Skipride Festival in Kaprun is a fresh take on gay winter festivals, combining alpine skiing with high-energy parties. Set in the stunning Zell am See-Kaprun region, it’s a weekend where the slopes and the dance floor are given equal attention.
Days start on the glacier, with skiers and snowboarders carving through powder while music events pop up along the pistes. The vibe is sporty but social, with groups forming as easily on ski lifts as at the après-ski bars. It’s a chance to mix winter sports with community, and the mountain backdrop makes every break a photo moment.
Afternoons lead straight into après-ski, with DJs setting up at mountain huts and terraces. Drinks flow, sun hits the snow, and the party energy builds. By night, Kaprun’s venues transform into club spaces, with themed events, performances, and international DJs driving the crowd until late. The balance of outdoor adventure and nightlife creates a rhythm that keeps visitors buzzing from sunrise to sunrise.
Skipride is smaller and more intimate than some of the bigger gay ski weeks, which works in its favor. You meet people quickly, and the compact setting means the whole town feels part of the festival. Ski, party, repeat—it’s that simple.
Skipride Festival
“A winter weekend where skiing meets beats in the Austrian Alps.”
