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Shapes in White

Snow sculpture competition in Ischgl
date
06.01.2027-16.01.2027
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Price
from Euro per person
date
06.01.2027-16.01.2027
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Event details
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Frosty art at the Silvretta Arena 

6.–16.01.2027

Experience the magic of art in the snow at the annual Snow Sculpture Competition in Ischgl! In the heart of the Silvretta Arena, talented artists from around the world transform snow into stunning masterpieces. For over 30 years, the "Shapes in White" project has captivated visitors by creating enormous sculptures up to seven meters high. This creative process spans five days, during which artists bring their visionary designs to life against the majestic mountain backdrop of Paznaun.

Use your ski day as an opportunity for an unusual gallery visit and marvel at the "coolest" artworks in the world. The guaranteed snow conditions in the Silvretta Arena ensure these icy creations are long-lasting. Don't miss the chance to witness this extraordinary snow art event live – a must for every art and sports enthusiast! By the way: the new Höllbodenbahn cable car makes the sculptures more accessible.

  • When: Construction of the snow sculptures: 6–16 January 2027
  • Where: "Viderböden", Idalp Ischgl
  • Costs: the gallery can be reached with a ski ticket or pedestrian ticket
  • Motto for 2026: LEGO® meets Sports

The sculptures are easily accessible via the Flimjochbahn and Idjochbahn cable cars. We recommend visiting on skis, as walking on the slopes is not permitted. By the way: the new Höllbodenbahn cable car makes the sculptures more accessible.

The best lighting conditions for photos are in the afternoon.

Highlights

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Motto 2027:

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Masters of the winter shapes

Shapes in white is all about art in a frosty atmosphere. International artists – Masters of snow carving – shape enormous blocks of snow into impressive sculptures.
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The history of Shapes in White

An open-air gallery in the middle of the ski resort: since 1994, international artists have been turning their visions of snow into reality, creating a remarkable event that makes history – year after year!
Find out more about the history of Shapes in White and discover the images of three decades of snow art!

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Open facilities in the Silvretta Arena

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Idalp Webcam

Experience the fascinating art of ‘Forms in White’ in the Silvretta Arena Ischgl from 10 to 17 January 2026! Watch live on the Idalp webcam as impressive sculptures are created from snow – a spectacular winter highlight for art and winter sports fans!

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Contact

+43 50990 100
jessica.bair@paznaun-ischgl.com
Adress
Idalp
Silvretta Arena
6561 Ischgl
Austria