This weekend marks the finale of the annual Art on Ice show, which played at Zurich and Lausanne earlier this week and is staging two more performances at Davos on February 10 and 11. The “most successful ice skating gala in the world,” Art on Ice attracts 80 000 spectators every year who gather from far and wide to watch an amazing show of musicians, figure skaters and more. From the beloved singer-songwriter James Morrison to Sarah Meier, 2011 European Ice-Skating Champion, this year’s lineup boasts an incredible array of the world’s most talented artists.
Art on Ice kicked off for the first time in Küsnacht in 1995 as a small incentive that promised “world class figure skating.” The unexpected success of the event had people parking in nearby gardens, and the gears started turning. The next year, Art on Ice was reborn in Zurich as a major event with not only figure skaters, but also opera singers and an orchestra. More than 20 years later, Art on Ice is still going strong!
If you’re in the area, a number of special trains are in operation to shuttle audience members back and forth; some hotels also offer their own transportation services. Buy tickets to Art on Ice at Davos ahead of time so you don't miss a beat!
James Morrison with Sarah Meier. Photo used with permission from Art on Ice
This weekend marks the finale of the annual Art on Ice show, which played at Zurich and Lausanne earlier this week and is staging two more performances at Davos on February 10 and 11. The “most successful ice skating gala in the world,” Art on Ice attracts 80 000 spectators every year who gather from far and wide to watch an amazing show of musicians, figure skaters and more. From the beloved singer-songwriter James Morrison to Sarah Meier, 2011 European Ice-Skating Champion, this year’s lineup boasts an incredible array of the world’s most talented artists.
Art on Ice kicked off for the first time in Küsnacht in 1995 as a small incentive that promised “world class figure skating.” The unexpected success of the event had people parking in nearby gardens, and the gears started turning. The next year, Art on Ice was reborn in Zurich as a major event with not only figure skaters, but also opera singers and an orchestra. More than 20 years later, Art on Ice is still going strong!
If you’re in the area, a number of special trains are in operation to shuttle audience members back and forth; some hotels also offer their own transportation services. Buy tickets to Art on Ice at Davos ahead of time so you don't miss a beat!
James Morrison with Sarah Meier. Photo used with permission from Art on Ice
Born and raised in the ski paradise of Vancouver, Canada, I learned to ski before I can remember, balancing precariously on my parents’ skis as they sailed down the hill. I started snowboarding in my teens and am now delighted to be exploring everything Europe’s ski scene has to offer!
