Festivals come and festivals go… And some festivals continue to raise the bar and deliver something that’s different, unique, spectacular and Snowbombing Festival 2017 is one of those festivals.
Based in Austria, Mayrhofen to be precise, Snowbombing 2017 is a festival up a mountain. GASP! Yes up a mountain and not any old mountain, but a mountain that’s 8,497ft tall (roughly about 9 Eiffel Towers stacked on top of each other like lego)
Here’s 10 reasons you must go to Snowbombing Festival 3rd to 8th April 2017
1. The Mountains
A festival up a mountain 8,497ft above ordinary, in one of the finest ski resorts in Europe, showcasing world class acts in the most unique venues imaginable (think igloo rave, enchanted forest party, underground tennis club turned super club). If you haven’t already, then simple watch the video above to whet your appetite.
2. Skiing
Whether you’re a complete novice and a seasoned ski professional, Snowbombing have everything you need to get the most out of a ski holiday. 650km of Unadulterated Piste (Super Ski Pass) / Europe’s Steepest Slope / 177 Cable Cars / 140 Snow Cannons / 22% Blue Runs / 4% Red Runs / 31% Black Runs / 20km Cross Country Skiing / Hinterlux Glacier / Vans Penken Snowpark. Click here to see the Piste Map
3. Luxury Spas
Mayrhofen plays host to some of the most luxurious spas in the Austrian mountains. Most of the hotels boast fantastic wellness areas, from roof top hot tubs offering panoramic views of the gasp-inducing peaks to balmy Moroccan themed pools and relaxation rooms.
Book yourself a massage, kick off those ski boots, sit back and relax while you rest (or recover from the night before) in bliss.
4. Lifts and facilities
With 177 cable cars, a monstrous army of piste bashers and snow cannons, and a town packed with premium ski and snowboard retailers, Mayrhofen rightly sits in the Champions League of European Ski Resorts. Chuck in the recent return of the Penkenbahn – allowing an almighty 3,840 passengers to be carried up the mountain in a rapid eight minute trip (plus WIFI chucked in for good measure) – and you have a truly world class resort at your gloved fingertips.
5. The Headline Act
Headlining Snowbombing 2017 is the formidable Chase & Status. We can write lots of info and accolades about Chase & Status, like the fact that their are one of the UK’s most sort after producers with the likes of Rihanna, Snoop Dogg, Nile Rogers, Pharrell Williams, Dizzy Rascal and many, many more under their belt.
6. The Line Up
Not only will you have Chase & Status dishing it out on the decks, you’ll also be entertained by a huge lineup which includes the Blossoms, De La Soul, Giggs, Slaves, David Rodigan, Andy C, Groove Armada, Grandmaster Flash, RedLight and so many more… Shall I go on? Nah! Just click here to see the full lineup.
7. The Venues
From a mountain-top sky-high igloo, to an enchanted forest, to a secret backcountry barn dance and Austria’s biggest fancy dress street party… Snowbombing offers an unparalleled experience in undeniably epic venues, with the richest sounds you’ll ever hear…
8. The Restaurants
From stuffing kebabs into your face straight from the Bruck’n Stadl in-club take away, to eating fillet steak in the Mannis Hotel and clinking glasses of Moet with Carl Cox, Mayrhofen offers the fullest spectrum of dining imaginable. The beef comes from cows grazing literally feet away from the restaurants (you can see them peering nervously inside Cafe Tirol during the spring). Everything is fresh, delicious and evenly priced, meaning whatever your budget, you’ll be able to scoff well in ‘ze hof…
9. The Prices
5 NIGHTS FROM £299? NO BRAINER. Here’s some simple maths you can do standing on your head. SB17 festival wristband + 5 nights accommodation, from £299… that’s what. Click here to see the different prices available for Snowbombing 2017
10. And if all the above is not enough, then this video says it all
If you need further information or would like to book your tickets, you need to hurry over to snowbombing.com What are you waiting for? We look forward to seeing you there!!!
