Stubai Zoo Park & Test Days 2026

Test, shred, connect, celebrate – three days of snow community at the Stubai Zoo Park & Test Days. From 6 to 8 November 2026, Stubai Glacier will once again become the meeting point for theinternational snowboard and freeski scene. The Stubai Zoo Park & Test Days bring the latest equipment, progressive park sessions, freestyle workshops and a varied supporting programme. Whether you’re an ambitious rider, a freestyle rookie or simply a snow enthusiast, the entire snow community comes together here to kick off the winter season.

FREE Testival featuring the scene’s leading brands
The heart of the event is the Testival Area at Eisgrat, where leading ski and snowboard brands present their latest models, available to test on the mountain free of charge. All you need is an ID. And there’s more than just testing: the Testival City invites visitors to hang out in its chill area, enjoy DJ sounds, try the Snow Bocce track and explore the Snowboard Museum. Testival opening hours:
• Saturday, 7 November: 09:00–15:30
• Sunday, 8 November: 09:00–15:00
Location: Stubai Zoo Testival Area / Eisgrat

Progressive sessions in the Stubai Zoo Jib Park
The Stubai Zoo Jib Park has a varied line-up of sessions for skiers and snowboarders. At the popular “Cash & Goodies for Tricks” sessions, creativity, style and the best tricks are what count – with great goodies and cash up for grabs. A special Saturday highlight is the Horsefeathers Shutdown Session, celebrating ten years of Halldor Helgason together with numerous team riders. Street-style riding, creative tricks and specially designed obstacles will bring plenty of action to the Jib Area.On Sunday, the Mixed Tricks Session, presented by Snowboarder MBM and Prime Skiing Magazine, brings skiers and snowboarders together on the features. Creative riding, style and shared experiences take centre stage. Snowboarders can also look forward to a Surprise Session – further details will be announced on social media. On Saturday, the Downdays Snowpark Tour Kick-Off offers the chance to go head-to-head with well-known riders from the scene. Young riders are included, too: at SLASH RIDE & PLAY, powered by Slash Snowboards and hosted by snowboard legend Gigi Rüf, young snowboarders can gain their first freestyle experience at the Kids Rail Playground. The First Rails Session with FLOW ON SNOW coaches is aimed at anyone keen to try their first rail tricks.

Parties in the valley: Beer Pong, movie premiere & DJ sounds
The action doesn’t stop after the last run. On Friday, 6 November, the side-event programme kicks off at Dorfpub Neustift with the Lib Tech Beer Pong Tournament. Registration opens at 19:00, with games running from 19:30 to 21:00. Afterwards, DJ SANTI takes over and provides the perfect soundtrack to start the weekend. Also on Friday, the GNU Snowboards movie premiere of Unriddled is on the programme. The approximately ten-minute film follows a crew including Cannon Cummins, Jadyn Chomlack, Markus Rustad, Mitch Davern, Matteo Soltane and other riders, with footage from Mt. Baker and Japan. On Saturday, 7 November, the Horsefeathers Hälldecade Highlight Party continues the celebrations. Ten years of Halldor Helgason will be celebrated with DJ Ethan Morgan behind the decks and party vibes late into the night. Both evenings take place at Dorfpub Neustift.

All programme information
Three days of free gear testing, progressive riding, freestyle workshops and mountain community experiences – complemented by a varied evening programme in the valley. The Stubai Zoo Park & Test Days bring together everything that makes for a great start to the snow season. For the full programme, including all sessions, times and locations, visit: www.stubai-zoo-opening.com – Don’t miss it!