About the Ice Sculpture Festival
Imagine a place where every ice crystal warms your heart. Where the cold transforms into pure wonder. This is not an ordinary winter experience—this is the Dutch Ice Sculpture Festival.
The place where the magic of winter comes to life through breathtaking artworks made of snow and ice. Discover a frosty wonderland filled with impressive ice sculptures and delicate snow art. Our international artists give their creativity a frosty twist. And yes, the result is simply stunning!
These are the true
masters
The Ice Sculpture Festival is all about art at its coolest. Our international carvers – also known as “ice artists” – come from all over the world to display their wondrous talents. With their tools, from chainsaws to chisels, they give the cold ice blocks a warm soul.
These artists are true masters of their craft, spending hours working on each piece with precision and passion. And you know the best part? You can watch these masterpieces come to life live. Truly something to experience once!
Vadim Gryadov
Russia
Thomas Brown
United States
Ferenc Monostori
Hungary
Karlis Ile
Latvia
Tomas Dostal
Czech Republic
Sanita Ravina
Latvia
Marieke van der Meer
the Netherlands
James Tottle
Wales
Irina Taflevskaya
Bulgaria
Bouke Atema
the Netherlands
Oka Sutama
Indonesië
Stanislav Nowodworski
Poland
Andreas Schlichting
Canada
Ice Sculpture Festival 2024
Every year, we challenge our ‘carvers’ to unleash their creativity on a new, enchanting theme. This year, get ready to be swept away by the theme: “An Unexplored World.”
Step into a breathtaking ice world where you’ll discover wonders you never thought possible. Travel from the deepest waters to the highest heights and let yourself be surprised time and time again along the way.
Each edition of the festival brings a fresh new experience, so come and prepare to be amazed.

Our guiding principles

Sustainability
Minimal Impact, Maximum Experience
At the Ice Sculpture Festival, we create our ice sculptures using rainwater, which we return to nature after the event. We use locally generated energy and solar panels wherever possible to minimize energy consumption. This way, you can enjoy breathtaking art while keeping our ecological footprint as small as possible. Experience the magic with a green heart!
Eva Gutteridge
Owner
Roos Driessen
Owner
The Faces of the
Ice Sculpture Festival
These are—the creative stars working hard behind the scenes—Eva Gutteridge and Roos Driessen. Thanks to their sparkling vision and dedication, they bring the magic of the Ice Sculpture Festival to life. Together, they ensure that each edition of the festival is a unique experience!
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