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Pitztal Snow Festival

Saturday, 10 April | Mandarfen

The small anniversary celebration marking the 35th edition of the Pitztal Snow Festival will take place on 10 April 2027 in Mandarfen.
At the Pitztal Snow Festival, you can look forward to plenty of music, a great atmosphere and a friendly, family-friendly vibe. In the marquee in Mandarfen, the celebrations will be in full swing from midday until midnight. Entry is free.

A traditional brass band in traditional dress marches through the streets of an Alpine village in sunny weather, whilst people watch them from the kerbside.
A brass band in traditional costume is playing in a large marquee. The musicians are busy reading their sheet music, whilst spectators stand in the background.
A winter landscape in the mountains with snow-capped peaks. A group of people are enjoying colourful bouncy castles and outdoor games in a square.
A group of people in traditional dress are tapping a barrel of beer. Behind them is a banner bearing a coat of arms. Some of them are wearing orange aprons.
A band is playing on a stage with a blue backdrop. The musicians are wearing traditional clothing and playing various instruments, whilst colourful lights are shining.
A man is standing on a stage, singing into a microphone. He is wearing a T-shirt with a print on it and is giving a thumbs-up with his hand. There is a blue curtain in the background.
A band takes to the stage at a concert, surrounded by colourful lights and fog. The musicians play with passion and the audience enjoys the dynamic atmosphere.

The St. Leonhard and Zaunhof brass bands will open the event with a march-in. Following the morning concert and the traditional beer tapping, good food, traditional music and a varied children’s programme ensure a family-friendly atmosphere. The musical highlight of the 35th anniversary is the concert by HANNAH, the ‘Queen of Alpenschlager’. She’ll be setting the mood in the afternoon, followed by the Junge Zillertaler. To round off the Snow Festival, the party band Youngblood will put on the perfect show with their energetic stage presence.

Programme

  • 12:00: Parade of the marching bands from St Leonhard and Zaunhof followed by a traditional morning pint and the official opening, featuring speeches and honours.
  • 2.00 pm: Traditional beer tapping
  • Followed by: Concert with Hannah
  • Afternoon: Performance by "Die jungen Zillertaler"
  • until midnight: Show night with the party band Youngblood
Familie am Pitztaler Gletscher beim Skifahren
Eine Hand hält zwei Plastikkarten vor sich, die durch ein Fenster gereicht werden. Eine Person ist im Hintergrund sichtbar, aber unscharf dargestellt.

Snow Festival Special

True to the motto “First hit the slopes, then head to the party”, ski passes for the Snow Festival on 10 April 2027 are available at a special price

Getting here and parking

The Pitztal Snow Festival takes place in the centre of Mandarfen, in the car park of the Rifflseebergbahnen. The Mandarfen bus stop is situated right next to the festival site, and there are plenty of parking spaces available for those travelling by car. A specially organised shuttle bus runs at set times between Mandarfen and Imst.

Timetables for Pitztal bus services

The Pitztal Snow Festival in Mandarfen

35 years of the Pitztal Snow Festival

A look back at the highlights from 35 years of the Schneefest. Alongside musical greats such as Hansi Hinterseer, Helene Fischer, the Nockalm Quintett and many more, Olympic victories and world championship titles by top athletes from Pitztal such as Benni & Marlies Raich, Mario Stecher, Wolfgang Linger and Heidi Neururer.
Admission to the family festival has always been free, and the proceeds have been donated by the Mandarfner innkeepers to charitable causes.

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The Mandarfen innkeepers would like to thank you for your support

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