World's largest large-bottle wine cellar at 1,850m

Hidden beneath an unassuming alpine restaurant at 1,850m lies the world's largest large-bottle wine cellar. The Wine Dome, opened in 2022, houses 7,000+ bottles including Bordeaux magnums up to 27 liters. Chef David Kurz earned 3 Gault & Millau toques serving French-inspired alpine cuisine directly on the piste. This is where serious wine meets serious skiing.

What to do there

3 things to do

1. 1 Descend Into the World's Largest Large-Bottle Cellar Wine · Price: high

   7,000+ bottles including Bordeaux magnums up to 27 liters (Melchizedek size). This opened in 2022 as an architectural marvel - a glass-and-steel circular room built specifically to showcase large-format bottles. Below the main Hospiz Alm restaurant in St. Christoph (1,850m), book the cellar tour in advance (+43 5446 3625). They'll walk you through bottles worth more than cars — the Wine Dome entrance is through the restaurant.

   Backup: If the formal tour is booked, lunch reservations often include a self-guided peek at the cellar entrance.

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2. 2 Dine at Europe's Highest 3-Toque Restaurant Wine · Price: very high

   Chef David Kurz holds 3 Gault & Millau toques for French-inspired alpine cuisine. Truffle features heavily. The wine list runs 100+ pages with cellar exclusives. In the main dining room at Hospiz Alm, book dinner (from 7pm) at least 2 weeks ahead in peak season and request the table with the best mountain view — staff will understand. Tell them you want to explore the cellar list, not just the standard menu.

   Backup: Lunch (12-2pm) is easier to book and includes the same cellar access.

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3. 3 Stand Where Skiing Was Organized (1901) History · Free · Optional

   On January 3, 1901, six friends stopped for lunch here after skiing from St. Anton. Over food and wine, they spontaneously founded the Ski Club Arlberg - now 9,000+ members, 83 Olympic/World Championship medals, and arguably the most influential ski club in history. The original guest book entry is still readable. Walk into the Arlberg Hospiz Hotel lobby (next door to the restaurant - originally Hotel Hospiz where the Ski Club Arlberg was founded) and ask to see the historic guestbook display.

   Backup: The St. Christoph Chapel next door also tells the story of the 1386 Brotherhood that first established shelter here.

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Insider tips

• Book the cellar tour - reveals treasures not on the menu

• Thursday candlelight dinners feature piano accompaniment

• Ski here for lunch (easier reservation), stay for the cellar