The Art Fix Map will help you navigate the cultural slopes — so you can spend less time navigating and more time at après.
ITALY
First stop: Italy, home to the 2026 Winter Olympics! This year’s Games promise something different — revived historic venues across Lombardy and Northeast Italy, including sites dating back to the legendary 1956 Cortina edition.
Olympic Winter Games 2026
- 6 – 22 Feb ‘26
- Milan & Cortina d’Ampezzo
- olympics.com
Expect a mix of Alpine-mountain allure and Milan’s sharp urban edge, with ice sports in the city while snow and sliding events are spread through Cortina, Valtellina and the Fiemme Valley.
Messner Mountain Museum Corones | Marebbe
- Plan de Corones
- messner-mountain-museum.it
Designed by Zaha Hadid, the Messner Mountain Museum burrows into the peak like a futuristic hideout — housing exhibits on mountain culture, climbing lore, and the human pull toward altitude. Step outside and you’re suddenly in the middle of a 360-degree Dolomite daydream.
Contini Galleria Arte | Cortina d’Ampezzo
- On view: Lorenzo Quinn, 27 Dec ‘25 – 6 Apr ‘26
- P.zza Silvestro Franceschi 1-7
- continiarte.com
Lorenzo Quinn returns to the Dolomites with Love Will Save Us, a striking collection of sculptures and paintings that turn the universal theme of love into tangible, poetic form.
STAY: Hotel de Len | Cortina d’Ampezzo
- Via Cesare Battisti 66
- hoteldelen.it
Hotel de Len may look like a modern gingerbread house, but inside it swaps kitsch for clean-lined Alpine luxury: a snowy-peak spa, secret cocktails, four-course feasts, and even energy-boosting panels tucked under every bed. It’s the kind of playful, quietly brilliant comfort you’d expect from the stylish sibling of Puglia’s Borgo Egnazia.
LUMEN Museum of Mountain Photography | Cervinia
- Kronplatz 11
- lumenmuseum.it
Highlighting the evolution of mountaineering photography, the Lumen Mountain Photography Museum is a stunning example of what every museum should be, and no matter what… put it on your Dolomite itinerary.
STAY: Art Hotel Grivola | Cervinia
- Via Jean Antoine Carrel
- hotelgrivola.com
Indulge in Art Hotel Grivola’s sensory mix of art, design, mountain views, and wellness—just steps from the slopes. Book their ‘Meet the Artist’ package and connect with the creators behind many of the works on display.
AUSTRIA
Winter art in Austria goes to new heights — mountaintop installations by Turrell and Gormley make the Alps the gallery.
James Turrell | Skyspace Lech
- Tannegg
- skyspacelech.com
Turrell’s skyspace in the snow is such an iteration, located in Lech, a little skiing town in the Arlberg mountains, Austria. At a height of almost 1800 meters above sea-level, The Skyspace-Lech, a lightroom inside a stone building at the end of a 15-metre tunnel, is set in alpine terrain, and is only accessible by foot or by skiing – so wear your walking shoes and your best raincoat.
© Antony Gormley
Antony Gormley | Lech
- Kriegeralpe
- antonygormley.com
Gormley placed 100 life-size cast-iron figures in the Austrian Alps at exactly 2,039 metres above sea level across a 150 km² area of the Vorarlberg region. The Horizon Field installation was temporary, however, today near Lech, you can still see one remaining cast-iron figure from the original project. This lone sculpture stands as a kind of silent witness in the Alps and can be reached by hiking or via the Petersbodenbahn chairlift and Bergbahn cable car — making it a point of art pilgrimage in nature.
Museum der Moderne | Salzburg
- Am Mönchsberg 32
- museumdermoderne.at
Museum der Moderne Salzburg sits atop the Mönchsberg in the heart of Salzburg, presenting a dynamic program of contemporary art with sweeping views over the city and mountain landscape.
Thaddeus Ropac | Salzburg
- On view: Markus Schinwald, until 17 Jan ‘26
- Mirabellplatz 2
- ropac.net
Markus Schinwald turns Villa Kast into a sensory playground of tapestries, sound, and digitally infused paintings, where past and future collide in a meditation on memory and perception.
Jaume Plensa | Salzburg
- Salzburg University
- jaumeplensa.com
Discover Awilda in Salzburg, where Jaume Plensa’s five-meter-high sculpture of a young girl with closed eyes transforms the Faculty of Law courtyard into a space of calm, focus, and quiet wonder.
SWITZERLAND
From pristine slopes to cutting-edge galleries, Switzerland serves up snowy art fixes like nowhere else.
Maze Art Fair | Gstaad
- 19 – 22 Feb ‘26
- Festival-Zelt (Sportzentrumstrasse)
- mazepresents.com
For its third edition, the salon settles back into the Festival- Zelt – a bright, buzzing hub in the heart of the village. Its intimate scale turns the space into a catalyst: a place where exhibitors, collectors, and curious wanderers meet eye-to-eye, and conversations feel as finely tuned as the works on display.
Elevation 1049 | Gstaad
- 2 Feb – 16 Mar ‘26
- Multiple sights
- elevation1049.org
Elevation 1049 returns in February charging Gstaad with a new theme: Energies. The works pulse with global perspectives on how energy pressures surface across intertwined regions. Together, they sketch bold, community-driven futures with a dose of cautious optimism.
Studio Naegeli | Gstaad
- On view: Philip Vermeulen
- Promenade 61
- studionaegeli.com
Philip Vermeulen’s You Are Here and its smaller sibling You Are Here Too have found a winter home in Gstaad, joining a festive holiday group show at Studio Naegeli curated by Anna and Christian Högl.
Almine Rech | Gstaad
- On view: Zio Ziegler, 22 Dec ‘25 – 1 Feb ‘26
- Bahnofstrasse 1, Gstaad
- alminerech.com
Zio Ziegler heats up Gstaad’s winter art circuit with swirling, symbol-laced paintings that feel both ancient and hyper-contemporary.
Gagosian Gallery | Gstaad
- On view: The Omnipotence of Dreams, until 25 Jan ’26
- Promenade 79
- gagosian.com
Gagosian Gstaad showcases world-class contemporary art in the heart of the Alps, turning the snowy village into a must-visit winter art destination. The Omnipotence of Dreams brings together art and artist-designed jewelry—from Surrealist masterpieces to contemporary works.
Maddox Gallery | Gstaad
- Promenade 7
- maddoxgallery.com
Maddox Gallery brings a fresh, daring energy to Gstaad, with shows that cut through the quiet charm of the Alpine village.
Nooba Restaurant | Andermatt
- Haus Yara, Furkagasse 10
- nooba.ch
Pan-Asian flavors, reimagined with modern flair — each dish a vibrant snapshot of the continent’s culinary art.
STAY: The Chedi Resort | Andermatt
- Gotthardstrasse 4
- thechediandermatt.com
A design-forward Alpine hideaway where Swiss chic meets Asian zen — The Chedi Andermatt pairs dramatic mountain views with sleek interiors, Michelin-starred dining, and a serene spa for a truly artful winter escape.
3D Foundation Sculpture Park | Verbier
- Chemin du Bry
- 3-dfoundation.com
High above the Verbier ski resort, the Verbier Sculpture park unfolds like an alpine gallery etched into the mountains – contemporary works by international artists rising from the landscape as if shaped by ice and altitude. Sixteen sculptures, from Olaf Breuning to James Capper and Haroon Mirza, line the easy hike from the La Chaux and Ruinettes gondolas. Drop back into the village and the Creative Space keeps the creative current flowing with exhibitions, workshops, and art-filled gatherings.
STAY: Chesa Marchetta | Sils Maria
- Hotel season: 2 Jan – 6 Apr ‘26
- Via da Marias 88
- hauserwirth.com / chesamarchetta.ch
Set in the cultural heart of Sils Maria, this freshly restored alpine hotel and restaurant is the newest edition to the Hauser & Wirth empire. It marries historic charm with a rich art collection and seasonal cuisine, offering an immersive retreat where contemporary culture meets an inspiring landscape.
Hauser & Wirth | St. Moritz
- On view: Alberto Giacometti, 13 Dec ‘25 – 28 Mar ‘26
- Via Serlas 22
- hauserwirth.com
Alberto Giacometti’s deeply personal exhibition captures his family alongside the Alpine vistas of his native Val Bregaglia and the Engadin, in Switzerland’s Graubünden canton.
Galerie Karsten Greve | St. Moritz
- On view: Vision for 2026, 20 Dec ‘25 – 7 Feb ‘26
- Via Maistra 4
- galerie-karsten-greve.com
Galerie Karsten Greve rings in the new year with the group show Vision for 2026, setting the tone with a crisp, forward-thinking edge.
Vito Schnabel Gallery | St. Moritz
- On view: Ron Gorchov, 29 Dec ‘25 – 14 Feb ‘26
- Via Maistra 37
- vitoschnabel.com
Vito Schnabel Gallery marks its tenth anniversary in St. Moritz with two exhibitions: Ron Gorchov’s Luck and Rene Ricard’s and if you arrive, do you know you are there? Opening 29 Dec 2025, the shows honor the artists who helped shape the gallery’s history and vision.
Carsten Höller | St. Moritz
- Via Veglia 18, Kulm Ice Rink
- www.kulm.com
Carsten Höller brings a pop of pink to St. Moritz, where his mirrored carousel spins atop the Kulm Hotel ice rink for a playful, shared winter art experience.
Galleria Monica de Cardenas | Zuoz
- On view: Thomas Huber, until 28 Feb ‘26
- Aguêl 41
- monicadecardenas.com
Thomas Huber returns to his Alpine roots at Monica De Cardenas, turning the Lago Maggiore landscape into a vibrant series of oils and watercolors that transform nature’s shifting light and seasons into mesmerizing, almost architectural compositions.
Edita Schubert | Muzeum Susch
- From 13 Dec ‘25
- Surpunt 78
- muzeumsusch.ch
Dive into Edita Schubert: Profusion at Muzeum Susch, where the gallery unfolds a sweeping journey through her work – from early paintings to the immersive installations of her final years.
GERMANY
Alpine air, fairy-tale castles, and unforgettable views: the Bavarian Alps are your backdrop for a storybook holiday.
Neuschwanstein Castle | Schwangau
- Neuschwansteinstraße 20
- neuschwanstein.de
Neuschwanstein Castle, perched on a Bavarian hill and built by King Ludwig II as a romantic medieval fantasy, inspired Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Castle—make sure to book a tour to explore its opulent rooms and Alpine views.
Linderhof Palace | Ettal
- Linderhof 12
- schlosslinderhof.de
King Ludwig II of Bavaria was a wildly extravagant patron of the arts—obsessed with Wagner, fantasy castles, and theatrical spectacle—whose eccentric behavior and cult-like fame have earned him the nickname the Michael Jackson of the 19th century.
Linderhof is a jewel box of a retreat, where rococo whimsy meets Alpine views and every room feels like a storybook set—complete with the unmissable Venus Grotto, an artificial cave with shimmering lights and a Venetian gondola straight out of a dream.
FRANCE
In France, winter streets sparkle and contemporary art finds unexpected corners.
La Route de la Sculpture Contemporaine | Passy Mont‑Blanc
- Grande Rue Salvador Allende
- passy-mont-blanc.com
An open-air sculpture route in the Mont Blanc foothills, where monumental works interact with the alpine landscape — perfect for a winter art walk.
Café-musée Chasal Lento | Mont de Lons
- On view: Jadikan, until 26 Apr ’26
- 100 Montée du Duc
- les2alpes.com
Light-painting vividly transforms the night and alpine landscapes into ethereal choreographies of color and motion, capturing luminous gestures through long-exposure photography that reveal light as sculptural performance.
Digital Art Expo | Megève
- 247 route du Palais des Sports
- megeve-tourisme.com
Plug into the future of art at Megève Digital Art EXPO — a full day of digital discoveries, artist encounters, and tech-driven creativity in the heart of the Alps!
USA
Across America’s mountain ranges, snowy peaks conceal unexpected art and immersive mountain experiences.
Aspen Art Museum | Aspen, Colorado
- On view: Glenn Ligon, until 15 Mar ‘26
- 637 East Hyman Avenue
- aspenartmuseum.org
Explore Break it Down, where Glenn Ligon’s stenciled texts and prints turn the gallery into a rhythm of identity, memory, and history. Words from Baldwin, Hurston, and personal encounters weave together, blurring the line between the mechanical and the intimate.
Hexton Gallery | Aspen, Colorado
- On view: Rodrigo Valenzuela, until 20 Jan ’26
- 447 E Cooper Ave
- hextongallery.com
Rodrigo Valenzuela transforms Hexton Gallery Aspen into a stage where photography and sculptural tableaux blur fiction and reality. His works probe labor, memory, and social structures, tracing resilience and displacement in the overlooked corners of everyday life.
Casterline Goodman Gallery | Aspen, Colorado
- On view: Robert Thomas, until 15 Jan ‘26
- 611 E Cooper Ave
- casterlinegoodman.com
From 1940s ski posters to today’s slopes, Robert Thomas’ Ski Country captures the thrill, color, and romance of Colorado winter.
Village Sculptures | Vail, Colorado
- City-wide
- discovervail.com
Vail’s village is sprinkled with over 70 sculptures — follow the map and turn a stroll into a snowy art adventure.
Powder Art Foundation | Eden, Utah
- On view: Nancy Holt
- 6965 N Powder Mountain Rd
- powderartfoundation.org
Powder Art Foundation is reshaping the idea of a winter art experience with a skiable outdoor museum. Created in partnership with Dia Art Foundation, it turns Powder Mountain into a snow-covered gallery for winter sport lovers.
Harwood Museum of Art | Taos, New Mexico
- On view: Pursuit of Happiness, until 31 May ’26
- 238 Ledoux Street,
- harwoodmuseum.org
Pushing past post‑WWII narratives, Pursuit of Happiness reframes Taos as a pivotal hub of abstraction and creative exchange, tracing how GI Bill artists helped shape mid‑century modernism from this high‑desert community
The Valley | Taos, New Mexico
- On view: Aether, until 3 Jan ‘26
- 203 Ledoux Street
- thevalleytaos.com
Aether brings together works by Ida Badal, Khaled Chamma, and Lowe Fehn that explore the unseen forces between worlds—using abstraction to make the intangible feel almost tangible in quiet, atmospheric compositions.
