Tomorrowland Winter is many things – magical, mysterious, enchanting. A blanket of pure white replaces the russet reds and yellows of autumn as winter settles. Add in dazzling lights, joyous music, and the gathering of friends and family, and it becomes a season of magic. It’s no wonder the creators of Tomorrowland chose winter for their newest festival.

Tomorrowland Winter is an annual electronic music festival held at 3300m in Alpe d’Huez in the French Alps. Filled with music, snow, food, and sun, the experience began to attract a diverse crowd of people of all ages and nationalities. It becomes the perfect winter getaway with the magic of an unforgettable stage presence.

The vision of Tomorrowland started in 2005 as a pop-up festival where ten thousand people attended the first concert. The small town of Boom, Belgium transformed into a spectacle of light and sound for one night. But as interest grew, so did the dream of Tomorrowland.

The festival began to take on new heights, and, over time, a fresh look. In 2011, the concert sold out 180,000 tickets. It swiftly became a powerhouse of entertainment with its first major theme, “The Tree of Life.”

After his first visit to Tomorrowland,  Steve Aoki, a popular American DJ, called the experience, “Quite possibly one of the craziest festivals in the world.” Major French DJ, David Guetta, agreed, saying, “The party is becoming a legend.”

Aoki and Guetta began to return to the stage year after year. Their presence created an impact, and artists such as Afrojack, Avicii, Skrillex and Armin van Buuren followed their lead. In 2012, Tomorrowland won “Best Music Festival” at Miami’s International Dance Music Awards. After the award, and the performance of a lifetime, Tomorrowland started on the path of becoming legendary.

The creators of Tomorrowland Winter chose the Grand Domaine ski area as the backdrop for the festival because of its own ability to stand out. Often referred to as the “Island of the Sun,” the 116 different slopes on Alpe D’Huez see an average of 300 sunny days per year. Visitors can see a fifth of France from its highest point, Pic Blanc, on a clear day.

The array of hills and endless sunshine provides the perfect location for not only dancing on top of the world, but its top-notch skiing including completing the longest black slope in Europe. Non-skier activities also include dog sledding, tandem paragliding, snowshoeing, helicopter rides and more.

When choosing where to stay, festival attendees can choose from one of two five-star luxury hotels in the valley. Hotel au Chamois d’Or is a refurbished luxury boutique hotel situated within walking distance of the slopes. Located at the bottom of the mountain, the hotel includes a restaurant that serves fresh cuisine with ingredients sourced locally. Spa Nuxe is another highlight of the acclaimed hotel which includes a heated pool, hammam, sauna, jacuzzi and numerous packages meant to pamper and relax.
Hotel Daria-I Nor opened in Dec. 2018 with a mission to become the “jewel in the crown of the Alpe d’Huez area.” The hotel features 37 rooms and nine suites, offering a private balcony, minibar, and flat-screen TVs. Downstairs, visitors can visit the gourmet restaurant, lounge bar, spa or ski shop.

In all, Tomorrowland Winter has everything – snow, music, lights and luxury. This makes it the perfect experience for the affluent traveler looking to spice up their annual winter getaway.