Winter Pride Solden 2027

Winter Pride Solden 2027

From Intimate Mountain Dinners to International Circuit Parties – Solden has it all! The event, formerly known as “Gay Snow Happening” returns this years as “Winter Pride Solden”, a fun-packed skiing and event week in one of Austria’s top winter sports resorts.

The Ski Week

• Next Edition: Saturday 13th March, 2027 – Saturday 20th March, 2027.
• Winter Pride Solden sees hundreds of guys from across Europe descend on Sölden for a fun-packed skiing and party week in one of Austria’s top winter sports resorts.
• Sölden’s rainbow week has become one of the undisputed highlights in Austria’s event calendar.

Where to stay?

• Solden is a popular skiing destination, so book your stay well in advance. The following hotels are recommended:
• Hotel Regina – 4 star hotel located close to the cable car and just 5 minutes walk to the centre
• Vaya Solden – Luxurious option with a stunning spa and panoramic views.

Getting to Solden

• Fly to Innsbruck airport for a trip to Sölden. It is the most convenient and just an hour away from the resort.
• Salzburg airport and Munich airport are both included as Salzburg is popular for holiday charter flights and Munich offers a wide range of long-haul scheduled arrivals. Both involve lengthy transfers from the airport

The Skiing

• Sölden boasts an incredible 150 km of immaculate slopes, skiers and snowboarders can conquer the ski area’s highest peaks.
• But there is also plenty of adventurous routes for beginners and slightly advanced skiers and snowboarders.
• Or you can just relax in the town with friends and do a bit of shopping, there is plenty to keep you occupied.
• Stay in the centre of town at the Liebe Sonne, a 4 star hotel with a ski school, ski rental, beautiful indoor pool and spacious rooms, rated “Superb” by guests.

The Parties & Activities

• Every day is packed with parties, and while you might be wrapped up during the day, you can be sure to enjoy the warmth by night.
• It kicks off with an opening night party with drag shows and DJs.
• Other highlights include a drag-hosted karaoke night and a traditional alpine hut evening with dinner, entertainment, and full dress-up vibes.
• Full program of events to be confirmed.

The Ski Fun Race and March

• Thursday 26th March, 2026 –  join the Fun Race from 11 am Giggijoch. Strap on your skis and snowboard and off you go. Not only the fastest wins, but also the one who comes closest to the average time of Sindy Sinful and Miss LaThoya and of course the one with the coolest outfit. Finisher schnapps included!
• Friday 27th March, 2026 – The Winter Pride March will leave at 1 pm. meet at base station 6SK Wasserkar (Gaislach), piste 3b and 3 in the direction of Gaislachkogl gondola base station – unpack your rainbow flags. End of the Pride March @ Innerwald.

Popular Venues

• MARCO'S Sölden – a central late-night bar-cafe where sport screens and DJ sets turn into a proper dance floor.
• Freizeit Arena Sölden – the week’s indoor hub for check-in and the pool party, with that “swap boots for speedos” energy.
• Panorama Alm – a mountain apres-ski club setup with indoor DJ sound, “stay for one drink, leave at sunset” trap.
• Schirmbar – classic umbrella-bar apres where the crowd gets loud fast and the tempo barely drops.
• Sölsch Brewery – a local brewery night out where the theme is simple: beer, beats, and a little edge.
• GIGGI Tenne – a rustic wirtshaus vibe in the village that flips neatly into karaoke chaos after dark.
• FALCON Restaurant – a mid-station lunch spot made for long tables, slow courses, and big-window mountain views.
• Rotkogelhütte – high-altitude meeting point where the ski march feel starts on the terrace before it spills onto the slope.
• Annemarie’s Hühnersteign – a piste-side hut known for its party lunches and book-ahead dinner nights.
• Gampe Thaya – an old-school alpine inn mood for the hike/brunch crowd, with food that leans Tyrolean and hearty.
• ICE Q – the “Bond on a mountain” restaurant: polished dining at altitude with views doing half the work.
• PHILIPP SÖLDEN – famous apres address where DJs run the afternoon and everyone ends up shoulder-to-shoulder by the bar.
• THE VUE Skybar – a dress-up closing-night spot with cocktails, rooftop-style swagger, and a clean view over town.
• Bubis Skihütte – a down-to-earth ski hut lunch stop that feels like a local regulars’ terrace when the sun is out.
• Hohe Mut Alm – a Gurgl mountain restaurant built for long sunny lunches, big plates, and wide-open panorama seating.

Dining Out

• Enjoy casual fine dining at Liebelei located in the centre of Solden with a delicious menu and warm atmosphere.
• For a delicious snack head to Bubi’s Skihütte a hut restaurant with open fireplace, sun terrace, ice bar and winter garden.
• Best Steak in town at Wine & Dine, a stylish and elegant restaurant for a meal to remember.
• To get in the right mood for the evening enjoy pre-dinner drinks at Umbrella bar @ Hotel Liebe Sonne.
• For Ski Area dining enjoy quick, uncomplicated and delicious food at Sonnblick in Hochsölden (Sölden ski area) and Hohe Mut Alm in Gurgl.

Where to stay in Sölden

The following hotels were trending with our readers and most booked for the previous Gay Ski Week. All are close to the ski slopes and parties:

Bergland Design,  Das Central,  Hotel Enzian,  Vaya Sölden