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Winter Olympics 2026: When snow turns to gold
From 6 to 22 February 2026, South Tyrol and northern Italy will be transformed into a winter wonderland full of emotions, medals and magical moments. The 2026 Winter Olympics will take place in the region around Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo - and the mountain village of Dobbiaco, which will shine as the venue for the Olympic cross-country skiing competitions, will be part of it. Between shimmering snow fields, top sporting performance and quiet moments of wellness, this is the perfect combination of adventure and relaxation. And that's exactly why it's worth not just watching, but being right in the thick of it.
The programme: high tension on all slopes
The 2026 Olympic programme has everything to make the hearts of winter sports fans beat faster:
- Alpine skiing on the majestic slopes of Cortina d'Ampezzo
- Cross-country skiing in Dobbiaco, where snow-covered trails and clear mountain air make Olympic dreams come true
- Biathlon in the nearby Antholz Valley - a classic with goosebumps guaranteed
- Snowboarding & freestyle in Livigno, where adrenalin swirls through the air
- Figure skating & curling in the stylish metropolis of Milan
- And of course - ice hockey, with emotions, checks and final fever
What makes the 2026 Olympics so special
The 2026 Winter Games will set new standards, not only in terms of sport, but also culturally and ecologically. For the first time in history, Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, two very different places, are sharing the role of host: urban chic meets Alpine magic. Particularly noteworthy: 93% of the competition venues already exist. A clear commitment to sustainability and smart reuse. This will make the 2026 Olympics perhaps the greenest Winter Olympics of all time. And then there is the incomparable flair of the Dolomites: snow-covered peaks, crackling fireside evenings, cross-country ski tracks at dawn. A winter wonderland.
Cross-country skiing in Dobbiaco: Nordic disciplines
Between the tingling precision of biathlon and the endurance of cross-country skiing lies a whole world of icy ambition. And right in the middle of it all: Dobbiaco - a quiet, magical place that will make a big splash in 2026.
Venue: Nordic Arena Dobbiaco (Val di Fiemme region)
Saturday, 7 February 2026
- 13:00-14:50: Women's skiathlon (10 km classic + 10 km free)
- 18:45-21:00: Women's ski jumping large hill (Predazzo, near Val di Fiemme)
Sunday, 8 February 2026
- 12:30-14:00: Men's skiathlon (10 km + 10 km)
Tuesday, 10 February 2026
- 09:15-10:45: Classic sprint qualification (men & women)
- 11:45-13:50: Classic sprint finals (men & women)
Thursday, 12 February 2026
- 13:00-14:55: 10 km freestyle (women)
Friday, 13 February 2026
- 12:00-13:55: 10 km freestyle (men)
Saturday, 14 February 2026
- 12:00-14:00: 4×7.5 km women's relay
Sunday, 15 February 2026
- 12:00-14:00: 4×7.5 km relay for men
Wednesday, 18 February 2026
- 09:45-10:45: Qualification Team Sprint Freestyle (women & men)
- 11:45-13:15: Final Team Sprint Freestyle
Saturday, 21 February 2026
- 11:00-14:05: 50 km mass start classic (men)
Sunday, 22 February 2026
- 10:00-13:35: 50 km mass start classic (women)
Hotel tip directly on the cross-country ski trail
Here, Olympia becomes personal. The Romantik® Hotel Santer is located directly on the Olympic cross-country ski run in Dobbiaco. In the morning you wake up with a view of the Dolomites, outside world stars are doing their laps on skis, inside it smells of freshly baked apple strudel. The hotel combines South Tyrolean charm with Alpine wellness culture.
After a walk along the cross-country ski trails, you can relax in the hotel's own spa or simply savour the magic of the Olympics by the crackling fire. A stage on which you also play the leading role, without any medal pressure. The Santer Sisters are closely associated with the Romantik® Hotel Santer and cross-country skiing. They are the daughters of the owners, used to do cross-country skiing and biathlon at World Cup and Olympic level themselves and characterise the hotel with their sporting passion. An Olympic hotel at all levels.
Paralympic Winter Games 2026
Inclusive top performances at the highest level: the Paralympics will take place directly after the Olympic Games from 6 to 15 March 2026, with competitions in Milan, Cortina and Val di Fiemme. Particularly exciting for guests in Dobbiaco: para-cross-country skiing and para-biathlon will be held in Tesero, just an hour away. Athletes will compete in a total of six sports, including para-alpine, wheelchair curling and para-ice hockey. The 2026 Paralympics are all about inclusion, emotion and top-level alpine sport.
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FAQ Frequently asked Questions & Answers
The 2026 Winter Olympics will take place from 6 to 22 February 2026.
- Milan (for opening ceremony, ice sports)
- Cortina d'Ampezzo and surrounding Dolomite resorts (for Alpine & Nordic disciplines)
Some competitions will also take place in Dobbiaco, Anterselva, Livigno and Bormio - including cross-country skiing, biathlon and snowboarding.
A total of 8 sports with 16 disciplines will be held, including
- Alpine skiing
- biathlon
- Cross-country skiing
- Nordic combined
- Ski jumping
- Snowboard & Freestyle
- Figure skating, speed skating, short track
- Ice hockey & curling
→ Particularly exciting: cross-country skiing and biathlon competitions take place against the natural backdrop of the Dolomites!
Tickets can be purchased on the official website at https://tickets.milanocortina2026.org/en/?
The opening ceremony will take place on 6 February 2026 in the historic San Siro Stadium in Milan - a spectacular start with over 70,000 spectators and millions watching on screens around the world.
Directly afterwards, from 6 to 15 March 2026, most of the venues will be in the same regions as the Olympics. Para-biathlon and para-cross-country skiing will also be held near Dobbiaco (Tesero / Val di Fiemme).
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