For those of you who read our Snowglobe Festival guide to South Lake Tahoe’s icy New Years event you would have remembered us raving over it as “an experience that’s miles away from any event Down Under”.
While we don’t back down from those claims Snowbombing is another snow filled event that might just outdo Snowglobe in the stakes for white winter music festivals.
While South Lake Tahoe is picturesque few festivals can beat the setting that is the Austrian mountainside town of Mayrhofen. The snow-laden mountains and tall trees don’t just make for a gorgeous backdrop to the world’s finest electronic music, but it also allows for a holiday as well as a music experience.
And that’s what Snowbombing sells their festival as. They want you to ski and snowboard throughout the day with great music soundtracking the slopes and at night they want you to party hard with more great music soundtracking whatever escapades you may undertake.
Bringing together both DJs and bands the festival generally caters for electronic music fans as past acts demonstrate.
The likes of Fatboy Slim, Madness, Pendulum, Example, Tinie Tempah, Mark Ronson, Kasabian, Foals, Katy B and Disclosure have all played here in years gone by.
It’s no surprise to find the 2015 bill as scintillating as previous instalments. Just check out the bill below to see the proof.
Of course the festival hasn’t always had the level of notoriety that attracts coverage from the likes of the BBC, MTV and Eurosport.
First held at the beginning of this century in the French village of Risoul, the festival moved to Switzerland and back to France again before settling on its current location in 2005.
Since then however Snowbombing has become a world-class music event. By combining music, sport and snow punters aren’t just hitting up a festival, they’re heading out on one hell of a winter getaway.
1. Book Ahead Before It’s Too Late
If you wish to stay longer in the town before or after the festival an extra nights accommodation ranges from £55 to £65 per person.
Airport transfer can also be added onto your booking. Innsbruck transfers are valued at £32, while Munich and Salzburg are worth £39 each way.
You can also purchase lift passes, ski lessons, snowboard lessons and equipment hire when you check out. Take a look at the price list here for further details.
When you’re ready to book just click this link!
2. All The Accommodation Information You Need To Know
With Snowboming selling their tickets as an entertainment and accommodation package it means that all you have to do is find yourself a bed and you’re sorted.
Thankfully the accommodation in Mayrhofen ranges anywhere from 4 star luxury spa resorts to more wallet friendly options.
For example at £519.00 per person Hotel St. Georg is a short walk from both ski lifts and includes a sauna, log fire and some incredible views of the mountainside.
On the other end of the scale the 6 Bed Non-Central apartment is valued at £319.00 per person and is located 5km away from the centre of the town. Although a free sky bus does run regularly at different intervals.
You can research the rest of the accommodation options by clicking this link.
3. How To Get There
When purchasing your tickets the festival has included an airport transfers option, which allows for a shuttle service every 2-4 hours from Innsbruck, Munich or Salzburg airports.
From the airport your shuttle will take you to the small mountainside town of Mayrhofen where your accommodation will most likely be within walking distance.
4. Fancy A Roadtrip? Snowbombing Have You Covered
Those looking to travel around a bit before settling in at Snowbombing may be interested in the festival’s Road Trip option which takes you through five different locations before arriving at Mayrhofen. The tour takes in Dover, Calais in France and Luxembourg along the way. The price of the trip depends on your location however a return London trip will set you back £118. Check out more info here.
5. Snag Yourself A Free Ticket, Prepare Your Fancy Dress & Everything Else You Need To Know
Want to go to Snowbombing for free? The good news is that you can! The catch? You have to convince 15 of your other friends to come with you. Which may not be the easiest task if you’re travelling all the way from Down Under, but if you’re up for it you can sign up here.
Snowbombing promises that closer to the date they’ll unveil their fancy dress parties that will take place throughout the festival. Keep your local Op Shop in mind, as you may need it when the themes are announced.
Regardless of your skill level when it comes to winter sports the festival has arranged the pros to come show you how it’s done. If you think you can best them there will be prizes (with the combined value of such totaling 2000 Euros). You can read about what went down last year by clicking here.
The festival has some of the most unique venues to host music. From an underground tennis centre turned into a giant nightclub to a literal street party stage and even an igloo Snowbombing leave little room for disappointment. Read more about them here.
Need more information? Head to the official Snowbombing website for the answers to all your questions
