Mid-January: Grindelwald Snow Festival
The Swiss winter provides a backdrop for the artists and sculptors who specialise in artistic ice sculptures. Every year sculptors from all over the world gather in Grindelwald, near Interlaken. During the six-day festival, the streets of the snowy town become a charming museum with temporary creations decorating every corner. Until the ice melts, the white statues create an unforgettable experience for both locals and tourists. The next Snow Festival is 19 to 24 January, 2015. See www.grindelwald.ch.