Art on Ice 2025

At the same time as taking her first steps, Alexia Paganini started ice skating at the age of two – marking the beginning of a lifelong passion for figure skating that would take her to the world’s biggest stages. With discipline and dedication, the Swiss-American dual citizen achieved remarkable success and has represented Switzerland since 2017.

By 2024, at just 23 years old, she had become a four-time Swiss champion, secured 4th place at the 2020 European Championships, and competed at both the Olympics and the World Championships in 2018 and 2022. After years at the top of the sport, Alexia announced her retirement from competitive skating in 2024. She remains committed to the sport, passing on her expertise to the next generation as a coach.

Her artistic journey continues: since 2020, she has been a part of Art on Ice, captivating audiences with her elegant performances. In 2025, she will take on a new challenge, presenting her first-ever aerial acrobatics act – a stunning blend of strength, artistry, and grace.

At her very first European Figure Skating Championships in February 2023, Kimmy Repond won the bronze medal – an impressive achievement at just 16 years of age. At the 2024 World Championships, she placed fifth, marking the best result by a Swiss female skater since Denise Biellmann’s world title in 1981.

Now 18 years old, the Basel native is a seven-time Swiss champion and regarded as one of the most promising young talents in international figure skating. Her journey, however, has not always been easy: after a challenging season marked by injuries and health setbacks, she made a remarkable comeback and impressed at the 2024 European Championships with a new personal best in the short program.

Despite the demands of the competition season, she still finds time for Art on Ice, enchanting audiences with her emotionally charged performances. Nevertheless, her focus remains clear: at the upcoming 2025 World Championships, she aims to break the 200-point threshold. Her ultimate goal is to qualify for the 2026 Winter Olympics, with the vision of securing two starting spots for Switzerland.

Lukas Britschgi’s journey in figure skating began nearly two decades ago and is far from over. He first stepped onto the ice at age six – the start of a passion that would lead him to five Swiss Championship titles, an appearance at the Olympics, a bronze medal at the European Championships, and a top-six finish at the 2024 World Championships.

His greatest triumph to date came in January 2025: In Tallinn, Lukas Britschgi was crowned male European Champion – the first Swiss skater to achieve this feat since 1947! With this historic victory, he not only validated his years of hard work but also showcased his exceptional talent. His win is a milestone for Swiss figure skating and an inspiring example of what can be accomplished through determination and passion.

At 26 years of age, Lukas describes himself as a hard worker and impresses with technically demanding elements and creative programs. This year, he once again demonstrates his skills at Art on Ice – a powerful combination of figure skating and live music that enchants the audience.