The 3rd International Winter Silent Games was held in Upper Bunting Gau, Germany. This was the start of the two-year intervals with the Summer International Silent Games. International Olympic Committee later adopted this 2-year interval with their Summer and Winter Olympics in 1992.

1955 is the year that the International Olympic Committee recognizes CISS as an International Federation with Olympic Standing.

The sports offered at the 3. International Winter Silent Games were held in the disciplines of Alpine Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Nordic Combined and Ski Jumping.