Events in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl 

Enjoy the grandiose atmosphere and let yourself be carried away when the Nederlumpen take the stage. The music program ranges from folk music to rhythmic hits to rock and pop.

Top Quality Skiing meets racing professionals! A top-class sporting event is taking place. The winter 25/26 will be opened with a ladies' and men's slalom of the AUDI FIS Ski World Cup. The race starts on the Kirchenkar piste in Hochgurgl and finishes in the finish area at Top Mountain Crosspoint. Off the track, there is also an exclusive supporting program in Gurgl. We are very much looking forward to this event and will keep you updated via website, newsletter, and social media.

Program:
Friday, November 20, 2026:
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.: Welcome to Gurgl - DJ Beats & Entertainment - Forecourt Gurgl Carat - Free admission
6:30 p.m.: Raffle for starting numbers ladies - Forecourt Gurgl Carat - Free admission
7:00 - 1:00 a.m.: World Cup Night - Clubbing, Show & Entertainment - Forecourt Gurgl Carat & Carat Indoor Clubbing Area - Free admission

Saturday, November 21, 2026:
10:30 a.m.: Start 1st round Audi FIS Ski World Cup Ladies Gurgl 2026 - Hochgurgl - Kirchenkar World Cup Piste
1:30 p.m.: Start 2nd round Audi FIS Ski World Cup Ladies Gurgl 2026 - Hochgurgl - Kirchenkar World Cup Piste
afterwards: Award ceremony & prize presentation - Hochgurgl, Finish area Kirchenkar World Cup Piste
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.: Ready to Celebrate - DJ Beats & Entertainment - Forecourt Gurgl Carat - Free admission
6:30 p.m.: Raffle for starting numbers gentlemen - Forecourt Gurgl Carat - Free admission
7:00 - 1:00 a.m.: Night of Gurgl - Clubbing, Show & Entertainment - Forecourt Gurgl Carat & Carat Indoor Clubbing Area - Free admission

Sunday, November 22, 2026:
10:30 a.m.: Start 1st round Audi FIS Ski World Cup Gentlemen Gurgl 2026 - Hochgurgl - Kirchenkar World Cup Piste
1:30 p.m.: Start 2nd round Audi FIS Ski World Cup Gentlemen Gurgl 2026 - Hochgurgl - Kirchenkar World Cup Piste
afterwards: Award ceremony & prize presentation - Hochgurgl, Finish area Kirchenkar World Cup Piste

Program changes due to weather conditions reserved.

https://www.gurgl.com/en/events-recreation-tips/events/audi-fis-ski-world-cup?_gl=1

Regional Ötztal products, textiles, wooden art and decorations are presented and offered at the Christmas stalls.
Local delicacies, punch and mulled wine provide moments of enjoyment, while the musical setting from 5:00 - 6:00 pm invites you to linger in comfort.
Highlights:
- Ice carver Christian Schmid
- Players from the music band Huben

Every Tuesday, Gurgl Carat hosts the Welcome Evening. Experience "Gurgl and its diamonds" - a cinematic tribute to the Ötztal, along with highlights and info about Gurgl`s weekly active and leisure program. 
 
8:30 pm: Doors open
8:45 pm: Welcome | Film 'Gurgl and its diamonds - a tribute to the Ötztal'.
Information about the weekly active and leisure program.
Moderation: Hiking and skiing guide Michael Zwischenbrugger

Free entrance.

The diamond of the Alps shines once a week in the evening in floodlight. Every Monday, the blue slope No. 6 in Obergurgl is brightly illuminated - with 8 km an exceptionally long night skiing pleasure. Enjoy an unforgettable evening, under the starry sky in the middle of the ski area of Obergurgl.


- Every Monday
- 8 km night ski run Festkogl - village center
- Umbrella bar open
- Rosskar gondola operating from 6:30 pm
- Last uphill ride 9:30 pm
- Last downhill ride at 10:00 pm

Included in the skipass. Without ski pass € 24,00 per person, children (2011 - 2017) € 17,00

Skiing down from Hochgurgl gondola station I to the base terminal in Pill. 3 km track, premium floodlights.
From 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm.
Included in the ski pass, without ski pass Adults: € 24,00; Children ( 2011-2017) € 17,00.

Stopover at the Downhill Grill. Barbecue fun for young & old in winter. Reservation required: T +43 5256 62111 564.

Christmas concert with the Männergesangsverein Gurgl and the South Tyrolean wind ensemble "BOZEN BRASS".
Cheerful-contemplative thoughts during the Christmas time.

Free entrance.

Ski. Symphony. Culinary Art.

Where the Alps become a stage for sound, taste and emotion. Immerse yourself in the exclusive return of Diamond Beats – an extraordinary event where elegance, innovation and the allure of the high Alps converge amidst the ski slopes. Orchestral soundscapes intertwine with cutting-edge DJ beats, creating a symphony of skiing, alpine cuisine, emotion and unforgettable experiences. An affair that captivates every sense – let yourself be enchanted.

From March 18 - 20, 2027, the WIM Hof Adventure Days will take place in Gurgl. Our certified trainers Flo Mausser & Martina Sowinz invite participants to experience the power of breathing, cold, and mental focus amidst the Tyrolean Alps. Building on the Wim Hof method, the weekend combines breathing techniques, cold training, physical exercise, and nature experiences. Due to the altitude, panorama, and the unique energy of the location Obergurgl, the WIM Hof Days will become an intense and sustainably impactful experience.

DAY 1 - FRIDAY: Hohe Mut Alm Basics Workshop
Optional - 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.: First Line – skiing before the ski area awakens | Guided Skiing
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Introduction to the Wim Hof Method | Mindset & Commitment | Theoretical part of breathing technique | Guided Wim Hof breathing session
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Group lunch at Hohe Mut Alm
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Theory & Deepening Cold Training | Guided Ice Bath | Warm-up Exercise | Questions and Answers | Discussion for the next day

DAY 2 - SATURDAY: River Experience
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at Gurgl CARAT: Physical exercise | Guided Breathing Session
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Ice bathing in the river (Gurgler Ache) | Warm-up | Break or lunch at Hotel Edelweiß and relaxation
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Gurgl CARAT: Theoretical part Wim Hof Power Breathing | Guided Wim Hof Power Breathing
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Sunset Ice Bath at Top Mountain Star at 3,080 m | Alternatively Hotel Edelweiß terrace (weather dependent)
DAY 3 - SUNDAY: Winter Hiking in Swimwear
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. at Gurgl CARAT: Physical exercise | Guided Breathing Session | Discussion Winter Hike
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Ice bathing in the river (Gurgler Ache)
Option 1 – Nice Weather Program
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Mountain ride to Hohe Mut & group lunch at Hohe Mut Alm
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: Panoramic winter hike in swimwear towards the glacier

Option 2 – Bad Weather Program
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Break & lunch at Hotel Edelweiß
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: Winter hike to Schönwieshütte with optional ice bath in the glacier river

Admission free.

Tyrolean charity event.