All year you look forward to those chalet evenings when the first notes hit and the whole terrace sings along. That's exactly what we've collected here: the best apres ski songs, from legendary alpine anthems to the hardest party trash. This gives you the complete playlist for your next party — on the mountain or in your living room.
What counts as an apres ski hit? An apres ski hit is a song that plays on repeat in the ski lodges of the Alps — a mix of schlager, party music, and Mallorca-style bangers. What defines them: catchy melodies, sing-along-ready choruses, and a tempo that gets everyone off the bench. Together these songs make up the apres ski charts, and most of them are true evergreens that work year after year.
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As of 2026: this list brings together the timeless classics and perennial favorites of the lodge season. New songs get added every season — but the ones here have worked reliably for years.
Apres ski evergreens: the all-time classics
These are the songs that come to mind instantly when you think of ski holidays and hot parties after the slopes. Classics like "Verdammt, ich lieb' dich" or the songs from Schäfer Heinrich were already being belted out by your parents. As the saying goes, "the older, the bolder" — these evergreens still get the party going today.
Helene Fischer – Herzbeben
One of Germany's most successful female singers, at the top for over twenty years — and reliably delivers "heartbeats" on the dance floor.
Almklausi – Mama Laudaaa
Almklausi has been rocking party hotspots for over 15 years. "Mama Laudaaa" is the ultimate party rocket and a guaranteed mood-lifter.
DJ Ötzi – A Mann für Amore
The veteran started with "Anton aus Tirol" and remains one of the biggest stars in the genre to this day. This man from the Kitzbühel Alps is always up for amore.
Jürgen Drews – Ein Bett im Kornfeld
Still a classic — even in winter at apres ski.
Matthias Reim – Verdammt, ich lieb' dich
Matthias Reim's biggest hit has been an evergreen for generations and gets sung along to at every lodge.
Markus Becker – Die schönste Frau der Welt
Ballermann-tier and always good for a mood boost. This one melts even the coldest hearts.
Kastelruther Spatzen – Almenrausch und Pulverschnee
Even grandma joins in and claps along to this one.
Schäfer Heinrich – Ladykiller
The farmer from Völlinghausen has cult status — and not just with the ladies.
Mickie Krause – Schatzi, schenk mir ein Foto
The charmer from Wettringen belongs to the royalty of German party music. This one sends feelings on a rollercoaster ride, even in snow and ice.
Mallorca Cowboys – Wir trinken gern
When the Mallorca Cowboys start playing, you'll quickly feel an overdose of happiness — and need another round.
Sabbotage – Das gibt's nur heute
Remakes are part of apres ski too. Sabbotage shows how it's done, and everyone dances along.
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Modern apres ski hits
A mix of German rock, schlager, and folk-pop: Alvaro Soler melts the crowd, Andreas Gabalier wins everyone over, and Mia Julia gets the guys on the dance floor. With Kris Kross Amsterdam it even goes international.
Axwell /\ Ingrosso – More Than You Know
The Swedes hit number 1 in Germany and Austria with this one — a dance anthem for the terrace.
Andreas Gabalier – Hallihallo
The prince of folk-pop is loved by mom, daughter, and grandma alike.
Feuerherz – Wenn du nicht Stopp sagst
The guys aren't just good-looking — they can sing too. A guaranteed good-mood track.
Rockstroh – Kaugummi
You'll want to listen twice with Ronny Rockstroh. Who wouldn't want to hit the town with this guy?
Mia Julia – Wir sind die Geilsten
With this blonde bombshell, the lodge literally heats up.
Matthias Ulmer – Rock mi
Matthias Ulmer and VOXX Club bring the rock. A must-have at every apres ski party.
Die Draufgänger – Cordula Grün
These young Austrians can do more than polka. It's not just Cordula who dances to this one.
Matty Valentino – Hurra die Gams
This guy gets the whole mountain world dancing. The song is already cult status and breaks the ice every time.
Kris Kross Amsterdam – Whenever
The Dutch duo are masters of the cover-mix. If you want dance and electronic, this is the one to move to.
Alvaro Soler – La Cintura
The Spaniard is a star who thaws out anyone — even below zero.
The hardest party trash for the lodge
Party until you can't stand it, and leave everything else behind? You don't need to fly to a party island for that — apres ski will do just fine. So crank it up and let loose.
Ikke Hüftgold – Modeste Song
This guy from Limburg has got it: his bangers get entire football stadiums singing along.
Mickie Krause – Geh mal Bier holn
The lyrics are part of many people's repertoire — and the perfect excuse for the next round.
Ole ohne Kohle – Du kannst mir die Nudel putzen
Ole ohne Kohle says what he thinks, and plenty of people relate.
Ingo ohne Flamingo – Saufen morgens, mittags, abends
The flamingo suit scores points at apres ski too — the beak is only a minor inconvenience when clinking glasses.
Peter Wackel – Scheiß drauf!
Schlager without Peter Wackel? Unthinkable. His toast to vacation is guaranteed to bring the whole lodge along.
Markus Becker – Bratwurst, Pommes und ein Bier
The man in the red cowboy hat lists out the classic menu — for variety, sometimes with sausage and pretzel instead.
Lorenz Büffel – Beate, die Harte
The Austrian went platinum with "Johnny Däpp"; with "Beate, die Harte" the apres ski crowd goes wild.
Tobee – Drei Promille
The trained doctor wows the crowds with his singing — and delivers the perfect anthem for that one drink too many.
Flippy und Mütze – Besoffen im Flieger
For many fans, this one is non-negotiable at any party.
Killermichel – Alkohol erbarmungslos
Luckily this party rocker "failed as a footballer," or apres ski would be missing quite a bit.
How to build your apres ski playlist
A good apres ski playlist has an arc: it starts with one or two classics to warm up, moves through the modern hits, and blasts the hardest party trash in the final third. Plan for around 15 to 18 songs per hour, and sprinkle in a real sing-along banger like "Cordula Grün" or "Hurra die Gams" every few tracks to keep the energy up.
The best trick turns the playlist into a drinking game: agree on a few "signal songs" beforehand. Whenever one comes on, everyone clinks glasses at the same time — ideally on the shotski, where up to six people drink in a row. Whoever doesn't sing along to the chorus or misses the beat buys the next round. That's how listening turns into joining in. For a full night built around this, check out our guide to the apres ski party.
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For the decor crowd, the wooden mini ski to wear around your neck fits right in — lodge look on the table and a base for mini ski roulette between songs.
FAQ about apres ski songs
Which songs count as the best apres ski songs?
Timeless apres ski favorites include classics like "Verdammt, ich lieb' dich" by Matthias Reim and "Anton aus Tirol" by DJ Ötzi, modern hits like "Cordula Grün" by Die Draufgänger and "Hurra die Gams" by Matty Valentino, as well as party bangers by Peter Wackel or Mickie Krause. This mix covers every mood phase of the night.
What makes a good apres ski song?
A good apres ski song has a catchy, sing-along-ready chorus, a driving tempo, and lyrics you can join in on after hearing them once. Recognizability matters most: as soon as the first notes hit, the whole lodge should react.
How long should an apres ski playlist be?
Plan for about 15 to 18 songs per hour. For a typical night of four to five hours, that means 60 to 90 tracks. Better to prepare a bit too much than to run out mid-party.
What order should you play apres ski hits in?
Best with a proper arc: a few classics to warm up first, then the modern hits, and the harder party trash in the final third. That way the mood builds through the night instead of peaking too early.
Can you play apres ski music at home too?
Absolutely. With a speaker, the right playlist, and a bit of ski decor, you can bring the lodge feeling into your living room. A signal-song drinking game on the shotski turns it into a real apres ski party in no time.
Where can I find apres ski songs as a playlist?
Most streaming services have ready-made apres ski and party playlists. It gets even more personal if you build your own playlist from the songs on this list and add the current season's hits.
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