. The Literature Days also see themselves as a space for thought - for cultural reflection, language and social discourse. The program is complemented by musical readings, workshops and cosy “fireside chats”. The result is three days full of word art, exchange and deceleration - a literary getaway for mind and soul.

The Lech Music Summer is a musical festival that extends over the entire summer. Unlike other events, it is not a compact event, but a series of events with changing concerts, formations and styles. The spectrum ranges from classical to folk music and jazz - sometimes concertante, sometimes dance, sometimes experimental. The performance venues are particularly appealing: churches, hotels, mountain meadows or alpine huts each create their own sound space.

Many concerts take place in the open air - for example at sunset on the Rud-Alpe or at the “Musikalischer Frühschoppen” on the Rüfikopf. Regional musicians meet international guests, amateurs meet professionals, tradition meets innovation. The music summer thrives on its openness - both in the program and in access for the audience. Some concerts are free, others are deliberately kept small and exclusive. The Lech Music Summer brings music to where it touches - in the midst of nature and far away from the big stages. Anyone who loves music and appreciates surprises is guaranteed to find what they are looking for here.