Event Dates
From: Saturday, March 21, 2026
To: Saturday, March 28, 2026
Winter Pride Solden 2026
Splden presents its annual Winter Pride celebrations with dining, apres ski, circuit parties and, of course, lots of action on the piste!
Winter Pride Solden 2026
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 21st March 2026 – Saturday 28th March 2026.
- Gay Snow Happening! Sees hundreds of guys from across Europe descend on Sölden for this 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. Awaiting program for 2025 – use the following as a guide:
- Events typically kick off with a welcome party at Ötzis Stadl from 9 pm,
- On Sunday head to Drag Bingo in the Sölsch Brewery from 7 pm.
- Monday enjoy a live concert at Live Music bar.
- Enjoy fondue at „Weindilla“ (top floor of Hühnersteige) including unlimited drinks on Tuesday from 7pm.
- Go Night Tobogganing at Gaislachkogl middle station on Wednesday from 5.30 pm to 9.30 pm.
- Events end on Friday with the Closing Party at The Vue Skybar, a farewell theme night with drag queens and DJs.
The Ski Fun Race and March
- To be confirmed – A MUST-DO! – On Thursday 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!
- On Friday 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.
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.
- On Monday enjoy a Luxury Lunch at Ice Q, the filming location of the James Bond movie “Spectre”, 3-course lunch menu at 3000 meters.
- Enjoy a culinarily highlight at Falcon on Wednesday, following on from the night Tobogganing, offering a gastronomic experience for all senses.
- 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:
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Where we stay!
Bergland Hotel We like it is located
next to the Zentrum-Shuttle Cable Car.
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One of Austria’s top winter sports resorts. Sölden’s rainbow week has become one of the undisputed highlights in Austria’s event calendar.
Auweg 3, 6450 Sölden, Austria
Surrounded by the breathtaking mountain scenery of the Ötztal Alps, this 5-star hotel in Sölden offers an award-winning retsaurant and a large spa area. In winter, Das Central – Alpine . Luxury . Life offers a free shuttle bus to the Giggijoch and Gaislachkogl Cable Cars, both of which are 500 m away.
The rooms and suites offer a refined interior and a variety of styles, from a rustic Tyrolean ambience to modern design. Each room provides free WiFi.
Dorfstraße 114, 6450 Sölden, Austria
This modern 5-star hotel in the centre of Sölden is located right next to the new Zentrum-Shuttle Cable Car. It features a 2,200 m² rooftop spa area with an outdoor pool.
Modern design and natural materials characterize the rooms at Hotel Bergland. All have a balcony, a minibar, and satellite TV. The bathrooms have a glass wall. Free WiFi is available.
Hochsöldenstr. 7, 6450 Sölden, Austria
Renovated in summer 2017, the 4-star SUPERIOR - Hotel Enzian is located in Höchsölden, 2,90 m above sea level. There are ski slopes right next to the hotel. An underground car park is also available on site.
The spacious rooms feature cable TV, a seating area, and a bathroom with bathrobes and a hairdryer.
The 1,500 m² spa area promises pure relaxation with an indoor pool, outdoor pool, saunas, infrared cabin, steam room and relaxation areas.
Auweg 2, 6450 Sölden, Austria
Opening in October 2016 in the centre of Sölden, the newly built, luxurious VAYA Sölden is features a spa area with a Finnish sauna, a herbal sauna, a Turkish bath, and panoramic views of the Ötztal Alps. Free WiFi is available, and the Giggijochbahn Cable Car is 600 m away.
The modern rooms and suites offer a balcony with mountain views where guests can enjoy a drink after a busy day from the well-stocked minibar. A flat-screen TV, and a bathroom with bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries are also featured.
Granbichlstraße 35a, 6450 Sölden, Austria
The 120 m² large apartment features 3 bedrooms with a balcony and a bathroom each, a living room with balcony, a dining area and a sofa bed, and a well-equipped kitchen with dishwasher. Free WiFi
Granbichlstraße 25, 6450 Sölden, Austria
The accommodation features a balcony, with mountain views, a bathroom and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Some of the units additionally come with outdoor furniture, a safety deposit box and cleaning products.
Panoramastraße 35, 6450 Sölden, Austria
Cozy apartment in the center of Sölden. Living room with flat screen TV, 2 bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen with a Dishwasher. bathroom with bath and shower. WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Plörweg 6, 6450 Sölden, Austria
The apartment provides guests with a balcony, garden views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a fridge, and a private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer. An oven,
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Bergland Design
5 Star, Luxury
- 5-star, central Sölden, rooftop spa with pool.
- Close to the town.
- Balcony, minibar, satellite TV.
- Contemporary luxury with stunning spa, ideal for relaxation and exploration in the Alps.
Das Central Alpine
5 Star, Readers Choice
- 5-star, Ötztal Alps, award-winning restaurant.
- Close to the town.
- Refined interior, various styles.
- Exquisite alpine elegance, perfect for mountain scenery lovers and winter sports enthusiasts.
Hotel Enzian
4 Star, Great Value
- 4-star, Höchsölden location, ski-in ski-out.
- Close to the town.
- Cable TV, seating area, bathroom.
- Ski slope adjacent, offering a serene and sporty retreat with luxurious spa facilities.
VAYA Sölden
4 Star, Location
- 4-star, new in 2016, spa with panoramic views.
- Close to the town
- Balcony, mountain views, minibar.
- Modern and luxurious, perfect for enjoying breathtaking mountain scenery.
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