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Europe's Must-See Sports Festivals and Events This Winter

25 Nov 2024
If you are looking for an adrenaline-fuelled festival or sporting event this winter, make a play for Europe. The continent offers a diverse landscape and climate that make it ideal for various blood-pumping experiences you won’t forget in a hurry. If you are eager to put your skills to the test, here are Europe’s must-see sports festivals and events this winter.
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Rice Festival – Les Deux Alpes, France

If you want to combine seven days of non-stop skiing and snowboarding with beautiful scenery, atmospheric dance music, and plenty of festivities, you will never regret attending the Rice Festival. The popular event is held annually in December at a gorgeous ski resort in Les Deux Alpes in France, providing guests with six nights of luxury and seven days of skiing and snowboarding. Of course, if you love music, prefer to get your thrills from playing casino games in your accommodation, or want to watch loved ones tackle the diverse slopes with a mulled cider, that’s okay, too. You’ll be glad you attended this fun-filled, picturesque festival with those closest to you.

Snowboxx – Avoriaz Ski Resort, France

If you can’t make it to Rice Festival in December, Snowboxx is a fantastic alternative. The annual event is held every March at the largest ski area on the planet, offering a week of superb skiing, unforgettable igloos parties, bottomless brunches, spa days, and slope-side games. Also, it provides nighttime performances from world-famous artists at its expansive open-air arena. When you are not tackling slopes, dancing to music, or relaxing in your luxe accommodation, you can breathe in the breathtaking scenery of the Avoriaz Ski Resort in the French Alps. It is an event you don’t want to miss.

Tomorrowland Winter – Alp d’Huez, France

Tomorrowland Winter has become one of the most-loved festivals in the world, as it offers four or seven days of skiing and snowboarding every March for those looking for an adrenaline-fueled break. Offering 300 days of glorious sunshine, you will feel a world away from your daily life when tackling ski slopes to suit all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned skiers and snowboarders.

When you’re not breathing in the beauty of the picturesque ski resort, you can visit eight indoor and outdoor stages to enjoy sets from more than 150 of the best electronic artists in the world, such as AFROJACK, Alesso, Lost Frequencies, Steve Aoki, Sub Zero Project, and more.

European Snow Pride – Tignes, France

European Snow Pride is the biggest gay ski week in Europe, which will be held from 15th to 22nd March 2025. The annual festival welcomes a thousand participants from various corners of the globe. After hitting the spectacular slopes, you can choose from more than 40 events throughout the week, such as karaoke nights, pool parties, cabaret, a burlesque pride party, and much more.

The highlight of the festival is the brand-new Snow Gaymes, a competition with individual and team events, such as snow tubbing, drag races, parallel slalom, karaoke, riddles, and best costumes. It is a fun winter event you are unlikely to forget.

Snowbombing – Mayrhofen, Austria

Snowbombing promises a week-long luxury holiday with more than 100 world-class acts performing at 13 venues at a picture-perfect ski resort in Mayrhofen, Austria. For instance, the following acts are scheduled to appear at the 2025 festival from 7th to 12th April 2025: The Prodigy, Armand Van Helden, DJ Seinfeld, Different, Blondi, Josh Baker and Lens.

Since 1999, the annual event has welcomed music and ski lovers, who will each check into a small yet spacious apartment or a luxury hotel suite. It’s the perfect place to learn how to ski or snowboard. Also, festival attendees and professional skiers can participate in The Pond Skim, which requires them to put their skiing skills to the test on icy waters.

So, if you’re looking for a fun winter sports festival or event to get your body while making memories with your loved ones, you won’t regret the above options.

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